Engine Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008 1.G User Guide

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Park
Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, position N is engaged inadvertently, allow the engine to idle before engaging position D or M.
Using the automatic gearbox
This position of the selector is used to prevent the vehicle from moving when you are stationary.
- To select position P, move the selector back to the highest po-sition (towards R), then push it forwards and then to the left.
Reverse gear
Neutral
Starting the engine
1. To start the engine, the selector has to be in position P or N.
2. Action the starter.
3. When the engine is running, place the selector on R, D or M as required.
4. Check, in the instrument panel, the position engaged.
5. Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Note :
- If the selector is not in position P, a message “place automatic gear-box in position P” appears on the multifunction screen, accompa-nied by a beep and the fl ashing of P in the instrument panel.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O XG E N E R A L
- To avoid incoherence between the position of the selector and the actual position of the gear-box, always exit from position Pwhen you switch on the ignition and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine is running :
1. Reposition the selector in position P,
2. Put your foot on the brake pedal and then select the gear you want.
- To exit position P, move the se-lector to the right and then to the position you want.
- Only engage this position when the vehicle is completely sta-tionary. In this position, the front wheels are locked. Make sure that the selector is correctly po-sitioned.
Only engage this position when the vehicle is stationary. To pre-vent snatching, do not accelerate too soon after selection.
Never select position N if the vehi-cle is moving.

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IIAutomatic mode
- Move the selector to position D.
The gearbox constantly selects the gear that is best suited to the following parameters :
- driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-adaptive mode, without requiring any intervention on your part.
For certain manœuvres (for example overtaking), you can obtain maximum acceleration by pressing the accelerator pedal hard down, which then pro-duces an automatic change down to a lower gear.
Observations :
When braking, the gearbox may change down automatically in ord er to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator abruptly, the gearbox will not engage a higher gear.
Temporary manual operation when in automatic mode
By pulling either of the levers “+” or “-”, you can exercise temporary con-trol over the changing of gears. The request to change gear w ill be taken into account. You will still be in automatic mode. The warning lamp D re-mains lit up in the instrument panel.
This function enables you to anticipate certain situations such as the ap-proach of a bend or the need to overtake another vehicle.
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The fl ashing of the warning lamp for the position reque
sted signals that this position is not yet obtained.If the warning lamp is on fi xed, the position is confi rmed.Display of a dash in the rev counter indicates a malfunction. Urgently contact a CITROËN dealer.If the warning lamp is on fi xed, the position is confi rmed.If the warning lamp is on fi xed, the position is confi rmed.
Lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp accompanied by a message an d a sound signal indicates a functioning anomaly. In this case :
- a marked snatching may be felt when selecting R for reverse gear,- the gearbox is locked on a gear,- do not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph).
Urgently contact a CITROËN dealer.
Sequential mode with manual gear changing
Position of the selector for manual gear changing.
- Move the selector to position M.
- Pull the lever “+” to change up a gear.
- Pull the lever “-” to change down a gear.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X S E Q U E N T I A L M O D E
Observations :
- If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for example when ap-proaching a stop sign), the gear-box changes down automatically to fi rst gear.
- In sequential mode, it is not necessary to release the accel-erator during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac-cepted only if the engine speed permits it.- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change up or down may be performed automatically.
- It is possible at any time to move from position D (driving in auto-matic mode) to position M (driv-ing in sequential mode) or vice versa.

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The electronic parking brake com-bines 2 operational modes :
- AUTOMATIC :
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-lease on use of the accelerator (automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL :
Permanent manual application / release of the parking brake is possible by pulling control A.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To start the vehicle
The electronic parking brake re-leases automatically and pro-gressively when you press the accelerator :
- with a manual gearbox (manual gearboxmanual gearboxfi rst gear or reverse gear engaged), press down fully on the clutch pedal then press on the accelera-tor pedal and move off.- with an automatic gearbox, ac-celerate with the selector in posi-tion D, M or R.- with an electronic gearbox, ac-celerate with the selector in posi-tion A, M or R.
To immobilise the vehicle
Immobilisation, engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-ing brake is automatically applied when the engine is switched off.
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
Full release of the parking brake is confi rmed by :
- the extinction of warning lamp Pon control A and on the instru-ment panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake released” on the multi-function display.
Before leaving the vehi-cle, check that warning lamp P on the instrument panel is permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the park-ing brake.
The application of the park-ing brake is confi rmed by :
- the lighting of warning lamp P on control A and on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display (except DT).
Note: an operation sound will confi rm to you the application/re-lease of your electronic parking brake.

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Immobilisation, engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, in order to im-mobilise the vehicle you need to manually apply the parking brake by pulling on control A.
The application of the park-ing brake is confi rmed by :
- the lighting of warning lamp P on control A and on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display.
When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is heard and a message displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION OF
THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
The automatic application when the en-gine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator can be deactivated. Activation / deacti-vation is performed using the Menu of the instrument panel screen. To do so, select “Personalisation/Confi guration / Defi ne the Vehicle parameters / Driving assistance / Automatic handbrake”.
The deactivation of these functions is confi rmed by the lighting of this warning lamp on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions de-activated, the application and re-lease of the parking brake are done manually.
The full application of the park-ing brake is confi rmed by :
- the extinction of the warning lamp on control A and of warning lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake released” on the multi-function display.
Note : If you pull control Awithout pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and the “foot on brake” warning lamp will light up on the instrument panel.
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Before leaving the vehi-cle, check that warning lamp P on the instrument panel is permanently lit.
The deactivation of the automat-ic functions is recommended in particularly cold conditions (ice) and during towing (breakdown, caravan, ...)
MANUAL OPERATION
Manual application / release of the parking brake is always possible.
To start the vehicle
With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, press on the brake pedal, pull then release control A.
When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.

