steering Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G User Guide

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L A Y O U T
MAT
Removable component which pro-
tects the carpet against exterior dirt.
Fitting
When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,
use only the fi xings provided in the
wallet attached.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:

 move the seat as far back as
possible,

 unclip the fi xings,

 remove the mat.
Refitting
To refi t the mat on the driver's side:

 position the mat correctly,

 refi t the fi xings by pressing,

 check that the mat is secured
correctly. To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited
to the fi xings already present in
the vehicle; it is imperative that
these are used,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
DOOR POCKETS
Front door
The front door pockets can hold
objects equivalent in volume to a
1.5 litre bottle.
They may have their own lighting,
coming on automatically when your
hand approaches.
This lighting goes out automatically
after a few moments when your hand
is taken away.
Rear door
The rear door pockets can hold
objects equivalent in volume to a
0.5 litre bottle.
USB BOX
This connection box, consisting of
a JACK socket and a USB port, is
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats which
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle’s
speakers.
You can manage these fi les using
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
When it is in use, the portable equip-
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
use of this equipment, refer to the
"Audio and Telematics" section.

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L A Y O U T
MAT
Removable component which pro-
tects the carpet against exterior dirt.
Fitting
When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,
use only the fi xings provided in the
wallet attached.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:

 move the seat as far back as
possible,

 unclip the fi xings,

 remove the mat.
Refitting
To refi t the mat on the driver's side:

 position the mat correctly,

 refi t the fi xings by pressing,

 check that the mat is secured
correctly. To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited
to the fi xings already present in
the vehicle; it is imperative that
these are used,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
DOOR POCKETS
Front door
The front door pockets can hold
objects equivalent in volume to a
1.5 litre bottle.
They may have their own lighting,
coming on automatically when your
hand approaches.
This lighting goes out automatically
after a few moments when your hand
is taken away.
Rear door
The rear door pockets can hold
objects equivalent in volume to a
0.5 litre bottle.
USB BOX
This connection box, consisting of
a JACK socket and a USB port, is
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats which
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle’s
speakers.
You can manage these fi les using
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
When it is in use, the portable equip-
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
use of this equipment, refer to the
"Audio and Telematics" section.

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S A F E T Y
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION
Sensors fi tted in each valve check
the tyre pressure during driving and
trigger a warning in the event of
malfunction (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h)).
Flat tyre The tyre under-infl ation detection
system is an aid to driving which
does not replace the need for the
driver to be vigilant or to drive re-
sponsibly. Puncture
The service warning light
comes on on the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function display locating
the wheel concerned.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible. This check must be carried
out when the tyres are cold. The
STOP warning light
comes on on the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function display locating
the wheel concerned.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-
den movement of the steering wheel
and the brakes.
Change the damaged wheel (punctured
or very defl ated tyre), and have the tyre
pressure checked as soon as possible.
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
The service warning light
comes on on the instru-
ment panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal
and a message on the
multifunction display lo-
cating the wheel or wheels which
are not detected or indicating a fault
in the system.
Have the faulty sensor(s) checked
by a CITROËN dealer. All repairs and changing of tyres
on a wheel fi tted with this system
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
If, when changing a tyre, you in-
stall a wheel which is not detected
by your vehicle (example: fi tting
of snow tyres), you must have the
system reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pres-
sure checked regularly (refer to the
"Technical data - § Identifi cation
features" section) to ensure that
the optimum dynamic perform-
ance of the vehicle is maintained
and prevent premature wear of the
tyres, particularly in arduous driv-
ing conditions (heavy load, high
speed).
The tyre pressures must be
checked cold, at least once a
month. Remember to check the
pressure of the spare wheel.
The tyre under-infl ation detection
system may experience temporary
interference due to radioelectric
emissions on a frequency close to
that used by the system.
This message is also displayed
when one of the wheels is away
from the vehicle (being repaired) or
when one or more wheels without a
sensor are fi tted.
The spare wheel is not fi tted with a
sensor.

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S A F E T Y
AIR BAGS
System designed to maximise the
safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the rear centre pas-
senger) in the event of violent col-
lisions. It supplements the action of
the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the air bags are triggered instant-
ly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger); im-
mediately after the impact, the
air bags defl ate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear im- pact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the air bags will not be
triggered; the seat belt alone is
suffi cient to provide optimum
protection in these situations.
The air bags do not operate
when the ignition is switched
off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
accident), the air bag will not operate. Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.
Triggering of the air bag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time. Front air bags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver's air bag is incorporated
in the centre of the steering wheel;
the front passenger's air bag is in-
corporated in the fascia above the
glove box.
Activation
The air bags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
air bag is disarmed, in the event of
a serious front impact applied to all
or part of the front impact zone
A ,
in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and di-
rected from the front to the rear of
the vehicle.
The front air bag infl ates between
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
movement.

