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V I S I B I L I T Y
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen. To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk.
For maintain the effectiveness of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s of wear.
COURTESY LAMPS
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed. Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof courtesy
lamps
These courtesy lamps have two oper-
ating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the boot
lamps.
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V I S I B I L I T Y
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen. To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk.
For maintain the effectiveness of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s of wear.
COURTESY LAMPS
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed. Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof courtesy
lamps
These courtesy lamps have two oper-
ating modes:
- automatic lighting when a door is opened or when the front cour-
tesy lamp is in the "permanent
lighting" position,
- permanent lighting.
Opening the boot switches on the
third row courtesy lamp and the boot
lamps.
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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 chil-
dren from the sun's rays.
Second row
Pull on the tab A and anchor the
blind on the hooks B .
Third-row
T h e b l i n d s a r e fi t t e d i n t h e t h i r d - r o w
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
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 chil-
dren from the sun's rays.
Second row
Pull on the tab A and anchor the
blind on the hooks B .
Third-row
T h e b l i n d s a r e fi t t e d i n t h e t h i r d - r o w
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
T h i s i s a p o r t a b l e l a m p , fi t t e d i n t h e
boot wall, which can be used to illu-
minate the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso
C4 Picasso Boot lamp
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.
Stowing the torch
Put the torch back in place in its
location, starting at the bottom.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
O b s e r v e t h e p o l a r i t i e s w h e n fi t t i n g
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical information -
Changing a bulb" section
It the torch is not engaged correct-
ly, it may not charge and may not
come on when the boot is opened.
Using the torch
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F I T T I N G S
TORCH
T h i s i s a p o r t a b l e l a m p , fi t t e d i n t h e
boot wall, which can be used to illu-
minate the boot or as a torch.
Grand C4 Picasso
C4 Picasso Boot lamp
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.
Stowing the torch
Put the torch back in place in its
location, starting at the bottom.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
O b s e r v e t h e p o l a r i t i e s w h e n fi t t i n g
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical information -
Changing a bulb" section
It the torch is not engaged correct-
ly, 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
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel con-
sumption by advising the driver to
c h a n g e u p o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
manual gearbox.
Operation
The system intervenes only when
driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation
and your vehicle's equipment, the
system may advise you to skip one
or more gears. You can follow this
instruction without engaging the in-
termediate gears.
The gear recommended should not
be considered compulsory. In fact,
t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e r o a d , t h e
a m o u n t o f t r a f fi c a n d s a f e t y r e m a i n
determining factors when choosing
the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the advice
given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
* According to engine. Example:
- You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if ap-
propriate. The information appears in the form
of an arrow on the instrument panel
display.
Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, this arrow may be accompa-
nied by the recommended gear.
In the case of driving which
makes particular demands
on the performance of the
e n g i n e ( fi r m p r e s s u r e o n
the accelerator pedal, for example,
w h e n o v e r t a k i n g . . . ) , t h e s y s t e m w i l l
not recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- e n g a g i n g fi r s t g e a r ,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
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D R I V I N G
Displays on the instrument panel
- The selector lever position is dis-played in the instrument panel,
on the left on the A and C multi-
function screens and on the right
on NaviDrive and MyWay multi-
function screens.
- A back-lit position grille associated with the selector lever shows the
position selected.
When the ignition is on,
lighting of the service
warning lamp, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and
the message "Gearbox faulty"
indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
For safety:
Position N can only be disen-
gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.
If the gearbox is in position N
but the selector lever position is
different, reposition the selector
lever on N in order to be able to
start. Moving off
To start the engine, the selector
lever must be in position N .
P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector lever on R , A
or M as desired.
In the instrument panel, check
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector lever is not in posi-
tion N , and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
l a m p ( s ) a r e d i s p l a y e d a n d a m e s -
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.
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.
You have a choice of two driving
modes:
-
automatic mode for automatic con-
trol of the gears by the gearbox,
- sequential mode for manual
changing of the gears by the
driver.
automatic mode: selector lever 2
in position A .
manual mode: selector lever 2 in
position M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
operate one of the paddles 1 .
Mode selection