Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2016 2.G Owner's Manual
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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the c
entre of the windscreen behind the rear
v
iew mirror.
Switch
off the automatic rain sensitive
w
ipers when using an automatic car wash.
In
winter, it is advisable to wait until the
w
indscreen is completely clear of ice
b
efore activating the automatic rain
sen
sitive
w
ipers.
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
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
The
windscreen
wipers
operate
automatically,
without
any
action
on
the
part
of
the
driver,
if
rain
is
d
etected
(sensor
behind
the
rear
view
mirror),
adapting
their
speed
to
the
intensity
of
the
rainfall.
Switching on Switching off
The automatic r
ain sen sitive w indscreen w
ipers must be reactivated by pushing
t
he control stalk downwards, if the
i
gnition has been off for more than
o
ne minute.
Briefly
push
the
control
stalk
d
ownwards.
A
wiping
cycle
confirms
that
the
i
nstruction
has
been
accepted.
This
warning
lamp
comes
on
in
the
i
nstrument
panel
and
a
message
is
d
isplayed. Briefly
push the control stalk
d
ownwards again, or place
t
he control stalk in another
p
osition (Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument p
anel and a message is displayed.
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Lighting and visibility
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Special position of the windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is
a
dvisable
t
o:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
w
ater,
-
a
void using them to retain
c
ardboard on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w
e a r.
This
position
permits
release
of
the
windscreen
w
iper
blades.
It
is
used
for
cleaning
or
replacement
of
the
w
iper
blades.
It
can
also
be
useful,
in
winter,
to
d
etach
the
wiper
blades
from
the
windscreen.
On
switching
off
the
ignition:
F
a
ny
action
on
the
wiper
stalk
in
the
minute
a
fter
switching
off
the
ignition
places
the
w
iper
blades
vertically
on
the
screen.
When
the
system
is
no
longer
powered
-
at
l
east
one
minute
after
switching
off
the
i
gnition -
it
is
possible
to
move
the
arms
m
anually.
F
T
o
park
the
wiper
blades
again,
switch
on
t
he
ignition
and
operate
the
wiper
stalk. Replacement
of the arms must only
b
e done by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Lighting and visibility
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Panoramic sunroof
F Rotate the control A to slide the roof blind t
o the desired position (positions 1 to 4).
Closing the roof blind Anti-pinch
It is fitted with an electrically controlled blind.
Opening the roof blind
F Rotate the control A to position 0 to close
the roof blind. The
blind has an anti-pinch function.
At the end of its travel, when the blind
e
ncounters an obstacle on closing, it stops and
m
oves back slightly.
Following a fault or after a battery
d
isconnection during the movement of the blind o
r after it has stopped, you must re-initialise the an
ti-pinch f unction:
F
p
lace the blind in the closed position,
F
p
ress control knob B for approximately
t
wo seconds.
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction i
ndicators flashing to alert other road users to a
v
ehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
in
dicators
f
lash.
They
can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
c
ome on automatically.
They
switch off automatically the first time you
a
ccelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
t
he button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering w
heel. This
system allows you to make an emergency
o
r assistance call to the emergency services or
t
o the dedicated CITROËN service.
Emergency or
a
ssistance call
For more information on the use of this f
unction, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
s
ection.
Safety
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Electronic stability control (ESC) incorporating the following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
e
mergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
c
ontrol,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
a
nd contributes towards improved control on
c
orners, in particular on poor or slippery road
su
rfaces.
The
ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
em
ergency
b
raking.
The
EBFD manages the braking pressure
w
heel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
q
uickly and therefore reduce the stopping
di
stance.
It
is triggered according to the speed at which
t
he brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
r
eduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
i
ncrease in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to limit
w
heel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
w
heels and on the engine. It also improves
t
he directional stability of the vehicle on
a
cceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required by
t
he driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
a
utomatically acts on the brake of one or more
w
heels and on the engine to return the vehicle
t
o the required path, within the limits of the laws
o
f physics.
