Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2016 2.G Owner's Manual
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Modification of the inter-vehicle distance setting
Three predefined inter-vehicle distance settings are offered:
-
"
Distant"
(3 dashes),
-
"
Normal"
(2 dashes),
-
"
Close"
(1 dash). Engine
running and cruise control selected
(
grey), you can modify the inter-vehicle
d
istance
s
etting:
F
p
ress button 6 to display the selection
s
creen for inter-vehicle distance,
F
p
ress button 6 repeatedly to cycle through
t
he predefined settings.
The selection screen closes after a few
seconds.
The modification is then taken into account.
This setting remains in memory, whatever the
s
tate of the system and when the ignition is
s
witched off.
It
is
possible
to
exceed
the
speed
setting
t
emporarily
by
depressing
the
accelerator
ped
al.
The
cruise
control
no
longer
manages
the
b
raking
system
during
this
period.
Simply
release
the
accelerator
pedal
to
return
t
o
the
programmed
speed.
If
the
programmed
speed
setting
is
exceeded,
t
he
display
of
the
speed
setting
disappears
a
nd
a
message
"Cruise
control
suspended"
i
s
displayed
until
the
accelerator
pedal
is
r
eleased.
Exceeding the programmed
setting
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Driving situations and associated alerts
To benefit from all of the information available in the instrument panel, you must first select the "DRIVING" display mode.
T he following table describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
The
display of these alerts is not sequential.
Indicator Display Associated messageComment
according
to the inter-vehicle
d
istance
s
elected"Cruise
control paused" System paused.
No
vehicle detected.
according
to the inter-vehicle
d
istance
s
elected"Cruise
control paused" System paused.
A
vehicle has been detected.
according
to the inter-vehicle
d
istance
s
elected"Cruise control on"
System
a
ctivated.
No
vehicle detected.
according
to the inter-vehicle
d
istance
s
elected"Cruise control on"
System
a
ctivated.
A
vehicle has been detected.
or "Cruise
control suspended"System
a
ctivated.
The
driver has temporarily taken control of the vehicle by
a
ccelerating.
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IndicatorDisplay Associated messageComment
+ "Take
back control of the
v
ehicle"The
driver should take control of the vehicle by accelerating or
b
raking, depending on the circumstances (sharp curve).
+ "Take
back control of the
v
ehicle"The
system cannot manage the critical situation alone
(
emergency braking of the target vehicle, rapid insertion of
a
nother vehicle between the two vehicles).
The driver must immediately take back control of the
vehicle.
or "Activation not possible,
conditions
un
suitable"The
system refuses to activate the cruise control (speed outside
t
he operating range, winding road).
or according
to the inter-vehicle
d
istance selected and the actual
d
istance from the target vehicle"Cruise
control paused"
(for
a few seconds)The
system has brought the vehicle to a complete stop and is
h
olding it immobilised.
The
driver should accelerate to move off again.
The
cruise control remains paused until the driver reactivates it
w
ith the speed of the vehicle above 18 mph (30 km/h).
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Limits of operation
The system cannot exceed the limits of the laws of physics.
It
is recommended that the system be
d
eactivated when the "space-saver" spare
w
heel is in use.
The
system should not be activated when
t
owing a trailer.
In
certain critical situations, the system will
e
ncourage the driver to immediately take back
c
ontrol:
-
i
f the vehicle in front slows down too much
o
r too suddenly, and the driver does not
b
rake,
-
i
f a vehicle comes between your vehicle
a
nd the vehicle in front. As
the radar's field of detection is quite narrow,
i
t is possible that the system may not detect:
-
v
ehicles of reduced width (motorcycles,
s
cooters...),
-
v
ehicles not running in the middle of the
lan
e,
-
v
ehicles entering a corner,
-
v
ehicles suddenly pulling out.The
cruise control does not take account of:
-
p
edestrians, cyclists, animals,
-
s
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, red light,
b
reakdown...),
-
v
ehicles crossing a junction,
-
v
ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
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Operating fault
As a safety measure, do not use the system if the brake lamps are faulty.
Do
not use the system if the front bumper is
d
amaged. In the event of a fault with the cruise
control,
you are alerted by the
i
llumination of this warning lamp
a
nd the display of a message in the
i
nstrument panel, accompanied by an
a
udible
s
ignal.
The
cruise
control
operates
by
day
and
at
n
ight,
in
fog
or
moderate
rainfall.
