Get Practical Information Guide for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso SUV First Generation (2006-2013)

D R I V I N G

With the engine running, you can

adjust the memorised maximum

speed, by means of short or long

presses on:

 button 4 to increase the memo-

rised maximum speed,

SPEED LIMITER

Displays on the instrument panel

System which prevents the vehi-

cle from exceeding the speed pro-

grammed by the driver.

Once the limit speed has been

reached, the accelerator pedal no

longer has any effect.

 button 2 to decrease the memo-

rised maximum speed.

Successive presses will modify the

maximum speed in steps of 1 mph

and a sustained press in steps of

3 mph.

The speed limiter is switched on

manually: a speed of at least 20 mph

(around 30 km/h) must be pro-

grammed.

The programmed information is

grouped together in zone A of the

instrument panel display.

Activation

The speed limiter cannot, in any circum-

stances, take the place of the observ-

ance of speed limits or of the vigilance

and responsibility of the driver.

When the desired maximum speed

is displayed, press button 3 so that

the limitation is activated.

The information "OFF"

then disappears from the

instrument panel display.

Programming

Rotate the control 1 to the "LIM" po-

sition.

Steering wheel controls

On selection of the

function, the previous

memorised speed and

the information "OFF"

are displayed on the

instrument panel.

While the function is active, pressing

the accelerator pedal will not enable

the programmed speed to be ex-

ceeded, except if you press the pedal

hard down to beyond the end-of-travel

switch.

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The speed limiter controls are located

on the left-hand side of the steering

wheel.

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If during the operation of the speed

limiter, the system is unable to

keep within the maximum speed

(for example on a steep descent or

under heavy acceleration) then the

speed ﬂashes. Adapt your speed as

necessary.

The function will re-engage when

your speed returns below the de-

sired maximum speed.

Deactivation

Operating fault

Press on button 3.

If there is a speed limiter malfunc-

tion, a message will display accom-

panied by an audible signal and

lighting of the service warning lamp.

Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer.

This action causes the

information "OFF" to

appear on the instru-

ment panel display.

This action does not cancel the

memorised maximum speed which

remains displayed in zone A of the

instrument panel.

Return to normal driving

On a steep downhill gradi-

ent or on sharp accelera-

tion, the speed limiter will

not be able to prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the programmed

speed.

Use of ﬂoor mats that are not ap-

proved by CITROËN may hinder

access to the accelerator pedal

and thus interfere with the function-

ing of the speed limiter.

Override of the programmed

speed

The accelerator pedal is equipped

with an end-of-travel switch. If you

action this switch by pressing the

pedal hard down, you can exceed

the memorised maximum speed at

any time.

During the time the speed is be-

ing exceeded, the displayed speed

ﬂashes.

You have only to release the ac-

celerator pedal to return below the

maximum speed and render the

function active again.

To avoid any risk of interfering with

the pedals:

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check that the ﬂoor mat is cor-

rectly positioned,

 By moving the control 1 from po-

sition "LIM" to position 0.

 By the engine stopping.

The speed previously chosen is still

memorised.

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never use more than one ﬂoor

mat.

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You can then release the accelerator

pedal. The vehicle will automatically

keep to the speed chosen.

The speed of your vehicle may vary

slightly in relation to that memo-

rised.

You can adjust the memorised speed

on the instrument panel display by

pressing on:

 button 4 to increase the speed,

 button 2 to decrease the speed.

CRUISE CONTROL

Displays on the instrument panel

System which automatically main-

tains the vehicle speed programmed

by the driver, without any action on

the accelerator pedal.

The cruise control is switched on

manually: the vehicle speed must be

at least 25 mph (approx. 40 km/h)

and you must engage:

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fourth gear on a manual gearbox,

Successive presses modify the

cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a

sustained press in steps of 3 mph.

The programmed information is

grouped together in zone A of the

instrument panel display.

second gear, in sequential mode,

on an electronic gearbox or au-

tomatic gearbox,

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position A on an electronic gear-

box or D on an automatic gearbox.

Programming

Rotate the control 1 to the "REG"

position.

The cruise control cannot, in any circum-

stances, take the place of the observ-

ance of speed limits or of the vigilance

and responsibility of the driver.

