2020 CITROEN C4 PICASSO Owners Manual

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Door open * Fixed, associated with
a


message identifying
the access.
An audible signal
supplements the alert
if the speed is higher
than 6
mph (10 km/h).A door, the boot, the tailgate or
the tailgate screen is still open
(depending on version).
Close the access.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened Fixed or flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Operating fault
(with electric
parking brake)Fixed.
The electric parking brake has
a
fault.Carry out (3) quickly.
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
You can no longer immobilise the
vehicle with the engine running.
If manual application and release are not working, the
electric parking brake control lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times and
are automatically reactivated in the event of failure of
the control lever.
Carry out (2).
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nly with digital monochrome instrument panel.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
+
+ Operating fault
(with electric
parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault". The parking brake is faulty: manual
and automatic functions may not be
working. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F

P
ull and hold the control lever for approximately
7
to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, make your vehicle
safe:
F

P
ark on a level sur face.
F

I
f you have a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, select P, then put the
supplied chocks against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions (with
electric parking
brake) Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" (on acceleration)
functions are deactivated.
In the event of a
fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a


message.Carry out (3) if automatic application/release is no
longer possible.
The brake can be applied or released manually.
+ Automatic
application
(with electric
parking brake) Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic application is not
available, the parking brake can only
be used manually. Use the electric parking brake control lever.
If automatic release is also not available, use manual
release.
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry out (3).
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Service Temporarily on,
accompanied by the
display of a
message.One or more minor faults have
been detected for which there is no
specific warning lamp. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation of the
particle filter.
For any other problems, such as a
fault with the tyre
under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied
by the display of
a


message.One or more major faults have
been detected for which there is no
specific warning lamp. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
'Parking brake fault'. Automatic release of the electric
parking brake is unavailable.
Use manual release.
+ Service warning lamp
fixed and ser vice
spanner flashing then
fixed.The servicing interval has been
exceeded.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
AdBlue
®
(access via the
boot)Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 1,500 and 375 miles
(2,400
and 600 km).Top up the AdBlue® as soon as possible, or carry out (3).
+
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing and Service
warning lamp fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a

message indicating
the remaining driving
range.The driving range is less than
375 miles (600 km). Yo u must
top up the AdBlue® to avoid a breakdown ,
or carry out (3).
AdBlue® warning lamp
flashing and Service
warning lamp fixed,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a

message indicating
that starting is
prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry out (2).It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
AdBlue
®
(access via the
fuel filler flap) On for around
30
seconds when
starting the vehicle,
accompanied by
a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 1,500
and 500 miles
(2,400 and 800 km).Top up the AdBlue
®.
Fixed, on switching on
the ignition, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 500 and 62 miles (800 and
10 0 k m). Top up the AdBlue® as soon as possible
, or carry
out (3).
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a

message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The driving range is less than
62

miles (100

km). Yo u must
top up the AdBlue
® to avoid star ting
being prevented , or carry out (3).
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a

message indicating
that starting is
prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting prevention system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry out (2).It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue® to its
tank.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed on switching on the
ignition, associated with
the Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a


message.A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected. This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
Flashing on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range.Depending on the message
displayed, you can continue driving
for up to 685
miles (1,100 km) before
the engine starting prevention
system is triggered. Carry out (3) as soon as possible to avoid
a
breakdown.
Flashing on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
Service and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a

message. An engine immobiliser prevents
the engine from restarting (over
the authorised driving limit after
confirmation of a
fault with the
emissions control system). To start the engine, carry out (2).
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
C arry out (2) without fail .
Fixed. The emissions control system has
a
fault.The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Collision Risk
Alert/Active
Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied
by the display of
a


message. The system has been deactivated,
via the vehicle configuration menu.
Flashing. The system is operating. The vehicle brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed
of collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied
by a
message and an
audible signal. The system has a
fault.Carry out (3).
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC)/Anti- slip
regulation (ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is activated
if there is a
loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a
fault. Carry out (3).
+ Emergency
brake anomaly
(with electric
parking brake) Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not have
f u l l p o w e r.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release.
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(1): You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting the
pressure.
+ Under-inflation
Under-inflation
warning lamp flashing
then fixed and Ser vice
warning lamp fixed.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres
and carry out (3).
Diesel engine
pre-heating Temporarily on.
When switching on the ignition, if the
weather conditions and the engine
temperature make it necessary. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting is
immediate if you press and hold:
-

t
he clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
-

t
he brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Airbags Fixed. One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners is faulty. Carry out (3).
Front passenger
airbag (ON) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
The control is in the "ON" position. In this case, do NOT install a "
rearward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat – Risk of
serious injury!
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