Get I - Monitoring -> Indicator and warning lamps Guide for Citroen C4 Picasso SUV First Generation (2006-2013)

M O N I T O R I N G

Associated warnings

The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied

by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.

Indicator and warning lamps

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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in

operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of

the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).

The warning lamps may come on continuously (ﬁxed)

or ﬂash.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when

the vehicle's ignition is switched on.

When the engine is started, these same warning lamps

should go off.

Certain warning lamps may come on in two different

modes. Only by relating the type of illumination to the op-

erating status of the vehicle can it be ascertained whether

the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this conﬁrms

that the corresponding system has come into operation.

If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the informa-

tion on the warning lamp concerned.

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Left-hand

direction

indicator

ﬂashing with

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

Right-hand

direction

indicator

ﬂashing with

buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Hazard

warning

lamps

The hazard warning lamps switch, The left-hand and right-hand direction

located on the dashboard, has been indicators and their associated indicator

ﬂashing with

audible signal.

operated.

lamps ﬂash simultaneously.

The lighting stalk is in the

"Sidelamps" position.

Sidelamps

ﬁxed.

Dipped beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped

beam headlamps" position.

Main beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is pulled towards

you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped

beam headlamps.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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Front

foglamps

The front foglamps are

switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice

to switch off the front foglamps.

ﬁxed.

Rear

foglamps

The rear foglamps are

switched on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to

switch off the rear foglamps.

ﬁxed.

Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.

The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined

by the climatic conditions.

Diesel engine

pre-heating

The ignition switch is at the

2nd position (ignition on).

ﬁxed.

The parking brake is applied

or not properly released.

Release the parking brake to switch off the

warning lamp, keeping your foot on the

brake pedal.

Observe the safety recommendations.

For further information on the parking

brake, refer to the "Driving" section.

Parking brake

The parking brake is not fully

applied or is released.

ﬂashing.

The parking space sensors

function is active.

Press the corresponding button

to deactivate it.

ﬁxed.

Parking

space

sensors

The system is measuring the Once the measurement has been done,

space.

ﬂashing.

the warning lamp comes on ﬁxed again.

Displayed for a few seconds after activating

the function and every time the ignition is

switched on.

For more information, refer to the "Child

safety" section.

Electric child

lock

The electric child lock is

activated.

temporarily.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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The control switch, located in

the glove box, is in the "ON"

position.

The passenger's front airbag

is activated.

Turn the control switch to the "OFF"

position to deactivate the front passenger's

airbag.

In this case you can install a rear-facing

child seat.

Passenger's

airbag

system

ﬁxed.

In this case, do not install a

rear-facing child seat.

When the vehicle stops (red

lights, trafﬁc jams, ...) the

Stop & Start system has put

the engine into STOP mode.

The warning lamp goes off and the engine

restarts automatically in START mode, as

soon as you want to move off.

ﬁxed.

Stop & Start

STOP mode is temporarily

unavailable.

or

START mode is invoked

automatically.

ﬂashes for a few

seconds, then

goes off.

Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for

special cases with STOP mode and

START mode.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this conﬁrms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.

This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

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Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

The control, located in the

glove box, is set to the OFF

position.

The passenger's front airbag

is deactivated.

Set the control to the ON position to

activate the passenger's front airbag.

In this case, do not ﬁt a child seat in the

rear-facing position.

Passenger's

airbag

system

ﬁxed.

In this case you can install a

"rear facing" child seat.

The button, located in the

middle of the dashboard, is

pressed. Its indicator lamp is

on.

Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.

Its indicator lamp switches off.

The ESP/ASR system is activated

ESP/ASR

ﬁxed.

automatically when the vehicle is started.

The ESP/ASR is deactivated.

If deactivated, the system is reactivated

automatically from approximately 30 mph

(50 km/h).

ESP: electronic stability

programme.

ASR: anti-skid regulation.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates

a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.

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Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message

in the multifunction screen.

If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Warning lamp

STOP

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park, switch off the ignition and call a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

ﬁxed, associated It is associated with a

punctured tyre or the engine

coolant temperature.

with another

warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message

shown in the screen, such as, for example:

-

the closing of the doors, boot, rear

screen or bonnet,

A minor fault has occurred

for which there is no speciﬁc

warning lamp.

-

the remote control battery,

the tyre pressures,

saturation of the particle emission ﬁlter

temporarily.

Service

(Diesel).

For any other faults, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

A major fault has occurred

for which there is no speciﬁc

warning lamp.

