Modern automobiles have more and more features and despite the fact they bring us a lot of comfort, some of them are not all the time user friendly. Regardless you have rented a car, been lent one, or just bought a Citroen C4 Picasso 2, according to its features, it can be difficult to figure out how to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2? Even if this fundamental act of running a car may seem self evident to many of you, depending on the options and the year of production of your car, it will be more or less basic to do so. In this article we will teach you the different methods to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 with the key, then, in a second section, how to switch on a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 with a card, and finally, without using the key.
How to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 with key?
So we commence our article content which is meant to show you how to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2, which is furnished with a classic key start. Find down below the various guidelines to be executed to turn on the engine of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2:
- Find the position of the neiman (hole in which the key is introduced), it is in most cases on the right side of your steering wheel, on the dash. If your steering wheel is blocked, do not hesitate to consult our article content on the steering wheel blocked on Citroen C4 Picasso 2 that is blocked to learn how to unblock it.
- Insert the key into this one.
- Verify that you are in neutral for a manual car and in the “N” or “P” position for an automatic transmission.
- Turn the ignition on by turning it clockwise a quarter turn up to the point you feel you’ve passed the first notch.
- Verify on your dashboard that the orange lights go out, if you don’t know what they indicate don’t hesitate to consult our article content on orange lights on Citroen C4 Picasso 2 to find out the reason for this.
- You just have to go one more notch clockwise and hold it in the stop until your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 starts (do not let your starter run more than 10 seconds otherwise you risk harming it, if the car does not start, let it rest a few tens of seconds before a new testing)
- That’s it. You managed to start your Citroen C4 Picasso 2,
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How to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 with the key card?
After finding out about how to turn on the engine of a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 with key or will demonstrate you how to do it for a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 equipped with a key card and not a key. The method remains pretty much similar, so don’t hesitate to return back to the previous part to get information on each of the steps to do. Learn below the actions to stick to to start your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 with a card:
- Depending on the year and the series, you may or may not need to insert the card in a dedicated slot, examine on your dashboard if your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 is equipped with this slot or not.
- If it has one, insert the card in this hole, otherwise you can keep the card on you or anywhere in the cabin.
- Locate the “start” button, which is usually placed at steering wheel height close to the classic neiman location, otherwise it is usually positioned on the centre console.
- Verify that you’re in neutral or neutral on an automatic transmission.
- Press the “start” button once to turn on the ignition of your Citroen C4 Picasso 2
- Press a second time after a few seconds or extinction of the orange lights on your dashboard to start your Citroen C4 Picasso 2
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How do I start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 without a key?
And finally, we will find out, how to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2 without a key? Let’s imagine that you have lost your keys and your car is open, this may seem obvious. Even so, you should know that if your Citroen C4 Picasso 2 is more recent than the mid 90’s it will be difficult to turn on it without a key because of all the security devices present on it. Of course, this should only be done on YOUR car. Here is the process to carry out:
- Remove the cover that protects your steering wheel and situate among the 3 electric switches the one that concerns your engine/battery/starter (to help you, please bring your user manual).
- Strip, connect them jointly and isolate the battery and ignition wires (be careful not to electrocute yourself during the process). You now have electricity as if you had the contact
- At last, strip the starter wire and connect it promptly with the battery wire (do not make lengthened contact and only 1 or 2 seconds should be enough to start your Citroen C4 Picasso 2).
There, you’ve discovered all the techniques to start a Citroen C4 Picasso 2.
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