ESP Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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ESP/ASR warning lamp
In operation While either the ESP or the trac-tion control system is operating, the ESP/ASR warning lamp fl ashes.
In the event of a malfunction When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of the ESP/ASR warning lamp, accompanied by a message on the multi-function screen and a sound signal, indicates a system malfunction. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation The lighting of the ESP/ASR warn-ing lamp and the diode on the ESP deactivation button indicates that the system is deactivated (see «ESP»).
Fuel low warning lamp
When the tank is full, all the bars are lit up. If the fuel low warning lamp comes on accompanied by a beep and a message on the multifunction screen, there are approximately 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank and 2 or 3 bars fl ash in the instru-ment panel. When the last bar goes out, there are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-maining in the tank.
“Foot on brake” warning lamp
The fl ashing of this warning lamp on the display informs you that you need to press the brake pedal in order to be able to start the engine on a vehicle with the (6-speed) Electronic Gearbox System, or to quit position P in the case of an au-tomatic gearbox.
This warning lamp comes on if you attempt to release the electric parking brake without pressing the brake pedal.
Note : In the case of the Electronic Gearbox System, this warning lamp fl ashes to indicate overheating of the clutch if you excessively use the accelerator to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope. Use the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
Parking space warning lamp
This warning lamp comes on when the parking space function is selected.It fl ashes while the space is being
A control located on the panel to the left of the steering wheel al-lows you to open the fuel fl ap from inside the vehicle (see “Fuel”).
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Starting the engine
1. To start the engine, the selec-tor has to be in position N.
2.Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.
3. Action the starter.
4. When the engine is running, place the selector on R, A or M as desired.
5. Check, in the instrument pan-el, the position engaged.
6. Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Note : If the selector is not in po-sition N, and/or if the brake pedal is not pressed, the correspond-ing warning lamp(s) display and a message informs you that at least one of these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start, recommence the above pro-cedure.
Using the 6-speed electronic gearbox
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, move the selector to R.
Only attempt to change to reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary.
Automatic mode
Changing to automatic mode
To change to automatic mode, move the selector to A.
Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Manual mode activates when you move the selector to M.- Pull the lever “+” to change up a gear.- Pull the lever “-” to change down a gear.
When the engine is running, be-fore accelerating to move the ve-hicle, make sure that the position engaged on the selector grille or in the instrument panel is either : R, A or AM.Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running in R, A or AM.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if an inadvertent attempt to engage reverse gear is made, the warning lamp N will fl ash and your vehicle will go automatically into neutral. To re-engage a gear, you have only to reposition the selector on A, Mor R.
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Neutral
Changing to neutral
To change to neutral, move the selector to N. If the vehicle is mov-ing, do not select this position even momentarily.

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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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Stopping the function
- by an action on the control on position "REG" to position 0.
- by the engine stopping.
The cruise speed previously cho-sen is no longer memorised.
If there is a malfunction,a mes-sage will display accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Cruise control should only be used when the driving conditions allow you to drive at a constant speed.
Do not use it in heavy traffi c, or on dangerous or slippery roads.
The driver must remain attentive and in full control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pe dals.
To avoid any risk of interfering with the pedals :
- check that the fl oor mat is correctly positioned,
- never use more than one fl oor mat.
Re-engaging cruise control
-by recall of the memorised speed :
After a disengagement, press on button 3. Your vehicle automati-cally returns to the memorised cruise speed which is displayed in zone A.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the current speed, the vehicle wll accelerate to reach the former.
- by selection of the current speed :
Press on button 2 or 4 once the desired speed has been reached.The information "OFF" will thendisappear from zone A.
Observation : If during the opera-tion of cruise control, the system is unable to keep within the memo-rised speed (for example on a steep descent), then the speed fl ashes. Adapt your speed as necessary.
Disengaging of cruise control while retaining the memorised speed
- Either by pressing on the brake pedal or on the clutch pedal.
- Or by pressing button 3.
- Or if either the ESP or the ASR system is active.
Note : cruise control is not active if the gear lever is in neutral.
These actions cause the informa-tion "OFF" to appear in zone A of the instrument panel.
These manœuvres do not cancel the cruise speed which remains displayed in the instrument panel.
