Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2009.5, Model line: C4 PICASSO DAG, Model: Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2009.5 1.GPages: 338, PDF Size: 12.94 MB
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"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
Y o u r v e h i c l e h a s b e e n a p p r o v e d i n
accordance with the new ISOFIX
regulation .
T h e t h r e e s e c o n d r o w s e a t s a r e fi t t e d
w i t h r e g u l a t i o n I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s . These are three rings for each seat:
- t w o r i n g s
A , l o c a t e d b e t w e e n t h e
v e h i c l e s e a t b a c k a n d c u s h i o n ,
i n d i c a t e d b y a l a b e l ,
- a r i n g B , u s e d t o fi x t h e u p p e r
strap, referred to as the TOP
TETHER , i n d i c a t e d b y a l a b e l
o n a c o v e r a t t h e t o p o f t h e s e a t
b a c k . T h i s I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s y s t e m
g u a - r a n t e e s y o u f a s t , r e l i a b l e a n d
s a f e fi t t i n g o f t h e c h i l d s e a t i n y o u r
v e h i c l e .
The incorrect installation of a child
s e a t i n a v e h i c l e c o m p r o m i s e s t h e
c h i l d ' s p r o t e c t i o n i n t h e e v e n t o f a n
a c c i d e n t .
F o r i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e
I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s w h i c h c a n b e
i n s t a l l e d i n y o u r v e h i c l e , c o n s u l t
t h e s u m m a r y t a b l e f o r t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s . The
ISOFIX child seats a r e fi t t e d
w i t h t w o l o c k s w h i c h a r e s e c u r e d
e a s i l y o n t h e t w o r i n g s A .
S o m e a l s o h a v e a n upper strap
which is attached to the ring B .
T o a t t a c h t h i s s t r a p , r e m o v e t h e
v e h i c l e s e a t ' s h e a d r e s t r a i n t a n d t h e
c o v e r a t t h e t o p o f t h e s e a t b a c k .
T h e n fi x t h e h o o k o n t h e r i n g B and
t i g h t e n t h e u p p e r s t r a p .
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ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE
T h i s c h i l d s e a t c a n a l s o b e u s e d o n s e a t s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s . I n t h i s c a s e , i t m u s t b e a t t a c h e d
t o t h e v e h i c l e s e a t u s i n g t h e t h r e e p o i n t s e a t b e l t .
F o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r fi t t i n g t h e c h i l d s e a t g i v e n i n t h e s e a t m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t a l l a t i o n g u i d e .
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX ( s i z e c a t e g o r y B1 )
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
I n s t a l l e d i n t h e f o r w a r d s - f a c i n g p o s i t i o n .
F i t t e d w i t h a n u p p e r s t r a p t o b e s e c u r e d o n t h e u p p e r r i n g B ,
r e f e r r e d t o a s t h e T O P T E T H E R .
T h r e e s e a t b o d y a n g l e s : s i t t i n g , r e c l i n i n g , l y i n g .
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* T h e I S O F I X s h e l l i s s e c u r e d t o t h e b o t t o m r i n g s o n a n I S O F I X p o s i t i o n , o c c u p y i n g 2 r e a r s e a t p o s i t i o n s .
* * T o i n s t a l l I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s t y p e B1 , r e m o v e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s f r o m t h e s e a t s .
TABLE SUMMARISING THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHIL D SEATS
I n c o m p l i a n c e w i t h E u r o p e a n l e g i s l a t i o n ( E C E 1 6 ) , t h i s t a b l e i n d i c a t e s w h i c h o f t h e I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s c a n b e i n s t a l l e d i n
s e a t p o s i t i o n s i n y o u r v e h i c l e t h a t a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h I S O F I X a n c h o r i n g p o i n t s .
F o r I S O F I X u n i v e r s a l a n d s e m i - u n i v e r s a l c h i l d s e a t s , t h e I S O F I X s i z e c l a s s , d e fi n e d b y a l e t t e r f r o m A to G , is shown on
t h e c h i l d s e a t t o t h e r i g h t o f t h e I S O F I X l o g o .
IUF
: s e a t p o s i t i o n s u i t a b l e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n I S O F I X U n i v e r s a l " F o r w a r d s - f a c i n g " s e a t a t t a c h e d u s i n g t h e t o p b e l t .
IL-SU : s e a t p o s i t i o n s u i t a b l e f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a n I S O F I X S e m i - U n i v e r s a l s e a t : I S O F I X " r e a r w a r d s - f a c i n g " c h i l d s e a t s
e q u i p p e d w i t h a t o p b e l t a n d I S O F I X " s h e l l " c h i l d s e a t s w i t h a t o p b e l t .
D o n o t i n s t a l l I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s e q u i p p e d w i t h a b a r .
Child weight/age given as a guide
Less than 10 kg (group 0)
U p t o a p p r o x . 6 m o n t h s
Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg (group 0+)
U p t o a p p r o x . 1 y e a r o l d 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
F r o m 1 t o 3 y e a r s a p p r o x .
Type of ISOFIX child seat Shell seat *
"
Rearwards
-
facing"
"
Rearwards
-
facing"
"
Forwards
-facing"
ISOFIX size classes F G C D E C D A B B1 **
ISOFIX rear lateral seats IL-SU IL-SU IL-SU IUF
ISOFIX central rear seat X IL-SU IL-SU IUF
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MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Locking
Turn the red control one eighth
o f a t u r n t o t h e l e f t u s i n g t h e i g n i -
t i o n k e y .
Unlocking
Turn the red control one eighth
of a turn to the right using the
i g n i t i o n k e y .
