wheel Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Guide
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SAFETY
AIRBAGS
System designed to maximise the
safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the rear centre pas-
senger) in the event of violent col-
lisions. It supplements the action of
the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact,
the airbags are deployed instantly
and protect the occupants of the
vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); imme-
diately after the impact, the air-
bags defl ate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear im-
pact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the airbags will not be
deployed; the seat belt alone
is suffi cient to provide optimum
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate
when the ignition is switched
off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent ac-
cident), the airbag will not operate.
Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic car-
tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.
Front airbags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the
centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is fi tted in
the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact applied to all
or part of the front impact zone A
,
in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and di-
rected from the front to the rear of
the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.
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SAFETY
For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the
lateral airbags. For information on the
range of seat covers suitable for your
vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN
dealer (see "Practical information - §
Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the
seat backs (clothing...). This could
cause injury to the chest or arms if
the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the
roof. This could cause injury to the
head if the curtain airbag is de-
ployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not re-
move the grab handles installed on
the roof, they play a part in securing
the curtain airbags.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must
be carried out by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is deployed
cannot be ruled out. The bag infl ates
almost instantly (within a few mil-
liseconds) then defl ates within the
same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this pur-
pose.
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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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DRIVING
Emergency release
In the event of a malfunction of the
electric parking brake or the battery
running fl at, an emergency mecha-
nism can release the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
engine running, by engaging fi rst
gear (manual gearbox), posi-
tion P
(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed electronic gearbox
system).
)
Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo-
bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
)
Fetch the vehicle blocks E
and
the release tool F
(handle) from
the toolbox.
)
If on a gradient: chock the vehi-
cle by placing the blocks in front
of or behind the front wheels, on
the falling side of the gradient.
If on level ground: chock the
vehicle by placing the blocks in
front of and behind one of the
front wheels.
)
Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.
)
Lift up the fl oor plug
B
on the
carpet in front of the seat.
)
Pierce the tab C
on the tube D
with the release tool F
.
)
Place the end of the handle F
in
the tube D
.
)
Turn the release tool F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons
, it is
essential
to continue turning the
device as far as it will go. The
parking brake is released.
)
Remove the release tool F
and
store it with the blocks E
in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises itself when
the ignition is switched off then
on again. If the reinitialisation of
the parking brake proves impos-
sible, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
- The subsequent time required
for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
When the release tool F
is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the ignition switch.
Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the manual emergency release has been used.
The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.
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DRIVING
)
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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DRIVING
FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
Cruise control/speed limiter
and parking sensor controls
1.
Activation of the parking
sensors function.
2.
Selection of cruise control or
speed limiter.
3.
Activation/Deactivation of speed
limiter.
Deactivation/Reactivation of
cruise control.
4.
Increase speed/Activation of
cruise control.
5.
Decrease speed/Activation of
cruise control.
Audio system controls
A.
Volume decrease.
B.
Volume increase.
C.
Search of higher frequencies.
D.
Scrolling pre-set stations.
E.
Mute.
(see "Audio and Telematics" section)
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DRIVING
SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
Once the limit speed has been
reached, the accelerator pedal no
longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually: a speed of at least 20 mph
(approximately 30 km/h) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter controls are located
on the left-hand side of the steering
wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone A
of the
instrument panel screen.
Steering mounted controls
Displays in the instrument
panel
Programming
Rotate the control 1
to the "LIM"
po-
sition.
With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed , by means of short or long
presses on:
)
button 4
to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed,
)
button 2
to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed.
Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
(1 km/h) and a sustained press in
steps of 3 mph (5 km/h).
Activation
When the desired maximum speed
is displayed, press button 3
so that
the limitation is activated.
On selection of the
function, the previous
memorised speed and
the information "OFF"
are displayed in the in-
strument panel. The information "OFF"
then disappears from
the instrument panel
screen.
