2010.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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Going into engine START mode Special cases: START invoked
automatically
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to deactivate the system.
This is confi rmed by the switch warn-
ing lamp coming on accompanied by
a message in the screen.
Deactivation
Reactivation
Press the
"ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is
confi rmed by the switch warning
lamp going off.
The
"ECO" warning lamp
goes off and the engine
starts:

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In the event of a malfunction with
the system, the "ECO OFF" switch
warning lamp fl ashes then comes
on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall. It is then nec-
essary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the key. Maintenance
Operating fault
Before doing anything un-
der the bonnet, deactivate
the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting
from automatic operation of START
mode.
This system requires a battery with
a special specifi cation and technology
(reference numbers available from
CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of
malfunction of the system.
The Stop & Start system makes use of advanced technology.
Specialist knowledge is needed
for any work on the system, which can
only be assured by CITROËN dealers.

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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the ease of fully
automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
There is a choice of two driving
modes:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.

 automatic mode: selector 1 in
position D ,

 sequential mode: selector 1 in
position M . The position of the selector lever is
displayed on the instrument panel,
on the left on the
A and C multifunc-
tion screens and on the right on the
MyWay and NaviDrive multifunction
screens.
A grille associated with the selector
lever also allows you to see the se-
lected position. Position
P can only be dis-
engaged if pressing the
brake pedal.
On opening a door, there is an au-
dible signal if the selector lever is
not in position P .
In all circumstances, ensure that
the selector lever is in position P
before leaving your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but
the position of the selector lever is
different, reposition the selector le-
ver on P so that you can start the
vehicle.
Never press the brake and ac-
celerator pedals simultaneously.
Braking and acceleration should
be done only with the right foot.
Pressing both pedals simultane-
ously introduces a risk of damage
to the gearbox.
Displays on the instrument panel
Multifunction screen A or C MyWay or NaviDrive multifunction screen
Mode selection

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 To start the engine, press the
brake pedal and place the selec-
tor lever in position P .

 Operate the starter.

 When the engine is running,
place the selector lever on R , D
or M as required.

 Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector lever is not in posi-
tion P , a message "Place automatic
gearbox in position P " is displayed
in the multifunction screen. It is ac-
companied by an audible signal and
fl ashing of P in the instrument panel.
Moving off
To avoid any difference between the
position of the selector lever and the
true position of the gearbox, always
come out of position
P with the igni-
tion on and your foot on the brake.

 When this warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, press the
brake pedal to disen-
gage the selector lever
from position P .
Park

 To select position P, move the
selector lever back to the highest
position (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left.

 To exit position P , move the se-
lector lever to the right and then
to the position you want.

 Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector lever is correctly
positioned. Reverse gear
Neutral
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Never select position
N if
the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or

R unless the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D or M .
This position of the selector
lever is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
Foot on the brake

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Automatic operation
 Move the selector lever
to position D . The gearbox is then operating in

auto-adaptive mode, without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain max-
imum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator
abruptly, the gearbox will not change up.
Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode
The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the follow-
ing conditions:
- driving style,
- road profi le,
- vehicle load. At any time, operating the "
+ " or " - "
paddle allows you to exercise tem-
porary control over the gearbox. The
request to change gear will be taken
into account. You will still be in auto-
matic mode. The indicator D remains
on in the instrument panel.
This function enables you to antici-
pate certain situations such as the
approach of a bend or the need to
overtake another vehicle.

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Manual operation
Position of the selector lever for
manual gear changing.
 Move the selector lever to
position M .
 Pull the " + " paddle to change up
a gear.

 Pull the " - " paddle to change
down a gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically
to fi rst gear.
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it. - For safety reasons, depending
on the engine speed, a change
up or down may be performed
automatically.
- It is possible at any time to move from position D (driving in auto-
matic mode) to position M (driv-
ing in sequential mode) or vice
versa.
Flashing of the indicator for
the position requested sig-
nals that this position is not
yet obtained.
If the indicator is on fi xed, the posi-
tion is confi rmed.
Display of a dash in the rev counter
indicates a malfunction. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Lighting of the service warning
lamp accompanied by a message
and an audible signal indicates an
operating fault. In this case:
- a marked snatching may be felt when selecting R for reverse
gear,
- the gearbox is locked in one gear,
-
do not exceed a speed of 60 mph
(approximately 100 km/h).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
Cruise control/speed limiter
and parking sensor controls

1. Activation of the parking
sensors function.

2. Selection of cruise control or
speed limiter.

3. Activation/Deactivation of speed
limiter.
Deactivation/Reactivation of cruise control.

4. Increase speed/Activation of
cruise control.

5. Decrease speed/Activation of
cruise control. Audio system controls

A. Volume decrease.

B. Volume increase.

C. Search of higher frequencies.

D. Scrolling pre-set stations.

E. Mute.
(see "Audio and Telematics" section)

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Optional function controls

1. Call/Hang up the telephone (see
"Audio and Telematics" section).

2. Rheostat for dashboard lighting.

3. Start of voice recognition (see
"Audio and Telematics" section).

4. Personalisation button:
- courtesy lamp on/off or
- diagnostics
Press this button for more than two seconds to display the per-
sonalisation menu.

5. Air recirculation. Multifunction screen
controls

A. Selection of the type of informa-
tion to be displayed on the right
of the screen (radio, trip compu-
ter, navigation/guidance…).
For the multifunction screen A, choice of activation/deactivation
of functions and setting choices.

B. Access to the "Main Menu" * .

C. Confi rmation of the function cho-
sen or of the value modifi ed.
Call/Hang up (see "Audio and Telematics" section).

D. Scrolling in the multifunction
screen.

E. Cancellation of the current ope-
ration or return to the previous
display.
*
To comply with legislation in certain coun-
tries, the "Menu" control may be deacti-
vated while the vehicle is in motion.