2008.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO park assist
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Panoramic glass roof
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Xenon directional head-
lamps
Whether on dipped beams
or main beams, this function
allows your headlamps to fol-
low the direction of the road
ahead.
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Opening rear screen
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Pneumatic rear suspension
This enhances driving comfort and
maintains a constant body height,
whatever the vehicle load.
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Exterior side lighters
These light up the zones facing
the driver’s and passenger’s
doors.
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Front/rear parking assist-
ance
Sensors, located in the
bumpers, detect obsta-
cles.
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Parking space sensor
This measures the size of a
space and informs you of the
possibility of parking.
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Exterior rear view mirrors
With electric foldback.
Automatically tilts in reverse
gear.
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E X 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
This opening gives you enhanced ac-
cess to the boot, even if you are parked
close to a wall or to another vehicle.
Opening rear screen
Opening
Press on control 2. The handhold 4
is in line with the rear wiper.
Closing
Lower the rear screen.
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Press on control 1 .
You cannot open the tailgate if the rear
screen is already open.
Lower the tailgate, using one of the
handholds 3 , located on the inside
of the tailgate trim.
Past the balancing point, allow the
tailgate to close itself (do not assist
it or slow it down). The Modubox is composed of a shop-
p i n g t r o l l e y a n d a fl e x i b l e b a g w h i c h c a n
be used independently of each other
depending on your needs.
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O P E N I N G
Opening the tailgate
Closing the tailgate Modubox (C4 Picasso)
Load: 22 kg maximum.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
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Electronic parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the electronic parking brake warning
lamp P (red) is permanently on.
If you leave the vehicle with the en-
gine running, manually apply the
parking brake.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. Parking space sensor
You can select this function by pressing
on button
A .
Once the space has been measured, the
function displays the following messages: <
20 km/h (12 mph)
Parking possible
P a r k i n g d i f fi c u l t
Parking not advised
This device combines:
- automatic functions: Automatic ap-
plication when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the ac-
celerator (automatic operation by
default);
- manual use: Permanent manual ap- plication/release of parking brake is
possible by operating control A . Hill start assist
To aid starting on a gradient, your ve-
h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a s y s t e m w h i c h
keeps it immobilised for about 2 seconds,
the approximate time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
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D R I V I N G
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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
Lighting is associated
with the displaying of
another warning light:
Service If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of
a problem in one of the
systems which does
n o t h a v e a s p e c i fi c
warning light.
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
The warning light only comes on
temporarily in the case of the follow-
ing minor faults:
- incorrect closing of the doors, boot, rear screen and bonnet,
- fl a t r e m o t e c o n t r o l b a t t e r y ,
- incorrect tyre pressure,
- the end of saturation of the particle e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) .
In the case of major faults, the
warning light remains on until the
o p e r a t i n g f a u l t i s r e c t i fi e d , c o n t a c t a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e l e v e l i n t h e circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Application/Release of the
automatic electronic parking
brake
If this warning lamp comes
o n p e r m a n e n t l y , i t i s c o n fi r m -
ing that the parking brake is
applied.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i s i n d i c a t i n g a n a p -
plication or release fault. Urgently
contact a CITROËN dealer (see sec-
tion "Driving - § Electronic parking
brake"). Automatic electronic parking
brake fault
This warning lamp comes
on if there is a malfunction
in the automatic electronic
parking brake.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions of the automatic
electronic parking brake
This comes on if the "auto-
matic application" and "au-
tomatic release" functions
when you switch off the
engine are deactivated or
faulty.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-
ed, if this warning light and the indicator
light on the button come on continu-
ously, this indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the ESP/ASR system or in the
hill start assistance.
Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e o c c u r r e n c e
of a fault in the emission control sys-
tem.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's assisted
braking.
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A C C E S S
BOOT
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the rear screen
closed, pull on the handle 1 and
raise the tailgate.
Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior boot trim. -
when the engine is running
this warning light comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction display
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion display for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
REAR SCREEN
This opening gives you enhanced
access to your boot, even if you are
parked close to a wall or another
vehicle. Closing
Lower the rear screen guiding
it with the wiper arm until it is
closed.
If the rear screen is not closed
correctly: - when the engine is run-
ning
, this warning light
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction display for a
few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion display for a few seconds.
The boot and the rear screen
cannot both be open at the same
time.
When the rear screen is open,
you can access the boot by rais-
ing the rear shelf using its tab
(C4 Picasso).
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the boot closed,
press the control 2 and raise the
rear screen using the base 4 of
the wiper arm.
Past the balancing point, allow
the tailgate to lower and close
itself (do not assist it or slow it
down).
Opening
Opening
Closing
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A C C E S S
BOOT
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the rear screen
closed, pull on the handle 1 and
raise the tailgate.
Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior boot trim. -
when the engine is running
this warning light comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction display
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion display for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
REAR SCREEN
This opening gives you enhanced
access to your boot, even if you are
parked close to a wall or another
vehicle. Closing
Lower the rear screen guiding
it with the wiper arm until it is
closed.
If the rear screen is not closed
correctly: - when the engine is run-
ning
, this warning light
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the
multifunction display for a
few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning light comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion display for a few seconds.
The boot and the rear screen
cannot both be open at the same
time.
When the rear screen is open,
you can access the boot by rais-
ing the rear shelf using its tab
(C4 Picasso).
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, with the boot closed,
press the control 2 and raise the
rear screen using the base 4 of
the wiper arm.
Past the balancing point, allow
the tailgate to lower and close
itself (do not assist it or slow it
down).
Opening
Opening
Closing
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D R I V I N G
Release
The electronic parking brake releas-
es automatically and progressive-
ly when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox ( fi r s t
gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
with an electronic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion A , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the multi-
function screen. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the en-
gine is switched off and the automatic
release when you press the accelerator
can be deactivated. Activation/deactiva-
t i o n i s p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu of the multifunction screen. To do
s o , s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.
The deactivation of the auto-
matic functions is recommend-
ed in particularly cold condi-
tions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...)
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake applied" on the multi-
function screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine
running, a beep is heard
and a message displayed
if the parking brake has not been
applied.
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Release
The electronic parking brake releas-
es automatically and progressive-
ly when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox ( fi r s t
gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
with an electronic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion A , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the multi-
function screen. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the en-
gine is switched off and the automatic
release when you press the accelerator
can be deactivated. Activation/deactiva-
t i o n i s p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu of the multifunction screen. To do
s o , s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.
The deactivation of the auto-
matic functions is recommend-
ed in particularly cold condi-
tions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...)
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake applied" on the multi-
function screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine
running, a beep is heard
and a message displayed
if the parking brake has not been
applied.