2009 Citroen C4 PICASSO Automatic gearbox
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
"Foot on brake" T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order
to be able to start the engine on a
vehicle with the (6-speed) Electronic
Gearbox System, or to quit position P
in the case of an automatic gearbox.
This warning lamp comes on if you
attempt to release the electric parking
brake without pressing the brake
pedal.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
S y s t e m , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s
to indicate overheating of the clutch
if you excessively use the accelera-
tor to hold the vehicle on an uphill
slope. Use the brake pedal or the
electric parking brake.
Parking space available
This warning lamp comes
on when the parking space
function is selected.
I t fl a s h e s w h i l e t h e s p a c e i s
being measured. Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is activat-
ed. This warning lamp is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated.
Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started. Warning lamps
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this goes off before oper-
ating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A s p e c i fi c c o n t r o l , l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. A s p e c i fi c b u t t o n , l o c a t e d i n t h e c e n t r e
of the dashboard, permits deactiva-
t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d
by continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp on the
button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically.
When the engine is running or the vehi-
cle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lamps indicates the
occurrence of a fault requiring interven-
tion on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the display-
ing of a warning lamp must be in-
vestigated further by reading the
associated message on the mul-
tifunction screen.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.
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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- either a 12 V accessories socket (Maximum power: 120 W); this is
operational when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
- or a USB socket.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and
a removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and
lower the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example
a 1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre
bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system,
and is supplied with fresh air what-
ever the requirements of the pas-
senger compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
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REFRIGERATED STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
- either a 12 V accessories socket (Maximum power: 120 W); this is
operational when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessories socket in the boot.
- or a USB socket.
For reasons of safety, the
refrigerated storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a lighter and
a removable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The removable ashtray can
be stored in a can holder.
To use the lighter, press it in and
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
Vehicles with an
electronic gearbox
or an automatic gearbox possess
an additional refrigerated storage
compartment, situated at the centre
of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and
lower the lid.
The refrigerated storage has auto-
matic lighting.
It can accommodate for example
a 1.5 litre bottle and two 0.5 litre
bottles.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The refrigerated storage has a venti-
lation duct. It is directly linked to the
vehicle’s air conditioning system,
and is supplied with fresh air what-
ever the requirements of the pas-
senger compartment.
The refrigeration of this storage area
only operates when the engine is run-
ning and the air conditioning is on.
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off .
The application of the parking brake
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, Automatic release
The electronic parking brake
releases
automatically and progressively
w h e n y o u p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r :
Manual gearbox ( fi r s t g e a r o r
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.
Automatic gearbox : a c c e l e r a t e
with the selector in position D , M
or R .
Electronic gearbox : a c c e l e r a t e
with the selector in position A , M
or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the multi-
function screen.
When stationary, with the
engine running, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of
a long pull on control A , until you
see the message "parking brake ap-
plied" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- 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 on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),
- 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.
Before leaving the vehicle,
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 parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the multifunc-
tion screen (except NaviDrive).
The normal operating sound will con-
fi r m t o y o u t h e a p p l i c a t i o n / r e l e a s e o f
your electronic parking brake.
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off .
The application of the parking brake
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, Automatic release
The electronic parking brake
releases
automatically and progressively
w h e n y o u p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r :
Manual gearbox ( fi r s t g e a r o r
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.
Automatic gearbox : a c c e l e r a t e
with the selector in position D , M
or R .
Electronic gearbox : a c c e l e r a t e
with the selector in position A , M
or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the extinction of warning lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the multi-
function screen.
When stationary, with the
engine running, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of
a long pull on control A , until you
see the message "parking brake ap-
plied" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- 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 on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),
- 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.
Before leaving the vehicle,
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 parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the multifunc-
tion screen (except NaviDrive).
The normal operating sound will con-
fi r m t o y o u t h e a p p l i c a t i o n / r e l e a s e o f
your electronic parking brake.
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Emergency unlocking In the event of the electric parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m e c h a -
nism can unlock the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
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
gear (manual gearbox), posi-
tion P (automatic gearbox) or M
or R (6-speed electronic gear-
box).
Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo- bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer with-
out delay.
Fetch the vehicle blocks E and
the unlocking tool F (handle)
from the toolbox.
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
blocks E at the front and at the
rear of one of the rear wheels.
Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.
L i f t u p t h e fl o o r p l u g B
on the
carpet in front of the seat.
Pierce the tab C on the tube D
with the unlocking tool F .
Place the end of the handle F in
the tube D .
Turn the unlocking tool F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons , it is
essential to continue turning the
device as far as it will go or until
you hear a knocking noise. The
parking brake is released.
Remove the unlocking tool F and
store it with the blocks E in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking brake reinitialises when the ig-
nition is switched off then on
again. If the reinitialisation of the
parking brake proves impossi-
ble, contact a CITROËN dealer.
- The subsequent time required for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
For safety reasons, after this manoeuvre it is essential to cont act a CITROËN dealer urgently to have the plug
replaced.
Following an emergency unlocking, immobilisation of the vehi cle is no longer guaranteed once the manual emer-
gency unlocking has been deployed and the manual control doe s not allow the re-application of your parking
brake.
Take no action, either on control A , or stopping starting the engine while the unlocking to ol F is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of th e plug.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s o n l y a c t i v e w h e n :
- the vehicle is completely station-ary, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system oc-
curs, these warning lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.
On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
- p r o v i d e d y o u a r e i n fi r s t g e a r o r neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in A or M on an
electronic gearbox,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you re-
lease the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill
start assist phase.
If you need to exit the ve-
hicle with the engine running,
manually apply the parking brake
and ensure that the warning lamp
P (red) on the instrument panel is
permanently on.
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5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle
Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.
Do not touch the accelerator.
F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e
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
d r i v i n g m o d e s :
- 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.
a u t o m a t i c m o d e : s e l e c t o r 2 in
position A .
m a n u a l m o d e : s e l e c t o r 2 in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles "+" or "-".
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.