While the function is active, pressing
the accelerator pedal will not enable
the programmed speed to be ex-
ceeded, except if you press the pedal
hard down to beyond the end-of-travel
switch.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memorised.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the obser-
vance of speed limits or of the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.
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DRIVING
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must
be at least 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) and you must engage:
- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,
- second gear, in manual mode,
on an electronic or automatic
gearbox,
- position A
on an electronic gear-
box or D
on an automatic gearbox.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The programmed information is
grouped together in zone A
of the
instrument panel screen.
Displays in the instrument
panel
Activation
You can then release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to the speed chosen.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
You can adjust the memorised speed
in the instrument panel screen by
pressing:
)
button 4
to increase the speed,
)
button 2
to decrease the speed.
Successive presses modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph
(1 km/h) and a sustained press in
steps of 3 mph (5 km/h).
Deactivation
)
Either by pressing the brake or
the clutch pedal.
)
Or by pressing button 3
.
)
Or if either the ESP or the ASR
system is active.
The cruise control is not active if the
gear lever is in neutral. On selection of the
function via control 1,
no cruise speed has
yet been memorised.
Programming
Rotate the control 1
to the "REG"
position.
Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button 2
or 4
. The cruise speed is
then memorised. It is displayed in
zone A
of the instrument panel. These actions cause
the information "OFF"
to appear in the instru-
ment panel screen.
These actions do not
cancel the cruise speed
which remains displayed in the instrument panel.
The cruise control cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the obser-
vance of speed limits or of the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.
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DRIVING
PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION
Grand
C4 Picasso
C4 Picasso
The pneumatic rear suspension en-
hances driving comfort by maintain-
ing a constant body height whatever
the vehicle load.
Operation
- If there is an increase in vehicle
load, a sinking of the rear of
the vehicle is detected and the
pneumatic springs infl ate in or-
der to compensate for the extra
weight.
- If there is a decrease in load, a
rising of the rear of the vehicle is
detected and so the pneumatic
springs defl ate to return the ve-
hicle to its nominal height.
- If the vehicle has been unused
for a long period, the pneumatic
springs may infl ate if necessary
when you unlock or open a door,
so as to return the vehicle to its
nominal height.
If you do not reactivate the system
manually, automatic height correc-
tion will be activated as soon as the
vehicle starts to move. During height
correction, the service warning lamp
comes on and a message on the
screen reminds you not to exceed
6 mph (10 km/h).
The automatic correction does not
function if the doors or the boot are
open.
The automatic correction operates
even if your vehicle is in power
economy mode.
Activation/Deactivation
The automatic height correction can
be deactivated:
)
press button B
located on the
left hand boot interior trim for ap-
proximately two seconds,
)
release the button when you
hear a beep. Deactivation is con-
fi rmed by the lighting of the indi-
cator lamp in button B
.
In the event of a system fault,
alert messages, always in asso-
ciation with the service warning
lamp, will appear in the instru-
ment panel . Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
You must deactivate the system in
the following circumstances:
- when working under the vehicle,
- when changing a wheel,
- when transporting the vehicle on
a lorry or ferry.
To reactivate automatic height cor-
rection:
)
press button B
again for approxi-
mately two seconds,
)
release the button when you hear
a beep. Activation is confi rmed
by the extinction of the indicator
lamp in button B
.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Using the kit
The kit is located in the boot under the
fl oor or under the fl ap in the second row
left-hand passenger footwell (open by
turning the screw a quarter of a turn).
)
Tick the wheel to be repaired
on the speed limitation sticker
enclosed then affi x the sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Clip the cartridge 1
on the com-
pressor 2
.
)
Check that the switch A
is tilted
to position "0"
.
)
Connect the pipe of the car-
tridge 1
to the valve of the tyre to
be repaired.
)
Unwind the pipe of the compres-
sor 2
fully before connecting it to
the cartridge.
)
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running. Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge
which permits temporary repair
of
a tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 4 mm, located
exclusively on the tyre tread or shoul-
der. Avoid removing any foreign bod-
ies which have penetrated the tyre.