Deactivation

 Either by pressing on the brake

pedal or on the clutch pedal.

Activation

Steering wheel controls

 Or by pressing button 3.

 Or if either the ESP or the ASR

system is active.

The cruise control is not active if the

gear lever is in neutral.

On selection of the

function via control 1,

no cruise speed has

yet been memorised.

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These actions cause

the information "OFF"

to appear on the instru-

ment panel display.

Once the desired speed has been

reached using the accelerator, press

button 2 or button 4. The cruise

speed is then memorised. It is dis-

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played in zone

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panel.

speed which remains

displayed in the instru-

ment panel.

The cruise control switches are lo-

cated on the left-hand side of the

steering wheel.

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Reactivation

Operating fault

If during the operation of cruise

control, the system is unable to

keep within the memorised speed

(for example on a steep descent),

then the speed ﬂashes. Adapt your

speed as necessary.

 By recall of the memorised

speed

If there is a malfunction, a message

will display accompanied by an au-

dible signal and lighting of the serv-

ice warning lamp.

Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer.

After a disengagement, press on

button 3. Your vehicle automati-

cally returns to the memorised

cruise speed which is displayed

in zone A.

If the memorised cruise speed

is higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate to

reach the former.

Return to normal driving

 By selection of the current

speed

Cruise control should only

be used when the driving

conditions allow you to drive

at a constant speed.

Press on button 2 or 4 once the

desiredspeedhasbeenreached.

The information "OFF" will then

disappear from the instrument

panel display.

Do not use it in heavy trafﬁc, or on

dangerous or slippery roads.

The driver must remain attentive

and in full control of his vehicle.

You are recommended to keep your

feet within range of the pedals.

Overriding the programmed

speed

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To avoid any risk of interfering with

the pedals:

During the operation of cruise con-

trol, it is always possible to use the

accelerator to go faster than the

cruise speed (for example to over-

take another vehicle). The speed

displayed in zone A ﬂashes.

You have only to release the accel-

erator pedal to return to the cruise

speed.

 By an action on the control 1 from

position "REG" to position 0.

 By the engine stopping.

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check that the ﬂoor mat is cor-

rectly positioned,

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never use more than one ﬂoor

mat.

The cruise speed previously

chosen is no longer memorised.

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D R I V I N G

PARKING SPACE SENSOR

System which measures the parking

space available between two vehi-

cles or obstacles. It measures the

size of the space and gives you in-

formation on:

You can select the "parking space

sensor" function by pressing button A.

The ﬁxed lighting of the warning lamp

indicates that the function is selected.

Displays on the instrument

panel

The parking space sensor

function warning lamp can

have three different states:

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the possibility of ﬁtting into a free

space, depending on the dimensions

of your vehicle and the distances

necessary for your manoeuvring,

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off: the function is not selected,

on ﬁxed: the function is selected

but the conditions for measuring

are not yet met (direction indi-

cator not operating, speed too

high) or the measuring phase is

terminated.

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the level of difﬁculty of the ma-

noeuvre to be performed.

The system does not measure spac-

es which are clearly much smaller or

larger than the size of the vehicle.

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ﬂashing: the measuring is in

progress or the message is be-

ing displayed.

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The function displays the following

types of message:

The function deselects itself auto-

matically:

Operation

You have identiﬁed a parking space:

 Press button A to select the function.

 Activate the direction indicator

on the side where the space is to

be measured.

 During the measuring, go for-

ward the length of the space, at

a speed less than 12 mph (ap-

prox. 20 km/h), to prepare for

your manoeuvre.

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when you engage reverse gear,

when you switch off the ignition,

if measuring is not requested,

within ﬁve minutes of selection of

the function,

Parking possible

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if the vehicle speed exceeds the

threshold of 45 mph (approx.

70 km/h) for one minute.

Parking difﬁcult

The system then measures the

size of the space.

 The system informs you of the level

of difﬁculty of the manoeuvre via

a message on the multifunction

screen accompanied by a gong.

 Depending on the message is-

sued by the system, you may or

may not be able to perform the

manoeuvre.

If the lateral distance between your

vehicle and the parking space is too

large, the system may not be able to

measure the space.

