2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO stop start

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Monitoring
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Passenger's airbag system
fixed. The control switch, located at the
right hand end of the dashboard is set
to the OFFposition.
The passen
ger's front airbag is deactivated.
Set the control to the "ON"position to activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward-
facing position.
Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)R

fixed. The button, located on the centre console, is pressed. Its indicator lamp is on.
The DSC/ASR is deactivated.
DSC: dynamic stability control.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the D
SC/ASR. Its indicator
lamp goes off.
The DSC/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated automaticallyfrom around 30 mph (50 km/h).
Stop & Start
fixed. The Stop & Star t has been
deactivated. R
eactivate the function via the " Driving assistance"
menu.

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Monitoring
Braking
fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed
, associated
with the ABS warninglamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Dynamic stability control(DSC/ASR)
flashing. The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.
Engine autodiagnosissystem
flashing.The engine management system hasa fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fix
ed. The emission control system has a
fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not
go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Maximum coolant temperature

fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop.
Directionalheadlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Door(s) open
*
fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with a
message identifying the
door, and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
*

Only with the type 1 instrument panel.
Engine oilpressure

fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Under-inflationfixed.The pressure in one or more wheelsis too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one or more wheels.

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flashing then fixed, accompanied by the Service warning lamp.The s
ystem has fault: the tyrepressures are no longer monitored.Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Foot on thebrake pedal*fixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to start the engine (lever in position N ).
If you wish to release the parking brake withoutpressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal to move the gear selector out of position P.P
flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parkin
g brake.
Foot on theclutch*fixed. In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,changing to START mode is refused
because the clutch pedal is not fully down.You must declutch full
y to allow the change to engineSTA R T m o d e .
*
Only with the type 1 instrument panel

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Monitoring
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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Access

Motorised opening


Unlocking and opening the tailgate with the electronic key /
remote control

Unlocking and opening the tailgate with the Keyless Entryand Starting system

Openin
g the tailgate
)
Make a long press on this button.
)Press button Aon the tailgate, with theelectronic key in the area of coverage.



When selective locking is activated, the electronic key must be near the rear of the vehicle.


By default, the tailgate openscompletely or alternatively to the
memorised position.

)After complete unlocking of the vehicle, press control Aon the tailgate.
The instruction is confirmed by an audiblesignal.
Motorised closing
There are two possibilities:)
Press and release the exterior
control A.or
- by pressing one of thesetwo buttons,

The motorised tailgate has an anti-pinch system that interrupts closing if it encounters an obstacle.
Operation of the tailgate can be interrupted at any time:

After interruption of an operation,another press on one of the controlsresumes the movement, with the exception of a press on the remote control button, which only allows opening.

or
- by pressing the exterior control A.
Memorising an opening
position

Where height is restricted (garage with a low
ceiling, ...) it is possible to limit and memorise
the opening angle of the tailgate.
Thi
s memorisation is done as follows:


- open the tailgate to the desired position,

- press button
B
or the exterior control A
for more than 3 seconds.
Memorisation of the maximum opening position of the tailgate is confirmed by an audible signal.
To cancel the memorised position:


- stop t
he tailgate in an intermediate position,

- press button B
or the exterior control A
for more than 3 seconds.
)
Press and then release button B.

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Access

Reactivation of the interior volumetric monitoring
)Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle usingthe remote control or the Keyless Entry andStarting system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
)Reactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button flashes once
per second again.
Tr iggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.When the vehicle is unlocked using the remotecontrol or the Keyless Entry and Startingsystem, rapid flashing of the indicator lampin the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops immediately.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
) Unlock the vehicle using the key (integral
with the remote control) in the driver's door lock. ) Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.




Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral with the remote control) in thedriver's door lock.




Operating fault


When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault in the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Automatic activation *



2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the system is activated automatically. )
To avoid triggering the alarm on enteringthe vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the remote control or unlock the vehicleusing the Keyless Entry and Starting system.

* Accordin
g to country.

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Comfort
)Press the control to obtain the desired lumbar support.




Electric lumbar adjustment
You can deactivate the massage
function at any time by pressing this
switch, its indicator lamp goes off.



DeactivationActivation
Massage function
This function provides the front occupants
with a lumbar massage. It only operates when
the engine is running or in STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.
)
Press this switch.




Adjustment of intensity
Press this button to select one of
the two levels of massage intensityoffered.

Its indicator lamp comes on and the massagefunction is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is performed in6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
indicator lamp goes off.