2011.5 Citroen C4 PICASSO warning

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In the event of a fault with the sys-
tem, the "ECO OFF"
switch warning
lamp fl ashes then comes on con-
tinuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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 12 V battery
with a special specifi cation and tech-
nology (reference numbers available
from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of
malfunction of the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V
charger and observe the polarity.

The Stop & Start system
makes use of advanced
technology. For any work
on the system go to a qualifi ed
workshop with the skills and equip-
ment required, which a CITROËN
dealer is able to provide.

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)
To start the engine, press the
brake pedal and place the gear
lever in position P
.

)
Operate the starter.

)
When the engine is running,
place the gear 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 gear lever is not in position P
, a
message "Place automatic gearbox
in position P
" is displayed in the mul-
tifunction screen. It is accompanied
by an audible signal and fl ashing of
P
in the instrument panel.


Moving off
To avoid any difference between the
position of the gear 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 gear lever from
position P
.




Park



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

)
To exit position P
, move the gear
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 gear 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 gear le-
ver is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
Foot on the brake

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Manual operation

Position of the gear lever for manual
gear changing.


)
Move the gear 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 manual mode, it is not neces-
sary 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
change mode, by moving the
gear lever from position D
to po-
sition M
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. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Illumination 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).

Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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Deactivation

Press on button 3
.
This action causes the
information "OFF"
to
appear on the instru-
ment panel screen.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed which
remains displayed in zone A
of the
instrument panel.


Override of the programmed
speed
The accelerator pedal is equipped
with an end-of-travel switch. If you
action this switch by pressing the
pedal hard down, you can exceed
the memorised maximum speed at
any time.
During the time the speed is be-
ing exceeded, the displayed speed
fl ashes.
You have only to release the ac-
celerator pedal to return below the
maximum speed and render the
function active again.

Return to normal driving



)
By moving the control 1
from po-
sition "LIM"
to position 0
.

)
By the engine stopping.
The speed previously chosen is still
memorised.


Operating fault

If there is a speed limiter malfunc-
tion, a message will display accom-
panied by an audible signal and
lighting of the service warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. If during the operation of the speed
limiter, the system is unable to keep
within the maximum speed (for ex-
ample on a steep descent or under
heavy acceleration) then the speed
fl ashes. Adapt your speed as neces-
sary.
The function will re-engage when
your speed returns below the de-
sired maximum speed.
On a steep downhill gradi-
ent or on sharp accelera-
tion, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed
speed.
Use of fl oor mats that are not ap-
proved by CITROËN may hinder
access to the accelerator pedal
and thus interfere with the function-
ing of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of interfering with
the pedals:


- check that the fl oor mat is cor-
rectly positioned,

- never use more than one fl oor
mat.

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Reactivation



)
By recall of the memorised
speed

After a disengagement, press on
button 3
. Your vehicle automati-
cally returns to the memorised
cruise speed which is displayed
in zone A
.
If the memorised cruise speed
is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate to
reach the former.

)
By selection of the current
speed

Press on button 2
or 4
once the
desired speed has been reached.
The information "OFF"
will then
disappear from the instrument
panel display.



Overriding the programmed
speed
During the operation of cruise con-
trol, it is always possible to use the
accelerator to go faster than the
cruise speed (for example to over-
take another vehicle). The speed
displayed in zone A
fl ashes.
You have only to release the accel-
erator pedal to return to the cruise
speed. If during the operation of cruise
control, the system is unable to
keep within the memorised speed
(for example on a steep descent),
then the speed fl ashes. Adapt your
speed as necessary.

Return to normal driving
Operating fault
If there is a malfunction, a message
will display accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and lighting of the service
warning lamp.
Have it it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Cruise control should only
be used when the driving
conditions allow you to drive
at a constant speed.
Do not use it in heavy traffi c, or on
dangerous or slippery roads.
The driver must remain attentive
and in full control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to always
keep your feet within range of the
pedals.
To avoid any risk of interfering with
the pedals:


- check that the fl oor mat is cor-
rectly positioned,

- never use more than one fl oor
mat.