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The function remains available

after each measurement and

thus can measure more than

one space during your search.

In bad weather conditions or in

winter, make sure that the sen-

sors are not covered by dirt, or

by ice or snow.

The parking space sensor func-

tion deactivates the front park-

ing assistance during the space

measuring phase when you are

in forward gear.

Parking not advised

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If there is a malfunction,

have the system checked

by a CITROËN dealer.

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LANE DEPARTURE

WARNING SYSTEM

Activation

Operating fault

 Press button A, the indicator

lamp comes on.

In the event of a malfunction, the

service warning lamp comes on, ac-

companied by an audible signal and a

message on the multifunction screen.

System which detects the involun-

tary crossing of longitudinal trafﬁc

lane markings on the ground (solid

or broken line).

Sensors, ﬁtted below the front

bumper, trigger a warning if the vehi-

cle drifts over a lane marking (speed

higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).

Deactivation

 Press button A again, the indicator

lamp switches off.

The status of the system remains

in the memory when the ignition is

switched off.

Consult a CITROËN dealer.

The detection may be impeded:

if the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),

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if the markings on the ground

are worn,

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if there is little contrast between

the markings on the ground and

the road surface.

Detection

You are warned by the vibration of

the driver's seat cushion:

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on the right-hand side, if the

marking on the ground has been

crossed on the right,

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on the left-hand side, if the marking

on the ground has been crossed on

the left.

No warning is transmitted while the direc-

tion indicator is active and for approxi-

mately 20 seconds after the direction

indicator is switched off.

A warning may be transmitted if a direc-

tion marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard

marking (e.g. grafﬁti) is crossed.

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This system is particularly useful on

motorways and main roads.

The lane departure warning system

cannot, in any circumstances, re-

place the need for vigilance and res-

ponsibility on the part of the driver.

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AUDIBLE AND/OR

VISUAL REAR PARKING

ASSISTANCE

Programming

The parking assistance system

cannot, in any circumstances, take

the place of the vigilance and res-

ponsibility of the driver.

You can activate or deactivate the

system by means of the multifunc-

tion screen conﬁguration menu. The

system state is memorised when

switching off the ignition.

For more information on access to

the parking assistance menu, refer to

the section on vehicle conﬁguration

for your screen under "Multifunction

screens".

The system will be deactivated auto-

matically when towing a trailer or

when a bicycle carrier is ﬁtted (vehi-

cle ﬁtted with a towbar or bicycle car-

rier recommended by CITROËN).

System consisting of four proximity

sensors, located in the rear bumper.

This detects any obstacle (person,

vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the

vehicle, except obstacles located

just below the bumper.

An object, such as a stake, a road-

works cone or any other similar

object may be detected at the begin-

ning of the manoeuvre, but may no

longer be detected when the vehicle

comes close to it.

Activation

The system is activated as soon as

reverse gear is engaged, accompa-

nied by an audible signal. The proxi-

mity information is given by:

an audible signal, which beco-

mes more rapid as the vehicle

approaches the obstacle,

a graphic on the multifunction

screen, with blocks which be-

come increasingly closer to the

vehicle.

When the distance between the

rear of the vehicle and the obstacle

is less than thirty centimetres, the

audible signal becomes continuous

and the "Danger" symbol appears

on the multifunction screen.

On completion of the manoeuvre,

when you exit reverse gear, the system

becomes inactive.

Operating faults

If there is an operating fault,

when reverse gear is en-

gaged this warning lamp

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comes on in the instrument

panel, accompanied by an audible

signal (short beep) and a message

on the multifunction screen.

In bad or wintry weather, ensure that

the sensors are not covered with

mud, frost or snow.

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The parking assistance is switched

on:

The parking assistance is switched

off:

AUDIBLE AND VISUAL

FRONT AND REAR PARKING

ASSISTANCE

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by engaging reverse gear,

at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)

in forward gear.

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when you exit reverse gear,

when the speed is higher than

6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,

System consisting of four proximity

sensors, installed in the front and/or

rear bumper.

It detects any obstacle (person, ve-

hicle, tree, barrier...) located in front

of and behind the vehicle, except for

obstacles located immediately be-

low the bumper.

