2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO emergency release
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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”).
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EMERGENCY UNLOCKING
In the event of the electronic parking brake malfunctioning o
r the battery running fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m a n u a l d e v i c e c a n u n l o c k t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e .
1. I m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t g e a r ( m a n -ual gearbox), position P ( a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) o r M or R ( 6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c gearbox), then switch off the engine.
Note : if it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the control and urgently contact a CITROËN dealer. if it is impossible to immobilise impossible to immobilise
2. F e t c h t h e v e h i c l e b l o c k s a n d t h e u n l o c k i n g d e v i c e ( b r a i d e d c a b l e ) f r o m t h e t o o l b o x ( s e e “ C h a n g i n g a w h e e l ” , p a r a g r a p h o n “ T o o l s ” ) .
3. Immobilise the vehicle by placing blocks at the front and at the rear of one of the rear wheels.
4. Slide the front left-hand seat back as far as possible.
5. L i f t u p t h e fl o o r p l u g B in the carpet under the seat.
6. Pierce the tab C on the tube D with the unlocking device.
7. Place the unlocking device in the tube D.
8. Turn the unlocking device clockwise. For safety reasons, it is essentialto continue turning the device as far as it will go or until you hear a knocking noise. The parking brake is released.
9. Remove the unlocking device and store it with the blocks in t he toolbox.
Note : - The operation of the parking brake re-initialises when the ignition is switched off then on again. If the reinitialisation of the parking brake proves impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer.off then on again. If the reinitialisation again. If
- The subsequent time required for application may be longer t han during normal operation.
For safety reasons, after this manoeuvre it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer urgently to have the plug replaced.Following an emergency unlocking, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed once the manual emergency unlocking has been deployed and the manual control d oes not allow the re-application of your park-ing brake.Take no action, either on control A, or stopping starting the engine while the unlocking device is engaged.Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4Display of message “ P a r k i n g b r a k e f a u l t y”and the following warning lamps :
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g fl a s h i n g fl a s h i n g a n d / o r a n d / o r
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
To apply the electronic parking brake :
1. Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
2. Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
3. Switch on the ignition and check that the electronic parking brake warning lamps are on.
Note : - Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp P fl a s h e s o r i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s d o n o t come on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Contact a CITROËN dealer. come on when the ignition is switched on, this switched
To release the electronic parking brake :
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5Display of message “ P a r k i n g b r a k e c o n - t r o l f a u l t y – a u t o m a t i c m o d e a c t i v a t e d ”and the following warning lamps :
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- Only the functions for automatic application on switching o ff the engine and automatic release on acceleration are avail-able.
- 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 e l e c t r o n i c p a r k i n g b r a k e and dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
6Battery fault- Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s t r a f fi c a l l o w s . S t o p a n d i m m o b i -lise your vehicle.
- Apply the electronic parking brake before switching off the engine.