Citroen C4 Picasso Dag (2009 year). Manual

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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 rst time you accelerate.
 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

indicators ﬂ ash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

As a safety precaution in a trafﬁ c jam,

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 xed centred controls steering

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

Sensors ﬁ tted in each valve check

the tyre pressure during driving and
trigger a warning in the event of
malfunction (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).

Flat tyre

The tyre under-inﬂ ation detection

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

or very deﬂ ated tyre), and have the tyre

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

on a wheel ﬁ tted with this system

must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
If, when changing a tyre, you in-
stall a wheel which is not detected

by your vehicle (example: ﬁ tting

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

"Technical data - § Identiﬁ cation

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

checked  cold,  at  least  once  a
month.  Remember  to  check  the
pressure of the spare wheel.
The  tyre  under-inﬂ ation  detection

system may experience temporary

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

sensor are ﬁ tted.

The spare wheel is not ﬁ tted with 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,

press very ﬁ rmly without releasing

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

increase in braking efﬁ ciency.

When braking in an emergency,

press ﬁ rmly without releasing the

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

on the trajectory required by the driver.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting 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.

This is indicated by ﬂ ashing

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

of a grip or trajectory problem.

Intelligent Traction Control
system *

Your vehicle has a system to help
driving on snow.
This automatic system continuously

checks for situations of difﬁ cult sur-

face adhesion that could make it dif-

ﬁ cult to move off or make progress

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

provide the best traction and trajec-

tory control, even without snow tyres
and with or without chains.
In extremely severe conditions (snow

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.

The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-

ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks or drive at

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

The front seat belts are ﬁ tted with 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.

Each belt has a reel that adjusts its

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.

When correctly adjusted, the seat

belt shoulder strap falls over the
middle of the shoulder.


To adjust the belt, squeeze the

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.

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Rear central 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.

Stowing the belt tongues
(C4 Picasso)

 Operate 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.

Routing of the seat belt
(C4 Picasso and
C4 Grand Picasso)

 Insert the tongue C into the buckle

on the right, then insert the sec-
ond tongue D into the buckle on
the left.

Unfastening the seat belt
(C4 Picasso and
Grand C4 Picasso)
 Release the buckle C , then the

buckle D and guide the seat belt
to its stowing position.

   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.

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Third row rear seat belts
(Grand C4 Picasso)

Requirements for 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  an-
chorage  points  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 invert the seat belt buckles

as they will not fulﬁ l their role fully.

The seat belts are ﬁ tted with an in-

ertia reel permitting automatic ad-

justment of the length of the strap

to your size. The seat belt is stored
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
release the device by pulling rapidly
on the strap and releasing it so that
it re-winds slightly.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:
-

must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,

must restrain one person of adult
size only,

must not bear any trace of cuts
or fraying,

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

- must not be altered or modiﬁ ed to

avoid altering 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
secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.

In  accordance  with  current  safety
regulations,  all  repairs  and  checks
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer and par-
ticularly  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.

  Depending  on  the  nature  and
seriousness  of  the  impacts ,  the
pre-tensioning  device  may  be  trig-
gered  before  and  independently  of
the  airbags.  Triggering  of  the  pre-
tensioners  is  accompanied  by  a
slight  discharge  of  harmless  smoke
and a noise, due to the activation of
the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporat-
ed 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.

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AIR BAGS

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 air bags are triggered instant-
ly and protect the occupants of

the vehicle (with the exception of

the rear centre passenger); im-
mediately 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  air  bags  will  not  be
triggered;  the  seat  belt  alone  is

sufﬁ cient to provide optimum

protection in these situations.

  The air bags 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
accident), the air bag will not operate.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Triggering of the air bag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission of
harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge 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 passenger
in the event of a front impact.
The  driver's  airbag  is  incorporated
in  the  centre  of  the  steering  wheel;
the front passenger's airbag is incor-
porated in the dashboard above the

glove box.

  Activation
The airbags are triggered 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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Deactivation

This warning lamp comes on
on the instrument panel when
the ignition is on and until the
airbag is reactivated.

To ensure the safety of your child,
it is imperative that the passenger
airbag is deactivated when you in-
stall a "rearwards-facing" child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk be-

ing seriously injured or killed if the

airbag were triggered.

  Activation
When  you  remove  the  child  seat,
turn switch  1  to the  "ON"  position to
reactivate the airbag and so ensure
the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.

