2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO display

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworkscone, etc.) detected initially will no longer bedetected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.






Parking sensors


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by anintermittent audible signal, the frequency of whichincreases 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 andthe obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomescontinuous.

Rear parking sensors


Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal bydisplaying bars in the screen or the instrument
panel which move progressively nearer to
the vehicle. When the obstacle is near, the"Danger" symbol is displayed.

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Reversing camera


Clean the reversing camera regularly using a soft, dry cloth.
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed in
the touch screen tablet or the instrument panel.
The space between the blue lines represents
the width of your vehicle except for the door
mirrors.
The blue lines represent the general direction of the vehicle.
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. The audible signal becomes continuous from this limit.
The green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper.

The turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.
The reversing camera cannot in any circumstances be a substitute for thevigilance and responsibility of the driver.

Opening the tailgate causes the display to disappear.


The reversing camera function may be completed with parking sensors.
High pressure jet washingWhen washing your vehicle, do not direct the lance within 30 cm of thecamera lens.

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360 Vision
This system provides a view in the instrument panel of the near surroundings of your vehicle,
using cameras mounted at the front and rear of
your vehicle and under the door mirrors.
Dependin
g on the angle of view chosen (front
view, rear view or 360° panoramic view),360 Vision provides special visual assistance
in particular driving conditions such as when entering a blind crossing or monoeuvring in
areas of reduced visibility.Once activated, this function operates up to9 mph (15 km/h). Above 18 mph (30 km/h), thefunction is deactivated automatically.
This system is a visual aid which in nocircumstances can replace the vigilance and responsibility of the driver. The images provided by the cameras may be deformed by the relief. Thepresence of areas in shade, in sunny conditions, or of low ambient light maydarken the image and reduce contrast.
Forward vision

The camera located in the front bumper isactivated and views of the areas located at frontleft and front right appear simultaneously in the
instrument panel.

Rear vision

The camera located in the tailgate is activated
and the view of the area behind your vehicle is
displayed in the instrument panel and behaveslike a reversing camera, whatever the position
of the gear selector lever.
The blue lines represent the width of your
vehicle (excluding mirrors): they move
according to the position of the steering wheel.
The red line represents a distance of 30 cm
from the rear bumper, and the two
green
lines, 1 m and 2 m from the rear bumper,
respectively.

Rear vision is displayed automaticallywhen engaging reverse, regardless of the state of the system.

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The sequence of manoeuvres and the driving instructions are displayed in the instrument panel.
You should always check thesurroundings of your vehicle beforestarting a manoeuvre.
The assistance isdeactivated: the display of this symbol indicates that the steering manoeuvres are no longer controlled by the system: you must takecontrol of the steering.
The assistance isactivated: the display of this symbol and a speed limit indicate that the steering manoeuvres are controlledby the system: do not touch the steering wheel.


The park sensors function is notavailable during parking spacemeasurement. It intervenes later whenmanoeuvring to warn you that your vehicle is approaching an obstacle: theaudible signal becomes continuouswhen the obstacle is less than thir ty centimetres away.
If you have deactivated the parking sensors, they are automatically reactivated during assisted parkingmanoeuvres.


Activation of Park Assist inhibits the blind spot monitoring function.

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)Move for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audiblesignal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
)Select reverse, release the steering wheeland star t moving without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
)
The assisted parking manoeuvre is inprogress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), move
for wards and backwards, aided by the
warnings from the "Parking sensors"system, until the indication of the end of the manoeuvre.
)
At the end of the manoeuvre, the operating
indicator lamp goes out in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can
take over control.

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) Once you have identified a
parking zone, press this control
at the steering wheel,


Assistance with bay parking manoeuvres
)
Select "Park Assist" in the"Driving assistance " menuof the touch screen tablet to
activate the function.
This indicator lamp comes on in
the instrument panel to confirm the
activation of the function.
) Operate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from the row of parked vehicles.
) Drive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space.
)
Move for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audiblesignal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
or
) Limit the speed of the vehicle to
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h) and select " Start parking in a
bay " on the touch screen tablet.

When several successive bays are found, the vehicle will be directed towards the last one.

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During a bay parking manoeuvre, thePark Assist system is automaticallydeactivated once the rear of the vehicle is within 50 cm of an obstacle.
) Select reverse, release the steerin
g wheeland star t moving without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
)The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), follow
the instructions displayed in the instrumentpanel, aided by the warnings from the"Parking sensors" system, until the indication of the end of the manoeuvre. At the end of the manoeuvre, the operatin
gindicator lamp goes out in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an audible
signal. The assistance is deactivated: you can takeover control.



During parking and exit fromparking manoeuvres, the reversingcamera function may come intooperation. It facilitates monitoring of the surroundings of the vehicle,by displaying additional information in the instrument panel (see thecorresponding section).

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The system is deactivated automatically:


- on switching off the ignition,

- if the engine stalls,

- if no manoeuvre is star ted within 5 minutes
of selection of the t
ype of manoeuvre,

- after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a manoeuvre,

- if the road wheel anti-spin regulation (ASR) is triggered,

- if the speed of the vehicle exceeds thestated limit,

- when the driver interrupts movement of the steering wheel,

- if the driver presses the Park Assist control.

- after 4 manoeuvre c
ycles,

- on opening the driver's door,

- if one of the front wheels encounters anobstacle.
The operation indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is displayed
accompanied b
y an audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of thevehicle's steering.


Deactivation


If the system is deactivated during a manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate it manually to repeat the measurement.
The s
ystem is switched off automatically:
- when towing a trailer,
- if the driver's door is opened,
- if the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph(70 km/h).
To switch the system of for a prolonged period, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In the event of a fault with the system,
this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and a messa
ge appears,
accompanied b
y an audible signal.
Operating faults
In the event of a fault with the power steering, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel accompanied by an aler t message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching off

If the lateral distance between your vehicle and the space is too great, the system maynot be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelopeof the vehicle (long or wide load) is not taken into account by the Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.

In bad weather or in winter, ensure thatthe sensors are not covered by road dir t, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The indicator lamp
for the function flashes for a few seconds.
If the fault occurs during the use of
the system, the indicator lamp goesoff.