However,
it
is
strongly
recommended
that
y
ou
always
keep
a
safe
distance
from
v
ehicles
ahead,
according
to
the
driving
c
onditions,
the
weather
and
the
road
s
ur face.
Use the cruise control only where the
driving
conditions
allow
running
at
a
c
onstant
speed
and
at
an
adequate
safe
di
stance.
Do not use the cruise control in urban
areas,
heavy
traffic,
on
winding
or
steep
r
oads
or
on
slippery
or
flooded
sur faces.
In
certain
circumstances,
it
may
not
b
e
possible
for
the
speed
setting
to
be
m
aintained
or
even
attained:
loaded
v
ehicle,
ascending
a
steep
hill, ... The
system
is
not
intended
for
driving
in
the
fo
llowing
s
ituations:
-
t
he
front
end
of
the
vehicle
has
been
m
odified
(addition
of
driving
lamps),
-
d
riving
on
a
racing
circuit,
-
r
unning
on
a
rolling
road,
-
u
se
of
snow
chains
or
non-slip
covers.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
The
operation
of
the
radar,
located
in
t
he
front
bumper,
may
be
disturbed
by
a
ccumulations
of
grime
(dust,
mud...)
or
in
c
ertain
weather
conditions
(snow,
ice...).
The
message
"SYSTEM
INACTIVE:
V
isibility
reduced"
is
displayed
to
signal
that
t
he
system
has
been
put
into
standby.
Clean
the
front
bumper
regularly.
The
use
of
mats
not
approved
by
CITROËN
m
ay
inter fere
with
the
operation
of
the
c
ruise
control.
To
avoid
any
risk
of
jamming
the
pedals:
-
e
nsure
that
mats
are
secured
correctly,
-
n
ever
fit
one
mat
on
top
of
another.
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Collision risk alert
System providing a warning to the driver that their vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in front.
T he collision risk alert system can be activated
o
r deactivated in the touch screen tablet.
In the Driving
menu, select the "Settings " tab,
then " Driving aid "
and "Collision risk alert ".
This
system has been designed to
i
mprove driving safety.
It
is the responsibility of the driver to
k
eep a constant check on the state of
t
he traffic, to assess the relative speed
a
nd distance of other vehicles.
The
collision risk alert system can never
r
eplace the need for vigilance on the
p
art of the driver.
This
system operates from 20 mph
(
30 km/h), only when other vehicles are
r
unning in the same direction as your
v
ehicle; the system does not detect
s
tationary objects. A radar is fitted at
t
he front of the vehicle. The
alert thresholds determine how you want to
b
e alerted to the presence of a vehicle running
i
n front of you.
You
can choose from three thresholds:
-
1
: "Distant ".
-
2
: "Normal ".
-
3
: "Close ".
Setting the thresholds for
the alert
This function can be deactivated p
ermanently by a CITROËN dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
In the Driving
menu, select the "Settings " tab,
then " Driving aid "
and select the symbol for
t
he "Collision risk alert "
function:
F
m
odify the alert threshold using the arrows
o
r the cursor.
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The change from one level of alert to the next takes place if the driving
c
onditions do not change (speed
u
nchanged, no change of lane...)
Severe
weather conditions (very heavy
r
ain, accumulation of snow in front
o
f the radar) may inter fere with the
o
peration of the system, resulting in
t
he display of the message "SYSTEM
I
NACTIVE: Reduced visibility". The
s
ystem remains unavailable until the
m
essage
d
isappears.
If
the speed of your vehicle is too high
w
hen approaching another vehicle, the
f
irst level of alert may not be displayed:
t
he level 2 alert may be displayed
d
i r e c t l y.
On
the other hand, the level 1 alert
i
s never displayed with the triggering
t
hreshold 3 (close).
Alerts
According to the collision risk detected by the system and the alert threshold chosen, three
l
evels of alert can be triggered.
Level 1 :
visual alert only (orange)
i
ndicating that the vehicle in front is
v
ery close. The message "Vehicle
close "
is displayed.
Level 2 :
visual (red) and audible
a
lerts indicating that a collision is
i
mminent. The message "Brake! " is
displayed.
This
level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
t
ime between your vehicle and the one in front.
This
level of alert is based on a time before
c
ollision. It takes account of the vehicle
d
ynamics, the speed of your vehicle and
t
he speed of the vehicle in front, the driving
c
onditions, the situation with your vehicle
(
cornering, pedals pressed, etc.) to trigger the
a
lert at the right moment.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault, you are alerted by the display of the Service warning
l
amp, accompanied by a message.
