2017 CITROEN C4 PICASSO cooling

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Electric parking
brake Fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. Carry out (1): park on flat level ground (horizontally).
With a


manual gearbox, engage a

gear.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode P .
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
+
+
+ Operating fault
(with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault". The parking brake is not operating
at maximum efficiency and cannot
ensure parking the vehicle in
complete safety in all situations. Make your vehicle safe:
F

P
ark on a level sur face.
F

W
ith a

manual gearbox, engage a

gear.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, with P selected, place
the chocks supplied against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled
down before topping up to the required level if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has
a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, etc.).
Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning lamp
does not go off when the engine is started, carry out (2).
Instruments

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You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for
a


few seconds, then disappears.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
(Only with the 12" colour instrument panel.)
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-

i
n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B , the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the
central STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a


warning message.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do
so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
e ngine.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
After driving for a
few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
F

w
ait for the engine to cool,
F

u
nscrew the cap slightly to allow the
pressure to drop,
F

w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap,
F

t
op up the level to the "MA X" mark.Be aware of the risk of scalding when
topping up the coolant. Do not fill above
the maximum level (indicated on the
reservoir).
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version.)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information. The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
Oil level indicator fault
Retrieving the service
information
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the Ser vice warning
lamp and an audible signal.
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.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Instruments

70
A child sur veillance mirror is installed above the
interior mirror. This allows you to keep watch
over the passengers in the back of the vehicle
and facilitates discussion between passengers
in the front and the back without needing to
adjust the mirror and without turning around. It
can be easily folded to avoid dazzle.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen, or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
-
d
irect arrival in the passenger compartment
(air intake),
-
p

assage through a

heating circuit (heating),
-

p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are accessible in the
Air conditioning menu of the touch screen A .
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located to the
left of the touch screen.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents. 2.
Front quarter window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
Adjustable and closable side air vents.
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Side vents of the 2
nd row.
7. Air outlets to the rear footwells of the
second row.
8. Sunshine sensor.
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Settings for passengers in the
2nd rowSettings for passengers in the
third row
Ventilation with ignition on
function
F Turn the top dial to open or close the rear
vent.
F

T
urn the lower dial to decrease (to the left)
or increase (to the right) the air flow. F

P
ress on the vent's shutter.
F
A
djust the air flow of both vents using the
dial with four positions (off, low, medium,
h i g h).
F

D
irect the vent by turning the shutter.
With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation
system and access the Air conditioning menu
to control the air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment.
This function is available for a
few minutes,
depending on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle. This function does not activate the air
conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in the
engine to warm the passenger compartment
using the temperature setting buttons.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air helps avoid and
eliminate misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
When required, this function can also be
used to speed up the heating or cooling of
the passenger compartment.
F

P
ress button 4 to recirculate the interior air
or to permit the intake of outside air.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
recirculation function is activated, the intake of
exterior air is inhibited.
Avoid the prolonged use of interior
air recirculation – Risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
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Do not attach or hang heavy objects on
the slide rail of the sun visor blinds.
Glove box
Depending on the equipment, it may include
a CD player.
F

T
o open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is illuminated when the lid is opened.
It is cooled by a
ventilation nozzle that can be
closed manually.
It is directly linked to your vehicle's air
conditioning system and is supplied with
fresh air whatever the setting required in the
passenger compartment.
The cooling of your glove box only functions
when the engine is running and the air
conditioning is on.
Portable console
The portable console is a removable storage
space fixed to the low centre console.
It includes a
sliding flap, an open storage
compartment and two cup holders.
Taking out the portable console
Sun visor supports
The window blinds are extended via the sun
visor supports.
Fold the support downwards to avoid glare from
ahead.
In case of glare through the door windows,
release the support from its central fixing and
turn it to the side.
The supports are fitted with a
locking system
on their central fixing when rolling up the
window blind. To remove or replace the
support, it must be positioned vertically.
If it is not fixed to its support, the portable
console must be stored in the boot. It
could turn into a
projectile in the event of
sudden braking or serious impact.
F

P
ull the unlocking control located at the
front of the console.
F

W
ith one hand, lift the front part of the
console.
F

W
ith the other hand, take the rear part to
free the portable console.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic 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 moments
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 informed
by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;
contact a
CITROËN dealer if required.
Starting/switching off
the engine using the
electronic key
Starting the engine
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Driving

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Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40
cm: 80 kg.
As this value may be changed, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
user guide supplied with the 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 bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
When carrying long objects, it is
recommended that the motorised tailgate
function is deactivated.
Very cold climate screen(s)
(Depending on the country where the product
is sold.)
Removable screen(s) which prevent snow
accumulating at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on the version, you have one or two
screens. Before fitting or removing a
screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting Removing
F Use a
screwdriver as a lever to release each
of the fixings of each screen in turn.
It is essential to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens):
-

w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
-
w

hen towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Vision 360


system
The pre-cut section must be removed
before fitting the screen on the front
bumper, in order to be able to release the
camera.
When the very cold climate screen is
present, the camera image is slightly
altered.
F

O

ffer up the corresponding very cold
climate screen to the lower or upper section
of the front bumper.
F

P

ress around its edge to engage the fixing
clips of each screen one by one.
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Practical information

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Bonnet
Opening
F Open the front left door.
F
P
ull the lever, located at the bottom of the
door aperture, towards you.
F

L
ift the lever and raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support slot.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left-hand front door is shut. When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
Practical information