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S A F E T Y
For the air bags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the air bag systems checked.
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualifi ed personnel of the
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an air bag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag
infl ates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then defl ates within
the same time discharging the hot
gas via openings provided for this
purpose. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as de-
ployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a ciga-
rette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags
Put approved covers only on the
seats. These will not hinder infl a-
tion of the side air bags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not fi x or glue anything to the
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain air bags
Do not fi x or glue anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head if
the curtain air bag is triggered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.

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S A F E T Y
For the air bags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the air bags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the air bag systems checked.
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualifi ed personnel of the
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an air bag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. In fact, the bag
infl ates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then defl ates within
the same time discharging the hot
gas via openings provided for this
purpose. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
Smoke as little as possible as de-
ployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a ciga-
rette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side air bags
Put approved covers only on the
seats. These will not hinder infl a-
tion of the side air bags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not fi x or glue anything to the
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain air bags
Do not fi x or glue anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head if
the curtain air bag is triggered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain air bags.

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D R I V I N G
Operation in manual mode

 Move the selector to po-
sition M .

Controls under the steering
wheel
The levers under the steering wheel
give you access to the six forward
gears. Changing gear

 Pull the lever " + " to change up a
gear.

 Pull the lever " - " to change down
a gear. The levers do not permit you to se-
lect neutral or reverse gear, or to exit
reverse gear.
- 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 manual mode, it is not neces- sary to release the accelerator
completely 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
down may be performed auto-
matically.
In situations of high engine
speeds (heavy acceleration),
a change up will not occur
unless the driver actions this
on the lever controls.

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D R I V I N G
FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
Cruise control/speed limiter
and parking space function
controls

1. Selection of the parking space
function.

2. Selection of the cruise control or
speed limiter.

3. Activation/Deactivation of the
speed limiter.
Deactivation/Reactivation of the cruise control.

4. Increase of the speed/Activation
of the cruise control.

5. Decrease of the speed/Activation
of the cruise control. Audio system controls

A. Volume decrease.

B. Volume increase.

C. Search of higher frequencies.

D. Scrolling of pre-set stations.

E. Mute.
(see chapter "Audio" or "NaviDrive"
instructions)

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D R I V I N G
SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
Once the limit speed has been
reached, the accelerator pedal no
longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched
on manually: a speed of at least
30 km/h (around 20 mph) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter controls are located
on the left-hand side of the steering
wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone
A of the
instrument panel display.
Steering wheel controls Displays on the instrument
panel
Programming
Rotate the control
1 to the "LIM" po-
sition. With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed , by means of short or long
presses on:

 button 4 to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed,

 button 2 to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed.
Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
and a sustained press in steps of
3 mph.
Activation
When the desired maximum speed
is displayed, press button 3 so that
the limitation is activated.
On selection of the
function, the previous
memorised speed and
the information "OFF"
are displayed: The information
"OFF"
then disappears from
the instrument panel
display.
While the function is active, press-
ing the accelerator pedal will not en-
able the programmed speed to be
exceeded, except if you press the
pedal hard down to beyond the end-
of-travel switch.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of
the observance of speed limits or
of the vigilance and responsibility
of the driver.

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D R I V I N G
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
at least 25 mph (approx. 40 km/h)
and you must engage:
- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,
- second gear, in sequential mode, on an electronic gearbox or auto-
matic gearbox,
-
position A on an electronic gearbox
or D on an automatic gearbox.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control commands are
located on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone
A of the
instrument panel display.
Displays on the instrument
panel
Activation You can then release the accelera-
tor pedal. The vehicle will automati-
cally keep to the speed chosen.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
You can adjust the memorised speed
on the instrument panel display by
pressing on:

 button 4 to increase the speed,

 button 2 to decrease the speed.
Successive presses modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
sustained press in steps of 3 mph.
Deactivation

 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.
The cruise control is not active if the
gear lever is in neutral.
On selection of the
function via control
1,
no cruise speed has
yet been memorised.
Programming
Rotate the control
1 to the "REG"
position.
Once the desired speed has been
reached via action on the accelera-
tor, press button 2 or button 4 . The
cruise speed is then memorised. It
is displayed in zone A of the instru-
ment panel. These actions cause
the information
"OFF"
to appear on the instru-
ment panel display.
These manoeuvres do
not cancel the cruise
speed which remains
displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of
the observance of speed limits or
of the vigilance and responsibility
of the driver.