2011.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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Fold the concertina boards ( 1 2 3
) ar-
ranged above each of the third-row
seats.
Pull on the black strap F
, located on the
seat backrest.



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Before moving the third-row seats,
do not forget to lock in the rigid pan-
els fi rst (located at the base of the
second-row seat backrests).

Installing the seats

Put the three sections of the concertina
boards ( 1 2 3
) to their vertical position,
then pull on the red strap G
.
Before moving the third-row seats, re-
turn the rigid panels to the upright posi-
tion and lock them. Pull on control E
, located at the top of
the second-row seats backrest.



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INTERIOR


Stowing the seats
Access to third-row seats

Do not leave objects either on or un-
derneath the second-row seats when
you are folding them.


THIRD ROW SEATS (CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO)

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Ring B

Ring D: rear screen wipe
Stop.
Intermittent.
Timed wash and wipe.


Fixed centred controls steering
wheel
Lighting stalk


Ring A



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Stalk C: windscreen wipe



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DRIVING



1.
Off

2.
Automatic illumination of headlamps

3.
Sidelamps

4.
Dipped/main beam headlamps
Front foglamps
Rear foglamp


Wiper stalk



1.
Optional function controls

2.
Cruise control/speed limiter and
parking space sensor

3.
Audio system controls

4.
Multifunction screen controls



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Switching on "AUTO" mode


)
Press the stalk down and release.


Switching off "AUTO" mode


)
Press the stalk up and return it to
position "0"
.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated each time the ve-
hicle is started.

Under certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humid), condensation
may appear on the inner surfaces of
the headlamps and rear lamps. This
is not an indication of a fault and the
condensation disappears a few min-
utes after switching on the lamps.



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5.
Horn



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6.
Warning lamps for direction indica-
tors and vehicle lamps



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Electric parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the electric parking brake warn-
ing lamp P
(red) is on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
If you leave the vehicle with the en-
gine running, apply the parking brake
manually.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Parking space sensor

You can activate this function by press-
ing button A
.
Once the space has been measured, the
system displays the following messages:
< 12 mph (20 km/h)


Parking possible


Parking diffi cult


Parking not advised
This device combines:


- automatic functions: Automatic ap-
plication when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the ac-
celerator (automatic operation by
default);

- manual use: Manual application/
release of parking brake is possible
by operating control lever A
.


Hill start assist

To aid starting on a gradient, your ve-
hicle is equipped with a system which
keeps it immobilised for about 2 sec-
onds, the approximate time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal.



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DRIVING




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Do not drive if the parking brake
warning lamp and the P indicator on
the lever A
are on. When in automatic mode, it remains
possible to apply or release the parking
brake at any time:


)
To apply it, pull on the lever A
.

)
To release it, pull then release
lever A
.

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6-speed electronic gearbox system


R
Reverse

N
Neutral

A
Automatic mode

M
Manual mode
Using control paddles 1 "+"
and 2 "-"
:


- gear changing in manual mode,

- temporary manual operation in auto-
matic mode.

P
Park

R
Reverse

N
Neutral

D
Automatic mode

M
Sequential mode
Using control paddles 1 "+"
and 2 "-"
:


- gear changing in sequential mode,

- temporary manual operation in auto-
matic mode.



Starting



)
Check that the selector lever 3
is in
neutral (position N
).

)
Press fi rmly on the brake pedal and
turn the ignition key.



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Starting



)
Check that the selector lever 3
is in
position P
or N
and turn the ignition
key.
To exit position P
, press on the brake
pedal before moving the selector lever.



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DRIVING


Automatic gearbox

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DRIVING

Stop & Start


Engine going into STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into stand-by:


- with the 6-speed electronic gear-
box system
; at speeds below
4 mph (6 km/h), press the brake
pedal or put the selector lever into
neutral (position N)
.
In certain circumstances the STOP
mode may not be available; the "ECO"

warning lamp fl ashes for a few sec-
onds, then goes off.



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The "ECO"
warning lamp goes
off and the engine restarts:


- with the selector lever in position A

or M
, release the brake pedal,

- or with the selector lever in posi-
tion N
and the brake pedal released,
change to position A
or M
,

- or select reverse gear.
In certain circumstances, START mode
may be invoked automatically; the
"ECO"
warning lamp fl ashes for a few
seconds, then goes off.



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Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any
time by pressing the "ECO OFF"
but-
ton; the button’s warning lamp comes
on.
The system is reactivated automati-
cally every time you start the engine
with the key.

Before refuelling or doing any-
thing under the bonnet, you
must switch off the ignition
with the key.



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Going into engine START mode

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DRIVING

Ignition switch



●
S: Steering lock

To release the steering lock, operate
the steering slightly while turning the
key, but without forcing.

●
M: Ignition on, running position


●
D: Starter

Release the key as soon as the en-
gine starts. Do not operate the starter
when the engine is running.




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1.
Cruise control mode On/Off.

2.
Programming a speed/Reducing
the programmed value.

3.
Cruise control On/Off.

4.
Programming a speed/Increasing
the programmed value.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be higher than
25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth
gear engaged on a manual gearbox
(second gear for the 6-speed electronic
gearbox system or automatic gearbox).

Cruise control




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1.
Limiter mode On/Off.

2.
Decrease the programmed value.

3.
Speed limiter On/Off.

4.
Increase the programmed value.


Speed limiter




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Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.


Optimise the use of your
gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off
gently, change up without waiting and
drive by changing up quite soon. If
your vehicle has the system, the gear
effi ciency indicator invites you to
change up; it is displayed in the instru-
ment panel, follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gear-
box, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, ac-
cording to the type of gearbox, without
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily
or suddenly.



Drive smoothly


Maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the accel-
erator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background traf-
fi c noise.

If your vehicle has cruise control, make
use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.



Control the use of your
electrical equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down
(sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is at-
tained.
Switch off the demisting and defrost-
ing controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
ECO-DRIVING

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom
of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres
and refi t your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle serviced regularly (en-
gine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and observe
the schedule of operations recommended
by the manufacturer.




When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.

Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light does
not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before mov-
ing off, particularly in winter; your ve-
hicle will warm up much faster while
driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connect-
ing your multimedia devices (fi lm, mu-
sic, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.