Identify the fault by reading the message

shown in the screen and contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

ﬁxed.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Top up with brake ﬂuid recommended by

ﬁxed, associated

with the STOP

warning lamp.

The braking system ﬂuid level CITROËN.

is too low.

If the problem persists, have the system

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Braking

+

ﬁxed, associated

with the STOP

and ABS warning

lamp.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Have it checked by a CITROËN or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

The electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD) system

has a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Anti-lock

Braking

System

(ABS)

The anti-lock braking system

has a fault.

Drive carefully at reduced speed and

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop without delay.

ﬁxed.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

The application or release of

the electric parking brake was

interrupted.

Electric

parking brake

Park on level ground, switch off the

ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

ﬂashing.

+

Automatic application/release is no longer

possible.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop without delay.

Electric

parking brake

malfunction

The electric parking brake

has a fault.

The parking brake can be released

manually using the emergency release

procedure.

ﬁxed.

For more information on the electric

parking brake, refer to the "Driving"

section.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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Activate the function (according to country)

via the vehicle conﬁguration menu or

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop if automatic application/release

is not possible.

The parking brake can be released

manually using the emergency release

procedure.

Deactivation of

the automatic

functions of the

electric parking

brake

The "automatic application"

(on switching off the engine)

and "automatic release"

functions are deactivated or

faulty.

ﬁxed.

For more information on the electric

parking brake, refer to the "Driving"

section.

The system optimises traction and

improves the directional stability of the

vehicle.

The ESP/ASR regulation is

active.

ﬂashing.

ﬁxed.

Dynamic

stability

control

Unless it has been

deactivated (button pressed

(ESP/ASR)

Have it checked by a CITROËN or a

and its indicator lamp on) the qualiﬁed workshop.

ESP/ASR system has a fault.

Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

The engine management

system has a fault.

ﬂashing.

ﬁxed.

Engine

autodiagnosis

system

The warning lamp should go off when the

engine is started.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN

The emission control system

has a fault.

dealer or qualiﬁed workshop without delay.

This lamp should go off when the engine is started.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

This lamp comes on for a few

seconds when you turn on the

ignition, then goes off.

temporarily.

Airbags

One of the airbag or seat belt

pretensioner systems has a

fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

ﬁxed.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp

Low fuel level

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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You must refuel as soon as possible to

avoid running out of fuel.

This warning lamp will come on every time

the ignition is switched on, until sufﬁcient

fuel has been added.

ﬁxed,

accompanied

by an audible

signal and a

When it ﬁrst comes on there

remains approximately

message on the 7 litres of fuel in the tank.

multifunction

screen.

Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres.

Never continue to drive until you run out

of fuel, this could damage the emission

control and injection systems.

With the 6-speed electronic gearbox

system, you must press the brake pedal to

start the engine (lever in position N).

The brake pedal is not

pressed.

ﬁxed.

With the automatic gearbox, with the

engine running (lever in position P), press

the brake pedal before releasing the

parking brake, to unlock the lever and

come out of position P.

If you wish to release the parking brake

without pressing the brake pedal, this

warning lamp will remain on.

The brake pedal is not

pressed.

Foot on the

brake pedal

ﬂashing.

With the electronic gearbox

system, if you hold the vehicle

on an incline using the

accelerator for too long, the

clutch overheats.

Use the brake pedal and/or the electric

parking brake.

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M O N I T O R I N G

Warning lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Maximum

coolant

temperature

Wait until the engine has cooled down

before topping up the level, if necessary.

If the problem persists, contact a

The temperature of the

cooling system is too high.

ﬁxed red.

CITROËN dealer or qualiﬁed workshop.

The warning lamp should go off when the

engine is started.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN

The battery charging circuit

has a fault (dirty or loose

terminals, slack or cut

alternator belt, ...).

Battery

charge

ﬁxed.

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

ﬁxed if the speed

is below 6 mph

(10 km/h).

ﬁxed and

accompanied by

an audible signal

if the speed is

above 6 mph

(10 km/h).

A door, the boot or the rear

screen is still open.

Door(s) open

Close the door or boot.

Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

The illuminated dots represent the passengers

that have not fastened/unfastened their seat belt.

They come on:

-

The driver and/or the front/

Seat belts

not fastened/

unfastened

ﬁxed for 30 about seconds on starting

the vehicle,

rear passenger has not

fastened or has unfastened

their seat belt.

ﬁxed.

-

ﬁxed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h)

when driving,

ﬂashing above 12 mph (20 km/h),

accompanied by an audible signal for

about 120 seconds.

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