2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

On-line owner's handbook


Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identifi ed by
the bookmark, associated with this symbol:

If the "MyCitroën" function is not available on the CITROËN public
website for your country, you can fi nd your handbook at the following
address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can fi nd your handbook on the CITROËN website, under
"MyCitroën".




This personal and customisable space allows you to establish direct
and special contact with CITROËN.

The Vehicle documentation link in the home page (no registration is
needed),
the language,
the vehicle, its body style,
the print edition of your handbook appropriate for the date of registration
of your vehicle.
You have access to your handbook on line, together with the latest
information, identifi ed by the symbol:

We draw your attention to the following...

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additional information
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fer to the page indicated Your vehicle is
fitted with only some of the equipmentdescribed in this document, depending on the trim level,
version and the specifications for the country in which it
is sold.
The
fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which
are not recommended by CITROËN may result in a
failure of your vehicle's electronic system. Please note
this specific warning and contact a CITROËN dealer to be shown the recommended equipment and accessories.

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!

At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

Key


This key will enable you to identify the special features
of your vehicle:
C4 Picasso

Grand C4 Picasso

Grand C4 Picasso with 5 seats

Grand C4 Picasso with 7 seats 243

Contents
7- i nch touch screen tablet 26
Instrument panels 33
Indicator and warning lamps 38
Adjustment buttons 54
Setting the date and time 57
Trip computer 59
Monitoring Familiarisation
Electronic key - remote control 61
"Keyless Entry and Star ting"
system 64
Central locking 72
Doors 73
Boot 75
Motorised tailgate 76
Alarm 79
Electric windows 82
Access
Front seats 84
Rear seats 92
Seat modularity 99
Mirrors 101
Steering wheel adjustment 103
Ventilation 104
Heating 106
Manual dual-zone air conditioning 107
Dual-zone digital air conditioning 109
Rear screen demist - defrost 115
Scented air freshener 116
Interior
fi ttings 118
Rear multimedia 127
Comfort
Starting-switching off the engine
with the electronic key 135
Starting-switching off the engine with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system 137
Electric parking brake 141
Hill start assist 148
5-speed manual gearbox 149
6-speed manual gearbox 149
6-speed electronic gearbox system 150
Automatic gearbox 154
Gear shift indicator 159
Stop & Start 160
Display of inter-vehicle time 163
Speed limiter 168
Cruise control 171
Active cruise control 174
Collision risk aler t 182
Lane depar ture warning system 185
Blind spot sensors 186
Parking sensors 189
Reversing camera 191
360 Vision 192
Park Assist 194
Driving
Eco-driving

Contents
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Hazard warning lamps 222
Horn 222
Emergency or assistance call 223
Warning triangle 223
Tyre under-infl ation detection 224
ESC system 227
Seat belts 230
Airbags 235
Child seats 241
ISOFIX mountings 252
Child lock 259
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 260
Changing a wheel 268
Snow chains 278
Changing a bulb 279
Changing a fuse 288
12 V battery 295
Energy economy mode 298
Changing a wiper blade 299
To w i ng the vehicle 300
To w i ng a trailer 302
Roof bars 304
Very cold climate screen 306
Accessories 307
Practical information
Bonnet 310
Petrol engines 311
Diesel engines 312
Fuel 313
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 315
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 317
Checking levels 318
Checks 321
Checks
Petrol engines 323
Petrol weights 324
Diesel en
gines 325
Diesel weights 328
Dimensions 331
Identifi cation markings 333
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 335
Touch screen tablet 337
Audio and telematics
Visual search
Lighting controls 202
Automatic illumination of headlamps 207
Automatic headlamp dipping 208
Daytime running lamps 210
Headlamp adjustment 211
Directional lighting 213
Wiper controls 214
Screenwash 216
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 217
Courtesy lamps 219
Panoramic sunroof 220
Interior mood lighting 221
Visibility
Alphabetical index

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Familiarisation
Exterior
Electronic key: Keyless
Entry and Starting
A system that allows the unlocking, locking andstarting of the vehicle by keeping the key onyour person and in the defined zone.
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4
Distance alert

Using a radar located at the front of the vehicle, this system provides:


- the Display of the inter-vehicle time
, to help the driver maintain a safe distance between their
vehicle and the one in
front,

Active cruise control

This system makes it possible, in addition to automatically holding the vehicle at a speed
programmed by the driver, to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, by using engine braking only. A radar is located at the front of the vehicle.
The driver can also programme an inter-vehicle time to maintain.
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182
174


- the triggering of a Collision risk alert, to warn the driver, in cer tain driving conditions, that
their vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in front.

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Familiarisation
Exterior
Directional lighting
This lighting system automatically turns the
beams o
f the headlamps in the direction of acorner, to improve the quality of the lighting.
213

Cornering lighting
At low speed, this additional lighting increases
the driver's
field of vision in corners,junctions, when parking... by switching on the corresponding front foglamp.
Automatic headlamps
System that automatically dips the headlamps
according to the lighting and traffic conditions,
using a camera located in the interior rear view
mirr
or.

Stop & Start

This system puts the engine temporarily intostandby during stops in the traffic (traffic
li
ghts, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restar ts
automatically as soon as you want to moveoff. The Stop & Start system reduces fuelconsumption and exhaust emissions, as well as
noise levels when stationary.
212
208
160

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Familiarisation
Exterior
Park Assist
This system provides active assistance when parking: it detects a parking space and thencontrols the vehicle's steering to park the
v
ehicle.
Reversing camera
This system is activated automatically onengaging reverse and provides an image in the
instrument panel.

Front and rear parking
sensors
This system provides warnings when
manoeuvring for wards and backwards by
detecting obstacles in front of and behind the
vehicle.
194
191
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9

360 Vision

This system provides an image in the
instrument panel of the near surroundings of
your vehicle, using cameras located at the front and rear of the vehicle and under the door mirrors.