Citroen C4 PICASSO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworkscone, etc.) detected initially will no longer bedetected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.






Parking sensors


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by anintermittent audible signal, the frequency of whichincreases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle andthe obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomescontinuous.

Rear parking sensors


Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal bydisplaying bars in the screen or the instrument
panel which move progressively nearer to
the vehicle. When the obstacle is near, the"Danger" symbol is displayed.

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Front par king sensors

The sound emitted by the speaker (frontor rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.
The system will be deactivatedautomatically if a trailer is beingtowed or a bicycle carrier is fitted ona towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar installed in line with the manufacturer'srecommendations).

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear isengaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Cer tain sound sources (motorcycle,lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parkingsensor system. In addition to the rear parkin
g sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle
is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle
is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward
gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Deactivation / Activation of thefront and rear parking sensors

The system is deactivated in the " Drivingassistance" menu in the touch screen tablet.


Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp is
displa
yed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears, accompaniedby an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
)Press this button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressin
g this button again reactivates the system.The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do notdirect the lance within 30 cm of thesensors.

The parking sensors are deactivated while the Park Assist system is measuring a space.See the "Park Assist" section.

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Reversing camera


Clean the reversing camera regularly using a soft, dry cloth.
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed in
the touch screen tablet or the instrument panel.
The space between the blue lines represents
the width of your vehicle except for the door
mirrors.
The blue lines represent the general direction of the vehicle.
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. The audible signal becomes continuous from this limit.
The green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper.

The turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.
The reversing camera cannot in any circumstances be a substitute for thevigilance and responsibility of the driver.

Opening the tailgate causes the display to disappear.


The reversing camera function may be completed with parking sensors.
High pressure jet washingWhen washing your vehicle, do not direct the lance within 30 cm of thecamera lens.

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360 Vision
This system provides a view in the instrument panel of the near surroundings of your vehicle,
using cameras mounted at the front and rear of
your vehicle and under the door mirrors.
Dependin
g on the angle of view chosen (front
view, rear view or 360° panoramic view),360 Vision provides special visual assistance
in particular driving conditions such as when entering a blind crossing or monoeuvring in
areas of reduced visibility.Once activated, this function operates up to9 mph (15 km/h). Above 18 mph (30 km/h), thefunction is deactivated automatically.
This system is a visual aid which in nocircumstances can replace the vigilance and responsibility of the driver. The images provided by the cameras may be deformed by the relief. Thepresence of areas in shade, in sunny conditions, or of low ambient light maydarken the image and reduce contrast.
Forward vision

The camera located in the front bumper isactivated and views of the areas located at frontleft and front right appear simultaneously in the
instrument panel.

Rear vision

The camera located in the tailgate is activated
and the view of the area behind your vehicle is
displayed in the instrument panel and behaveslike a reversing camera, whatever the position
of the gear selector lever.
The blue lines represent the width of your
vehicle (excluding mirrors): they move
according to the position of the steering wheel.
The red line represents a distance of 30 cm
from the rear bumper, and the two
green
lines, 1 m and 2 m from the rear bumper,
respectively.

Rear vision is displayed automaticallywhen engaging reverse, regardless of the state of the system.

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Operation
Activating the function
With the engine running:) Select the " Driving assistance
" menu of
the touch screen tablet.
With this menu displa
yed, select one of the
three views:

Deactivating the function
)
Accelerate so as to exceed 18 mph (30 km/h).
or ) Select the "Driving assistance" menu of
the touch screen tablet.
Check the cleanliness of the camera lenses regularly. High pressure jet wash When washing your vehicle, direct the lance at least 30 cm away from the camera.
)
Press this button for access to
the "360 vision" sub-menu.
)Press this button for access tothe " 360 vision
" sub-menu.
)Select "Camera Off".

