2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO lock

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Screenwash and washer jets
Windscreen wash and
headlamp wash
Adjusting the jets
The front washers include an adjustment for the
height of delivery from the jets.
If you want to modify the factory setting, turn
the screw on each jet anti-clockwise, towards
the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise, towards the "-" to lower it.

Headlamp wash
)Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wi
pers operate for a fixed period.
A few moments after releasing the wiper stalk,
there is a last wipe to clear any runs from thescreen. The headlam
ps operate when the vehicle is moving and when the dipped beam headlamps
are on. However, to reduce the consumption
of screenwash fluid, the headlamp wash onl
yoperates with every 7th use of the screenwash
or once every 25 miles (40 km), during a given journey.

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Courtesy lamps
1.Front courtesy lamp2.Front map reading lamps 3.Rear cour tesy lamp4.Rear map reading lamp s
Front - rear courtesy lamps
)
With the ignition on, press thecorresponding switch.


Front - rear map reading
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lightingtime varies according to the circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximatelythirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.


In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:
Permanentl
y off.

Permanent lighting. - when the vehicle is unlocked
,
- when the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
- when opening a door,
- when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches o
ff gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the i
gnition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.


Take care to avoid leaving anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.

Dependin
g on
version, you canalso switch the courtesy lamp on or
off by pressing thisbutton.

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Safety

Electronic Stability Programme (ESC: Electronic Stability Control) incorporating the
following systems:


- the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- the emergency braking assistance,

- the anti-slip regulation (ASR) or tractioncontrol,

- the dynamic stability control (DSC).











Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking and provides improved control in corners, in par ticular on poor or slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to avoid
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle onacceleration.


Dynamic stability control (DSC)

If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required bythe driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automaticall
y acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.

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Intelligent traction control
s
ystem ("Snow motion")
When this warning lamp comes on,coupled with the STOPwarning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message, it indicates that there is a fault
with the electronic brake force distribution(EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.

Operation
When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signaland a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the ABS, which could cause loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Your vehicle has a system to help driving onsnow: intelligent traction control.This system detects situations of difficult surface adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations
, the intelligent traction control limits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory controlfor your vehicle.
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,mud, ...), when it proves impossible to move off,
it may be useful to temporarily deactivate theESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin
freely and so allow movement of the vehicle.
The use o
f snow tyres is strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD)

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),make sure that these are approved for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys. Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must be positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release the device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shor ter than one and a half metres.Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoidaffecting its per formance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic car tridge incorporated in the system. In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if the straps show signs of damage. Clean the seat belt straps with soapywater or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.

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The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harnesses keeping the slackin relation to the child's body to a minimum
,
even for shor t journeys.
For optimum installation of the "for ward facing" child seat, ensure that the back of the child seat is as close as possible to the backrest of the vehicle's seat, or in contactif possible
The head restraint must be removed beforeinstalling a child seat with a backrest on the passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or attached securely so that it is not thrownaround the vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the childseat is removed.












Advice on child seats


Children at the front
The legislation on carrying a child on the front passenger seat is specific to each country. Refer to the legislation in force inyour country.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag when a"rearward facing" child seat is installed on the front seat. Otherwise, the child would riskbeing seriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.


As a safety precaution, do not leave: - one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle, - a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the windowsclosed,
- the keys within reach of children insidethe vehicle.To prevent accidental opening of the doors, use the "Child lock".Take care not to open the rear windows bymore than one third.To protect young children from the rays of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

Installing a booster cushion

The chest par t of the seat belt must be positioned on the child's shoulder withouttouching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt passes correctly over the child's thighs. CITROËN recommends the use of a booster seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.

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Manual child lock

This mechanical system prevents opening of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of each rear door.


Locking
)Using the integral ignition key, turn the control as far as it will go:
- to the left on the left-hand rear door,
- to the right on the right-hand rear door.


Unlocking
)
Using the integral ignition key, turn thecontrol as far as it will go:


- to the right on the left-hand rear door,

- to the left on the right-hand rear door.

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Practical information

* Depending on version.
Ta k i ng out the spare wheel

The spare wheel is suppor ted by a carrier underneath the vehicle.












Access to the spare wheel *

)
Detach the wheel/box assembly from the
rear of the vehicle.) Remove the hook with its connection plate
to release the wheel/box assembly, asshown in the illustration.) Pull out the wheel to gain access to thebox.
)
Fold the concer tina board and put the left
hand third row seat into position (if your
vehicle has them). ) Raise the pre-cut section of carpet toexpose the nut for operating the spare
wheel carrier.) Using the extension 6 fitted to the end of
the wheelbrace, turn the nut clockwise to
unwind the carrier cable until the spare
wheel reaches the ground. Unwind thelength needed for access to the wheel.
Only a "space-saver" type of spare wheel can be fitted under the vehicle.