2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO ECU

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Monitoring
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Deactivation of the automatic functions of the electric parkingbrake
fixed. The "automatic application" (onswitching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions aredeactivated or faulty.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied bya message.To reactivate the automatic
functions, refer to the"Electric parking brake" section.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop if
automatic application / release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.
Electric parking brakeflashing.When driving: the electric parking
brake is not fully released.Fully release the parking brake by a quick press on thecontrol lever. If the warning persist, stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When stationary: parking brake applied, the system does guarantee
immobilisation of the vehicle (whenparking on a very steep slope, for example).
Secure the immobilisation of the vehicle by engaginga gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, by placing
the gear selector in positionPwith an automatic gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels.
Electric parking brake faultfixed.The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Monitoring
Tr ip computer, a few definitions

Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remainingin the tank (related to the average fuel consumption over the last few miles (kilometres) travelled).


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.
When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).

If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated since the last trip computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer reset.


Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.

Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a timecounter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the STA R T/STOP button.

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Access
Manual central
locking














Central locking
)Press this button to operate the centrallocking of the vehicle (doors and boot) from inside the vehicle. )Pressing the button again unlocks the
vehicle completely.



Automatic central locking
of doors
(anti-intrusion
securit
y)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving, as soon as the speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
To activate or deactivate this function (activated
by default): )with the ignition on, press this button until a message appears in the instrument panel.
When locking / deadlocking from the outsideIf the vehicle is locked or deadlockedfrom the outside, the button is notactive. )After normal locking, pull one of theinterior door handles to unlock thevehicle.)After deadlocking, you have to usethe remote control, the Keyless Entry and Starting system or the integralkey to unlock the vehicle.



If one of the doors or the boot is open, automatic central locking does not complete: the sound of the locksrebounding can be heard.
Transporting long or voluminousobjects
If you want to drive with the boot open but the vehicle's side doors locked, press the central locking control buttonto lock the doors.

Driving with the doors locked may makeaccess to the passenger compartmentby the emergency services moredifficult in an emergency.

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Comfort
Removable console
The removable console is a portable storage space secured to the lower centre console.
It has a sliding lid, an open storage space and two cup holders.
)Raise the locking control located at thefront of the console.)With one hand, lift the front par t of the console. )With the other hand, grasp the rear par t to release the removable console.
)
Carry out these operations in reverse order. Ensure that the console has lockedinto place.



When not fixed to its carrier, theremovable console should be stowedin the boot. It could become a projectilein the event of a sudden stop or violentimpact.

Releasing the removable
console
Refittin
g the removable
console

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Comfort
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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3
Comfort

Stowing behind the 3 rd
row seats
To fold the 3rdrow seats with the roller
stowed at the rear, it is necessary to raise theconcertina boards in order to allow access to
the seat locking controls (red straps).
)Ensure that the 3rdrow seats are folded.)Fold the first two concertina boards.)Install the roller in the space above the armrest, one side after the other, inclining itslightly. )Slide the roller as far as it will go, up to thecut-outs provided at the back of the boot,
with the two flaps directed downwards.)Unfold the third row seats.
The folded concer tina boards can be positioned horizontally or ver tically.

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4
Driving








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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4
Driving
SituationsConsequences
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps: The Parking Brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle: y


- Pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lampcomes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:


- Park on a level surface.

- Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector inposition Pwith an automatic gearbox.

- If possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- The parking brake does not have its full per formance to securely hold the vehicle
in all situations.
You should make your vehicle safe:


- Park on a level surface.

- Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector in
position Pwith an automatic gearbox.

- If possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The flashin
g of the Pwarning lamps on star ting the vehicle indicates that the parkingbrake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake, using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Displa
y of the message "Battery fault
" and the followingwarning lamp:

- The state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the
vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or fit a chock toone of the wheels.

- Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to
release the parking brake, call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.