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Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
When this warning lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP and ABS warning
l
amps, accompanied by an audible signal
a
nd a message, it indicates that there
i
s a fault with the electronic brake force
di
stribution
(
EBFD).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning lamp indicates that there is a fault
w
ith the ABS. Depending
on version, your vehicle has a s
ystem to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control .
This
system detects situations of difficult
s
ur face grip that could make it difficult to move
o
ff or make progress on deep fresh snow or
c
ompacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel spin to
p
rovide the best traction and trajectory control
f
or your vehicle.
The
use of snow tyres is strongly
r
ecommended on sur faces offering low levels
o
f adhesion.
When
changing wheels (tyres and
r
ims), ensure that these are approved
f
or your vehicle.
Normal
operation of the ABS may make
i
tself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
ped
al.
In emergency braking, press ver y
firmly and maintain this pressure.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In
both
cases, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
s
oon
as
possible.
The
vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
c
arefully
at moderate speed.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Activation
This system is activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
It
comes into operation in the event of a
p
roblem of grip.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
g
round...), it may be advisable to deactivate
t
he DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn
f
reely and regain grip.
This
is
indicated
by
the
flashing
of
t
his
warning
lamp
in
the
instrument
pan
el. Reactivate
the systems as soon as the level of
g
rip permits.
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the "Driving
assistance " tab, then "Anti-slip
regulation ".
This
indicator lamp comes on in the
in
strument
pan
el.
The
ASR system will no longer act
o
n the operation of the engine and
o
n the brakes in the event of an
i
nvoluntary change of trajectory.
After
an
impact,
have
the
system
checked
by
a
C
ITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
Operating fault
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically every t
ime the ignition is switched back on or from 30
m
ph (50 km/h).
Below
30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
m
anually:
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the "Driving
assistance " tab, then "Anti-slip
regulation ".
Illumination
of this warning lamp,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal
a
nd a message, indicate a fault with
t
he system.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop to have the system checked.
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Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pretensioning and force limiting system.
This
system improves safety in the front
s
eats in the event of a front or side impact.
D
epending on the severity of the impact, the
p
retensioning system instantly tightens the seat
b
elts against the body of the occupants.
The
pretensioning seat belts are active when
t
he ignition is on.
The
force limiter reduces the pressure of the
s
eat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving
their protection.
Front seat belt anchorage height
adjustment
F To adjust the height of the anchorage point, s
queeze the control and slide it up or down
t
o the desired notch.
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buc
kle.
F
C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
c
orrectly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
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2nd row seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a seat belt, three-point anchorages with inertia reel and
f
orce limiter (except for the centre rear seat).Guide
the belt as it reels in and place the t
ongue on the magnet at the side anchorage
po
int.
2nd row outer seat belts
(stowing)
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2nd row centre seat belt
The seat belt for the centre rear seat is built into the roof.
Fastening
F Pull the strap and insert the tongue A into
the right hand buckle.
F
I
nsert tongue B into the left hand buckle.
F
C
heck that each buckle is correctly
f
astened by pulling on the belt webbing.
Unfastening
F Press the red button in buckle B, then
buckle A .
F
G
uide the seat belt as it reels in and place
t
he tongue B and then A on the magnet in
t
he roof anchorage point.
Before any operation of the rear seats,
to
avoid damage to the seat belts
c
heck that there is no slack in the outer
b
elts and secure their tongues on the
a
nchorage points. The centre seat belt
m
ust be fully reeled in.
3rd row seat belts
Fastening
F Detach the seat belt strap from its retaining l
oop located on the side trim of the boot.
F
P
ull on the strap and insert the tongue into
t
he buckle.
F
C
heck that the buckle is correctly fastened
b
y pulling on the belt strap.
Unfastening and stowing
F Press the red button in buckle.
F G uide the seat belt strap as it reels in.
F
S
ecure the strap, flat in the retaining loop.
Ensure
that the seat belts are secured
w
hen not in use.
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