2010.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG rear view mirror
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Adjusting the steering wheel
T h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l c a n b e a d j u s t e d f o r
height and reach.
Release the steering wheel by pulling
lever A towards you.
A d j u s t t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel then lock it pushing the lever fully
back.
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ges between day use and night use.
This operates with the ignition switched
on.
From the driver’s seat, select the door
mirror by moving control 1 to the left or
r i g h t , t h e n a d j u s t t h e d o o r m i r r o r a s r e -
q u i r e d i n f o u r d i r e c t i o n s u s i n g c o n t r o l 2 .
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors
is linked to that of the rear screen.
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F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , t h e s e a d j u s t -
ments must not be carried out whilst
driving.
This additional mirror 1 allows you to
monitor the rear passengers. It can be
tilted to eliminate dazzle. Door mirror foldback
When the vehicle is parked, the door
mirrors can be folded back either man-
ually or automatically.
S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y
Automatic photochromatic rear
view mirror
Door mirror adjustment
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Child surveillance mirror
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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each mirror is adjustable to provide
the rear view needed for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded
f o r p a r k i n g i n c o n fi n e d s p a c e s .
Adjustment
With the ignition on:
move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,
move control B in one of four
directions to adjust,
return control A to the central
position. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Folding
From outside: lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.
From inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control A , they will not unfold when
the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again
on control A .
Unfolding
From outside: unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.
From inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can
be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
Programming
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Select and adjust the left-hand
and right-hand mirrors in suc-
cession.
The adjustment is stored immedi-
ately.
Switching off
Exit reverse gear and wait ten
seconds.
or
Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial
position.
The mirror glass also returns to its
initial position:
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if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), - if the engine is switched off.
Switching on
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
The demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors is linked to that of the rear
screen.
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C O M F O R T
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position
Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.
Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position. By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this re-
duces any driver discomfort caused
by the light beams of following ve-
hicles, the sun...
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and reach of the steer-
ing wheel can be adjusted to adapt
the driving position to the size of the
driver.
Adjustment
First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.
When stationary , pull the control
lever to unlock the steering wheel
adjustment.
Adjust for height and reach.
Push the control lever to lock the
steering wheel adjustment.
A f t e r l o c k i n g , i f y o u p r e s s fi r m l y o n
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot". Automatic day/night model
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
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V I S I B I L I T Y
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on automati-
cally, without any action on the part of
the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
guide-me-home lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration
to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of guide- me-home lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps are switched on automati-
cally, without any action on the part of
the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
guide-me-home lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration
to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of guide- me-home lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wip-
e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on . Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic rain sensitive wi-
pers must be reactivated if the ig-
nition has been off for more than
one minute, by pushing the stalk
downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen be-
hind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position
"0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wip-
e r s o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on . Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing the stalk down-
wards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. The automatic rain sensitive wi-
pers must be reactivated if the ig-
nition has been off for more than
one minute, by pushing the stalk
downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen be-
hind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Activation
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position
"0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
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F I T T I N G S
Sliding blinds
Visor rails
The blinds are extended on the sun
visor rails.
Fold the visor downwards, to protect
against dazzle to the face.
If dazzle is coming from the side
windows, detach the visor from its
housing above the centre of the
windscreen and pivot it to the side. Do not attach or suspend heavy
objects on the slide rail of the sun
blind.
TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the child surveil-
lance mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
Child surveillance mirror
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists of
a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o b l o c k s
certain radio-electric signals (auto-
matic toll card payments, etc.). A c h i l d s u r v e i l l a n c e m i r r o r i s fi t t e d
above the rear view mirror. This al-
lows 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 mirror.
It can be folded away to eliminate
dazzle.
Sliding blinds are provided for your
protection against bright sunlight.
They can be adjusted manually.
Slide the blind to the desired po-
sition by pushing at A . T h e v i s o r s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a l o c k -
ing system on their central housing
when the blind is reeled in. To re-
move the visor from its central hous-
ing or to reposition it, it must be in a
vertical position.