2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO wheel

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Storage boxes
)Raise the grip and lower the storage box cover.
Opening


Do not place heavy objects in the boxes.
Depending on equipment, storage boxes are
located under the front seat.
Storage below the
steering wheel

This storage compar tment below the steering
wheel is intended for stowing your vehicle's
handbook pack.

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To remove the shelf: )unhook the two cords, )raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- either upright behind the front seats,
- or flat at the base of the boot. The hooks can be used to secure shoppin
gbags.
Hooks
)Remove the boot carpet for access to thestorage boxes.
Storage boxes

Depending on the configuration, they are laid
out for storing:


- wheel chocks,

- a t
yre repair kit,

- two warning triangles,
-
...

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Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of
the boot, which can be used to illuminate the
boot or as a torch.

Operation
This torch operates with NiMH typerechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.

Use
)Extract the torch from its location by pullingit from the front. )Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off. )Unfold the suppor t, located on the back, toset down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.



Storing
)Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.

It the torch is not engaged correctly, itmay not charge and may not come onwhen the boot is opened.
Obser ve the polarities when fitting the batteries. Never replace the rechargeablebatteries with single-use batteries.

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Driving








Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key
)Place the gear selector lever at Nfor
vehicles with an electronic gearbox, Por Nfor vehicles with an automatic gearbox or neutral with a manual gearbox. )Inser t the electronic key in the reader.)Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an electronic or automatic gearbox, or
fully declutch for vehicles with a manualgearbox.

Starting the engine
For Diesel vehicles, intemperatures below zero theengine will not star t until the preheater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing "STA R T/STOP", you should hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do not press the START/STOP buttonagain.



If one of the star ting conditions is notmet, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary to turnthe steering wheel slightly while pressingthe "STA R T/STOP" button to assistunlocking of the steering; a messagewarns you when this is needed.
)
Briefly press the " START/STOP"button.
The steering column unlocks and
the engine star ts more or less
immediatel
y (see the advice for
Diesel versions).

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Starting-switching off the engine with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system
)Place the gear selector lever at Nfor
vehicles with an electronic gearbox, Por Nwith an automatic gearbox, or neutral witha manual gearbox. )With the electronic key inside the vehicle (it is not necessary to put it in the reader), press the brake pedal for vehicles withan electronic or automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
For Diesel vehicles, intemperatures below zero theengine will not star t until thepreheater warning lamp hasgone off. If this warning lamp comes onafter pressing "STA R T/STOP", you should hold the brake or clutch pedal down until thewarning lamp goes off and donot press the START/STOP button again.

Starting the engine
If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "STA R T/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
)
Briefly press the " START/STOP"button.
The steering column locks and
the engine star ts more or less
instantly (see the advice for
Diesel versions).
The presence in the defined zone of theelectronic key for the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system is essential. For safety reasons, do not leave this zone with the vehicle running.


If the electronic key is not detected in the zone, a message is displayed. Movethe electronic key into the zone so thatthe engine can be started.

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Electric parking brake


In the event of a battery failure, theelectric parking brake no longer works.

As a safety measure, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise thevehicle by engaging a gear or placing achock at one of the wheels. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on in theinstrument panel and in the control
lever to con
firm the application of the
parking brake.

The s
ystem provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake onswitching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating thecontrol lever:


- by briefly pullingthe control lever to applythe brake,

- by briefly pushing
the control lever, while pressing the foot brake, to release.
Automatic mode is activated by default.


The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitmentof wheels smaller than 16 inches.It
goes off to confirm the release of the parkingbrake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
durin
g manual application or release.
After the parking brake has been applied, the
simultaneous flashing of the two indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual
or electronic gearbox) or by placing the gear
selector in position P with an automatic
gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels. (E.g. : parking on a very steep slope or
on a slope with a low battery).

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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake is applied: the indicator lamps in the instrument panel andthe control lever must be on fixed, not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an audible signal and a message isdisplayed on opening the driver's door.


Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as theycould release the parking brake.
When towing, parking on a steepslope, or if your vehicle is heavilyladen, turn the wheels towards the kerb and engage a gear (with a manual or electronic gearbox) or place the gear selector in position P
with an automaticgearbox).For towing, you vehicle is approved for parking on slopes of up to 12%.


Manual operation


Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".

Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake: )press the brake pedal, )while maintaining pressure on the brakepedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release o
f the parking brake is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and thePindicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".


If you push the control lever withoutpressing the brake pedal, the parkingbrake will not be released and a message is displayed.


Manual application

With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.

Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.

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Special cases
Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the brake indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied". The complete release of the parkin
gbrake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the enginerunning, briefly pull the control lever.
Parking the vehicle with the brake released
In very cold conditions, it is recommended that the parking brakenot be applied (risk of freezing).
To i m m o b i l i s e your vehicle, engage a gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
) Switch off the engine.
Illumination of the warning lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parkin
g brake, ) Switch on the ignition again, withoutstarting the engine.)
Release the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keepingyour foot on the brake.
)Switch off the ignition.