"Fr
ont camera".
"
360

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Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with parking, detecting a parking space then controlling the steering to park in the space. It controls the steering while the driver manages the accelerator, brakes, gears andclutch (manual gearbox). During phases of entry into and exit from a parking space, the system provides visual and audible information
to the driver in order to make the manoeuvres safe. It may be necessary to move for wards and backwards more than once.
During a manoeuvre the steering wheelturns quickly: do not hold the steeringwheel, do not place your hand between
the spokes of the steering wheel and take care with loose and bulky clothing, scarves, handbags... There is a risk of injury.


When Park Assist is activated, itprevents a change to STOP mode of Stop & Start. In STOP mode, activation of Park Assist restarts the engine.


The Park Assist system cannot in anycircumstances replace the care and responsibility of the driver.
The driver must remain in control of their vehicle ensuring that thespace remains clear throughout themanoeuvre. In some circumstances, the sensors may not detect small obstacles located in their blind spots.
The driver can take control at any time bygripping the steering wheel.
The Park Assist s
ystem provides assistance for
the following manoeuvres:


- entr
y into a parallel parking space

- exitin
g from a parallel parking space

- ba
y parking

The Park Assist system takes control of the power steering for a maximumof 4 manoeuvre cycles. The functionis deactivated after these 4 cycles.If you think that your vehicle is notpositioned correctly, you should then take control of the steering to carry outthe manoeuvre.

The Park Assist system cannot workwith the engine off.

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The sequence of manoeuvres and the driving instructions are displayed in the instrument panel.
You should always check thesurroundings of your vehicle beforestarting a manoeuvre.
The assistance isdeactivated: the display of this symbol indicates that the steering manoeuvres are no longer controlled by the system: you must takecontrol of the steering.
The assistance isactivated: the display of this symbol and a speed limit indicate that the steering manoeuvres are controlledby the system: do not touch the steering wheel.


The park sensors function is notavailable during parking spacemeasurement. It intervenes later whenmanoeuvring to warn you that your vehicle is approaching an obstacle: theaudible signal becomes continuouswhen the obstacle is less than thir ty centimetres away.
If you have deactivated the parking sensors, they are automatically reactivated during assisted parkingmanoeuvres.


Activation of Park Assist inhibits the blind spot monitoring function.

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Assistance with parallel parking manoeuvres
) Press this control at the steering
wheel,
) Select " Park Assist" in the"Driving assistance" menu of the touch screen tablet to activate the function.
To enter a parking space, the systemdoes not identify spaces that are clearlysmaller or larger than the vehicle.
or
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel to con
firm activation of the function.
)Limit the speed of the vehicle toa maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)and select " Enter parking slot"in the touch screen tablet.
)Operate the direction indicator on theparking side chosen to activate themeasurement function. You should drive at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from the row of parked vehicles.
)Drive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space.
)When you have identified a parking space,

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)Move for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audiblesignal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
)Select reverse, release the steering wheeland star t moving without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h).
)
The assisted parking manoeuvre is inprogress.
Without exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h), move
for wards and backwards, aided by the
warnings from the "Parking sensors"system, until the indication of the end of the manoeuvre.
)
At the end of the manoeuvre, the operating
indicator lamp goes out in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can
take over control.

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Assistance in exiting from a
parallel parking space
) With the vehicle stationary, press
this control at the steering wheel,
)
Press on "Exit parking slot
" in
the touch screen tablet.
) Operate the direction indicator for the exitside chosen.)
Engage reverse or for ward gear and
release the steering wheel.
)
The assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress. Without exceeding 3 mph(5 km/h), move for wards and backwards,
aided by the warnings from the "Parking sensors" system, until the indication of the end of the manoeuvre.
The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle'sfront wheels are clear of the parking space.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take over control.

)When you want to leave a parallel parkingspace, star t the engine.
or
)Select "Park Assist
" in the " Driving assistance
" menuof the touch screen tablet toactivate the function.
This indicator lam
p comes on in
the instrument panel to confirm the
activation of the function.