2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO Engine
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To select manual mode :
- Move the selector to po-sition M.
C o n t r o l s u n d e r t h e s t e e r i n g wheel
The levers under the steering wheel give you access to all the six forward gears.
T o c h a n g e g e a r :
- Pull the lever “ + ” to change up a gear.
- Pull the lever “ - ” to change down a gear.
Note : The levers do not permit you to select neutral or reverse gear, or to exit reverse gear.
I n s i t u a t i o n s o f h i g h e n g i n e s p e e d s ( h e a v y a c c e l e r a t i o n ) , a c h a n g e u p w i l l n o t o c c u r u n l e s s t h e d r i v e r a c -tions this on the lever controls.
( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MM A N U A L M O D E ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Observations :
- If the vehicle stops or reduces s p e e d ( f o r e x a m p l e w h e n a p -proaching a stop sign), the gear-box changes down automatically t o fi r s t g e a r .
- In manual mode, it is not neces-sary to release the accelerator completely during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac-cepted only if the engine speed permits it.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change down may be performed auto-matically.
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Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle on a gradient. Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
Before taking any action in the engine compartment, check that the selector is in neutral N.
( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Acceleration
F o r o p t i m u m a c c e l e r a t i o n ( e . g . t o o v e r t a k e a n o t h e r v e h i c l e ) , y o u o n l y h a v e t o a p p l y t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l b e y o n d t h e e n d - o f - t r a v e l s w i t c h , b y p r e s s i n g d o w n fi r m l y .
V e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g
In the event of a prolonged stop with the engine running, the gearbox changes automatically to neutral N.
S t o p p i n g t h e e n g i n e
Before stopping the engine, you can choose :
- to leave the vehicle in neutral : move the selector to posi tion N.
- t o l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e w i t h a g e a r e n g a g e d (R, A or M) : Place the selector in the chosen position prior to stopping the engine. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases, it is essential to apply the parking brake. Check that the parking brake warning lamp is lit up in the instrument panel.
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Park
Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, position N is engaged inadvertently, allow the engine to idle before engaging position D or M.
U s i n g t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
This position of the selector is used to prevent the vehicle from moving when you are stationary.
- To select position P, move the selector back to the highest po- s i t i o n ( t o w a r d s R), then push it forwards and then to the left.
R e v e r s e g e a r
Neutral
S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
1. To start the engine, the selector has to be in position P or N.
2. Action the starter.
3. When the engine is running, place the selector on R, D or M as required.
4. Check, in the instrument panel, the position engaged.
5. Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Note :
- If the selector is not in position P, a message “place automatic gear-box in position P ” appears on the multifunction screen, accompa- n i e d b y a b e e p a n d t h e fl a s h i n g o f P in the instrument panel.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O XG E N E R A L
- To avoid incoherence between the position of the selector and the actual position of the gear-box, always exit from position Pwhen you switch on the ignition and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine is running :
1. Reposition the selector in position P,
2. Put your foot on the brake pedal and then select the gear you want.
- To exit position P, move the se-lector to the right and then to the position you want.
- Only engage this position when the vehicle is completely sta-tionary. In this position, the front wheels are locked. Make sure that the selector is correctly po-sitioned.
Only engage this position when the vehicle is stationary. To pre-vent snatching, do not accelerate too soon after selection.
Never select position N if the vehi-cle is moving.
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IIAutomatic mode
- Move the selector to position D.
The gearbox constantly selects the gear that is best suited to the following parameters :
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e
- vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-adaptive mode, without requiring any intervention on your part.
F o r c e r t a i n m a n œ u v r e s ( f o r e x a m p l e o v e r t a k i n g ) , y o u c a n o b t a i n m a x i m u m acceleration by pressing the accelerator pedal hard down, which then pro-duces an automatic change down to a lower gear.
Observations :
When braking, the gearbox may change down automatically in ord er to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator abruptly, the gearbox will not engage a higher gear.
Temporary manual operation when in automatic mode
By pulling either of the levers “ + ” or “ - ”, you can exercise temporary con-trol over the changing of gears. The request to change gear w ill be taken i n t o a c c o u n t . Y o u w i l l s t i l l b e i n a u t o m a t i c m o d e . T h e w a r n i n g l a m p D re-mains lit up in the instrument panel.
This function enables you to anticipate certain situations such as the ap-proach of a bend or the need to overtake another vehicle.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O XA U T O M A T I C M O D E
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T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p f o r t h e p o s i t i o n r e q u e
s t e d s i g n a l s t h a t t h i s p o s i t i o n i s n o t y e t o b t a i n e d . I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s o n fi x e d , t h e p o s i t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d .Display of a dash in the rev counter indicates a malfunction. Urgently contact a CITROËN dealer. I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s o n fi x e d , t h e p o s i t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d . I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s o n fi x e d , t h e p o s i t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d .
Lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp accompanied by a message an d a sound signal indicates a functioning anomaly. In this case :
- a marked snatching may be felt when selecting R for reverse gear,- the gearbox is locked on a gear, - d o n o t e x c e e d 1 0 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 0 m p h ) .
Urgently contact a CITROËN dealer.
Sequential mode w i t h m a n u a l g e a r c h a n g i n g
Position of the selector for manual gear changing.
- Move the selector to position M.
- Pull the lever “ + ” to change up a gear.
- Pull the lever “ - ” to change down a gear.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X S E Q U E N T I A L M O D E
Observations :
- If the vehicle stops or reduces s p e e d ( f o r e x a m p l e w h e n a p -proaching a stop sign), the gear-box changes down automatically t o fi r s t g e a r .
- In sequential mode, it is not necessary to release the accel-erator during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac-cepted only if the engine speed permits it.- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change up or down may be performed automatically.
- It is possible at any time to move from position D ( d r i v i n g i n a u t o -matic mode) to position M ( d r i v -ing in sequential mode) or vice versa.
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The electronic parking brake com-bines 2 operational modes :
- AUTOMATIC :
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-lease on use of the accelerator ( a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n b y d e f a u l t ) ,
- MANUAL :
P e r m a n e n t m a n u a l a p p l i c a t i o n / release of the parking brake is possible by pulling control A.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To start the vehicle
The electronic parking brake re-leases automatically and pro- g r e s s i v e l y when you press the accelerator :
- with a m a n u a l g e a r b o x ( m a n u a l g e a r b o x m a n u a l g e a r b o x fi r s t g e a r or r e v e r s e g e a r engaged), press down fully on the clutch pedal then press on the accelera-tor pedal and move off.- with an a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x, ac-celerate with the selector in posi-tion D, M or R.- with an e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x, ac-celerate with the selector in posi-tion A, M or R.
To immobilise the vehicle
I m m o b i l i s a t i o n , e n g i n e o f f
With the vehicle stationary, the park-ing brake is automatically applied w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s s w i t c h e d o f f.
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
Full release of the parking b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the extinction of warning lamp Pon control A and on the instru-ment panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake released” on the multi-function display.
Before leaving the vehi-cle, check that warning lamp P on the instrument panel is permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the park-ing brake.
The application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of warning lamp P on control A and on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi- f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ( e x c e p t D T ) .
Note: an operation sound will c o n fi r m t o y o u t h e a p p l i c a t i o n / r e -lease of your electronic parking brake.
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I m m o b i l i s a t i o n , e n g i n e r u n n i n g
With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, in order to im-mobilise the vehicle you need to manually apply the parking brake by p u l l i n g on control A.
The application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of warning lamp P on control A and on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display.
When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is heard and a message displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
A C T I V A T I O N / D E A C T I V A T I O N O F
THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
The automatic application when the en-gine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator c a n b e d e a c t i v a t e d . A c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i -vation is performed using the Menu of the instrument panel screen. To do so, 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 a s s i s t a n c e / A u t o m a t i c h a n d b r a k e ” .
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 de-activated, the application and re-lease of the parking brake are done manually.
The full application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the extinction of the warning lamp on control A and of warning lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake released” on the multi-function display.
Note : If you pull control Awithout pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and the “foot on brake” warning lamp will light up on the instrument panel.
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
Before leaving the vehi-cle, check that warning lamp P on the instrument panel is permanently lit.
The deactivation of the automat-ic functions is recommended in p a r t i c u l a r l y c o l d c o n d i t i o n s ( i c e ) a n d d u r i n g t o w i n g ( b r e a k d o w n , caravan, ...)
MANUAL OPERATION
M a n u a l a p p l i c a t i o n / r e l e a s e o f t h e parking brake is always possible.
To start the vehicle
With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, press on the brake pedal, pull then release control A.
When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
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To immobilise the vehicle
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking brake whether the engine is running or off, pull on control A.
The application of the park- i n g b r a k e 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 instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display.
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.
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise m a x i -mum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a l o n g p u l l on control A, until you see the message “parking brake applied” and a beep is heard.
M a x i m u m a p p l i c a t i o n i s indispensable :
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-tomatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked o n i s v a r i a b l e i n i t s e f f e c t ( e . g . o n a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
Note :
- In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
- After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
I n c e r t a i n s i t u a t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g t h e engine ...), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and re-lease the parking brake by pull- i n g then r e l e a s i n g control A. The full release of the parking brake i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e e x t i n c t i o n o f warning lamp P ( r e d ) o n t h e i n s t r u -ment panel and the display of a message “parking brake released” on the multifunction display.
If the parking brake malfunctionswhile applied or if the battery r u n s fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e i s a l w a y s p o s s i b l e ( s e e p a r a g r a p h “Emergency unlocking”).
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E