)
By an action on the control 1
from
position "REG"
to position 0
.

)
By the engine stopping.
The cruise speed previously
chosen is no longer memorised.

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PARKING SPACE SENSORS

After measuring the parking space
available between two vehicles or
obstacles, this system gives you in-
formation on:


- the possibility of fi tting into a free
space, depending on the dimen-
sions of your vehicle and the dis-
tances needed for manoeuvring,

- the level of diffi culty of the ma-
noeuvre to be performed.
The system does not measure spaces
which are clearly much smaller or
larger than the size of the vehicle.

Displays in the instrument
panel
The parking space sensor
function warning lamp can
have three different states:


- off:
the function is not selected,

- on fi xed:
the function is selected
but the conditions for measure-
ment are not yet met (direction
indicator not operating, speed
too high) or the measurement
phase has ended,

- fl ashing:
measurement is in
progress or the message is be-
ing displayed. You can activate the "parking space
sensor" function by pressing but-
ton A. The fi xed illumination of the
warning lamp indicates that the
function is selected.

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LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING SYSTEM
System which detects the involun-
tary crossing of longitudinal traffi c
lane markings on the ground (solid
or broken line).
Sensors, fi tted below the front bum-
per, trigger a warning if the vehicle
drifts over a lane marking (speed
higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system is particularly useful on
motorways and main roads.

Activation



)
Press this button, the indicator
lamp comes on.



Deactivation



)
Press this button again, the indi-
cator lamp goes off.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.


Detection

You are warned by the vibration of
the driver's seat cushion:


- on the right-hand side, if the
marking on the ground has been
crossed on the right,

- on the left-hand side, if the marking
on the ground has been crossed
on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the
direction indicator is active and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicator is switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a
direction marking (e.g. arrow) or
non-standard marking (e.g. graffi ti)
is crossed.


Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction, the
service warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
The lane departure warning sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.
The detection may be impeded:


- if the sensors are dirty (mud,
snow...),

- if the markings on the ground
are worn,

-
if there is little contrast between
the markings on the ground and
the road surface.

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PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION

Grand
C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso

The pneumatic rear suspension en-
hances driving comfort by maintain-
ing a constant body height whatever
the vehicle load.

Operation



- If there is an increase in vehicle
load, a sinking of the rear of
the vehicle is detected and the
pneumatic springs infl ate in or-
der to compensate for the extra
weight.

- If there is a decrease in load, a
rising of the rear of the vehicle is
detected and so the pneumatic
springs defl ate to return the ve-
hicle to its nominal height.

- If the vehicle has been unused
for a long period, the pneumatic
springs may infl ate if necessary
when you unlock or open a door,
so as to return the vehicle to its
nominal height.
If you do not reactivate the system
manually, automatic height correc-
tion will be activated as soon as the
vehicle starts to move. During height
correction, the service warning lamp
comes on and a message on the
screen reminds you not to exceed
6 mph (10 km/h).
The automatic correction does not
function if the doors or the boot are
open.
The automatic correction operates
even if your vehicle is in power
economy mode.
Activation/Deactivation
The automatic height correction can
be deactivated:


)
press button B
located on the
left hand boot interior trim for ap-
proximately two seconds,

)
release the button when you
hear a beep. Deactivation is con-
fi rmed by the lighting of the indi-
cator lamp in button B
.

In the event of a system fault,
alert messages, always in asso-
ciation with the service warning
lamp, will appear in the instru-
ment panel . Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

You must deactivate the system in
the following circumstances:


- when working under the vehicle,

- when changing a wheel,

- when transporting the vehicle on
a lorry or ferry.
To reactivate automatic height cor-
rection:


)
press button B
again for approxi-
mately two seconds,

)
release the button when you hear
a beep. Activation is confi rmed
by the extinction of the indicator
lamp in button B
.