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
M e c h a n i c a l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t o p e -
ning of the rear door using its interior
c o n t r o l .
The control is located on the edge of
e a c h r e a r d o o r . R e m o t e c o n t r o l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s .
Activation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n A .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p A o n t h e b u t t o n
c o m e s o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s -
s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o n u n t i l
t h e c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d . Deactivation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n A a g a i n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p A o n t h e b u t t o n
s w i t c h e s o f f , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s -
s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l a m p r e m a i n s o f f u n t i l
t h e c h i l d l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
T h i s s y s t e m i s i n d e p e n d e n t a n d i n
n o c i r c u m s t a n c e s d o e s i t t a k e t h e
p l a c e o f t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g c o n t r o l .
C h e c k t h e s t a t u s o f t h e c h i l d l o c k
e a c h t i m e y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e k e y f r o m t h e
i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
e v e n f o r a s h o r t t i m e .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a s e r i o u s i m p a c t ,
t h e e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o p e r m i t t h e e x i t o f
t h e r e a r p a s s e n g e r s . T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s
o n t e m p o r a r i l y o n t h e i n s t r u -
m e n t p a n e l w h e n t h e c h i l d
l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
I t a l s o c o m e s o n w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n
is switched on, then switches off
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t e n s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e
e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
T h e c o n t r o l A i s l o c a t e d o n t h e d r i v e r ' s
d o o r , w i t h t h e e l e c t r i c w i n d o w c o n t r o l s . A n y o t h e r s t a t u s o f t h e i n d i c a t o r
l a m p i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e
e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k . H a v e i t c h e c k e d
b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, towing
or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.
Press the button A , the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c j a m ,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue. Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Press at the lower part of the
fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s s t e e r i n g
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.
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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION
S e n s o r s fi t t e d i n e a c h v a l v e c h e c k
the tyre pressure during driving and
trigger a warning in the event of
malfunction (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
Flat tyre T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is an aid to driving which
does not replace the vigilance or
responsibility of the driver. Puncture
The service warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function screen locating
the wheel concerned.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible. This check must be carried
out when the tyres are cold. The
STOP warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction
screen locating the wheel
concerned.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
the brakes.
Change the damaged wheel (punctured
o r v e r y d e fl a t e d t y r e ) , a n d h a v e t h e t y r e
pressure checked as soon as possible.
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
The service warning
lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction screen
locating the wheel or wheels which
are not detected or indicating a fault
in the system.
Have the faulty sensor(s) checked
by a CITROËN dealer. All repairs and changing of tyres
o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s s y s t e m
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
If, when changing a tyre, you in-
stall a wheel which is not detected
b y y o u r v e h i c l e ( e x a m p l e : fi t t i n g
of snow tyres), you must have the
system reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pres-
sure checked regularly (refer to the
" T e c h n i c a l d a t a - § I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
markings" section) to ensure that
the optimum dynamic perform-
ance of the vehicle is maintained
and prevent premature wear of the
tyres, particularly in arduous driv-
ing conditions (heavy load, high
speed).
The tyre pressures must be
checked cold, at least once a
month. Remember to check the
pressure of the spare wheel.
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
s y s t e m m a y e x p e r i e n c e t e m p o r a r y
interference due to radio-electric
emissions on a frequency close to
that used by the system.
This message is also displayed
when one of the wheels is away
from the vehicle (being repaired) or
when one or more wheels without a
s e n s o r a r e fi t t e d .
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t fi t t e d w i t h a
sensor.
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular
on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal. Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen,
it indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could re-
sult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and
ABS warning lamps, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
You
must
stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In either case, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you to obtain the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an i n c r e a s e i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency, p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e pressure.
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TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known as
Traction Control) optimises traction to
prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels
and on the engine to keep the vehicle
o n t h e t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d b y t h e d r i v e r . Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button, lo-
cated in the centre of the dash-
board.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated.
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . Intelligent Traction Control
system *
Your vehicle has a system to help
driving on snow.
This automatic system continuously
c h e c k s f o r s i t u a t i o n s o f d i f fi c u l t s u r -
face adhesion that could make it dif-
fi c u l t t o m o v e o f f o r m a k e p r o g r e s s
on deep fresh snow or compacted
snow.
In these situations, the system takes
over from the
ASR system by opti-
mising the amount of wheel slip to
p r o v i d e t h e b e s t t r a c t i o n a n d t r a j e c -
tory control, even without snow tyres
and with or without chains.
I n e x t r e m e l y s e v e r e c o n d i t i o n s ( s n o w
on top of ice, sand, deep mud…), it
can be useful to deactivate the ESP/
ASR systems to allow a degree of
wheel spin and so recover grip.
* Depending on engine type.
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Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer. T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
pretensioning system and force limiter.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the seriousness of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belt against
the body of the occupant. Fastening
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
Check that it is properly secured
and that the automatic locking
mechanism operates correctly
by pulling sharply on the belt
strap.
The lap strap should be posi-
tioned as low down as possible in
the lap and as tight as possible.
The diagonal strap should be
positioned across the chest and
away from the neck.
E a c h b e l t h a s a r e e l t h a t a d j u s t s i t s
length automatically to the girth of
the seat occupant. Height adjustment
The pretensioning seat belts are ac-
tive when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-
sure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
his protection.
W h e n c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d , t h e s e a t
belt shoulder strap falls over the
middle of the shoulder.
T o a d j u s t t h e b e l t , s q u e e z e t h e
control and slide it in the direction
required.
Unfastening
To unfasten the belt, press on
the red button in the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically when
not in use.