2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD warning

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Visibility
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreenwipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if theignition has been off for more than oneminute. Brie
fly push the control stalk downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in theinstrument panel and a message is displayed. Brie
fly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive
w
indscreen wipers
This warning lamp goes off in the instrumentpanel and a message is displayed.

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Direction indicators
)Left: lower the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
Three fl ashes of the directionindicators
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.









Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
The
y switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. )
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.





Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.)Press the central part of the steering
wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian

- approaching a location lacking
visibility.

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Safety
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN service.








Emergency or
assistance call

For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.












Warning triangle
This safety device should be used in addition to
the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.

A location
for stowing the warning triangle isprovided in the tailgate interior trim.


Placing the triangle in the road
)
Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
country.




Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch on thehazard warning lamps and put on your high visibility vest.


Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on unfolding and installing supplied withthe triangle.

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Under-inflation alert
Reinitialisation
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied byan audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
A label reminds you of the need to reinitialise
the system every time one or more tyre
pressure is adjusted, and after changing one or
more wheels.
)Reduce speed immediately, avoidexcessive steering movements and sudden
braking .)Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
) In the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment),or ) if you have a compressor, such as the one in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold, or )
if it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.



The loss of pressure detected does not always cause visible bulging of the tyre. Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual check. The aler t is maintained until the system is reinitialised.

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Reinitialisation of the system is done with the ignition on and the vehicle stationary.
From the secondary page of the " Drivingassistance" menu:
)Press " Under-inflation initialisation".
)
Confirm the instruction by pressing "Yes".


The new pressure settings registered are considered to be reference values by the
system.


Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the "ser vice" warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, under-inflation monitorin
g of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Before doing anything to the system,the pressures of the four tyres must bechecked and the system reinitialised.

The under-inflation aler t can only beconsidered reliable if reinitialisation of the system is done with the the four tyrepressures correctly set.



Snow chains
The system does not have to be reinitialised after fitting or removingsnow chains.


Before reinitialising the system, ensure that the pressures of the four tyres arecorrect for the use of the vehicle and inline with the recommendations on thetyre pressure label.
The under-inflation detection systemdoes not give a warning if a pressure isincorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

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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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Dynamic stability control(DSC)


The DSC system offers exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendationsregarding the wheels (tyres and rims),the braking components, the electronic components and the assembly andrepair procedures used by CITROËNdealers.
After an impact, have the systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



Activation

This system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
This is indicated by
flashing of thiswarning lamp in the instrument panel.



Operating fault
But it is recommended that the system bereactivated as soon as possible.
)
Press the button.
This warnin
g lamp and the indicator lamp in the button come on: the
DSC system no longer acts on theoperation of the engine.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).
) Press the button again to
reactivate it manuall
y.I
f this warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signaland a message, this indicates a fault
with the system.
Contact a CITRO

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Seat belt not fastened and
unfastened alerts
Rear seat belts not fastened alert
The instrument panel includes a seat belt not-
fastened warning lamp A as well as an indicator of the location of the non-fastened belts B .
When the system detects a non-fastened or
unfastened seat belt, the warning lamp A comeon as well as the corresponding points in the indicator B.
On switching on the ignition, engine running
or the vehicle at a speed of up to 12 mph
(20 km/h), the warning lamp Aas well as the
corresponding points in the indicator B come
on for about thirty seconds, if one or more rear passengers have not fastened their seat belt.

Seat belts unfastened alert

Front seat belts not fastened
alert
On switching on the ignition, the warninglamp Acomes on, as well as the corresponding points in the indicator B, if the driver and/or
front passenger have not fastened their seat belt. At speeds above 12 mph
(20 km/h), these alerts flash, accompanied by an audible signal for two minutes. After this period, these aler ts remain on fixed, while the front seat belts arenot fastened.
On switching on the ignition, the warninglamp A
remains on, as well as the corresponding points in the indicator B
, if the
driver and/or one or more passengers have notfastened their seat belt.
At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
alerts flash, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal for two minutes. After this
period, these aler ts remain on fixed, while the seat belts are not fastened.