2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO ECO mode

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Automatic wipingfixed. The wiper control is pushed downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the controlstalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.
Passenger airbag systemfixed. The control switch, located at thepassenger's end of the dashboard, isin the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.In this case, do not install arearwards-facing child seat on the front passenger seat. T
urn the control switch to the "OFF"position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear wards-facing childseat.
Stop & Startfixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t systemhas put the engine into STOP mode.The warnin
g lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want tomove off.
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.
STOP mode is temporarily unavailable.
or STA R T m o d e i s i n v o ke dautomatically. For more in
formation on special cases with STOP mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.

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Tr i p c o m p u t e r
Type 2 instrument panel


Information display in the instrument panel
)Press the button on the end of the wiper control stalk
to display the various tabs insuccession.- Th
e current information tab with:


●
the range,

●
the current fuel consumption,

●
the Stop & Star t time counter.
- Tr i p "1"
with:


●
the avera
ge speed.

●
the average fuel consumption,

●
the distance travelled, for the first trip.
-
Trip "2"
with:


●
t
he average speed,

●
the average fuel consumption,

●
the distance travelled,
for the second trip.





Tr ip reset
)
When the trip required is displayed, press
the control for more than two secondsor use the left hand thumb wheel of the steering mounted controls.
Trips "1"
and "2"are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1"can be used for daily figures, and trip "2"for monthly figures.
For all other display modes, pressing the end
of the wiper stalk displays this information in anew window. The displa
y of trip computer information ispermanent when you select the "DIALS"
display mode.

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Tr ip computer, a few definitions

Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remainingin the tank (related to the average fuel consumption over the last few miles (kilometres) travelled).


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.
When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).

If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.


Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.

Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a timecounter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the STA R T/STOP button.

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Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused b
y the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...


Manual day/night model

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.



As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".


In order to ensure optimum visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reversegear is engaged.


Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.)
Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.


Automatic day/night model

By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
With the engine running, on engaging reversegear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
-a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear, - once the speed of the vehicle exceeds6 mph (10 km/h),
- on switching off the engine.
S
ystem which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
Thi
s function can be deactivated in the"Driving assistance" menu, then " Vehicle
settings".

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning

This air conditioning system operates with the engine running, but the ventilation and its controls
are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment are automatic.
Press the button for the " Air conditioning" menu to display the controls for the air conditioningsystem.


Temperature adjustment
1.
Automatic mode. 2.Driver's side temperature adjustment.3.Passenger's side temperature adjustment. The driver and
front passenger can each set
t
he temperature.
)Press one of these buttons
to increase the value.
)Press one of these buttons
to decrease the value.

The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfor t and not to a precise temperature.
It is recommended that
you avoid a left /right setting difference of more than 3.
Dependin
g on the colour scheme chosen, the system controls page is displayed differently:
4.
Air conditioning On / Off.
5. Air distribution adjustment.6.
Air flow adjustment. 7.
Air intake / air recirculation.

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In cold weather with the engine cold, the air flow is increased gradually until the system has warmed up, in order to limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger compartment. On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value setting, thereis no need to alter the value displayed in order to reach more quickly therequired level of comfort. The systemcompensates automatically andcorrects the temperature difference as quickly as possible.
This settin
g is associated with AUTO mode
only. However, on deactivation o
f AUTO mode,
the indicator for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO mode if deactivated.
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment in an optimum way according to
the comfor t level you have selected.
It is possible to modulate the intensity of the automatic comfort programme by choosing one
of three mode settings offered in a secondary page of the " Air conditioning " menu.
)
Press the "AUTO"
button
to activate or deactivate the automatic mode of the air conditioning system.
Automatic comfort
programme

To c h a nge the current setting, shown by the green indicator lamp, press the button for thedesired mode:
"Soft": provides soft and quiet
operation b
y limiting air flow.
"Normal": offers the best compromise
between a com
fortable temperature
and quiet operation (default setting).
"Fast": provides stron
g and effective air flow.

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Ignition on without
starting


With the ignition on, the system goes into energy economy mode whennecessary to maintain the state of charge of the battery. With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressin
g the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
)
Press the "START/STOP" button,the instrument panel comes onbut the engine does not star t.
)Press the button again to switch off the ignition and so allow the vehicle to belocked.












Anti-theft protection


Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informedby a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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Electric parking brake


In the event of a battery failure, theelectric parking brake no longer works.

As a safety measure, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise thevehicle by engaging a gear or placing achock at one of the wheels. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on in theinstrument panel and in the control
lever to con
firm the application of the
parking brake.

The s
ystem provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake onswitching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating thecontrol lever:


- by briefly pullingthe control lever to applythe brake,

- by briefly pushing
the control lever, while pressing the foot brake, to release.
Automatic mode is activated by default.


The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitmentof wheels smaller than 16 inches.It
goes off to confirm the release of the parkingbrake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
durin
g manual application or release.
After the parking brake has been applied, the
simultaneous flashing of the two indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual
or electronic gearbox) or by placing the gear
selector in position P with an automatic
gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels. (E.g. : parking on a very steep slope or
on a slope with a low battery).