2020 CITROEN C4 PICASSO headlamp

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F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The screenwash and then the wiper operate for
a


fixed duration.
A few moments after releasing the screenwash
control, there is one last wipe of the screen to
wipe away any excess.
Washer jet adjustment
Headlamp washFront screenwash and
headlamp wash
Screenwash and washer jets
The headlamp washers operate while the
vehicle is moving and the dipped beams are
on. However, to reduce the consumption of
the screenwash fluid, the headlamp washers
only operate with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25
miles (40 km) during
a


given journey.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position allows you to
release the front windscreen wiper blades in
order to clean their rubber inserts or to replace
the blades. It can also be useful in winter to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. F

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n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
When the system is no longer powered, at least
one minute after the ignition is switched off, it is
possible to move the arms manually.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, gently fold
the arms onto the windscreen, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
The arms must only be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The front screenwash includes a

washer jet
height adjustment device.
If you wish to change the factory setting, turn
the screw of each washer jet anticlockwise,
towards the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise,
towards the "-", to lower it.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F

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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a
few moments
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a
malfunction, you are informed
by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;
contact a
CITROËN dealer if required.
Starting/switching off
the engine using the
electronic key
Starting the engine
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The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
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W
hen the "space-saver" spare wheel is
being used (depending on version).
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W

hen towing.
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ollowing an impact on the front bumper.
Be particularly careful:
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W
hen motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered
onto the traffic lane.
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W
hen you enter a tunnel or cross
a
bridge. The cruise control operates by day and
night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended
that you always adapt your speed and
your safety distance from vehicles ahead
according to the driving conditions, the
weather and the road surface.
Use the cruise control only where
the driving conditions allow running
at a
constant speed and keeping an
adequate safety distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas where pedestrians are likely to
cross the road, in heavy traffic, on winding
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded
roads, when there is snowfall, if the front
bumper is damaged or when the brake
lamps have failed.
In certain circumstances, it may not
be possible for the speed setting to be
maintained or even reached: loaded
vehicle, ascending a
steep hill, etc.The system is not intended for the
following situations:
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t
he front end of the vehicle has been
modified (addition of long-range
headlamps, painting of the front
bumper),
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d
riving on a racing track,
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d
riving on a rolling road,
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u
se of snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation
of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Clean the front bumper regularly.
If the front bumper is to be repainted or
retouched, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of
paint could inter fere with the operation of
the radar.
Malfunction
If the cruise control
malfunctions, dashes are
displayed instead of the
cruise control speed setting.
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
alert message and an
audible signal, this confirms
a


malfunction.
The adaptive cruise control deactivates
automatically if the use of a "space-saver"
type spare wheel is detected or if there is
a

malfunction on the lateral brake lamps or
trailer brake lamps (for approved trailers).
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
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p
oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense
f o g , e t c .),
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d

azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a

damp
road, leaving a

tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
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c

amera or radar masked (mud, frost,
snow, condensation, etc.).
In these situations, detection performance
may be reduced.
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:
Reduced visibility". is displayed to indicate
that the function is in standby. Have the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a

qualified workshop.
Active Safety Brake with
Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
The system allows:
- t he driver to be warned that their vehicle is
at risk of collision with the vehicle in front,
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a c
ollision to be prevented, or its severity to
be limited, by reducing the vehicle's speed.
This system is a
driving aid that includes three
functions:
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ollision Risk Alert (alert if there is a risk of
collision),
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I

ntelligent emergency braking assistance,
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A
ctive Safety Brake (automatic emergency
b r ak ing).
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The vehicle has a camera located at the top of
t he windscreen, and, depending on the version,
a radar located in the front bumper.
This system is designed to assist the
driver and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic, observing the driving regulations.
This system does not replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
As soon as the system detects a
potential
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in
case automatic braking is needed. This
may cause a
slight noise and a slight
sensation of deceleration.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.
The system can be deactivated or activated via
the vehicle settings menu.
Deactivation of the system is
signalled by the illumination of this
indicator lamp, accompanied by the
display of a
message.
Operating conditions and
limits
The ESC system must not be faulty.
The ASR must not be deactivated.
All passenger seat belts must be fastened.
Driving at a steady speed on roads with few
bends is required. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense
f o g , e t c .),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
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c
amera or radar obstructed (mud, frost,
snow, condensation, etc.).
On versions with camera alone, this
message indicates to you that the camera
is obstructed: " Driving aids camera:
visibility limited, see user guide ".
In these situations, detection performance
may be reduced.
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Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
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d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
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p

oor weather conditions,
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d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
Activation/Deactivation
Activation and deactivation of the system is
done in the Driving menu of the touch screen.
Select the " Driving functions " then the "Lane
assist " tab.
The system state remains in memory when the
ignition is switched off.
Malfunction
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in
the following cases:
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SC deactivated or operation triggered,
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peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or greater
than 112
mph (180 km/h),
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c

onnected electrically to a

trailer,
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u
se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is not
immediate, deactivation of the system is
recommended),
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d
ynamic driving style detected, pressure on
the brake or accelerator pedal,
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d

riving where there are no lane markings,
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a

ctivation of the direction indicators,
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c
rossing the inside line on a bend,
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d
riving in a tight corner,
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nactivity by the driver detected during
correction. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
working:
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c
onditions of poor visibility (inadequate
street lighting, snowfall, rain, fog),
-

d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
damp
road, leaving a
tunnel, alternating
shade and light),
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w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a


s t i c ke r,
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l
ane markings worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
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r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
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oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system is not intended for driving in the
following situations:
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d
riving on a speed circuit,
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d
riving with a trailer,
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d
riving on a rolling stand,
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d
riving on unstable sur faces.
In the event of a
fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Using a camera placed at the top
o f the windscreen, the system
assesses the driver's level of
vigilance by identifying variations
in trajectory compared to the lane
markings.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 40
mph (65 km/h)).
When the system interprets the behaviour of
the vehicle as indicating a
certain fatigue or
inattention threshold on the part of the driver, it
triggers the first level of alert.
The driver is then alerted by the message
" Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal. After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a
new alert with the message "
Take a break!
",
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system may
give alerts independent of the driver's
level of vigilance.
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
working:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting of
the roadway, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, etc.),
-

d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
damp
road, leaving a
tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
-

w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted up, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a


s t i c ke r,
-
l

ane markings absent, worn, hidden
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,
e t c .),
-

c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
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r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
Clean the front bumper, especially around
the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.
Parking sensors
Using sensors located in the bumper, this
function warns of the proximity of obstacles
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) entering
their field of detection.
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Removing
F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it clockwise.
F

P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F

U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F

P
ress trigger B and remove the towball by
pulling it towards you. F

C
lip the protective cover to the carrier
underneath the bumper. If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Maximum weight authorised on the towing
device: 70
kg.
For more information on the Weights
of your vehicle, refer to the associated
section.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier).
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing system: if it is
exceeded, this system may detach from
the vehicle and thus cause a
serious
accident.
Practical information