2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand directionindicator
flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand direction indicator
flashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps

fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beamheadlamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towardsyou. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

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Automatic headlamp dipping
fixed.The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, pulled towardsyou, and the function is activated (" Driving assistance" menu).
The system is in dipped beam modeas there is sufficient ambient lightand/or the traffic conditions do notallow illumination of main beam.The camera, located in the door mirror, mana
ges the
operation of main beam, depending on the ambient
lighting and driving conditions.
Pullin
g the lighting stalk again to deactivate.
For more information on this function, refer to the Visibility section.
fixed.The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, pulled towardsyou, and the function is activated (" Driving assistance" menu).
The system is in main beam mode as the ambient lighting and trafficconditions allow it.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Rear foglampsfixed.The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Front foglampsfixed.The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.

For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Electric parking brake
fixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, brieflypush the electric parking brake control lever.
Obser ve the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Diesel engine pre-heating
fixed. The "START/STOP" switch has been pressed (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
Once it goes off, star ting is immediate, on condition
that you maintain pressure on the brake pedal for anelectronic or automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is pressed fully down for a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Blind spotsensors fixed. The blind spot monitoring function has been activated. For more information, refer to the correspondingsection.
Park Assist fixed. The Park Assist function has beenactivated. For more information, refer to the correspondingsection.

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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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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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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOPfixed, associated with another warning lamp,accompanied by anaudible signal and amessage.Illumination of this warnin
g lamp isrelated to a serious fault detected
with the braking or power steering systems, the electrical system, or
with engine lubrication or cooling or a puncture. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the en
gine may cut out.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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StateCauseAction / Observations
Service
on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated message, such as:


- opening of a door, the boot or bonnet,

- low engine oil level,

- low screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,

-
discharged remote control battery,

- low tyre pressures,

- saturation of the par ticle emission filter (PEF) on
Diesel vehicles.
For more information on the PEF, refer to the
"Checks - par ticle emissions filter" section.
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fix
ed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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.