2008.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG steering

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
6-speed electronic gearbox
This offers a fully automatic mode, a
manual mode and an auto-sequential
mode which combines the advan-
tages of the automatic and manual
modes, via the levers on the steering
wheel.
 134
Speed limiter/Cruise control
These functions control the speed of
the vehicle in relation to the value that
you have programmed.
 145, 147 Electronic parking brake
This permits automatic or manual
control of the stopping and starting of
the vehicle by means of its control.

 126
Scented air freshener
This diffuses the fragrance that you
have chosen throughout the passen-
ger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.
 55
Ambiance lighting
This soft lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.
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I N T E R I O R

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted in
terms of height and reach.
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling
control A towards you.
Adjust the position of the steering
wheel then lock it pushing the control
back fully.

 68 This modifi es its role automatically and
progressively between day use and
night use.
It can be deactivated using control
1 .
This operates with the ignition switched on.
From the driver’s seat, select the rear
view mirror by moving control 1 to the
left or right, then adjust the rear view
mirror as required in the 1 directions us-
ing control 2 .
Demisting-deicing of the rear view mir-
rors is linked to that of the rear screen.

 94

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For safety reasons, these adjust-
ments must not be carried out whilst
driving. Child monitoring mirror
This device
2 allows you to monitor the
rear passengers. It can be folded away
to eliminate dazzle.
Rear view mirrors foldback
When the vehicle is parked, the rear
view mirrors can be folded back either
manually or automatically.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
Automatic photochromic
interior rear view mirror Rear view mirrors adjustment

 68

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Ring B Ring D: rear screen wipe Stop.
Intermittent.
Timed wash and wipe. Fixed central controls steering
wheel
Lighting control
Ring A

 86 Control C: windscreen wipe

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D R I V I N G

1. Off

2. Automatic lighting

3. Sidelamps

4. Dipped beams/Main beams
Front foglamps
Rear foglamp Wiper control

1. Optional function controls

2. Cruise control/speed limiter and park-
ing space sensor

3. Audio system controls

4. Multifunction screen controls
 143

5. Horn
 114

6. Warning lamps for direction indicators
and vehicle lamps
 27

 85 Switching on "AUTO" mode

 Press the control down and release it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode

 Press the control up and return it to
position "0" .
The automatic wipe must be reactivated
each time the vehicle is started.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Air bags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the air bag or seat
belt pretensioner systems.
Maximum coolant temperature
If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle immediately
and as safely as possible.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit up.
If the fuel low warning lamp comes on
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen,
there are approximately 7 litres of fuel
remaining in the tank and 2 or 3 bars
fl ash in the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
A control located on the panel to the
left of the steering wheel allows you
to open the fuel fl ap from inside the
vehicle.
Battery charge If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the battery charging circuit
(dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt,...). Door open
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph
(10 km/h),this warning light
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning
light comes on continuously, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened This warning lamp informs
you if the driver’s or front
passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened (depending
on model), and if the front
passenger’s (depending on
model) or the second row
passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions rep-
resent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened. Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- the point corresponding to the
seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
20 km/h. Above 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph), it fl ashes accompanied
by a sound signal for around
120 seconds. The sound sig-
nal stops when the ignition
is switched off or if a door is
opened.
Depending on model, the front pas-
senger seat may be fi tted with a
presence sensor; the correspond-
ing warning lamp will only come on
if the seat is occupied and the seat
belt not fastened.
Driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
not fastened with presence sensor:
- the warning lamp lights up between
0 and 20 km/h. Above 20 km/h
(approx.12mph), it fl ashes accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function screen and a sound signal
for around 120 seconds.
Rear passengers’ or front passen-
ger’s seat belt not fastened without
presence sensor:
- when the ignition is switched on, the points corresponding to the seat po-
sitions with seat belts not fastened
remain lit up for 30 seconds.

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C O M F O R T

Closing of the air inlet

 Press on button 5 to close
off the entry of air from
outside.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.

Entry of air (manual mode)

 Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.

 Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:

Locking of the rear
passenger controls

Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls

Closing of the air
fl ow for the rear
passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their conven-
ience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode: black
panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting f buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Deicing/Demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.

 Press on button 8 to activate/de-
activate the electric deicing of
the rear screen and, according to
version, of the exterior rear view
mirrors. The warning lamp lights
up and the symbol appears on
the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.

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C O M F O R T

Closing of the air inlet

 Press on button 5 to close
off the entry of air from
outside.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.

Entry of air (manual mode)

 Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.

 Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:

Locking of the rear
passenger controls

Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls

Closing of the air
fl ow for the rear
passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their conven-
ience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode: black
panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting f buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Deicing/Demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.

 Press on button 8 to activate/de-
activate the electric deicing of
the rear screen and, according to
version, of the exterior rear view
mirrors. The warning lamp lights
up and the symbol appears on
the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.

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C O M F O R T
Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Manual model
The mirror is fi tted with a night-time
anti-dazzle device.
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position. In order to prevent dazzle, the inte-
rior mirror glass darkens automati-
cally in relation to the intensity of the
light from the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam
of following vehicles, sun...) de-
creases, so guaranteeing optimum
visibility.
Switching on

 Switch on the ignition and press
switch 1 .
The indicator light 2 comes on and
the mirror operates automatically.
Switching off

 Press switch 1 .
The indicator light 2 switches off and
the mirror remains in its lightest state.
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and depth of the steer-
ing wheel can be adjusted to adapt
the driving position to the size of the
driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary
, stationarystationary pull the con-
trol to unlock the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and depth.

 Push the control to lock the
steering wheel.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot". Automatic day/night model
System which automatically and
progressively changes between the
day and night uses.
As a safety precaution, it is impera-
tive that these operations are carried
out while the vehicle is stationary.

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A C C E S S
STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock

1. " S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be re-
moved in position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning
the key to position M , move the
steering wheel gently if neces-
sary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver's door is opened.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN
ENCLOSED SPACE OR WHERE
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT
VENTILATION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO
KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
IN ORDER TO RETAIN BRAKING
AND STEERING ASSISTANCE .

NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP.
STOPPING
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds
at idle, this being the time required
for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.