Consult
a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
The
operation of the radar, located in
t
he
front bumper, may be disturbed by
a
ccumulations of grime (dust, mud...)
o
r
in certain weather conditions (snow,
i
ce...).
The
message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:
V
isibility reduced" is displayed to signal
t
hat the system has been put into
s
t a n dby.
Clean
the front bumper regularly.
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Assisted lane departure warning system
Using a camera placed at the top of the windscreen to identify lane markings on the ground, this systems corrects the trajectory of the vehicle while alerting the driver if it detects a risk of involuntary crossing of a line.
This
system is particularly useful on motor ways and main roads.
The
assisted lane departure warning
s
ystem cannot, in any circumstances,
r
eplace
t
he
n
eed
fo
r
v
igilance
o
n
t
he
par
t
o
f the driver.
The
driver remains responsible for the
v
ehicle in all circumstances. The system
h
elps the driver only when there is a risk
o
f the vehicle involuntarily wandering
f
rom the lane it is being driven on.
I
t does not manage the safe driving
d
istance, the speed of the vehicle or the
b
rakes.
The
driver must hold the steering wheel
i
n a way that allows control to be taken
b
ack in circumstances where the system
i
s not able to intervene (where there are
no
lane markings, for example).
It
is necessary to observe the driving
r
egulations and take a break every
t
wo hours.
Operation
Conditions for operation
The speed of the vehicle must be between 40 a
nd 112 mph (65 and 180 km/h).
The
carriageway must have at least one lane
m
arking (solid or broken) on the ground.
The
driver must hold the wheel with both
han
ds.
The
change of trajectory is not accompanied by
o
peration of the direction indicators.
The
ESC system must be activated. Once
the system identifies a risk of the vehicle i
nvoluntarily crossing one of the lane markings
d
etected, it makes the correction to the
t
rajectory necessary to return the vehicle to its
in
itial
pa
th.
The
driver will then notice a turning movement
o
f the steering wheel.
This
warning lamp flashes during
t
rajectory
c
orrection.
If
the driver wishes to maintain the
t
rajectory of the vehicle, they can
p
revent the correction by keeping a firm
g
rip on the wheel (during an avoiding
m
anoeuvre, for example).
The
correction is interrupted if the
d
irection indicators are operated.
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However, with the "Blind spot monitoring system" activated, if the driver starts changing
l
ane and another vehicle is detected in the
v
ehicle's blind spot, the system will correct
t
he trajectory of the vehicle even though the
d
irection indicators are on.
For
more information on the Blind spot
monitoring system ,
refer to the corresponding
s
ection. If
the system detects that the driver is
n
ot holding the wheel firmly enough
d
uring an automatic correction of
t
rajectory, it interrupts the correction.
A
n alert is triggered to encourage
t
he driver to take back control of the
v
ehicle.
Activation / Deactivation
Activation / deactivation of the system is done i
n the Driving menu of the touch screen tablet.
Select the " Driving assistance " tab then
" Help staying in lane ".
The
state of the system stays in memory when
t
he ignition is switched off.
While
the
direction
indicators
are
on
and
for
a
few
seconds
after
switching
them
off,
the
s
ystem
considers
that
any
change
of
trajectory
i
s
voluntary
and
no
correction
is
triggered
d
uring
this
period.
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Driving situations and associated alerts
To benefit from all of the information needed in the instrument panel, you must first select the "Driving" display mode.
T he table below describes the alerts and messages displayed according to the driving situation.
The
display of these alerts is not sequential.
State of
the systemWarning
lamp Associated display
and message
Comment
OFF System
d
eactivated.
ON System
active, conditions not met:
-
s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h),
-
n
o lane marking recognised,
-
ES
C deactivated or operation triggered,
-
"
sporty" driving.
ON Automatic
deactivation / standby of the system (for example: detection of a trailer, use of the
"
space-saver" spare wheel provided with the vehicle).
ON Detection
of lane markings.
Speed
above 40 mph (65 km/h).
ON The
system corrects the trajectory on the side of the lane marking detected.
ON "Take
back the wheel".-
I
f, during correction, the system detects that the driver has not held the wheel for a few
s
econds, it interrupts the correction and returns control to the driver.
-
D
uring correction of the trajectory, the system determines that the correction will not be
e
nough and a solid line is crossed: the driver is warned that they must complete the correction
o
f trajectory.
Driving