tow Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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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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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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The driver must ensure that passen-
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt
buckles as they will not fulfi l their
role fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stowed automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned
in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an
automatic locking device which
comes into operation in the event
of a collision, emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over. You can re-
lease the device by pulling fi rmly on
the strap and releasing it so that it
reels in slightly. In order to be effective, a seat belt
must:


- be tightened as close to the body
as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a
smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,

-
be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,


- not be converted or modifi ed to
avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle, go to a qualifi ed workshop
with the skills and equipment need-
ed, which a CITROËN dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop, particularly if the
straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impact
, the pre-
tensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the preten-
sioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and
a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.

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*
According to country.










Lateral airbags *

System which protects the driver
and front passenger in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fi tted in the
front seat back frame, on the door
side.

Operation
It is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact ap-
plied to all or part of the side impact
zone B
, perpendicular to the longi-
tudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the outside towards the inside of the
vehicle.
The lateral airbag infl ates between
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the corresponding door trim panel.
Impact detection zones


A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.




Curtain airbags *

System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event
of a serious side impact in order to
limit the risk of head injuries.
Each curtain airbag is fi tted in the
pillars and the upper part of the pas-
senger compartment.
Operation
It is deployed at the same time as
the corresponding lateral airbag in
the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side im-
pact zone B
, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane and directed
from the outside towards the inside
of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between
the front or rear occupant of the ve-
hicle and the windows.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag
may not be deployed.
The airbag is not deployed in the
event of a rear or front collision.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.

Operating fault

* According to country.

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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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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.

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)
To start the engine, press the
brake pedal and place the gear
lever in position P
.

)
Operate the starter.

)
When the engine is running,
place the gear lever on R
, D
or
M
as required.

)
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

)
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the gear lever is not in position P
, a
message "Place automatic gearbox
in position P
" is displayed in the mul-
tifunction screen. It is accompanied
by an audible signal and fl ashing of
P
in the instrument panel.


Moving off
To avoid any difference between the
position of the gear lever and the
true position of the gearbox, always
come out of position P
with the igni-
tion on and your foot on the brake.


)
When this warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, press the
brake pedal to disen-
gage the gear lever from
position P
.




Park



)
To select position P, move the
gear lever back to the highest
position (towards R
), then push
it forwards and then to the left.

)
To exit position P
, move the gear
lever to the right and then to the
position you want.

)
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the gear lever is correctly
positioned.



Reverse gear

Neutral

Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Never select position N
if
the vehicle is moving.

Never select positions P
or
R
unless the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N
is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D
or M
. This position of the gear le-
ver is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
Foot on the brake

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Front parking sensors

In addition to the rear parking sensors,
the front parking sensors are triggered
when an obstacle is detected in front
and the speed of the vehicle is still be-
low 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are inter-
rupted if the vehicle stops for more
than three seconds in forward gear,
if no further obstacles are detected
or when the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker
(front or rear) indicates whether the
obstacle is in front or behind.



Deactivation/Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by press-
ing this button. The indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reacti-
vates the function. The indicator
lamp in the button goes off.



The function will be deactivated au-
tomatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fi tted (vehicle
fi tted with a towbar or bicycle car-
rier recommended by CITROËN).



Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the
sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a
speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer-
tain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trig-
ger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.

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CHECKS

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CHECKS
BLEEDING THE DIESEL FUEL
FILTER

Protective cover


Removal


)
Remove the protective cover by
unclipping fi rst point 1
, then 3

and 4
.

)
Unclip point 2
pulling towards
you, then lift.

Refi tting


)
Clip point 2
fi rst.

)
Lower the cover, centring it.

)
Clip points 1
and 4
, pushing ver-
tically and slightly rearwards.

)
Clip point 3
, pushing vertically.



Bleeding water from the fuel
filter
Bleed the fi lter regularly (at every oil
change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the
bleed screw or the water-in-Diesel
sensor, which is located at the base
of the fi lter.
Persist until water ceases to fl ow
out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water-in-Diesel sensor.