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Key
This key will enable you to identify the special features of
your vehicle:C4 Picasso
Grand C4 Picasso
Grand C4 Picasso with 5 seats
Grand C4 Picasso with 7 seats
CITROËN h as a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
This handbook has been designed to help
you make the most of your C4 Picasso in all
circumstances and in complete safety.
Take the time to read through it so as to
familiarise yourself with your vehicle.
This handbook covers all of the variations
in equipment available across the whole
C4
Picasso range.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of
the equipment described in this document,
depending on its trim level, version and the
specification for the country in which it was
sold. The descriptions and illustrations are given as
indications only.
Automobiles CITROËN reserves the right to
modify the technical characteristics, equipment
and accessories without having to update this
edition of the guide.
This document forms an integral part of your
vehicle. Remember to pass it on to the new
owner in the event of the sale of the vehicle.
Key safety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
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Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference to automatic mode and
avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm,
ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air
conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the ambient light
level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the background traffic noise.
I
f your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well. The gear efficiency indicator invites you to engage the most suitable
gear: as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, this indicator appears
only in manual mode.
.
Eco-driving
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ButtonComments
Turn off the screen.
Adjustment of brightness.
Choice and settings for three personalised profiles and one shared profile.
Settings for the touch screen and instrument panel...
Activation and adjustment of Wi-Fi settings.
Configuration
The functions available through the upper bar are detailed in the table below. Certain adjustments are accessible in the secondary page.
Instruments
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Indicator and warning lamps
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred. In the
event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by
a message.
Refer to the tables on the following
pages for more information.
Visual indicators informing the driver of the status of a system (operation or deactivation indicator
lamp) or the existence of a fault (warning lamp).When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel when the
vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
Instruments
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When driving at night, this function allows
certain displays in the instrument panel to be
switched off to avoid visual fatigue for the driver.
The essential information, such as the speed of
the vehicle, the warning lamps and the cruise
control or speed limiter indications remain
displayed in the instrument panel.
F
W
ith the vehicle lighting on, press this
button to activate the black panel.
F
P
ress this button again to deactivate it.
Black screen (touch screen)
Black panel (comfortable
night driving display)
F In the Configuration menu, select "Dark".
The screen goes off.
F
P
ress the screen again (anywhere on its
sur face) to switch it on again.
Using the steering mounted
control
Instruments
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F Pull the control upwards or turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
When the backrest is at the desired angle,
release the control.
Table position for the
passenger's seat backrest
This position, associated with the position of
the rear seats, allows you to carry long objects
inside the vehicle.
When the backrest is at the desired angle,
release the control lever. To ensure that the
backrest does not suddenly fold for wards
and hurt you, restrain it with your back or
your hand while operating the control.
Check that there is no object that could
inter fere with the movement of the seat,
both above and below.
F
P
lace the head restraint in the low position,
raise the armrest and fold the fixed table
onto the back of the seat.
F
P
ull the control fully up and tip the backrest
forwards.
To return to the normal position, guide the
backrest backwards until it locks.
Passenger's seat backrest angle
3
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Additional adjustments
Head restraint height and angle
(depending on version)
The head restraint is fitted with a frame with
notches which prevents it from lowering; this is
a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.
F
T
o raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F
To lower the head restraint, press the lug A and the
push the head restraint down at the same time.
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part for wards or backwards.
Removing a head restraint
F To remove the head restraint, press the lug A
a nd pull the head restraint upwards.
F To put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
backrest and press the lug A at the same time.
Depending on version, you can fold the sides to
obtain a more comfortable position. F
P
ress the control to obtain the desired
lumbar support.
Electric lumbar adjustment
Relax head restraints
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Heated seats
F Use the adjustment thumbwheel to switch on and select the desired level of heating:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
Before operating the leg rest, ensure
that nothing could inter fere with its
movement.
F
P
ush the control for wards or backwards to
unfold or fold away the leg rest.
The movement stops when you release the
control.
Electric passenger seat
Do not use the function if the seat is not
occupied.
Reduce the level of heating as soon as
possible.
Once the seat and passenger
compartment are at a comfortable
temperature, you can switch off the
function; reducing electric current
consumption also reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting
is not recommended for those with
sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for those that
do not have normal perception of heat
(illness, taking medicines, ...).
There is a risk of overheating the
system if material with insulating
properties is used, such as cushions or
seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-
i
f wearing damp clothing,
-
i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
-
d
o not place heavy objects on the
seat,
-
d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
- d o not place sharp objects on the
seat,
-
d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-
d
o not use liquid products for
cleaning the seat,
-
n
ever use the heating function
when the seat is damp.
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