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To immobilise the vehicle
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking brake whether the engine is running or off, pull on control A.
The application of the park-ing brake is confi rmed by :
- the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of warning lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display.
When the driver’s door is opened with the engine running, a beep is heard and a message displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise maxi-mum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on control A, until you see the message “parking brake applied” and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is indispensable :
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-tomatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
Note :
- In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
- After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
In certain situations (starting the engine ...), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and re-lease the parking brake by pull-ing then releasing control A. The full release of the parking brake is confi rmed by the extinction of warning lamp P (red) on the instru-ment panel and the display of a message “parking brake released” on the multifunction display.
If the parking brake malfunctionswhile applied or if the battery runs fl at, an emergency release is always possible (see paragraph “Emergency unlocking”).
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EMERGENCY UNLOCKING
In the event of the electronic parking brake malfunctioning o
r the battery running fl at, an emergency manual device can unlock the parking brake.
1. Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine running, by engaging fi rst gear (man-ual gearbox), position P (automatic gearbox) or M or R (6-speed electronic gearbox), then switch off the engine.
Note : if it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the control and urgently contact a CITROËN dealer. if it is impossible to immobilise impossible to immobilise
2. Fetch the vehicle blocks and the unlocking device (braided cabl e) from the toolbox (see “Changing a wheel”, paragraph on “Tools”).
3. Immobilise the vehicle by placing blocks at the front and at the rear of one of the rear wheels.
4. Slide the front left-hand seat back as far as possible.
5. Lift up the fl oor plug B in the carpet under the seat.
6. Pierce the tab C on the tube D with the unlocking device.
7. Place the unlocking device in the tube D.
8. Turn the unlocking device clockwise. For safety reasons, it is essentialto continue turning the device as far as it will go or until you hear a knocking noise. The parking brake is released.
9. Remove the unlocking device and store it with the blocks in t he toolbox.
Note : - The operation of the parking brake re-initialises when the ignition is switched off then on again. If the reinitialisation of the parking brake proves impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer.off then on again. If the reinitialisation again. If
- The subsequent time required for application may be longer t han during normal operation.
For safety reasons, after this manoeuvre it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer urgently to have the plug replaced.Following an emergency unlocking, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed once the manual emergency unlocking has been deployed and the manual control d oes not allow the re-application of your park-ing brake.Take no action, either on control A, or stopping starting the engine while the unlocking device is engaged.Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4Display of message “Parking brake faulty”and the following warning lamps :
and/or fl ashing fl ashing fl ashingand/orand/or
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
To apply the electronic parking brake :
1. Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
2. Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
3. Switch on the ignition and check that the electronic parking brake warning lamps are on.
Note : - Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp P fl ashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Contact a CITROËN dealer. come on when the ignition is switched on, this switched
To release the electronic parking brake :
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5Display of message “Parking brake con-trol faulty – automatic mode activated”and the following warning lamps :
and/or fl ashing fl ashing fl ashing and/orand/or
- Only the functions for automatic application on switching o ff the engine and automatic release on acceleration are avail-able.
- Manual application/release of the electronic parking brake and dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
6Battery fault- Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle as soon as traffi c allows. Stop and immobi-lise your vehicle.
- Apply the electronic parking brake before switching off the engine.

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SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take addi-tional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic components, as well as with CITROËN’s as-parts and electronic components, components,
sembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.After any collision, have this system , have t
Electronic stability programme (ESP) and traction control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to it. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels, as well as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
Operation :
When either the ESP or ASR system is in operation, the ESP/ASR warning lamp fl ashes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR system to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.
- Press on control A, the ESP/ASR warning lamp and the control light up. The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again :
- Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
- Automatically above a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph).
- Manually with a new press on control A.
Operational anomaly
If the systems malfunction, the ESP/ASR warning lamp comes on, ac-companied by a sound signal and a message on the multifunction display. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.companied by a sound signal and a message on the multifunction by a sound
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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
ADJUSTMENT
This operates with the ignition switched on.
From the driver’s seat position, se-lect the rear view mirror by moving control 1 to the left or right, then adjust the rear view mirror in the four directions by acting on con-trol 2.
Demisting-deicing of the rear view mirrors is coupled with that for the rear screen.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
FOLDBACK
When the vehicle is parked, the rear view mirrors can be folded back ei-ther manually or electrically.
Electrically
From the central position, a press to the rear on control 1 folds the rear view mirrors back.
The opposite movement is ob-tained by pressing again on the rear of the control.
Electrically and automatically
The rear view mirrors also fold back automatically when you lock the doors.
The rear view mirrors redeploy when you unlock the vehicle, un-less the foldback was performed manually. In this case, you have to press on the rear of the control to deploy them.
Note : The automatic foldback of the rear view mirrors can be deactivated. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
AUTOMATIC TILTING OF
REAR VIEW MIRRORS IN
REVERSE GEAR
This functions enables you to au-tomatically see the ground (pave-ment) when parking using reverse gear.
Adjusting the indexed position of the driver’s and passenger’s rear view mirrors
With the engine running :
- Select the rear view mirror using control 1.
- Engage reverse gear, the glass of the rear view mirror positions itself automatically to give a bet-ter sight of the pavement.
- If necessary, adjust your rear view mirror to your preference by means of the electrical control 2. This position is then memorised.
Stopping the rear view mirror indexing function
To stop the function, move control 1 to the central position.
Note : The rear view mirrors re-turn to their original position :
- 20 seconds after reverse gear has been disengaged,
- once you reach a speed of over 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
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