2009.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO ECO mode

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F I T T I N G S
SIDE BLINDS (C4 PICASSO)
Fitted on the 2nd row rear windows,
these protect young children from
the sun's rays.

 Pull on the tab A and anchor the
blind on the hook B .
SIDE BLINDS (GRAND C4 PICASSO)
Fitted on the 2nd and 3rd row rear
windows, these protect young children
from the sun's rays.
Second row

 Pull on the tab A and anchor the
blind on the hooks B .
Third-row
The blinds are incorporated in the
third-row trim panels.

 Pull on the tab and anchor the
blind on the hooks.
(GRAND C4 PICASSO)

 Pull on the tab and anchor the
blind on the hooks.
Do not attach or suspend heavy
objects in the environs of the sun
visors (blind housings and hooks...).
THIRD ROW STORAGE
Third-row passengers may have
storage pockets in the side panel
and each of them will have a cup-
holder (7 seater model).

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F I T T I N G S
TORCH
This is a removable lamp, incorpo-
rated in the boot wall, which can be
used to light the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso Boot lighting
The boot lamp
A comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avail-
able:
-
ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
- engine running, no limit.
Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you
are driving.
 Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

 Press the switch B , located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

 Unfold the support C , located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storing the torch

 Put the torch back in place in its
location starting with the lower
part.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical infor
mation -
§ Changing a bulb" section.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch

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TORCH
This is a removable lamp, incorpo-
rated in the boot wall, which can be
used to light the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso Boot lighting
The boot lamp
A comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avail-
able:
-
ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approxi- mately thirty seconds,
- engine running, no limit.
Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you
are driving.
 Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

 Press the switch B , located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

 Unfold the support C , located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storing the torch

 Put the torch back in place in its
location starting with the lower
part.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical infor
mation -
§ Changing a bulb" section.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch

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D R I V I N G
5- SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.
6- SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
- the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the sequential mode for manu-
al changing of the gears by the
driver.

 automatic mode: selector 2 in
position A .

 manual mode: selector 2 in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles 1 .
Mode selection
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.

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5- SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.
6- SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
- the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the sequential mode for manu-
al changing of the gears by the
driver.

 automatic mode: selector 2 in
position A .

 manual mode: selector 2 in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles 1 .
Mode selection
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.

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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
at least 25 mph (approx. 40 km/h)
and you must engage:
- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,
- second gear, in sequential mode, on an electronic gearbox or au-
tomatic gearbox,
- position A on an electronic gear-
box or D on an automatic gearbox.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone
A of the
instrument panel display.
Displays on the instrument panel
Activation You can then release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to the speed chosen.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
You can adjust the memorised speed
on the instrument panel display by
pressing on:

 button 4 to increase the speed,

 button 2 to decrease the speed.
Successive presses modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
sustained press in steps of 3 mph.
Deactivation

 Either by pressing on the brake
pedal or on the clutch pedal.

 Or by pressing button 3 .

 Or if either the ESP or the ASR
system is active.
The cruise control is not active if the
gear lever is in neutral.
On selection of the
function via control
1,
no cruise speed has
yet been memorised.
Programming
Rotate the control
1 to the "REG"
position.
Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button 2 or button 4 . The cruise
speed is then memorised. It is dis-
played in zone A of the instrument
panel. These actions cause
the information
"OFF"
to appear on the instru-
ment panel display.
These actions do
not cancel the cruise
speed which remains
displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the ob-
servance of speed limits or of the vigi-
lance and responsibility of the driver.

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D R I V I N G
PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION

Grand C4
Picasso
C4 Picasso
The rear pneumatic suspension en-
hances driving comfort by maintain-
ing a constant body height whatever
the vehicle load. Operation
- If there is an increase in vehi-
cle load, a sinking of the rear of
the vehicle is detected and the
pneumatic springs infl ate in or-
der to compensate for the extra
weight.
- If there is a decrease in load, a rising of the rear of the vehicle is
detected and so the pneumatic
springs defl ate to return the ve-
hicle to its nominal height.
- If the vehicle has been unused for a long period, the pneumatic
springs may infl ate if necessary
when you unlock or open a door,
so as to return the vehicle to its
nominal height.
If you do not reactivate the system
manually, the automatic correction
will be activated as soon as the ve-
hicle starts to move. During the cor-
rection, the service warning lamp
lights up and a message on the
screen reminds you not to exceed
10 km/h (6 mph).
The automatic correction does not
function if the doors or the boot are
open.
The automatic correction operates
even if your vehicle is in power
economy mode. Activation/Deactivation
The automatic correction can be de-
activated:

 press on the button B for approx-
imately two seconds,

 release the button when you hear
a beep. Deactivation is confi rmed
by the lighting of the indicator lamp
on the button B .

In the event of the system mal-
functioning, alert messages,
always in association with the
service warning lamp, will dis-
play in the instrument panel .
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
It is essential that you should deactivate
the system in the following instances:
- working under the vehicle,
- changing a wheel,
- transporting the vehicle on a
truck or on a boot.
To reactivate the automatic correc-
tion:

 press again on the button B for
approximately two seconds,

 release the button when you hear
a beep. Activation is confi rmed
by the extinction of the indicator
lamp on the button B .

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Loading/unloading
assistance

Grand C4
Picasso
C4 Picasso
The pneumatic suspension has an
additional function associated with
it: the possibility to raise or lower
the height of the rear of the vehicle
when stationary, in order to facilitate
loading/unloading of the boot. Increasing the height of the boot
fl oor

 Press continuously at the top of
the control A , which is located in
the boot, on the left-hand side.
This action will be accompanied by
an audible signal. You can stop the
movement at any time by releasing
the control.
3 beeps will confi rm that the move-
ment has gone as far as it can.

Returning to the
normal
height

 Press briefl y twice at the bottom
of the control A .
Decreasing the height of the boot
fl oor

 Press continuously at the bottom
of the control A .
This action will be accompanied by
a sound signal. You can stop the
movement at any time by releasing
the control.
3 beeps will confi rm that the move-
ment has gone as far as it can.
Returning to the
normal
height

 Press briefl y twice at the top of
the control A .
Driving with the boot in a
low position may damage
the components located un-
der the bodyshell.

Special features
- If you start the vehicle without having returned it to the normal
height, automatic correction will
activate as soon as the vehicle
starts to move. During the cor-
rection, the service warning lamp
lights up and a message on the
screen reminds you not to ex-
ceed 10 km/h (6 mph).
- The loading assistance does not function in the following instances:
- If the button B is lit up,
- in power economy mode,
- when you fi rst use the function, press for two seconds on the
control A to initialise the system.
All subsequent actions will be
followed immediately by the de-
sired results.