towing Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
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Direction indicators 126Hazard warning lamps 126Horn 126Tyre under-infl ation detection 127Braking assistance systems 128Trajectory control systems 129Emergency or assistance call 130Seat belts 131Airbags 135
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VIII-SAFETY 126Î138
Electric parking brake 139Hill start assist 146Manual gearbox 147Gear effi ciency indicator 1486-speed electronic gearbox system 149Stop & Start 153Automatic gearbox 156Fixed centred controlssteering wheel 160Speed limiter 162Cruise control 164Parking space sensors 166Lane departure warning system 168Parking sensors 169Pneumatic suspension 171
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IX - DRIVING 139Î172
Bonnet 174Running out of fuel (Diesel) 176Petrol engines 177Diesel engines 178Checking levels 179Checks 181
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X - CHECKS 173Î 182
Temporary puncture repair kit 183Changing a wheel 186Changing a bulb 190Changing a fuse 19712 V battery 203Energy economy mode 206Towing the vehicle 207Towing a trailer 209Roof bars 210Very cold climate screen 210Accessories 211
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XI - PRACTICALINFORMATION 183Î 212
Petrol engines 213Petrol weights 214Diesel engines 215Diesel weights 217Petrol/Diesel weights - commercial versions 221Dimensions 223Identifi cation markings 226
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XII - TECHNICALDATA 213 Î226
Emergency or assistance 227NaviDrive 231MyWay 275Audio system 307Video pack 329
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AUDIO andTELEMATICS 227 Î336
VISUALSEARCH 337 Î 341
ALPHABETICALINDEX 342 Î 348

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FAMILIARISATION
Take care to attach the third-row pas-
senger seat belts to the rings provided
for this purpose.

Do not attach the belts to the load
anchorage points marked with a red
cross (see illustration above).

Stowing the tongue of the third-row
seat belt




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Using the third-row passenger seat
belts (CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso)
PASSENGER SAFETY



)
Insert tongue C
into the buckle on
the right, then insert the second
tongue D
into the buckle on the left.



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Seat belts


Second row centre seat belt

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FAMILIARISATION
Fold the concertina boards ( 1 2 3
) ar-
ranged above each of the third-row
seats.
Pull on the black strap F
, located on the
seat backrest.



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Before moving the third-row seats,
do not forget to lock in the rigid pan-
els fi rst (located at the base of the
second-row seat backrests).

Installing the seats

Put the three sections of the concertina
boards ( 1 2 3
) to their vertical position,
then pull on the red strap G
.
Before moving the third-row seats, re-
turn the rigid panels to the upright posi-
tion and lock them. Pull on control E
, located at the top of
the second-row seats backrest.



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INTERIOR


Stowing the seats
Access to third-row seats

Do not leave objects either on or un-
derneath the second-row seats when
you are folding them.


THIRD ROW SEATS (CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO)

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FITTINGS
MODUBOX (C4 PICASSO)
Equipment for use both inside the
vehicle and away from the vehicle.
It comprises a shopping trolley and
a fl exible bag (insulated on some
versions) which can be used inde-
pendently of each other depending
on your needs (by detaching the fas-
tenings on each side at the top and
bottom).

To use



)
Unhook the red strap to free the
Modubox.

)
Unhook the black strap then
press on the round buttons on
either side of the Modubox si-
multaneously to unfold it.



Use outside the vehicle

Stowing inside the vehicle



)
Perform the operations in re-
verse to fold and stow inside the
vehicle.

)
If you have used your Modubox
away from the vehicle, take care
to reposition it correctly in the
housings provided for this pur-
pose.

BAG HOOK
LUGGAGE COVER ROLLER(GRAND C4 PICASSO)


Position 1

5-seat confi guration; installed be-
hind the second-row seats, with the
third-row seats folded away.


)
Press on the recess on the left
hand side of the Modubox to
raise (or lower) the handle.


Located on the left-hand interior wall
of the boot, this can be used to se-
cure shopping bags.
Installing the roller



)
Position the left-hand end of the
roller in notch A
.

)
Compress the right-hand end of
the roller and place it in notch B
.

)
Pull out the blind until it reaches
the boot pillars.

)
Insert the guides of the blind into
the rails on the pillars.

Removing the roller



)
Carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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FITTINGS
TORCH

This is a portable lamp, fi tted in the
boot wall, which can be used to illu-
minate the boot or as a torch.

Grand C4 Picasso


C4 Picasso

Boot lamp
The boot lamp A
comes on automat-
ically when the boot is opened and
switches off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Various lighting durations are avail-
able:


- ignition off, approximately ten minutes,


- in energy economy mode, approxi-
mately thirty seconds,

- engine running, no limit.