An object, such as a stake, a road-

works cone or any other similar ob-

ject may be detected at the start of

the manoeuvre but may no longer

be detected when the vehicle moves

nearer to it.

This is accompanied by an audible

signal and/or displaying of the vehi-

cle on the multifunction screen.

The proximity information is indicated

by:

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when the vehicle has been station-

ary for more than three seconds in

forward gear.

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an audible signal which be-

comes more rapid as the vehicle

approaches the obstacle,

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a diagram on the multifunction

screen, with blocks which move

closer to the vehicle.

The parking assistance system

cannot, in any circumstances, re-

place the need for vigilance and

responsibility on the part of the

driver.

The obstacle is located in relation to

the emission of the audible signal by

the speakers; front or rear and right

or left.

When the distance between the ve-

hicle and the obstacle is less than

approximately thirty centimetres, the

audible signal becomes continuous

and/or the "Danger" symbol appears,

depending on the multifunction

screen version.

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Deactivation

Reactivation

Operating fault

If an operating fault occurs,

 Press button A, the warning lamp

comes on, the system is fully de-

activated.

The system will be deactivated au-

tomatically when a trailer is being

towed or when a bicycle carrier is

ﬁtted (vehicle ﬁtted with a towbar

or bicycle carrier recommended by

CITROËN).

this warning lamp is dis-

played on the instrument

panel and/or a message ap-

pears on the multifunction screen,

accompanied by an audible signal

(short beep), when reverse gear is

engaged.

Consult a CITROËN dealer.

In bad weather or in winter, ensure

that the sensors are not covered

with mud, ice or snow. When re-

verse gear is engaged, an audible

signal (long beep) indicates that

the sensors may be dirty.

 Press button A again, the warn-

ing lamp switches off, the system

is reactivated.

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain sources of noise

(motorcycles, lorries, pneumatic

drills...) may trigger the parking as-

sistance audible signals.

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Activation/Deactivation

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION

Operation

The automatic correction can be de-

activated:

 press on the button B for approx-

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If there is an increase in vehi-

cle load, a sinking of the rear of

the vehicle is detected and the

pneumatic springs inﬂate in or-

der to compensate for the extra

weight.

If there is a decrease in load, a

rising of the rear of the vehicle is

detected and so the pneumatic

springs deﬂate to return the ve-

hicle to its nominal height.

If the vehicle has been unused

for a long period, the pneumatic

springs may inﬂate if necessary

when you unlock or open a door,

so as to return the vehicle to its

nominal height.

imately two seconds,

 release the button when you hear

a beep. Deactivation is conﬁrmed

by the lighting of the indicator lamp

on the button B.

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It is essential that you should deactivate

the system in the following instances:

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working under the vehicle,

changing a wheel,

transporting the vehicle on a

truck or on a boot.

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To reactivate the automatic correc-

tion:

 press again on the button B for

If you do not reactivate the system

manually, the automatic correction

will be activated as soon as the ve-

hicle starts to move. During the cor-

rection, the service warning lamp

lights up and a message on the

screen reminds you not to exceed

10 km/h (6 mph).

The rear pneumatic suspension en-

hances driving comfort by maintain-

ing a constant body height whatever

the vehicle load.

approximately two seconds,

 release the button when you hear

a beep. Activation is conﬁrmed

by the extinction of the indicator

lamp on the button B.

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The automatic correction does not

function if the doors or the boot are

open.

The automatic correction operates

even if your vehicle is in power

economy mode.

In the event of the system mal-

functioning, alert messages,

always in association with the

service warning lamp, will dis-

play in the instrument panel.

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Increasing the height of the boot

ﬂoor

 Press continuously at the top of

the control A, which is located in

the boot, on the left-hand side.

This action will be accompanied by

an audible signal. You can stop the

movement at any time by releasing

the control.

3 beeps will conﬁrm that the move-

ment has gone as far as it can.

Returning to the normal height

 Press brieﬂy twice at the top of

the control A.

Loading/unloading

assistance

Special features

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If you start the vehicle without

having returned it to the normal

height, automatic correction will

activate as soon as the vehicle

starts to move. During the cor-

rection, the service warning lamp

lights up and a message on the

screen reminds you not to ex-

ceed 10 km/h (6 mph).

