2012 Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD ESP

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DRIVING

Displays in the instrument panel



- The gear 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 associ-
ated with the gear lever shows
the position selected.



When the ignition is on, il-
lumination of the service
warning lamp, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and
the message "Gearbox faulty"
indicates a malfunction.


Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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 gear lever position is dif-
ferent, reposition the gear lever
on N
in order to be able to start.



Moving off



)
To start the engine, the gear lever
must be in position N
.


)
Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.

)
Operate the starter.

)
When the engine is running,
place the gear 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 gear lever is not in position N
,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
lamp(s) are displayed and a mes-
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
control of the gears by the gear-
box,
- manual
mode for sequential
changing of the gears by the
driver.


)
Automated mode: gear lever 2
in
position A
.

)
Manual mode: gear lever 2
in po-
sition M
.
In automated mode, temporary man-
ual operation is possible any time by
using one of the paddles 1
.


Mode selection

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DRIVING
SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
Once the limit speed has been
reached, the accelerator pedal no
longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually: a speed of at least 20 mph
(approximately 30 km/h) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter controls are located
on the left-hand side of the steering
wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone A
of the
instrument panel screen.


Steering mounted controls
Displays in the instrument
panel

Programming
Rotate the control 1
to the "LIM"
po-
sition.
With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed , by means of short or long
presses on:


)
button 4
to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed,

)
button 2
to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed.
Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
(1 km/h) and a sustained press in
steps of 3 mph (5 km/h).


Activation

When the desired maximum speed
is displayed, press button 3
so that
the limitation is activated.
On selection of the
function, the previous
memorised speed and
the information "OFF"

are displayed in the in-
strument panel. The information "OFF"

then disappears from
the instrument panel
screen.
While the function is active, pressing
the accelerator pedal will not enable
the programmed speed to be ex-
ceeded, except if you press the pedal
hard down to beyond the end-of-travel
switch.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memorised.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the obser-
vance of speed limits or of the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.

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DRIVING
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must
be at least 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) and you must engage:


- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,

- second gear, in manual mode,
on an electronic or automatic
gearbox,

- position A
on an electronic gear-
box or D
on an automatic gearbox.


Steering mounted controls

The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone A
of the
instrument panel screen.


Displays in the instrument
panel

Activation
You can then release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to the speed chosen.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
You can adjust the memorised speed
in the instrument panel screen by
pressing:


)
button 4
to increase the speed,

)
button 2
to decrease the speed.
Successive presses modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph
(1 km/h) and a sustained press in
steps of 3 mph (5 km/h).


Deactivation



)
Either by pressing the brake or
the clutch pedal.

)
Or by pressing button 3
.

)
Or if either the ESP or the ASR
system is active.
The cruise control is not active if the
gear lever is in neutral. On selection of the
function via control 1,
no cruise speed has
yet been memorised.


Programming

Rotate the control 1
to the "REG"

position.
Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button 2
or 4
. The cruise speed is
then memorised. It is displayed in
zone A
of the instrument panel. These actions cause
the information "OFF"

to appear in the instru-
ment panel screen.
These actions do not
cancel the cruise speed
which remains displayed in the instrument panel.

The cruise control cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the obser-
vance of speed limits or of the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.

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DRIVING
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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DRIVING
PARKING SENSORS
This system indicates the proximity
of an obstacle (person, vehicle, tree,
gate, etc.) which comes within the
fi eld of detection of sensors located
in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake,
roadworks cone, etc.) detected ini-
tially will no longer be detected at
the end of the manoeuvre due to the
presence of blind spots.


Visual assistance
This supplements the audible signal
by displaying bars in the multifunc-
tion screen which move progressively
nearer to the vehicle. When the ob-
stacle is near, the "Danger" symbol is
also displayed in the screen.

Audible assistance
The proximity information is given
by an intermittent audible signal, the
frequency of which increases as the
vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker
(right or left) indicates the side on
which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the
vehicle and the obstacle becomes
less than approximately thirty centi-
metres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.


This function cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the vigi-
lance and responsibility of the driver.



Rear parking sensors

The system is switched on by engag-
ing reverse gear. This is accompanied
by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you
exit reverse gear.

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DRIVING

Loading/unloading
assistance

Grand
C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso

The pneumatic suspension has an
additional function: the possibility to
raise or lower the height of the rear
of the vehicle when stationary, in or-
der to facilitate loading/unloading of
the boot.
Increasing the height of the boot
fl oor


)
Press continuously the top con-
trol A
, which is located in the
boot, on the left-hand side.
This action will be accompanied by
an audible signal. You can stop the
movement at any time by releasing
the control.
3 beeps will confi rm that the move-
ment has gone as far as it can.

Returning to the normal height



)
Press briefl y the bottom of con-
trol A
twice.


Decreasing the height of the boot
fl oor


)
Press continuously the bottom of
control A
.
This action will be accompanied by
an audible signal. You can stop the
movement at any time by releasing
the control.
3 beeps will confi rm that the move-
ment has gone as far as it can.
Returning to the normal height



)
Press briefl y the top of control A

twice.
Driving with the boot in a
low position may damage
underbody components.

Particular points



- If you start the vehicle without
having returned it to the normal
height, automatic correction will
activate as soon as the vehicle
starts to move. During the cor-
rection, the service warning
lamp comes on and a message
on the screen reminds you not to
exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).

- Loading assistance does not
function in the following circum-
stances:


- If button B
is illuminated,

- in power economy mode,

- when you fi
rst use the function,
press control A
for two seconds
to initialise the system. The sys-
tem will respond normally to sub-
sequent operation of the control.

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CHECKS






CHECKING LEVELS

















Oil level


Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade
for your engine and conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.












Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the interval for this opera-
tion.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations
and meet the DOT4 standard.



The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched
on using the oil level indicator
on the instrument panel, or
using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be cor-
rect if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil lev-
el between two services (or oil
changes). CITROËN recommends
that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kms). The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.

Take care when working
under the bonnet, as cer-
tain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).












Power steering fluid level
The power steering fl uid
level should be close to the
"MAX" mark. With the engine
cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.


If a level drops signifi cantly, have
the corresponding system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.

Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation. After topping up the oil, the check
when switching on the ignition with
the oil level indicator in the instru-
ment panel is not valid during the
30 minutes after topping up.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FUSE

Access to tools

The extraction tweezer A
is located
on the back of the dashboard fuse-
box cover.
For access to it:


)
open the glove box lid,

)
unclip the fusebox cover by pull-
ing the top right, then left,

)
pull the cover down,

)
remove the tweezer.



Changing a fuse



)
Use the special tweezer A
to re-
move the fuse from its housing
and check the condition of the
fi lament.

)
Replace the failed fuse with a
fuse of the same rating (same
colour)
.
A different rating may cause a
malfunction (risk of fi re).
If the fault occurs again soon after
replacing the fuse, have the electri-
cal system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.


God

Failed


Tweezer A

Fuses in the dashboard


Your vehicle’s electrical
system is designed to oper-
ate with either standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing electrical equip-
ment or accessories on your vehi-
cle, consult a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN declines all responsibil-
ity for the consequences and costs
that are caused by faults or repairs
on your vehicle resulting from the in-
stallation of accessories that are not
supplied and/or not recommended by
CITROËN and not installed according
to its instructions, particularly when
the energy consumption of all of the
additional accessories connected ex-
ceeds 10 milliamperes (Ma). Before replacing a fuse:


- the cause of the failure must be
identifi ed and rectifi ed,

- all electrical consumers must be
switched off,

- your vehicle must be stationary
with the engine off.
Identify the failed fuse by reference
to the tables and layout drawings
below.