2020 CITROEN C4 PICASSO Owners Manual

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Mechanical device which prevents filling the
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It helps
avoid the risk of engine damage that can result
from filling with the wrong fuel.
Operation
It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill
t he 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 slowly. Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be
different in other countries, the presence
of the misfuel prevention device may make
refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so 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
intend to travel.
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.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Installation tips
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 under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face.
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.
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Only use the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheels fitted to your vehicle:Original tyre size Chain type205/60


R16Maximum link size:
9
mm
205/55


R17
225/45


R18THULE K-Summit
K34
model
exclusively
For more information on snow chains, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Towing device
Load distribution
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It
is recommended that the installation
be per formed by a
CITROËN dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important : for versions equipped with
the motorised tailgate with "Hands-Free
Tailgate Access" function, if a towing
device other than a genuine CITROËN
one is installed, it is imperative to
visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to recalibrate the detection
system: risk of "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function failure.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used. Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data

section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised tailgate
with " Hands-Free Tailgate Access "
function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
-

p
lease deactivate this function in advance
in your vehicle's configuration menu,
-

o
r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
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Towing system with
quickly detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
Fitting Blanking plug
In the event of recovery, it is essential to remove
the blanking plug if your vehicle has one.
To do this, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
The blanking plug is located behind the
lower air intake grille.
F

B
elow the rear bumper, unclip and remove
the protective cover from the carrier. F

P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F

U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F

B
efore fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a
clean and soft cloth.F

F
it the end of the towball into the carrier
underneath the rear bumper, as far as it can
go.
F
M
ake sure that the towball is correctly
secured in place. The two pins must be in
contact with the carrier notches and trigger
B must be returned to the "locking" position.
F

I
nstall the protective cover and clip it into
place by turning it anti-clockwise.
F

C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 pin socket
next to the carrier.
F

S
ecure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop on the carrier.
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Removing
F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it clockwise.
F

P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F

U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F

P
ress trigger B and remove the towball by
pulling it towards you. F

C
lip the protective cover to the carrier
underneath the bumper. If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Maximum weight authorised on the towing
device: 70
kg.
For more information on the Weights
of your vehicle, refer to the associated
section.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier).
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing system: if it is
exceeded, this system may detach from
the vehicle and thus cause a
serious
accident.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve 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.
Switching to this 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.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
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.
Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
w iper blade
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Refitting
F Position and clip the new wiper blade to the arm.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
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 air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
F

W
ithin one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper control stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
or
F

M
ore than one minute after switching off the
ignition, straighten the arms manually.
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Roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
d amaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the fitting instructions and the
conditions of use in the user guide supplied
with the bars.
Version without longitudinal
bars Version with longitudinal
bars
Recommendations
F Distribute the load evenly, avoiding
overloading on one side.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F

S
ecure the load firmly and fit a warning flag
if it overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds (the
stability of the vehicle may be affected).
F

R
emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
After refitting a front wiper
bla de
F Switch on the ignition.
F
O perate the wiper control stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
The replacement of wiper arms should be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop. When fitting roof bars, use only the four fixing
points located on the roof frame. These points
are masked by the vehicle doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a
stud which should
be fitted to the opening in each fixing point. You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
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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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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.
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