Returning to the normal height

 Press brieﬂy twice at the bottom

of the control A.

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The loading assistance does not

function in the following instances:

- If the button B is lit up,

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The pneumatic suspension has an

additional function associated with

it: the possibility to raise or lower

the height of the rear of the vehicle

when stationary, in order to facilitate

loading/unloading of the boot.

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when you ﬁrst use the function,

press for two seconds on the

control A to initialise the system.

All subsequent actions will be

followed immediately by the de-

sired results.

Decreasing the height of the boot

ﬂoor

 Press continuously at the bottom

of the control A.

This action will be accompanied by

a sound signal. You can stop the

movement at any time by releasing

the control.

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3 beeps will conﬁrm that the move-

ment has gone as far as it can.

Driving with the boot in a

low position may damage

the components located un-

der the bodyshell.

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C H E C K S

B O N N E T

The location of the interior release

lever prevents opening of the

bonnet while the driver's door is

closed.

Protects the components of the en-

gine and provides access for check-

ing levels.

This operation must only be carried

out when the vehicle is stationary.

Avoid opening the bonnet in strong

winds.

Opening

When the engine is hot, take care

when handling the exterior safety

catch and the bonnet stay (risk of

burns).

 Push the exterior safety catch B

to the left and raise the bonnet.

Closing

 Take the stay out of the support

notch.

 Clip the stay in its housing.

 Lower the bonnet then slam it

home at the end of its travel.

 Pull on the bonnet to check that

it is fully closed.

 Open the driver's door.

 Pull the interior release lever A,

located at the bottom of the door

frame.

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 Unclip the stay C from its housing.

 Fix the stay in the notch to hold

the bonnet open.

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BLEEDING THE DIESEL

FILTER

Bleeding water from the fuel

filter

Protective cover

Bleed on a regular basis (at every

oil change).

Removal

To evacuate the water, slacken the

bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-

fuel sensor, which is located at the

base of the ﬁlter.

 Remove the protective cover by

unclipping ﬁrst point 1, then 3

and 4.

 Unclip point 2 pulling towards

you, then lift.

Persist until water ceases to ﬂow

out.

Then retighten the bleed screw or

the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor.

Reﬁtting

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 Clip point 2 ﬁrst.

 Lower the cover, centring it.

 Clip points 1 and 4, pushing ver-

tically and slightly rearwards.

 Clip point 3, pushing vertically.

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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

(DIESEL)

Priming the fuel circuit

In the event of running out of fuel:

 after ﬁlling (minimum 5 litres),

squeeze the manual priming

pump repeatedly, until some re-

sistance is felt,

 then operate the starter, gently

pressing the accelerator until the

engine starts.

If the engine fails to start at the ﬁrst

attempt, wait 15 seconds before

trying again.

If the engine fails to start after a few

attempts, repeat the procedure from

the beginning. When the engine is

idling, accelerate gently to complete

the purge of the circuit.

HDi 138 engine

HDi 110 engine

Detach the protective cover for access

to the priming pump.

Detach the protective cover for access

to the priming pump.

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HDi engines are of a highly

technical nature.

All maintenance and re-

pairs require speciﬁc qualiﬁcations

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PETROL ENGINES

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The covers and caps allow you access for checking the level of the various ﬂuids and for replacing certain components.

1. Screenwash and headlamp wash

reservoir.

2. Coolant header tank.

3. Brake ﬂuid reservoir.

4. Battery/Fuses.

5. Fuse box.

6. Engine oil dipstick.

7. Engine oil ﬁller cap.

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DIESEL ENGINES

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The covers and caps allow you access for checking the level of the various ﬂuids, for replacing certain components and

for repriming the fuel.

1. Screenwash and headlamp

As the diesel circuit is pres-

5. Fuse box.

wash reservoir.

surised, any work on this

6. Engine oil dipstick.

7. Engine oil ﬁller cap.

8. Priming pum

p*.

9. Degas screw*.

2. Coolant header tank

3. Brake ﬂuid reservoir.

4. Battery/Fuses.

circuit is prohibited.

