2017 Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO ignition

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System which registers the electrical settings
of the driver's seat.
Two positions can be stored and recalled, using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
Storing driving positions
Storing a position using
buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F
A djust your seat.
F

P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has
been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
F With the ignition on or the engine running, press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal confirms that adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M , 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
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Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
This air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.Temperature adjustment
1. Driver/passenger side temperature adjustment.
2.
A

ir distribution adjustment.
3.
A

ir flow adjustment.
4.
A

ir intake / air recirculation.
5.
A

ir conditioning On / Off.
6.
A

utomatic mode.
7.
M

ono function.
8.
A

ccess to the secondary page. The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature independently.
F
P
ress one of these buttons
to increase or decrease the
value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature. It is recommended that you avoid a left /right
setting difference of more than 3.
Press the button for the Air conditioning

menu to display the controls for the air
conditioning system.
Air flow adjustment
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality). F

P
ress one of these buttons to
increase or decrease the speed
of the booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively in relation to the quantity of air
requested.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" - - - " is displayed.
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Settings for
passengers
in the 3
rd row of seats
F Press the vent cover.
F A djust the flow of air to the two vents using
the four-position knob (off, low, medium,
hi g h).
F

D
irect the vent by turning the cover.
Ventilation with ignition on
function
With the ignition on, you can use the
ventilation system and have access to the Air
conditioning menu to adjust 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.
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
R

ear courtesy lamp
4.
R

ear map reading lamps
Front - rear courtesy lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Front - rear map reading
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-

w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
-

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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
used, in order to locate your vehicle.
Illumination of the door mirror spot lamps is
only possible if the courtesy lamp is in this
position.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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w

hen the ignition is switched on,
-

3

0 seconds after the last door is closed. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.
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Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine 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 minutes
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.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the parking brake is applied: the
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed,
not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear (with a manual gearbox)
or place the gear selector at position
P
with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied".
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F

p
ress the brake pedal,
F

w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the command is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
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Special cases
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied". The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions, it is
recommended that the parking brake
not be applied (risk of freezing).
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F

S

witch off the engine.
I

llumination of the warning lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parking brake,
F

S

witch on the ignition again, without
starting the engine.
F

R

elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake. F

S
witch off the ignition.
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Automatic gearbox
This gearbox offers two driving modes.
- a utomated mode for automatic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
without any action on the part of the driver,
-

m
anual mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the steering mounted
paddles.
P.
Pa

rk.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
applied or released.
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S
tarting the engine.
R.
R

everse.
-

R
eversing, vehicle stationary and engine at
idle.
N.
N

eutral.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
applied.
-

S
tarting the engine.
D.
A

utomatic operation.
M.
M

anual operation with sequential changing
of the six gears.Gear selector lever
To select position P , move the gear
selector to the highest position
(towards
R )

, then push it for wards and
then to the left.
Only engage it when the vehicle is at a
complete stop. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Ensure that the gear
selector is correctly positioned.
To move the gear selector, switch on
the ignition or start the engine.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
it is not possible to move the gear
selector. To come out of position P , move the
gear selector to the right to the desired
position, while keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
It is possible to change from one mode
to the other at any time.
With the automated mode, you can
temporarily take control of the gear
changes at any time.
Driving