2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO ignition
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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 l a m p fl a s h e s.
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 The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.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
E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E
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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.
H e a d l a m p fl a s h
Pull the control stalk towards you.
T h e h e a d l a m p fl a s h i s p o s s i b l e even with the ignition switched off.
Horn
P r e s s a t t h e l o w e r p a r t o f t h e fi x e d 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 s t o p o r i f y o u fi n d y o u r s e l f d r i v i n g i n 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 a m b i e n t l i g h t i s i n s u f fi c i e n t o r i f t h e windscreen wipers are in continu-ous 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.
I l l u m i n a t i o n / e x t i n c t i o n
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 automati-cally.
They go out as soon as the light is a g a i n s u f fi c i e n t o r a p p r o x . 5 m i n u t e s 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.
S I G N A L L I N G
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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 a m b i e n t l i g h t i s i n s u f fi c i e n t o r i f t h e windscreen wipers are in continu-ous 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.
I l l u m i n a t i o n / e x t i n c t i o n
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 automati-cally.
They go out as soon as the light is a g a i n s u f fi c i e n t o r a p p r o x . 5 m i n u t e s 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.
S I G N A L L I N G
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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 conjunction with the sidelamps, 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 :
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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 conjunction with the sidelamps, 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 :
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Windscreen wipe
3 Rapid wipe.
2 Normal wipe.
1 Intermittent wipe.
0 Stop.
4 Automatic wipe by pressing downwards, and single wipe.
Note : To deactivate automatic wipe :
- go to position 1, then return to position 0.
Position 1 : The wipe interval will adjust automatically depending on of the speed of the vehicle.
Note : In position 2 or 3 : when the vehicle is stationary the wipe interval will reduce automatically.
F o r s a f e t y , t h e w i p e r s y s t e m i s d e a c t i v a t e d a p p r o x . o n e m i n u t e a f t e r you switch off the ignition.
When you switch on the ignition, to reactivate the function :
- return to the Stopposition,
- go to the position desired.
Vehicle equipped with a rain sensor
Position 4 by pressing downwards : The wipe interval will adjust auto-matically as a function of the intensity of the rain.
Note : A press downwards produces a single wipe without deactivating automatic wipe.
IMPORTANT :
Do not cover the rain sensor, which is located behind the interior rear view mirror and visible from outside the windscreen.
If washing the vehicle, switch off the ignition or deactiva te automatic wipe.
Changing the wiper blades
For replacement, the wipers should be stopped in themaintenance position.
Switch off the ignition, then within a minute action the wiper control stalk. The wipers will position themselves in the middle of the wi ndscreen.
After replacement, the wipers will resume their normal position when you switch on the ignition and action the wiper stalk.
For optimum wiping, change the wiper blades once they start t o leave marks on the screen ; otherwise, change them once or twice a year (e .g. in autumn and in spring).
For safety, the wiper system is deactivated approx. one minute after you switch off the ignition.
W A S H / W I P E
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Automatic photochromic interior rear view mirror
I t m o d i fi e s i t s r o l e a u t o m a t i c a l l y and progressively between day use and night use.
In order to prevent dazzle, the glass automatically darkens as a func-tion of the intensity of light coming from behind. It lightens as this di-minishes, thus giving you optimum visibility.
Operation
With the ignition on, press on con-trol 1. - Warning lamp 2 on : automatic mode. - Warning lamp 2 off : end of auto-matic mode. The glass remains i n i t s l i g h t e s t d e fi n i t i o n .
Note : For optimum visibility, the glass lightens automatically when you engage reverse gear.
The lever on the bottom edge of the interior rear view mirror enables it to be placed in two positions :
Day position : the lever is not visible.
Night position (anti-dazzle) : the lever is visible.
Permit reader
The athermic windscreen comprises a zone situated on either side of the base of the child mirror, to enable access permits to be read (e.g. mo-torway toll permit).
Child mirror
A child monitoring mirror is installed above the interior rear view mir-ror. This allows you to monitor the vehicle’s rear passengers, or it can facilitate conversation between the front and rear passengers without the need to move the rear view mir-ror. It can be folded away to elimi-nate dazzle.
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