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Oil speciﬁcation

C H E C K IN G L E V E L S

Coolant level

The oil must correspond to your en-

gine and conform to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Check all of these levels regularly

and top them up if necessary, unless

otherwise indicated.

If a level drops signiﬁcantly, have the

corresponding system checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

Take care when working under the

bonnet, as some parts of the engine

can be extremely hot (risk of burns).

The coolant level should be

close to the "MAX" mark but

should never exceed it.

When the engine is warm,

the temperature of the coolant is regu-

lated by the fan. This can operate with

the ignition off.

On vehicles which are ﬁtted with

a particle emission ﬁlter, the fan

may operate after the vehicle has

been switched off, even if the en-

gine is cold.

In addition, as the cooling system is

pressurised, wait at least one hour

after switching off the engine before

carrying out any work.

To avoid any risk of scalding, un-

screw the cap by two turns to allow

the pressure to drop. When the pres-

sure has dropped, remove the cap

and top up the level.

Brake fluid level

The brake ﬂuid level should

be close to the "MAX" mark.

If it is not, check the brake

pad wear.

Oil level

Fluid change

The reading will only be

correct if the vehicle is on

level ground and the engine

has been off for more than

15 minutes.

Refer to the Maintenance and

Warranty Guide for details of the in-

terval for this operation.

This ﬂuid must be changed regu-

larly. Fluid which has been used for

too long may cause a loss of braking

efﬁciency.

The check is carried out either when

the ignition is switched on using the

oil level indicator on the instrument

panel, or using the dipstick.

Check this level also between each

scheduled service and before long

journeys.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The brake ﬂuid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations

and fulﬁl the DOT4 standards.

Coolant change

The coolant does not have to be

changed.

Oil change

Refer to the Maintenance and

Warranty Guide for details of the in-

terval for this operation.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The coolant must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

In order to maintain the re-

liability of the engine and

emission control system,

the use of additives in the engine

oil is prohibited.

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C H E C K S

Screenwash and headlamp

wash fluid

Diesel additive level

(Diesel engine with particle

emission filter)

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of

used oil or ﬂuids with the

skin.

Most of these ﬂuids are harmful to

health or indeed very corrosive.

In the case of vehicles ﬁtted

with headlamp washers, the

minimum level of this ﬂuid is

indicated by an audible signal

and a message on the multifunction

screen.

A low additive level is indicated by

lighting of the service warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible warning

and a message on the multifunction

screen.

Top up the level when you next stop

the vehicle.

Do not discard used oil or

ﬂuids into sewers or onto

the ground.

Fluid speciﬁcation

Topping up

This additive must be topped up by

a CITROËN dealer without delay.

For optimum cleaning and to avoid

freezing, thisﬂuidmustnotbetopped

up or replaced with plain water.

Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer

(France) or an authorised waste

disposal site.

Reservoir capacities:

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screenwash: approximately 3 litres,

screenwash and headlamp

wash: approximately 6 litres.

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C H E C K S

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Particle filter system (Diesel)

Unless otherwise indicated, check

these components in accordance

with the Maintenance and Warranty

Guide and according to your engine.

Otherwise, have them checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

Complementary to the catalytic

converter, this ﬁlter makes an ac-

tive contribution to the preservation

of air quality by the retaining of the

unburnt pollutant particles. Black

exhaust fumes are thus no longer

emitted.

After prolonged idling or driving at

very low speeds, you may occa-

sionally notice water vapour being

emitted from the exhaust when ac-

celerating. This is of no consequence

to the running of the vehicle or to the

environment.

Refer to the Maintenance

and Warranty Guide for

details of the replacement

intervals for these compo-

nents.

Depending on the environment (e.g.

dusty atmosphere) and the use of

the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace

them twice as often if necessary

(refer to the "Engines" paragraph).

A clogged cabin ﬁlter may have an

adverse effect on the performance

of the air conditioning system and

generate undesirable odours.

Battery

The battery does not require

any maintenance.

However, check that the

terminals are clean and

correctly tightened, par-

ticularly in summer and

winter.

If there is risk of clogging, a mes-

sage appears on the multifunction

screen, accompanied by an audi-

ble signal and lighting of the service

warning lamp.

