Citroen C4 Picasso (2017 year). Manual — part 6

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System which registers the electrical settings
of the driver's seat.
Two positions can be stored and recalled, using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.

Storing driving positions

Storing a position using
buttons M / 1 / 2

F

Switch on the ignition.

F

Adjust your seat.

F Press button M, then press button 1 or 2

within four seconds.

An audible signal indicates that the position has
been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.

Recalling a stored position

F

With the ignition on or the engine

running, press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.

An audible signal confirms that adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

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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

To 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 forwards or backwards.

Removing a head restraint

F

To remove the head restraint, press the lug A
and 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

Press the control to obtain the desired

lumbar support.

Electric lumbar adjustment

Relax head restraints

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Electric leg rest

F Press the front or rear part of the control to

unfold or fold away the leg rest.

The movement stops when you release the
control.

Activation / Deactivation

Massage function

This function provides the front occupants
with a lumbar massage. It only operates when
the engine is running or in STOP mode of the
Stop & Start system.

F

Press this button.

Adjustment of intensity

Press this button to select one of
the two levels of massage intensity
offered.

Its indicator lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is performed in
6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage
followed by 4 minutes break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated, the
indicator lamp goes off.
Deactivate the massage function by pressing
this button; its indicator lamp goes off.

Manual passenger seat

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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 interfere with its
movement.

F

Push the control forwards 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:
- if wearing damp clothing,
- if child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
- do not place heavy objects on the

seat,

- do not kneel or stand on the seat,
- do not place sharp objects on the

seat,

- do not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
- do not use liquid products for

cleaning the seat,

- never use the heating function

when the seat is damp.

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Front armrest

Height adjustment

F

Fully lower the armrest.

F

Raise it to the required position (low,

intermediate or high).

F

Once in the high position, lift to release it

and return it to the low position.

Comfort system for the driver and front
passenger.

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Second-row seats

Forwards-backwards adjustment

F Raise the lever A

, located at the front of

the seat cushion, and adjust the seat to the
desired position.

The 3 seats in the 2

nd

row are independent of each other and are all the same width. Their backrests can be folded to vary the load space in the boot.

A.

Forwards and backwards adjustment: raise

the lever.

B.

Backrest angle adjustment: pull the strap

and guide the seat to the rear.

C.

Folding the seat: pull the strap up to

release the seat.

D.

Folding the seat from the rear: pull the

strap then push the seat forward.

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F Pull the strap B

and guide the seat to the

rear.

The backrest reclines and the seat base pivots
slightly.

"Comfort" position

Returning the seat to the initial
position

F Pull the strap B

and guide the seat forward.

Supervise any movements of seats
when made by children.

To remove it:
- move the head restraint to the high position,
- press lug A pulling the head restraint

upwards at the same time.

The rear head restraints can be removed and
have two positions:
- high, position for use,
- low, stowed position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower it, press lug A then the head restraint.

Rear head restraints

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.

To refit it:
- engage the head restraint rods in the

apertures, keeping them in line with the
seat backrest.

Depending on version, the sides can be folded
to obtain a more comfortable position.

Relax head restraints

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Flat floor

Folding a seat

F

Pull firmly upwards on strap C, as indicated

by the arrow, to release the seat; keep
pulling until the seat is fully folded.

Push the seat backrest gently forwards
so that the backrest folds onto the seat
cushion. The assembly lowers onto the
floor.

You can fold the second-row seats from the
boot, after first folding the third-row seats.
F Pull on the strap D to release the seat in

question then push forwards lightly on the
backrest.

To avoid any damage to the mechanism,
the strap D

unclips if too much force is

applied. Simply clip it in place again for the
system to be operational again.

F

Place the seats in the fully back position.

Each seat can be folded onto the floor to vary
the space available in the boot.

From the outside

From the boot, when loading
for example

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Repositioning a seat

Before operating the rear seats, check
that the outer rear seat belts are not
loose, to avoid damaging them. The
centre belt must be stowed. Fix the
tongues of the three belts to their
anchorage points.

Continuity panels

These continuity panels are not
designed to support a weight greater
than 30 kg.

Releasing / locking the continuity panels
F

Before unfolding the continuity panels,

check that the seats in the 2

nd

row are fully

back.

F

Slide the continuity panel latch upwards to

release.

F

Straighten the continuity panel, then slide

the latch downwards to lock it.

F

If necessary, straighten the continuity

panels for the seats in the 2

nd

row and lock

them in place.

