CITROËN c4 picasso 2006 Owner's Manual page 266

F R E Q U E N T LY- A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
Q
UESTIONS
The reception quality of the radio
station being listened to gradually
deteriorates.
When the engine is not running, the
radio stops after a few minutes.
The message " the audio system
is over heating" appears on the
screen.
Why is one not informed in real time
of a hold-up on the route even though
is activated ?
Why is a diversion not suggested when
A
NSWERS
The vehicle is too distant from the transmitter, or no transmitter is
present in the geographical area you are passing through.
The environment (hills, high buildings, tunnels, underground car
parks, etc.) is blocking reception, even in RDS mode.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example after going
through a car wash or in an underground car park).
When the engine is switched off, the working time for the radio
depends on the battery charge. The interruption is normal: the
radio goes into economy mode, cutting off in order to save the
vehicle's battery.
In order to protect the audio equipment in excessive ambient
temperatures, the radio goes into an automatic thermic protection
mode which results in a reduction in sound volume or stopping
of the CD player.
When you start up, the system takes a few minutes to capture
Only the major arterial roads (motorways and some dual car-
provider.
gest a diversion (the "divert" button appears in the window) with
messages" which affect only the display without recalculating
the itinerary (no "divert" button in the window).
S
OLUTIONS
Activate the RDS function to allow the system to check
whether a more powerful transmitter is to be found in
the geographical area.
This phenomenon is normal and does not imply anything
wrong with the radio.
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
You have to start the engine so as to increase the bat-
tery charge.
Switch off the audio system for a few minutes in order
to allow the system to cool down.
(pictogrammes displayed on the map) and make sure
that you use the major arterial roads to have "informed"
navigation.
To have "informed" navigation with the detour proposi-
tion, it is essential to activate the guidance option with
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