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This driving assistance device alerts you if you are wandering from your lane (continuous or dotted line marking on the road surface).
It is designed especially for use on motorways and dual carriage-ways, operating only at speeds above 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph).
Activation / Deactivation
A press on control A activates the function, the warning lamp on the control lights up.
A second press on control A de-activates the function, the warning lamp on the control goes out.
Whenever you start the engine, the mode (activated/deactivated), selected when you last switched off the engine, is retained.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete control of the ve-hicle.
Operation
Provided you are travelling at over 80 km/h (approx. 50 mph), if you cross a lane marking, you are alerted by a vibration within the cushion of your seat :
- oriented to the right for crossing a lane marking to the right,
- oriented to the left for crossing a lane marking to the left.
The system does not alert you while your direction indicator is o perating, nor for about 20 seconds after your direction indicator has stopped.
Note : In the event of an electronic malfunction, a message is displayed, the SERVICE warning lamp comes on and a sound signal is heard. Con-tact a CITROËN dealer. warning lamp warning
Observations : This device is designed to identify traffi c lane markings.
In certain specifi c instances, it may trigger an unwanted alert, for example when you cross a direction arrow or some other random marking.
The effectiveness of the system may be temporarily affected by condi tions external to the vehicle :
• Detection of lanes made diffi cult by:
- Markings that are worn or erased.
- Insuffi cient contrast with the surface of the road.

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Proximity sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers of your vehicle.
Functioning
- When you engage reverse gear, a sound signal informs you that the system is active. The outline of your vehicle is displayed on the multi-function screen C or DT. Obstacles situated at the rear or in front of the vehicle will be detected.
- When you are moving forward, provided this is at a speed less than 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), either in neutral or in gear, the outline on your vehicle is displayed on the screen as soon as an obstacle is dete cted in front of the vehicle. Obstacles located in front of the vehicle will be detected.
- In forward gear or in reverse gear, as the vehicle approaches the ob-stacle, the sound signal becomes more and more rapid and the ba rs are seen to move ever nearer to the vehicle.
- Whether in forward gear or in reverse gear, when theobstacle is close, the sound signal becomes continuous and the WARNING panel appears on the multifunction display.
Note : the sound signal is emitted by the loudspeakers that are nearest to the obstacle.
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Multifunction screen DT
Multifunction screen C
This system can in no way replace vigilance and responsibility on the part of the driver.
When you engage reverse gear, a short sound signal followed by a different sound signal accompanied by a message and the lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp, indi cates that there is a malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
A. DRIVER’S CONTROL PANEL
1 - Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower adjustment only operates when the en-gine is running.
To adjust the air fl ow, press on button :
The air distribution chosen is shown by the lighting of the corresponding warning lamps at 9.
to increase the fl ow of air
to decrease the fl ow of air
The level of air fl ow is shown by the progressive lighting of the warning lamps depicting the ventilator blades.
By decreasing the fl ow to zero, you deactivate the air conditioning system (OFF).
Note : to achieve an agreeable level of comfort in the passenger compartment, you should not leave this control too long in the OFF position.
3 - Mode of adjustment of temperature for the passenger
- Press on button 3 to have independent passenger control of cabin air temperature. The warning lamp goes out.
Note : While the passenger is adjusting temperature, the warning lamp lights up.
4 - Air recirculation
This control is for isolating disagreeable odours or fumes coming from outside.
- Press on button 4, to exclude entry of outside air. The warning lamp lights up.
This should be cancelled as soon as possible to permit renewal of cabin air and to prevent misting.
- Press again on button 4, to deactivate air recirculation.
5 - Air conditioning
The air conditioning can only operate when the engine is running. The air blower control (adjusting the fl ow of air) has to be activated in order for air conditioning to be obtained.
- Press on button 5. The warning lamp lights up.
To be effective, the air conditioning should be operated only with the windows closed.only
2 - Adjustment of the air distribution
- Press on button 2 to make the display scroll through the different types of air distribution.

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To recall a memorised driving position
Vehicle stationary, ignition switched on or engine running
- Press briefl y on button 1 or 2 to recallthe corresponding pre-set position.
Note : after fi ve consecutive re-calls of a pre-set position, the function will be deactivated until the engine is started.
Vehicle in motion
- Keep button 1 or 2 pressed to recall the corresponding pre-set position.
Memorisation of driving positions
You can pre-set two driving posi-tions via the buttons located on the side of the seat.
Memorising a driving position
To pre-set a driving position :
- With the ignition on, adjust your seat and your rear view mirrors.
- Press on button M then imme-diately on button 1 "fi rst driving position" or button 2 "second driving position".
The memorisation will be con-fi rmed by a sound signal. Memo-risation of a new position cancels the previous one.
Do not attempt to pre-set a driving position while the vehicle is moving.
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Notes on radio reception
Your radio will be subject to certain phenomena that are not encoun-tered by domestic systems.
The reception of AM and FM sig-nals may suffer from interference, which is caused by the nature and propagation of the signals and does not refl ect on the quality of your radio installation.
In AM, the reception may be af-fected when passing under power lines or bridges, or when travelling through tunnels.
In FM mode, the reception may be affected by the distance from the station transmitter, the refl ecting of signals off obstacles (mountains, hills, tower blocks) and radio blacks-pots (no coverage from the station transmitter).
Selection of radio source
Press button D to select the source.
Selection of frequencies and memory banks
Press button E successively to go through the memory banks FM1, FM2 and FM3, for the FM wave-band, and the memory banks MW/LW, for the AM waveband.
Manual search
Manual search is via buttons J or M.
By keeping button J or M pressed, you will be able to scroll through the waveband. Scrolling will stop as soon as you release the button. The radio will remain tuned to the frequency that is displayed.
Tuning sensitivity
Automatic searches can be car-ried out according to two levels of sensitivity :
- To capture the most powerful trans-mitters, choose the local search mode “LO” (default option).
- To capture the weakest or most distant transmitters, choose the sensitive search mode “DX”.
Search for a station is done fi rst in “LO” (local) sensitivity, then in “DX” (distant) sensitivity.
To commence a search in sensi-tivity “DX” (distant) immediately , press twice in succession on one of the buttons K or N.
Automatic search
A short press on one of the but-tons K or N will tune into higher or lower radio stations respectively, within the chosen waveband.
By keeping button K or N pressed, you will be able to scroll through the waveband. The scrolling will stop at the fi rst station it fi nds once the button is released.
You can also do this by means of control 2 at the steering wheel.
If the automatic search is unable to tune into a known frequency (perhaps owing to very weak re-ception), it is possible to search manually to fi nd this station.
Display and selection of a station available in the area in which you are travelling
Briefl y press on button G to bring up a list of stations, this is updated every 10 minutes.
You can also update this list at any time by giving a long press on button G.
To listen to one of these stations, select by pressing buttons J or Mand validate using button L.

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Manual pre-setting
Select the waveband and memory bank required using button E.
Select a station using either auto-matic or manual search.
Keep pressing for more than two seconds on one of the pre-selection buttons 1 to 6 on the keypad P.
The sound momentarily cuts off, then returns to its previous level to confi rm that it has memorised the station.
Automatic memorisation of transmitters (Autostore function)
In FM, if you hold down button Efor more than two seconds, your radio will automatically memorise the 6 strongest stations on the FM3 memory bank.
The display shows “FM AST”.
The radio memorises the 6 strong-est transmitters, deleting the 6 previously memorised.
After the memorisation, the ra-dio goes directly to memory 1 of memory bank FM3.
Note :
- If the traffi c information function has been activated (see RDS SYSTEM), the stations offering this facility will be memorised as priority.
- If it is unable to memorise any new stations, the system will re-tain the previously memorised stations.
- If the system is unable to fi nd 6 stations, the unfi lled memory slots will remain free.
Recall of pre-set stations
Press button E briefl y to select the required waveband and memory bank.
A short press on one the pre-selection buttons 1 to 6 on the keypad P recalls the correspond-ing memorised station. You can also do this using the control 3 at the steering wheel.
If it is a RDS station, the frequency appears some seconds before the name appears.
For RDS stations, recall of a sta-tion may prompt a search for a frequency corresponding to the region where you happen to be (see RDS system).
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