steering wheel Citroen C4 PICASSO 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
6-speed electronic gearbox
This offers a fully automatic mode, a
manual mode and an auto-sequential
mode which combines the advan-
tages of the automatic and manual
modes, via the levers on the steering
wheel.
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Speed limiter/Cruise control
These functions control the speed of
the vehicle in relation to the value that
you have programmed.
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Electric parking brake
This permits automatic or manual
control of the stopping and starting of
the vehicle by means of its control.

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Scented air freshener
This diffuses the fragrance that you
have chosen throughout the passen-
ger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.
 55
Ambiance lighting
This soft lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.
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I N T E R I O R

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N

15. Right hand upper storage

16. Direction indicator warning lamps

17. Driver’s front airbag

18. Controls for multifunction screen
(on steering wheel)

19. Selector for automatic gearbox or
electronic gearbox system

20. Controls:

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Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted in
terms of height and reach.
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling
control A towards you.
Adjust the position of the steering
wheel then lock it pushing the control
back fully.

 67 This modifi es its role automatically and
progressively between day use and
night use.
This operates with the ignition switched
on.
From the driver’s seat, select the rear
view mirror by moving control
1 to the
left or right, then adjust the rear view
mirror as required in the 1 directions us-
ing control 2 .
Demisting-defrosting of the rear view
mirrors is linked to that of the rear
screen.

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For safety reasons, these adjust-
ments must not be carried out whilst
driving. Child monitoring mirror
This device
1 allows you to monitor the
rear passengers. It can be folded away
to eliminate dazzle.
Rear view mirrors foldback
When the vehicle is parked, the rear
view mirrors can be folded back either
manually or automatically. Automatic photochromatic
interior rear view mirror Rear view mirrors adjustment

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Ring B Ring D: rear screen wipe Stop.
Intermittent.
Timed wash and wipe. Fixed central controls steering
wheel
Lighting stalk
Ring A

 85 Stalk C: windscreen wipe

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D R I V I N G

1. Off

2. Automatic lighting

3. Sidelamps

4. Dipped beam/Main beam
Front foglamps
Rear foglamp Wiper control

1. Optional function controls

2. Cruise control/speed limiter and
parking space sensor

3. Audio system controls

4. Multifunction screen controls

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5. Horn

 113

6. Warning lamps for direction indica-
tors and vehicle lamps

 27

 84 Switching on "AUTO" mode

 Press the control down and release it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode

 Press the control up and return it to
position "0" .
The automatic wipe must be reactivated
each time the vehicle is started.
In certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), the presence
of condensation on the interior of the
healamps and rear lamps is not a
fault; it will disappear a few minutes
after switching on the lamps.
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Maximum coolant temperature
If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit up.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and 2 or 3 bars fl ash
in the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Top up with fuel as soon as possible
to avoid running out.
This warning lamp comes on each
time the ignition is switched on, until
suffi cient fuel is added.
A control located on the panel to the
right of the steering wheel allows
you to open the fuel fl ap from inside
the vehicle.
Do not continue driving until you run
out of fuel as this may cause dam-
age to the emisions control and fuel
injection systems. Battery charge
If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of a
fault in the battery charging
circuit (dirty or loose termi-
nals, slack or cut alternator
belt, ...).
Door open A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp comes on continuously,
-
if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h),
this warning lamp comes on continuously,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
This warning lamp informs
you if the driver’s or front
passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened (depending
on model), and if the front
passenger’s (depending on
model) or the second row
passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions repre-
sent those whose seat belts are not
fastened/unfastened. Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- the point corresponding to the
seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Above 12 mph (20 km/h), it fl ash-
es accompanied by an audible
signal for around 120 seconds.
The audible signal stops when
the ignition is switched off or if a
door is opened.
Depending on model, the front pas-
senger seat may be fi tted with a
presence sensor; the correspond-
ing warning lamp will only come on
if the seat is occupied and the seat
belt not fastened.
Driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
not fastened with presence sensor:
- the warning lamp lights up be-
tween 0 and approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). Above 12 mph
(20 km/h), it fl ashes accompa-
nied by a message on the mul-
tifunction screen and an audible
signal for around 120 seconds.
Second row rear passengers’ or
front passenger’s seat belt not fas-
tened without presence sensor:
- when the ignition is switched on, the points corresponding to the seat po-
sitions with seat belts not fastened
remain lit up for 30 seconds.

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C O M F O R T
5. Air recirculation

 Press on button 5 to close off the
entry of air from outside and to ac-
tivate recycling of the air in the cab-
in. the warning lamp comes on.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.

 Press again on button 5 to allow
entry of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located on the lower left of
the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible states for
this button:

Locking of the rear
passenger controls

Authorisation of the
rear passenger con-
trols

Reduction of the
air fl ow for the rear
passengers
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting of buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.

 Press on button 8 to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up and the
symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
This button activates the recir-
culation of air within the pas-
senger compartment and also
has an automatic function.

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5. Air recirculation

 Press on button 5 to close off the
entry of air from outside and to ac-
tivate recycling of the air in the cab-
in. the warning lamp comes on.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.

 Press again on button 5 to allow
entry of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located on the lower left of
the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible states for
this button:

Locking of the rear
passenger controls

Authorisation of the
rear passenger con-
trols

Reduction of the
air fl ow for the rear
passengers
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting of buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.

 Press on button 8 to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up and the
symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
This button activates the recir-
culation of air within the pas-
senger compartment and also
has an automatic function.

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Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Manual model
The mirror is fi tted with a night-time
anti-dazzle device.
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.

In order to prevent dazzle, the inte-
rior mirror glass darkens automati-
cally in relation to the intensity of the
light from the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam
of following vehicles, sun...) de-
creases, so guaranteeing optimum
visibility.
In order to guarantee optimum visi-
bility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to adapt the
driving position to the size of the driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary , pull the control
to unlock the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and reach.

 Push the control to lock the
steering wheel.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot". Automatic day/night model
System which automatically and
progressively changes between the
day and night uses.
As a safety precaution, it is impera-
tive that these operations are carried
out while the vehicle is stationary.

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A C C E S S
STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be re-
moved in position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning
the key to position M , move the
steering wheel gently if neces-
sary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Key left in position "M" buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, the ignition is switched
off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position S then back to
position M .

Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation
.

It is essential always to keep the
engine running in order to re-
tain braking and steering power
assistance.

Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
STOPPING
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds
at idle, this being the time required
for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached
to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.

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A C C E S S
STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only be re-
moved in position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning
the key to position M , move the
steering wheel gently if neces-
sary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Key left in position "M" buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, the ignition is switched
off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position S then back to
position M .

Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation
.

It is essential always to keep the
engine running in order to re-
tain braking and steering power
assistance.

Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
STOPPING
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds
at idle, this being the time required
for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached
to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.