2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO engine

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake
fixed. The "automatic application" (onswitching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated or faulty.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied bya message.To reactivate the automatic
functions, refer to the"Electric parking brake" section.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop if
automatic application / release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Electric parking brakeflashing.When driving: the electric parking
brake is not fully released.Fully release the parking brake by a quick press on thecontrol lever. If the warning persist, stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When stationary: parking brake applied, the system does guarantee
immobilisation of the vehicle (whenparking on a very steep slope, for example).
Secure the immobilisation of the vehicle by engaginga gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, by placing
the gear selector in positionPwith an automatic gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels.
Electric parking brake faultfixed.The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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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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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by an audible signal anda message.Wh
en it first comes on there remainsapproximately 6 litres offuelin thetank.
You are then usin
g the fuel reser ve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
gout of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 57 litres (petrol) or 55 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Seat belt(s) not fastened / unfastened
fixed
or flashingaccompanied by anaudible signal. A
seat belt has not been fastened or has been unfastened.Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Airbagson temporarily. This lamp comes on for a fewseconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat beltpretensioner systems has a fault.Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Passenger airbag systemflashing. The passenger airbag system has afault. Do not have a passenger seated in the frontpassenger seat
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Monitoring
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
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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).
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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 .
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Only with the type 1 instrument panel

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Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether theengine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.

The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel.
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the instrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick:
-A
= max; never exceed this level,-B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.

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Access

As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without taking the key for the Keyless Entry and Starting system, even for a shor t period.Be aware of the risk of theft when thekey for the Keyless Entry and Starting system is in one of the defined zones with the vehicle unlocked.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for theKeyless Entry and Star ting system has been left inside the vehicle, the central locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if present) will be fully activated after about 45 seconds.


In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,the "Hands-free" functions are put into long-term standby after 21 days withoutuse. To restore these functions, press one of the remote control buttons or start the engine with the electronic key in the reader (see the "Star ting with the Keyless Entry and Starting system"section).

If the vehicle is unlocked by mistakeand with no action on the doors or boot,the vehicle will lock again automaticallyafter about thir ty seconds.
If the alarm had been activated previously, it will not be reactivatedautomatically.


The automatic folding and unfolding of the door mirrors can be deactivatedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime,salt...) on the inner sur face if the door handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door handle using a cloth does not restore detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water, high pressure jet washer, …) may be identified by the system as the desireto open the vehicle.

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Access
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document and your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your electronic key out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), take the electronic key with you when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked and star ted.