2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO assistance
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Panoramic glass roof
Xenon directional headlamps
Whether on dipped beams or main beams, this func-tion allows your headlamps to follow the direction of the road ahead.
Opening rear screen
Pneumatic rear suspension
The rear pneumatic suspen-sion enhances driving comfort and maintains a constant body height whatever the vehicle load.
Exterior side lighters
These light up the zones fac-ing the driver’s and passen-ger’s doors.
Front/rear parking assistance
Sensors located in the bumpers detect obstacles.
Parking space sensor
Measures the size of a space and informs you of the possi-bility of parking.
Exterior rear view mirrors
With electric foldback.
Automatically tilts in reverse gear.
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This system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking under heavy braking or in conditions of poor road adherence.
It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The operating capacity of all the electrical components that are essential to the ABS system is checked by an electrical monitoring system before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp comes on when you switch on the ignition and should go out after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go out, this means that the ABS has discon-nected as a result of a malfunction. Also, if the warning la mp lights up dur-ing a journey, it means that the ABS system is inactive. In eith er case, the normal braking system remains fully effective, as on a non-ABS vehicle.
However, to restore the safety associated with the correct operat ion of the ABS, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITR OËN However, to restore the safety associated with the correct operation of the operation of the
dealer.
O n s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e s ( g r a v e l , s n o w , i c e , e t c . ) , d r i v i n g c a r e f u l l y i s s t i l l e s -sential.
E m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e s y s t e m
In an emergency, this system enables you to achieve the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thereby reducing the stopping distance. It deploys according to the speed of your action on the brake pedal, reducing the resistance to that action.
To prolong the effect of the emergency braking assistance, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
B R A K E S
State of wear of brake pads, discs and drums
Brake pad wear varies according to the way you use your vehicle ( e . g . u r b a n d r i v i n g , f r e q u e n t s t o p s , your style of driving or the type of road).
For all information relating to the checking of the state of wear of brake discs and drums, contact a CITROËN dealer.brake discs and drums, brake discs
After washing, apply the brakes gradually to remove water from the brake linings.
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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 :
Y o u h a v e i d e n t i fi e d a p a r k i n g s p a c e :
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 for-ward 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 t h e l e v e l o f d i f fi c u l t y o f t h e manœuvre via a message on the multifunction screen ac-companied by a gong.
5. Depending on the message is-sued by the system, you may or may not be able to perform the manœuvre.
Parking possible
P a r k i n g d i f fi c u l t
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,
- w i t h i n fi v e m i n u t e s o f s e l e c t i o n 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 be-tween 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.
P A R K I N G S P A C E S E N S O R
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This driving assistance device enables you to drive at a constant speed of your choice, without the need to action the accelerator. It is active over speeds of around 40 km/h (approx. 25 mph).
The cruise control commands are located on the steering wheel.
Note : The information relating to the cruise control is displayed in zone A of the instrument panel.
Selection of the function
Rotate the control 1 to the "REG"position.
Selection of a cruise speed
On selection of the function via control 1, no cruise speed has yet been memo-rised.
Once the desired speed has been reached via action on the accel-erator, press button 2 or button 4. The cruise speed is then memo-rised. It is displayed in zone A of the instrument panel.
You can then release the accelera-tor pedal. The vehicle will automati-cally keep to the speed chosen.
Note : The speed of your vehicle may vary slightly in relation to that memorised.
If during the operation of cruise control, the system is unable to keep within the memorised speed (for example on a steep descent), t h e n t h e s p e e d fl a s h e s . A d a p t y o u r speed as necessary.
Bi-tone instrument panel
Adjustment of the memorised speed while cruise control is in operation
You can adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone A, by pressing on :
- button 4 to increase the speed,
- button 2 to decrease the speed.
Note : successive presses will modify the cruise speed in steps of 1 km/h and a sustained press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).
Temporary override of the cruise speed
During the operation of cruise con-trol, it is always possible to action the accelerator to go faster than the cruise speed (for example to over-take another vehicle). The speed displayed in zone A fl a s h e s .
You have only to release the ac-celerator pedal to return to the cruise speed.
C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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This driving assistance device en-ables you to choose a maximum speed that you wish not to exceed. This has to be higher than 30 km/h (around 20 mph).
The speed limiter controls are lo-cated on the steering wheel.
Note : The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in zone A of the instrument panel.
Selection of the function
Rotate the control 1 to the "LIM"position.
On selection of the function, the previous memorised speed and the information "OFF" are displayed :
A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e m a x i m u m speed
With the engine running, you can adjust the memorised maximum speed , by means of short or long presses on :
- button 4 to increase the memo-rised maximum speed,
- button 2 to decrease the memo-rised maximum speed.
Note : successive presses will modify the maximum speed in steps of 1 km/h and a sustained press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).
A c t i v a t i o n o f t h e m a x i m u m speed
When the desired maximum speed is displayed, press button 3 so that the limitation is activated.The information "OFF" thendis-appears from zone A.While the function is active, press-ing the accelerator pedal will not en-able the programmed speed to be exceeded, except if you press the pedal hard down to beyond the end-of-travel switch (see “Temporary override of the maximum speed”).
