2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is equipped with a system which keeps it temporarily immo-bilised for the time (approximately 2 seconds) it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when :

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You can select the “parking space sensor” function by pressing button A. The fi xed lighting of the warning lamp indicates that the function is selected.
Parking space sensor warning lamp
This warning lamp can have three different statuses :
- off : the function is not selected.
-on fi xed : the function is selected but the conditions for mea
suring are not yet met (direction indicator not operating, speed too high) or the measuring phase is terminate d.
- fl ashing : the measuring is in progress or the message is being displayed.
The parking space sensor function assists you in fi nding a parking space. it measures the size of the space and gives you information on :
- the possibility of fi tting into a free space, depending on the dimensions of your vehicle and the distances necessary for your manœuvring,
- the level of diffi culty of the manœuvre to be performed.
Note : The system does not measure spaces which are clearly much smaller or larger than the size of the vehicle.
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If there is a malfunction, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
The function displays the following types of message :Operation :
You have identifi ed a parking space :
1. Press button A to select the function.
2. Activate the direction indicator on the side where the space is to be measured.
3. During the measuring, go forward the length of the space, at a speed less than 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), to prepare for your manœuvre.
The system then measures the size of the space.
4. The system informs you of the level of diffi culty of the manœuvre via a message on the multifunction screen accompanied by a gong.
5. Depending on the message issued by the system, you may or may not be able to perform the manœuvre.
Parking possible
Parking diffi cult
Parking not advised
Note : The function deselects itself automatically :
- when you engage reverse gear,
- when you switch off the ignition,
- if measuring is not requested,
- within fi ve minutes of selection of the function,
- if the vehicle speed exceeds the threshold of 70 km/h (approx. 45 mph) for one minute.
Warning : if the lateral distance between your vehicle and the parking space is too large, the system may not be able the measure the space.
Notes :
- The function remains available after each measurement and thus can measure more than one space during your search.
- In bad weather conditions or in winter, make sure that the sen-sors are not covered by dirt, or by ice or snow.
- The parking space sensor func-tion deactivates the front park-ing assistance during the space measuring phase when you are in forward gear.
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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take addi-tional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic components, as well as with CITROËN’s as-parts and electronic components, components,
sembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.After any collision, have this system , have t
Electronic stability programme (ESP) and traction control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to it. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels, as well as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
Operation :
When either the ESP or ASR system is in operation, the ESP/ASR warning lamp fl ashes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR system to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.
- Press on control A, the ESP/ASR warning lamp and the control light up. The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again :
- Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
- Automatically above a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph).
- Manually with a new press on control A.
Operational anomaly
If the systems malfunction, the ESP/ASR warning lamp comes on, ac-companied by a sound signal and a message on the multifunction display. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.companied by a sound signal and a message on the multifunction by a sound
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Direction indicators
Left : downwards.
Right : upwards.
For a change of direction, operate the control stalk to go beyond the “tight spot”. It will revert automati-cally to its initial position with the return of the steering wheel.
Headlamp fl ash
Pull the control stalk towards you.
The headlamp fl ash is possible even with the ignition switched off.
Horn
Press at the lower part of the fi xed centred controls steering wheel.
Emergency activation of the hazard warning lamps
A heavy deceleration of the vehi-cle will cause the hazard lamps to activate automatically.
They will cease automatically on reacceleration of the vehicle or manually if you press on the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
Driving with the hazard lamps activated renders the direction indicators inoperational.
Distress signal
The distress signal operates all the direction indicators simultaneously.
Only make use of this in a situa-tion of danger, for an emergency stop or if you fi nd yourself driving in exceptional weather conditions.
The distress signal will operate even with the ignition switched off.
S I G N A L L I N G
Sound signal for vehicle lamps left on
With the ignition switched off, the signal will activate when the driv-er’s door is opened, to indicate that lamps have been left on.
It will cease when the door is closed, the lamps switched off, or the ignition switched on again.
This signal is inactive if the auto-matic lighting of headlamps and /or the guide-me-home lighting are activated.

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All lamps off
LIGHTING CONTROL
1 Stop
2 Automatic lighting
3 Sidelamps
4 Dipped beams / Main beams
Sidelamps on
Dipped beams / main beams on
Turn the ring A forwards.
Turn the ring A forwards.
Automatic lighting of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically when the ambient light is insuffi cient or if the windscreen wipers are in continuous operation.
Pull the control stalk fully towards you to swap between dipped beams and main beams.
EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
These illuminate :
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front doors.
Illumination / extinction
The side lighters come on :
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on the remote control.
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control to locate your vehicle.
They are timed to go out automatically.
They go out as soon as the light is again suffi cient or approx. 5 minutes after the windscreen wipers have ceased.
To activate this function, place the control A on position 2.
Do not cover the sunlight sen-sor which is located behind the interior rear view mirror and visible from outside the wind-screen.
Turn the ring A forwards.
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All lamps off
LIGHTING CONTROL
1 Stop
2 Automatic lighting
3 Sidelamps
4 Dipped beams / Main beams
Sidelamps on
Dipped beams / main beams on
Turn the ring A forwards.
Turn the ring A forwards.
Automatic lighting of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically when the ambient light is insuffi cient or if the windscreen wipers are in continuous operation.
Pull the control stalk fully towards you to swap between dipped beams and main beams.
EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
These illuminate :
- the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front doors.
Illumination / extinction
The side lighters come on :
- when you unlock the vehicle or press on the lighting button on the remote control.
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control to locate your vehicle.
They are timed to go out automatically.
They go out as soon as the light is again suffi cient or approx. 5 minutes after the windscreen wipers have ceased.
To activate this function, place the control A on position 2.
Do not cover the sunlight sen-sor which is located behind the interior rear view mirror and visible from outside the wind-screen.
Turn the ring A forwards.
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FRONT AND REAR FOGLAMPS (Ring A)
In foggy conditions, if the ambient brightness is not such as to activate the automatic lighting, it is up to you to switch on your dipped beams manually, along with your foglamps as necessary.
These operate in con-junction with the side-lamps, the dipped beams or the main beams.
Headlamps adjustment
Depending on the vehicle load, it is recommended that you correct the height of your headlamp beams.
On the dashboard beside the driver :
0 Unladen
1 Partial load
2 Medium load
3 Full load.
Note : Vehicles equipped with Xenon dual-function directional headlamps have an automatic adjustment of headlamps depending on load.
For a vehicle equipped with rear foglamps :
- 1st turn forwards : lighting of rear foglamps.
- 1st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps.
For a vehicle equipped with front and rear foglamps:
- 1st turn forwards: lighting of front foglamps.
- 2nd turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.
- 1st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps.
- 2nd turn rearwards: extinction of front foglamps.
Note : Foglamps should be used only in conditions of fog or snowfall.
GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING
With the ignition off, this func-tion temporarily switches on your headlamps to give you exterior lighting when you are leaving your vehicle.
This function is activated :