2017 Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic converter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, allowing only
unleaded petrol nozzles to be introduced.If you have put in the wrong fuel
for your vehicle, you must have the
fuel tank drained and filled with
the correct fuel before star ting the
engine.
Fuel cut- of f
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into
the fuel filler neck of a Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle. Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
s l ow l y.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
bio-fuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:The use of B20 or B30 fuel
meeting standard EN16709
is possible in your Diesel
engine. However, this use,
even occasional, requires
strict application of the special
servicing conditions referred to as
"Arduous conditions".
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).
The only Diesel additives authorised
for use are those that meet the
B715000
standard.
The only petrol additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715001
standard.
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trol that meets the EN228
standard, mixed with a bio-
fuel meeting the EN15376
standard.
Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the
engine of your vehicle. In cer tain
countries, the use of a par ticular fuel
may be required (specific octane
rating, specific sales name…) to
ensure correct operation of the
engine.
For any additional information, contact
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iesel fuel that meets
standard EN590 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),
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D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN16734 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 10 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),
- P araffinic Diesel fuel that
meets standard EN15940
mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214
(possibly containing up
to
7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester). For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Original tyre sizeType of chain
205/60 R16 Maximum link size:
9 mm
205/55 R17
225/45 R18 THULE model
K-Summit K34 only
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Use only chains designed to be fitted the type
of wheel on your vehicle:
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking. The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
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F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
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S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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Very cold climate screen(s)*
Removable protective screens which prevent the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on version, you will have one or two screens.
F
O
ffer up the corresponding very cold
climate screen to the upper or lower
section of the front bumper.
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P
ress around the edge of each screen to
engage its fixing clips one by one.
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U
se a screwdriver as a lever to release the
fixing clips in turn on each screen.
Do not forget to remove the very cold climate
screen(s) when:
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he ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,
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ing,
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riving at speeds above 75 mph (120
k
m/h).
Removal Fitting
360 Vision system
The pre-cut zone must be removed
before fitting the screen to the front
bumper, to allow operation of the
camera.
When the very cold climate screen
is fitted, the image provided by the
camera is slightly different.
*

Depending on the country of sale.
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Towbar with quickly detachable towball
Fitting
F Below the rear bumper, unclip and remove the protective cover on the carrier. F
B efore fitting the towball, check that the
points of contact, indicated by the arrows,
are clean.
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se a soft clean cloth.F

E
nsure that the towball is fully engaged.
The two pins must be in contact with
the cut-outs in the carrier and the
trigger B must have returned to the
"locked" position.
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nstall and clip in place the protective
cover, by rotating it to the left.
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n the towball, press and hold control A .
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elease the locking mechanism by
pressing the trigger B . F

P
ut the end of the towball into the carrier,
located below the bumper, as far as it will go.
No tools are required to install or remove the towball on this genuine towbar system.
F
C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 -way
socket provided, located next to the carrier.
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M
ake the trailer safe by attaching its safety
cable to the eye provided for this purpose,
located on the carrier.
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F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it to the right.
Removing
F Press the trigger B and remove the towball by pulling it towards you.
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n the towball, press and hold control A .
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elease the locking mechanism by
pressing the trigger B . If the towball is not locked in place, the
trailer could separate. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always lock the towball in the way
described.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball when it is not being
used.
Before setting off, check that the trailer
lighting and signalling works correctly.
Maximum authorised nose weight:
70
kg.
For more information on your vehicle's
Weights , refer to the corresponding
section.
Carrying system (box or bicycle carrier).
You must not exceed the maximum
nose weight on the towbar: if this weight
is exceeded, the device could detach
from the vehicle and cause a serious
accident.
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C
lip the protective cover in place on the
carrier located below the bumper.
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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly when towing, refer
to the corresponding section.
For more information on Weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle. When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving.
The lane departure warning system is
deactivated while a trailer is connected.
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Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m

inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y , refer
to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth
® hands-free system of your audio
system. System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system,

windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
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