This alert tells you that the particle

ﬁlter is starting to ﬁll up (in condi-

tions of urban driving of excep-

tionally long duration: low speeds,

trafﬁc jams etc.)

To regenerate the ﬁlter, it is advised

to drive as soon as possible, when

trafﬁc conditions permit, at a speed

of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or

more for at least ﬁve minutes (until

the alert message disappears).

When carrying out work on the battery,

refer to the "Practical information" sec-

tion for details of the precautions to be

taken before disconnecting the battery

and following its reconnection.

Oil filter

Replace the oil ﬁlter each

time the engine oil is

changed.

Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty

Guide for details of the replacement in-

terval for this component.

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If this alert persists, consult a

CITROËN dealer.

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Manual gearbox

B r a k e p a d s

Only use products recom-

mended by CITROËN or

products of equivalent quality

and speciﬁcations.

The gearbox does not re-

quire any maintenance (no

oil change).

Brake wear depends on

the style of driving, par-

ticularly in the case of ve-

hicles used in town, over

short distances. It may be

necessary to have the condition of

the brakes checked, even between

vehicle services.

In order to optimise the operation

of units as important as the braking

system, CITROËN selects and offers

very speciﬁc products.

To avoid damaging the electrical

units, the use of a high pressure

washer in the engine compartment is

strictly prohibited.

Refer to the Warranty and

Maintenance Record for the details

of the level checking interval for this

component.

Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a

drop in the brake ﬂuid level indicates

that the brake pads are worn.

6-speed electronic gear

control gearbox

Brake disc wear

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

For information relating to

checking the brake disc

wear, contact a CITROËN

dealer.

Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance

Record for details of the checking in-

terval for this component.

Automatic gearbox

Parking brake

The gearbox does not require any

maintenance (no oil change).

If a loss of effectiveness of this sys-

tem is noticed, the parking brake

must be checked, even between two

services.

This system must be checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

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Refer to the Warranty and

Maintenance Record for details of

the level checking interval for this

component.

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PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT

Using the kit

 Tick the wheel to be repaired

on the speed limitation sticker

enclosed then afﬁx the sticker

to the vehicle's steering wheel

to remind you that a wheel is in

temporary use.

 Switch off the ignition.

 Clip the bottle 1 on the compres-

sor 2.

Complete system consisting of a

compressor and a bottle of sealant

which permits temporary repair of

the tyre so that you can drive to the

nearest garage.

 Check that the switch A is tilted

to position "0".

 Connect the pipe of the bottle 1

to the valve of the tyre to be re-

paired.

 Unwind the pipe of the compres-

sor 2 fully before connecting it to

the bottle.

The kit is located in the boot under

the ﬂoor or under the ﬂap in the sec-

ond row left-hand passenger foot-

well (open by turning the screw a

quarter of a turn).

 Connect the compressor's elec-

tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V

socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the

engine running.

This repair kit is available from

CITROËN dealers.

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It is designed to repair holes of

a maximum diameter of 4 mm,

located exclusively on the tyre

tread or shoulder. Avoid remov-

ing any foreign bodies which have

penetrated the tyre.

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 Switch on the compressor by

If this pressure has not been

reached after approximately three

minutes, the tyre cannot be re-

paired; contact a CITROËN dealer

to have your vehicle repaired.

moving the switch A to posi-

tion "1" until the tyre pressure

reaches 2.0 bars.

 Remove the compressor and

store the bottle in the plastic bag,

supplied in the kit, to avoid staining

your vehicle with traces of ﬂuid.

 Drive immediately for approxi-

mately two miles (three kilome-

tres), at reduced speed (between

15 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]),

to plug the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the

pressure.

 Connect the compressor pipe di-

rectly to the valve of the repaired

wheel.

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 Connect the compressor's elec-

Take care, the bottle of

sealant contains ethylene

glycol. This product is

harmful if swallowed and causes

irritation to the eyes. Keep it out of

reach of children.

tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V

socket again.

 Start the vehicle again and leave

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the engine running.

The expiry date of the sealant is in-

dicated on the base of the bottle.

The bottle is designed for a single

use; even if only partly used, it must

be replaced.

