2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.


The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.

When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving.

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Roof bars
For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse roof bars
that are approved for your vehicle.
Obser ve the fittin
g instructions and the conditions of use given in the information
provided with the roof bars.


Version with longitudinal
bars

To install the roof bars, you must secure
them only to the four anchorage points in theroof frame. These points are masked by the
vehicle's doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud that shouldbe introduced into the aper ture at eachanchorage point.

Version without longitudinal
bars

You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.

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Maximum load, distributed over the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm: 80 kg.
This value is subject to change, pleasecheck the maximum load stated in theinstructions provided with he roof bars.If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the vehicle. Please refer to national legislation so as to meet the requirements on carryingobjects that are longer than the vehicle.
)Distribute the load evenly, avoidingoverloading on one side.)Arrange the heaviest par t of the load as close as possible to the roof. )Anchor the load securely and fit a warning
flag if par t of it overhangs the vehicle.
)Drive gently, as the vehicle will be more
liable to the effects of side winds (vehicle stability may be affected). )Remove the roof bars as soon as they areno longer needed.

Recommendations
When carrying long objects, it is recommended that you deactivate the motorised operation of the tailgate.

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Very cold climate screen *
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
)Offer up the very cold climate screen to
the front of the lower section of the frontbumper.)Press around its edge to engage its fixingclips one by one.

)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each fixing clip in turn.

*
According to country.
Do not for
get to remove the very cold climatescreen when:


- the ambient temperature exceeds 10

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.



"Comfort":

door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen
blind, insulated module, coat hanger fixed tohead restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror
for caravan, parking sensors, programmable
additional heating, smoker's kit, solar film for
rear door windows...


"Transport systems":

child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roo
f bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses, bicycle carriers for towbar and roof bars, towbars with fixed
and detachable towball, high level load
retainin
g net, sliding carrier, boot organiser (Grand C4 Picasso)...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done strictly in line with themanufacturer's recommendations.
I
f your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
recommended that the ball be removed whennot towing.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher,warning triangle, high visibility vest, wheelsecurity bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers,winter tyres, foglamp kit, security film for front
door windows, load retaining net, pet seat belt...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot sill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
protective covers for pets...
The rear bod
ywork has been designed to avoid spray.

*
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electricalconsumption.

Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/104/EC).



Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle, breathalyzers and spare bulbs and fuses available in thevehicle.
"Multimedia":
Speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetooth hands-freesystem, head-up display screen, por tablesatellite navigation system, semi-integralsuppor t bracket for por table navigation system,
driving assistance systems, reversing camera, por table video screen, por table video carrier,
telephone carrier, two-screen video pack,
por table video player, CD player, solar USB charger, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/12 Vadaptor, iPhone/iPad charger, Wi-Fi on board...
B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products (interior and exterior) - including ecologicalproducts in the "TECHNATURE" range, products for topping up (screenwash...), paint
touch-up pens and aerosols for the exact colour
of
your vehicle, refills (sealant car tridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...

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Bonnet
Open the left hand front door.


Do not open the bonnet under verywindy conditions.When the engine is hot, handle the exterior safety catch and the stay with care (risk of burns), using the protected area.
)
Lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.

)Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.

Opening
)Pull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aper ture, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the Stop & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and clothing that might become caught by the fan blades.


Closing
)Take the stay out of its suppor t slot. )Clip the stay back into its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it haslatched correctly.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to damage the safety catch.