F

Raise the backrest and push it rearwards

until it locks in position

Each seat has a continuity panel at the bottom
of the backrest, that once unfolded:
- provides a continuous load surface in the

boot, whatever the position of the seats,

- avoids objects sliding under the seats in

the 2

nd

row.

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Access to the third-row
seats

Access to the third-row seats is via the outer
second-row seats.

F Pull the lever E

. The seat is released and

the seat cushion comes up against the
backrest.

F

Hold the lever E in the raised position,

pushing forwards. The whole seat slides
towards the front seat.

Space becomes free behind the seat, the
third-row passengers can get to their seats.

Leaving the vehicle from
the third-row seats

Repositioning a seat, from
the outside, with the door
open

In the event of a failure of this system
(lever E

), the passengers in the third

row can also leave the vehicle after first
folding the backrests of the second-row
seats using the strap D.
Do not allow children to operate the
seats without supervision.

F

Lift the lever E. The seat is released and

the seat cushion comes up against the
backrest.

F

Push the seat backrest, still holding the

lever E

in the raised position.

If there are passengers seated in the third row:
F

manually return the assembly as far

as possible rearwards; the seat does
not return to the fully back position, so
as to retain legroom for the third-row
passengers,

F

fold the seat cushion until it locks.

Ensure that there is no object on or under the
seat that you want to move.

Before operating the seats, ensure that
the tables on the backs of the first-row
seats are folded away.

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Third-row seats

Concertina boards

Folding the concertina boards

F

Remove the luggage net.

For more information on the luggage net
and the Interior fittings, refer to the
corresponding section.

F

Return the second-row continuity panels to

their initial position and lock them in place.

F

Fold the concertina boards and position

them vertically.

F Pull on the strap F

located behind the seat

backrest. The backrest pivots rearwards,
pulling the seat base with it. The seat locks
in the open position.

Each of the two floor panels can
support a load of 100 kg.

Pull on the control, the 3 sections of the board
will fold like a concertina.
When the third-row seats are upright, these
concertina boards can be left either:
- flat behind the seats,
-

in the vertical position,

thereby leaving a storage area available.

Repositioning the
seats

Two rigid concertina boards, which cannot
be separated from the vehicle, cover the
2 third-row seats, when these are in the folded
position.

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F

Return the second-row continuity panels to

their initial position and lock them.

F

Lower the head restraints.

F

Correctly position the concertina board

vertically behind the seat.

F

Check that the seat belts for the 3

rd

row

seats are correctly fixed to the loops and
are not folded.

F Pull the strap G

, located at the bottom of

the seat backrest. The seat unlocks.

Before moving the third-row seats,
return the rigid floor plates of the
second-row seats to the upright position
and lock them in place.
Do not try to fold a third-row seat that
has not first had the backrest fully
locked in place.
Do not leave objects either on or
underneath the seat bases of the third-
row seats when you are folding them.
Do not leave your hand on the control G
as you fold the seats, as you risk
trapping your fingers.
Do not allow children to operate the
seats without supervision.

F

Next push the backrest gently forwards.

The backrest pivots, folding onto the seat
base. The seat base then folds into the
stowage area provided for that purpose.

F

Reposition the concertina boards over the

folded seats.

Folding the seats

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Seat modularity and configurations

Examples of configurations

5 seats

4 seats

3 seats

Maximum loadspace

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Examples of seat configurations

7 seats

6 seats

Maximum loadspace

5 seats

4 seats

For easy modification of your
interior vehicle space, all the rear seats
can be individually folded: onto the
second-row floor, and under the third-
row floor. You can then have a load
floor that is continuous up to the front
seat backrests.
The seats must only be folded and
unfolded with the vehicle stationary.

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Steering wheel adjustment

F When stationary, pull the control lever to

release the adjustment mechanism.

F

Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

F

Push the control lever to lock the

adjustment mechanism.

As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.

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Ventilation

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.

Air treatment

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger

compartment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air

conditioning).

Control panel

The controls of this system are accessible
in the Air conditioning

menu of the touch

screen A

.

The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located on the
left of the touch screen.

1.

Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.

2.

Front quarter light demisting-defrosting

vents.

3.

Front side window demisting-defrosting

vents.

Adjustable side air vents.

4.

Central adjustable air vents.

5.

Air outlets for the front footwells.

6.

Side vents for the 2

nd

row.

7.

Air outlets for 2

nd

row footwells.

8.

Sunshine sensor.

Air distribution