After use, do not discard the bot-

tle into the environment, take it to a

CITROËN dealer or to an authorised

waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new

bottle of sealant, available from

CITROËN dealers.

 Adjust the pressure using the

compressor (to inﬂate: switch A

in position "1"; to deﬂate:

switch A in position "0" and

press button B), in accordance

with the vehicle's tyre pressure

label (located on the door aper-

ture on the driver's side), then re-

member to check that the leak is

plugged correctly (no further loss

of pressure after several miles

[kilometres]).

 Remove the compressor, then

store the whole kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph

[80 km/h]).

 Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon as

possible to have the tyre repaired

or replaced by a technician.

If the vehicle is ﬁtted with tyre

under-inﬂation detection, the tyre

under-inﬂation warning light will re-

main on after the wheel has been

repaired until the system is reini-

tialised by a CITROËN dealer.

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C H A N G IN G A W H E E L

Access to the tools

Depending on equipment, the tools

are to be found either in the com-

partment under the second-row pas-

senger footwells (the compartment

is opened by turning the screw a

quarter turn) or in the well under the

third-row left-hand seat.

7. Short extension for C4 Picasso

Switch on your hazard

warning lamps, ensure that

8. Long extension for Grand

C4 Picasso (located in the well

under the right hand third row

seat)

9. Two chocks, provided for chang-

ing a wheel or for other uses on

the vehicle (such as unlocking

the electric parking brake)

10. Parking brake release tool (elec-

tric parking brake)

11. Removable towing eye

any passengers leave the

vehicle and ﬁnd a safe place to wait

away from trafﬁc (e.g. behind crash

barriers or on a grass verge).

Never get underneath the vehicle

if it is supported only by the jack;

use a stand.

The jack and the tools are speciﬁc

to your vehicle. Do not use for any

other purpose.

Do not to exceed a speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h) on your spare wheel.

1. Tool for removing the central trim

on alloy wheels*

or

2. Tool for removing the chrome

covers on the wheel bolts on alloy

wheels*

3. Centring guide*

4. Tool for removing the wheel

bolts

5. Vehicle jack with integrated handle

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Have the original wheel repaired

and reﬁtted as soon as possible.

* With alloy wheels only.

** With security bolts only.

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the glovebox)**

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Putting the wheel back in place

 The tyre valve must be facing

upwards.

Access to the spare wheel

 Pass the linking plate through

the centre of the wheel (ﬁrst re-

moving the central trim on certain

alloy wheels).

 Turn the carrier drive anti-

clockwise to draw in the carrier

cable. Initially the drive will turn

freely, then the cable will tighten

to raise the wheel.

Check that the wheel is tight

against the vehicle ﬂoor and

not interfering with other nearby

components (e.g. the exhaust).

C4 Picasso

Grand C4 Picasso

Taking out the wheel

(C4 Picasso)

Taking out the wheel

(Grand C4 Picasso)

 Stow the tools.

 Lift the boot ﬂoor covering to re-

veal the spare wheel carrier drive

on the left.

 Lift the boot ﬂoor covering to re-

veal the spare wheel carrier drive

on the right.

 Take the extension 7 from the

set of tools.

 Lift up the spare wheel carrier

drive aperture cap, if ﬁtted.

 Fit the extension to the drive then

engage the head of the wheel-

brace 4 on the extension.

 Turn the assembly clockwise to

the end of its travel to lower the

spare wheel carrier; the spare

wheel is now resting on the

ground.

 Take the extension 8 clipped in

the rear of the well below the

right hand third-row seat.

 Lift up the spare wheel carrier

drive aperture cap.

 Fit the extension to the drive then

engage the head of the wheel-

brace 4 on the extension.

 Turn the assembly clockwise to

the end of its travel to lower the

spare wheel carrier; the spare

wheel is now resting on the

ground.

With the damaged wheel

now under the vehicle ﬂoor,

the vehicle has reduced

ground clearance, so take extra

care when reversing or driving on

uneven surfaces, including kerbs.

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Retrieval of the spare wheel and

stowage of the affected road wheel

are operations that should be done

with the vehicle supported on its

 Pull the wheel towards you and

pass the linking plate through

the centre of the wheel.

 Pull the wheel towards you and

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