mirror Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected and the following conditions are fulfilled:


- all the vehicles must be moving in the same
direction,

- the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

- the difference in speed between your
vehicle and the other vehicles must be lessthan 6 mph (10 km/h),

- the traffic must be flowing normally,

- in the case of an over taking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle beingover taken remains in the blind spot,

- you are driving on a straight or slightly cur ved road,

- your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan...
No aler t will be given in the
following situations:
- in the presence of stationary objects (parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,road signs...),
- with vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
- driving on a sinuous road or a sharp corner,
- when overtaking
(or being over taken by) a
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is at the same time detected at the rear in theblind spot angle and present in the driver's
for ward field of vision,

- in ver
y heavy traffic: vehicles detected in front and behind are confused with a lorryor a stationary object,

- when overtaking quickly.

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To deactivate the system, press
this button a
gain; its indicator lamp goes off as well as theassociated indicator in the
instrument panel. In the event of a fault, the warnin
g
lamp flashes then goes off.

Operating fault

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towbar approved by CITROËN.


The system may suffer temporary interference in certain weather conditions (rain, hail...).
In par ticular, driving on a wet surface or moving from a dry area to a wet area can cause false alerts (for example, the presence of a fog of water droplets in the blind spot angle is interpreted as avehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure thatthe sensors are not covered by mud, iceor snow. Take care not to cover the warning zone in the door mirrors or the detectionzones on the front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels or other objects;they may hamper the correct operation of the system. The state o
f the system remains in memory on switching off the ignition.
High pressure jet wash When washing your vehicle, direct the lance at least 30 cm away from the sensors.

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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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Automatic illumination
of headlam
ps

Activation
)Turn the ring to the "AUTO"position. The activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message. When a low level of ambient li
ght is detected by a sunshine sensor, the number platelamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the par t of the driver. They can alsocome on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.

As soon as the brightness returns to asufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivation
) Turn the ring to another position.Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, thelighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor andlocated in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.



Automatic "guide-me-
home" lighting


When the automatic illumination of headlampsfunction is activated, under low ambient light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.

Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well as the
duration of the guide-me-home lighting, is set in the " Driving aids" menu, then "Vehicle
settings".
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
in the instrument panel accompanied by an audible signal and/or a message.

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Automatic headlamp dipping
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to theambient light level and the driving conditions,
using a camera located in the rear view mirror.
This automatic headlamp dipping system is a driving aid. The driver remains responsible for the vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the prevailingconditions of light, visibility and trafficand observation of driving and vehicle regulations.

The system will be operational as soon asyou have exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h), the system no longer operates.

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To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:


- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,

- the zones forward of the door mirrors andrearward of the front doors.


Door mirror spotlamps


Switching on

The spotlamps come on automatically:


- when you unlock the vehicle,

- when you remove the electronic key from the reader,

- when you open a door,

- when you use the remote control to locate the
vehicle.




Switching off

They go off automatically after 30 seconds.

Exterior welcome lighting


Switching on
)
Press the open padlock on the
remote control or one of the front
door handles with Keyless Entry
and Star ting.
The dipped beam headlamps
and the sidelamps come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.




Programming
Daytime running lamps
(LEDs)
They come on automatically when the engineis star ted, when the lighting control stalk is in position "0" or " AUTO".

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal sur face of theglass of the headlamps and rear lampsis normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes.
The remote switching on o
f the lighting makesyour approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated when the lighting control
is in the "AUTO" position and the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor is low.



Switching off

The activation, deactivation and choice of
welcome lighting duration are done in the
" Driving assistance" menu then "Vehicle
settings". The exterior welcome li
ghting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

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The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.

Switching on
Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreenwipers must be reactivated by pushing the control stalk downwards, if theignition has been off for more than oneminute. Brie
fly push the control stalk downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in theinstrument panel and a message is displayed. Brie
fly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive
w
indscreen wipers
This warning lamp goes off in the instrumentpanel and a message is displayed.

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Special position of the
w
indscreen wipers

To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- avoid using them to retain cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of wear.
This position permits release o
f the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the blades. It can also be useful, in winter, todetach the blades from the windscreen.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitivewipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until thewindscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.

Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

On switching off the ignition: )
any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
When the system is no longer powered - at least
one minute after switching off the ignition - it is
possible to move the arms manually. ) To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Replacement of the arms must only be done by a CITRO

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Practical information
You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of the
light emitting diode - LED.
Door mirror spotlamps
Integrated direction indicator
side repeaters
You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.
1. Direction indicator
(PY21W amber).2. Sidelamp / foglamp (P21/5W).
Rear lamps


Changing the light emitting diode-LED lamps

For replacement, contact a CITROËNdealer or qualified workshop.
3. Brake lamp / sidelamp (light emittingdiodes-LED).4. Reversing lamp (W16W).5. Direction indicator (PY21W).
Model with LED lamps
3. Brake lamp / sidelamp (P21/5W).4. Reversing lamp (W16W).5. Direction indicator (PY21W).

Model with conventional bulb lamps