Operation of the torch
This torch operates with NiMH re-
chargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately
45 minutes and recharges while you
are driving.

)
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards, as indicated
by the arrow.

)
Press the switch B
, located on
the back, to switch the torch on
or off.

)
Unfold the support C
, located on
the back, to set down and raise
the torch; for example, when
changing a wheel.


Stowing the torch


)
Put the torch back in place in its
location, starting at the bottom.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically. Observe the polarities when fi tting
the batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal single-use
batteries.
For replacement of the batteries,
see the "Practical information -
Changing a bulb" section.
It the torch is not engaged correctly,
it may not charge and may not come
on when the boot is opened.

Using the torch

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126
SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS


)
Left: lower the lighting stalk
beyond the point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk
beyond the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.












Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.








Horn

Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger. Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.


)
Press this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.

)
Press at the lower part of the
fi xed centred controls steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- approaching a location lacking
visibility.







"Motorway" function



)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.

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SAFETY

Centre rear seat belt


Using the seat belt
(C4 Picasso)


)
Open the cover A
.

)
Remove the belt tongues from
their housing.

)
Bring the belt tongues up to the
relay ring B
.

)
Insert the attachment, then pass
the tongues through the ring.

)
Close the cover A
. Make sure
that the belt is correctly posi-
tioned in the recess in the cover
provided for this purpose.


Fastening the seat belt
(C4 Picasso and Grand
C4 Picasso)


)
Pull the strap and insert the
tongue C
into the right hand
buckle, then insert the tongue D

into the left hand buckle.

)
Check that each buckle has en-
gaged by pulling on the strap.
Unfastening the seat belt
(C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso)

Stowing the belt tongues
(C4 Picasso)


)
Carry out the seat belt fastening
operation (C4 Picasso) in reverse
order to stow the belt tongues.
You may opt to leave the seat belt in
the relay ring even if not using it.

Before use

For safety reasons, it is essential
that the seat belt passes through
the relay ring.
To avoid damaging or jamming the
seat belts, stow them carefully on
the sides of the seat backrests.

)
Release the right hand buckle C
,
then the left hand buckle.

)
Guide the seat belt back to its
stowed position.

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SAFETY

Third row rear seat belts
(Grand C4 Picasso)

Instructions for use of
the third row passenger seat belts
Take care to attach the third-row
passenger seat belts securely to the
rings provided for this purpose.

Do not attach the belts to the lug-
gage anchoring rings marked
with a red cross, as shown in the
illustration.



Stowing the tongue of
the third-row seat belt


)
Secure the tongue in the location
provided on the rear pillar trim.
The third-row passenger seat belts
that are not being used can be
stowed in order to free up loadspace
and facilitate use of the luggage
cover.

Before use:

To avoid damaging or jamming the
seat belts, stow them carefully on
the sides of the seat backrests.

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140
DRIVING

Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


-
the illumination of warning
lamp P
in control lever A

and in the instrument panel,

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively

when you press the accelerator:


)
Manual gearbox
(fi rst gear or
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.

)
Automatic gearbox
: accelerate
with the selector in position D
, M

or R
.

)
Electronic gearbox
: accelerate
with the selector in position A
, M

or R
.
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


- the warning lamp P
in con-
trol lever A
and in the in-
strument panel going off,

- the display of a message "Parking
brake off" in the multifunction
screen.

When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.


Maximum application

If necessary, you can use maximum
application
of the parking brake. It
is obtained by means of a long pull

on control lever A
, until you see the
message "Parking brake on" and an
audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- when towing a caravan or a trail-
er, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,

- when the gradient you are parked
on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),


- when towing, when loaded or
when parking on a gradient, turn
the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,

- after a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.

Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P

in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.

The normal operating sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.

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141
DRIVING

To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle when sta-
tionary with the engine running, you
must apply the parking brake manu-
ally by pulling
on control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- the illumination of warning
lamp P
in control A
and in
the instrument panel,

- the display of a message
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P

in the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing).


Particular situations

In certain situations (e.g. starting
the engine), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To move your vehicle without start-
ing the engine (towing, etc...), but
with the ignition on
, press the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
by pulling
then releasing
control
lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the warning lamp P

(red) in the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"Parking brake off" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery
runs
fl at, an emergency release remains
possible.


Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *

The automatic application when
the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
using the confi guration menu of the
multifunction screen. To do so, se-
lect "Vehicle parameters/Comfort/
Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
functions is confi rmed by the
lighting of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel.

* According to country With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.