Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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Electronic key not
recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the definedzone when driving or when you (later) request
switching off the engine, a message appears in
the instrument panel.
) Press and hold the "STA R T/STOP" button for about3 seconds if you want to forceswitching off the engine (note
that restarting will not be possible without the key ).

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Emergency switch- off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched of withoutconditions. To do this, press and hold
the "STA R T/STOP" button for about3 seconds.

In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

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Ignition on without
starting


With the ignition on, the system goes into energy economy mode whennecessary to maintain the state of charge of the battery. With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressin
g the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
)
Press the "START/STOP" button,the instrument panel comes onbut the engine does not star t.
)Press the button again to switch off the ignition and so allow the vehicle to belocked.












Anti-theft protection


Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informedby a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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Electric parking brake


In the event of a battery failure, theelectric parking brake no longer works.

As a safety measure, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise thevehicle by engaging a gear or placing achock at one of the wheels. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on in theinstrument panel and in the control
lever to con
firm the application of the
parking brake.

The s
ystem provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake onswitching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating thecontrol lever:


- by briefly pullingthe control lever to applythe brake,

- by briefly pushing
the control lever, while pressing the foot brake, to release.
Automatic mode is activated by default.


The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitmentof wheels smaller than 16 inches.It
goes off to confirm the release of the parkingbrake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
durin
g manual application or release.
After the parking brake has been applied, the
simultaneous flashing of the two indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual
or electronic gearbox) or by placing the gear
selector in position P with an automatic
gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels. (E.g. : parking on a very steep slope or
on a slope with a low battery).

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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check thatparking brake is applied: the indicator lamps in the instrument panel andthe control lever must be on fixed, not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an audible signal and a message isdisplayed on opening the driver's door.


Never leave a child alone inside thevehicle with the ignition on, as theycould release the parking brake.
When towing, parking on a steepslope, or if your vehicle is heavilyladen, turn the wheels towards the kerb and engage a gear (with a manual or electronic gearbox) or place the gear selector in position P
with an automaticgearbox).For towing, you vehicle is approved for parking on slopes of up to 12%.


Manual operation


Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".

Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake: )press the brake pedal, )while maintaining pressure on the brakepedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release o
f the parking brake is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and thePindicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".


If you push the control lever withoutpressing the brake pedal, the parkingbrake will not be released and a message is displayed.


Manual application

With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.

Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.

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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brakeis automatically applied when the engine is switched offby pressing the START/STOP fbutton.

Application o
f of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake applied".

With the engine stalled or in STOP mode of Stop & Star t, automatic application does not take place.


In automatic mode, you can manuallyapply or release the parking brake using the control lever.


Automatic operation


Automatic release


The complete release of the parkingbrake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do notdepress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,you risk releasing the parking brake.
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parkin
g brake releases automatically and progressivelywhen youpress the accelerator: )Manual gearbox: fully depress the clutchpedal, engage 1 st
or reverse gear; press
the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch pedal. )Automatic gearbox: select position D , Mor Rthen press the accelerator. )Electronic gearbox: select position A, Mor Rthen press the accelerator pedal.



Automatic application

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Special cases
Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the brake indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied". The complete release of the parkin
gbrake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the enginerunning, briefly pull the control lever.
Parking the vehicle with the brake released
In very cold conditions, it is recommended that the parking brakenot be applied (risk of freezing).
To i m m o b i l i s e your vehicle, engage a gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
) Switch off the engine.
Illumination of the warning lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parkin
g brake, ) Switch on the ignition again, withoutstarting the engine.)
Release the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keepingyour foot on the brake.
)Switch off the ignition.

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Emergency braking


In the event of a failure of the main servicebrake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc
) a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Brakin
g takes place while the control lever is
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.

I
f a failure of the ABS and DSC systems, signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, thenstability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever until the vehicle is immobilised.



The emergency braking should only be used in an exceptional situation.
Re
peat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel going off.

Deactivating automatic
o
peration

In some situations, such as very cold weather
or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be necessary to deactivate automatic operation of
the system. )Star t the engine.)Apply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released. )Ta k e your foot off the brake pedal.)Push and hold the control lever in the release direction for at least 10 seconds and no more than 15 seconds.)Release the control lever. )Press and hold the brake pedal. )Pull the control lever in the apply direction
for 2 seconds.
D
eactivation of the automatic functions
is confirmed by illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
)Release the control lever and the brake pedal.
From this point the parkin
g brake can only
be applied and released manually using the control lever.

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The various alert situations are described in the table below.
In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
SituationsConsequences
Display o
f the message "Parking brake fault" and thefollowing warning lamps:

- Automatic release is not available.

- If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on acceleration
when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- Secondary braking does not have full power.

- If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration
when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- Automatic application is not available: use the control lever.

- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.

- If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed on
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual
r
elease.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- If manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.

- The automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.

- You can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.

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SituationsConsequences
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps: The Parking Brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle: y


- Pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lampcomes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:


- Park on a level surface.

- Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector inposition Pwith an automatic gearbox.

- If possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Displa
y of the message "Parking brake fault" and of thefollowing warning lamps:

- The parking brake does not have its full per formance to securely hold the vehicle
in all situations.
You should make your vehicle safe:


- Park on a level surface.

- Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector in
position Pwith an automatic gearbox.

- If possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The flashin
g of the Pwarning lamps on star ting the vehicle indicates that the parkingbrake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake, using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Displa
y of the message "Battery fault
" and the followingwarning lamp:

- The state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the
vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or fit a chock toone of the wheels.

- Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to
release the parking brake, call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) whenstarting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. This system only operates when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, withyour foot on the brake pedal,
- cer tain conditions of slope are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill star t assist system cannot be deactivated.
On an ascendin
g slope, with the vehiclestationary, the vehicle is held for amomentarily when you release the brakepedal:


- provided you are in first gear or neutral on
a manual gearbox,

- provided you are in position A
or M
on an electronic gearbox, Dor Mon an automatic gearbox.


Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, thevehicle is held momentarily when yourelease the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning lamps come on, accompanied by an alert message. Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to have the systemchecked.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is beingheld in the hill star t assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle withthe engine running, apply the parkingbrake manually then ensure that theparking brake warning lamp (and the warning lamp P
in the lever of theelectric parking brake) are on fixed (not flashing).