Note : The speed of your vehicle may vary slightly in relation to that memorised.
Bi-tone instrument panel
S P E E D L I M I T E R
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This driving assistance device alerts you if you are wandering from your lane (continuous or dotted line marking on the road surface).
It is designed especially for use on motorways and dual carriage-ways, operating only at speeds above 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph).
Activation / Deactivation
A press on control A activates the function, the warning lamp on the control lights up.
A second press on control A de-activates the function, the warning lamp on the control goes out.
Whenever you start the engine, the mode (activated/deactivated), selected when you last switched off the engine, is retained.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete control of the ve-hicle.
Operation
Provided you are travelling at over 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph), if you cross a lane marking, you are alerted by a vibration within the cushion of your seat :
- oriented to the right for crossing a lane marking to the right,
- oriented to the left for crossing a lane marking to the left.
The system does not alert you while your direction indicator is o perating, nor for about 20 seconds after your direction indicator has stopped.
Note : In the event of an electronic malfunction, a message is displayed, the SERVICE warning lamp comes on and a sound signal is heard. Con-tact a CITROËN dealer. warning lamp warning
Observations : T h i s d e v i c e i s d e s i g n e d t o i d e n t i f y t r a f fi c l a n e m a r k i n g s .
I n c e r t a i n s p e c i fi c i n s t a n c e s , i t m a y t r i g g e r a n u n w a n t e d a l e r t , f o r e x a m p l e when you cross a direction arrow or some other random marking.
The effectiveness of the system may be temporarily affected by condi tions external to the vehicle :
• D e t e c t i o n o f l a n e s m a d e d i f fi c u l t b y :
- Markings that are worn or erased.
- I n s u f fi c i e n t c o n t r a s t w i t h t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e r o a d .
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Activation / Deactivation
You can activate/deactivate the parking assistance by pressing cont
rol A. If the parking assistance is inactive, the warning lamp is on.
Activation or deactivation of the parking assistance is memorised wh en you stop the vehicle.
Notes :
- T h e r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e i s d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a t r a i l e r i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e v e h i c l e . T h e fi t t i n g o f t h e towbar should be carried out by a CITROËN dealer. - T h e r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e i s d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a t r a i l e r i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e v e h i c l e . T h e fi t t i n g o f t h e - T h e r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e i s d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a t r a i l e r i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e v e h i c l e . T h e fi t t i n g o f t h e
- The proximity sensors will not be able to detect obstacles that are situated immediately below or abo ve the bumpers.
- A thin object such as a spike, or a bollard or other similar object, will be detected only at the start of the manœuvre, not when the vehicle has arrived up close.
- In bad weather or in winter, make sure that the sensors are n ot covered by dirt, or by ice or snow.
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A n y r e p a i r o r a n y c h a n g e o f t y r e , o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a s e n s o r , should be carried out by a CITROËN dealer. A n y r e p a i r o r a n y c h a n g e o f t y r e , o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a s e n s o r , A n y r e p a i r o r a n y c h a n g e o f t y r e , o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a s e n s o r ,
The system may be affected from time to time by interference from radio transmissions on similar frequencies.
This function alerts you in the e v e n t o f a t y r e b e i n g d e fl a t e d o r punctured. For this purpose, sen-sors continuously monitor the con-dition of the vehicle’s wheels.
This system does not absolve the driver of the need to check the tyre pressures regularly.
T Y R E D E F L A T I O N D E T E C T I O N
The SERVICE warning lamp comes on and a ve-hicle outline is displayed, accompanied by a mes-sage and a sound signal. The wheel(s) concerned w i l l b e s h o w n fl a s h i n g o n t h e v e h i c l e outline. Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
D e fl a t i o n w a r n i n g
The STOP warning lamp comes on and a vehicle outline is displayed, ac-companied by a mes-sage and a sound signal. The wheel(s) concerned w i l l b e s h o w n fl a s h i n g o n t h e v e h i -cle outline. Stop the vehicle imme-diately, avoiding any violent actions on the steering wheel or brakes.
Puncture
Change the damaged wheel (whether punctured or substan- t i a l l y d e fl a t e d ) , h a v e t h e t y r e r e -paired as soon as possible, then check the tyre pressures as soon as you can after that.
The wheel affected will no longer be detectable by the alert system if it is in the boot or undergoing re-pair. The spare wheel is not moni-tored by the alert system.
The SERVICE warning lamp comes on and a vehicle outline is dis-played, accompanied by a message and a sound signal. The wheel(s) concerned will be shown as ab-sent on the vehicle outline. If you have not changed a wheel, this in-formation indicates a malfunction-ing of the system.
Consult the CITROËN network to have the defective sensor(s) re-placed.
Wheel not monitored
T h e d e fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m i s a driving assistance function which does not relieve the driver from the responsibility to be vigilant.
This system does not absolve the driver of the need to check the tyre pressures on a regular basis ( s e e “ V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n " ) , t o ensure that the vehicle behaves as it should and to avoid prema-ture wear on the tyres, especially when the vehicle is being subject-ed to heavy loads or driven at high speeds.
Do not forget to check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel.