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

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D A S H B O A R D
Driver’s air conditioning controls
Manual and automatic gearbox controls
Automatic electronic parking brake controlInstrument panel Passenger’s air conditioning controls
Scented air freshener
Refrigerated storage
Radio-CD
Fixed centred controls steering wheel
Gear control leversSelector

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D R I V I N G
(6-Speed) electronic gearbox system
R Reverse
N Neutral
A Automatic mode
M Manual mode
Using control levers + and - :
- Gear changing in manual mode
- Temporary manual operation in automatic mode.
To start
(6-Speed) electronic gearbox system
- Check that you are in neutral (position N).
- Press fi rmly on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key.
Position Position
Automatic gearbox
P Park
R Reverse
N Neutral
D Automatic mode
M Sequential mode
Using control levers + and - :
- Gear changing in sequential mode
- Temporary manual operation in automatic mode.
To start
Automatic gearbox
- Check that you are in position Por N and turn the ignition key.
Note : To exit position P, press on the brake pedal before moving the selector.
ControlControl
Position selector

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5 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Never engage reverse gear before the vehicle has come to a complete halt.
The movement should be made slowly in order to prevent snatching noises.
Note : With a manual gearbox :
- the cruise control is active from 4th gear above speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph),
- the speed limiter is active above speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph).
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To select automatic driving mode :
- Move the selector to position A. The warning lamp A lights up in the instrument panel to confi rm the selection.
The gearbox then functions in au-tomatic mode, without any inter-vention on your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is best suited to the following pa-rameters :
- driving style,
- road profi le,
- optimum fuel consumption.
Temporary manual operation when in automatic mode
- By pulling either of the levers “+” or “-”, you can exercise tempo-rary control over the changing of gears. The request to change gear will be taken into account. You will still be in automatic mode. The warning lamp A re-mains lit up in the instrument panel.
- This function enables you to an-ticipate certain situations such as the approach of a bend or the need to overtake another vehi-cle.
( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MA U T O M A T I C M O D E( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Cancellation of automatic mode
The change from position A (driv-ing in automatic mode) to position M (driving in manual mode) or vice versa can be made at any time. The warning lamp A disappears in the instrument panel.

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Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle on a gradient. Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
Before taking any action in the engine compartment, check that the selector is in neutral N.
( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to overtake another vehicle), you o nly have to apply the accelerator pedal beyond the end-of-travel switch, by pressing down fi rmly.
Vehicle stationary with the engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with the engine running, the gearbox changes automatically to neutral N.
Stopping the engine
Before stopping the engine, you can choose :
- to leave the vehicle in neutral : move the selector to posi tion N.
- to leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (R, A or M) : Place the selector in the chosen position prior to stopping the engine. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases, it is essential to apply the parking brake. Check that the parking brake warning lamp is lit up in the instrument panel.

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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.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O XA U T O M A T I C M O D E

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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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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.
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
E M E R G E N C Y U N L O C K I N G

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C H A N G I N G A W H E E L
REMOVING A WHEEL
1. Park the vehicle on level, sta-ble and non-slippery ground. Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the ignition, check that the parking brake is ap-plied (message and warning lamp in the instrument panel) and engage fi rst gear or re-verse gear depending on the slope (P if an automatic gear-box, D or R if a 6-speed elec-tronic gearbox).
2. Use a chock to secure the ve-hicle more safely. Place the chock in front of the wheel that is opposite the wheel affected.
3. Detach the trim using the re-moving tool 4, pulling in the area of the valve.
For vehicles with alloy wheels, insert the trim removing tool 1into the recess in the central trim and lever it off.
For vehicles with alloy wheels that have visible bolts, remove the chromes covers using the tool 2.
Before any operation of this sort, it is advisable to deactivate your pneumatic suspension (see “Pneumatic sus-pension”). When changing a wheel, it is essential to immobil ise the vehicle on ground that is level, stable and non-slippery.
4. Slacken the wheel bolts. For vehicles with alloy wheels, undo the anti-theft bolts using tool 9.
5. Position the jack under the vehicle (see diagrams), at the jacking point A closest to the wheel to be changed.
6. Unwind the jack 5 until its bracket is in contact with the ground. Make sure that the jack is vertical under the jack-ing point used.
7. Continue to extend the jack so as to raise the vehicle.
8. Undo the wheel bolts and re-move the wheel.

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VITowing with all wheels on the ground
Towing ring fi xings are placed at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
To access them:
- at the front : push at top left, then pull on right.
- at the rear : push at bottom, then pull on top.
The cover remains attached to the bumper by means of a tab, so t hat it cannot become lost.
The ignition key should be in position “M” so as to retain steering.
Use a bar with hooks to attach on the towing rings.
If the engine is not running, the steering and braking systems will not be power-assisted.
If towing another vehicle, the latter should be free-wheeling (that is, gearbox in neutral). Failing to respect this point may damage some braking components and lead to the failure of the braking assistance func-tion when the engine is next started.
Removable towing ring
The towing ring is detachable and can be fi tted either at the front or at the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed with the tools either in the storage fl ap under the second-row footwell or (according to equipment) in the boot well.
T O W I N G - L I F T I N G
Advice
In exceptional circumstances, it is permitted to tow the vehicle at low speed over a short distance(depending on local legislation in force).
In all other cases, the vehicle must be transported by a trans-porter.
CAUTION - TOWING A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Put the selector lever in posi-tion N (neutral).