Operating fault

If  this  warning  lamp  comes
on  on  the  instrument  panel,
accompanied  by  an  audible
warning  and  a  message  on

the  multifunction  screen,  contact  a
CITROËN  dealer  to  have  the  sys-
tem  checked.  The  airbags  may  no
longer be triggered in the event of a
serious impact.

Only the front passenger's airbag
can be deactivated:
 with the ignition off , insert the

key in the passenger airbag de-
activation switch 1 ,

 turn it to the "OFF" position,
 then, remove the key keeping

the switch in this position.

If this warning lamp ﬂ ashes,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

If both airbag warning lamps come
on  continuously,  do  not  install  a
"rearwards-facing"  child  seat  on
the front passenger seat.
Have  it  checked  by  a  CITROËN
dealer.

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           For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
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 is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried

out by qualiﬁ ed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms when
an airbag is triggered cannot be ruled

out. The bag inﬂ ates almost instantly

(within a few milliseconds) then deﬂ ates

within  the  same  time  discharging  the
hot  gas  via  openings  provided  for  this
purpose.

  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.

Side airbags
Use only approved covers on the

seats. These will not hinder inﬂ ation of

the side airbags. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not ﬁ x or apply anything to the

seat backs. This could cause injury

to  the  chest  or  arms  if  the  side  air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body  any  nearer  to  the  door  than
necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not ﬁ x or apply anything to the

roof. This could cause injury to the

head  if  the  curtain  airbag  is  trig-
gered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled  on  the  roof,  they  play  a  part
in securing the curtain airbags.

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* According to country.

Side 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 side airbag is incorporated in
the front seat back frame, on the
door side.

  Operation
It  is  triggered  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 side airbag inﬂ ates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.

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 incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of
the passenger compartment.

  Operation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side airbag in the event
of  a  serious  side  impact  applied  to  all
or part of the side impact zone  B , per-
pendicular 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 vehicle 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 triggered.
The  airbag  is  not  triggered  in  the
event of a rear or front collision.

Operating fault

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  to  have  the  sys-
tem  checked.  The  airbags  may  no
longer be triggered in the event of a
serious impact.

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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 is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried

out by qualiﬁ ed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms when
an airbag is triggered cannot be ruled

out. The bag inﬂ ates almost instantly

(within a few milliseconds) then deﬂ ates

within  the  same  time  discharging  the
hot  gas  via  openings  provided  for  this
purpose.

or the risk of injury from a cigarette

or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.

Side airbags
Use only approved covers on the

seats. These will not hinder inﬂ ation of

the side airbags. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not ﬁ x or apply anything to the

seat backs. This could cause injury

to  the  chest  or  arms  if  the  side  air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body  any  nearer  to  the  door  than
necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not ﬁ x or apply anything to the

roof. This could cause injury to the

head  if  the  curtain  airbag  is  trig-
gered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled  on  the  roof,  they  play  a  part
in securing the curtain airbags.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake operates
as follows:
-

Automatic application/release

Application is automatic when the
engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator.

Manual application/release

Manual  application/release  of
the parking brake is possible by
pulling  control   A   while  pressing
the brake pedal.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off, pull on control A .

Manual release

With  the  ignition  on  or  the  engine
running,  to  release  the  parking
brake, press on the brake pedal, or
the  accelerator,   pull  then  release
control  A  .

the extinction of the warn-
ing lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,

the display of a message "hand-
brake off" on the multifunction
screen.

If you pull control  A  without pressing
the  brake  pedal,  the  parking  brake
will not be released and the "Foot on
brake" warning lamp will light up on
the instrument panel.

The application of the parking brake

is conﬁ rmed by:

the lighting of the warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,

the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the multifunction
screen.

When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and a

message  displayed  if  the  parking
brake has not been applied.
Before  getting  out  of  the  vehicle,
check  that  the  warning  lamp   P   is  lit
permanently on the instrument panel.

The full application of the parking

brake is conﬁ rmed by:

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D R I V I N G

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 lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on 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 extinction of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,

the display of a message "hand-
brake off" on the multifunction
screen.

When stationary, with the
engine running, do not press
the accelerator pedal unnec-
essarily, as you may release
the parking brake.

Maximum application

If  necessary,  you  can  utilise   maxi-
mum  application   of  the  parking
brake.  It  is  obtained  by  means  of  a
long pull  on control  A , until you see
the message "handbrake on" and a
beep is heard.
  Maximum application is essential:
   -

in  the  case  of  a  vehicle  towing
a  caravan  or  a  trailer,  if  the  au-
tomatic  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),

in the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or 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
on  the  instrument  panel  is
permanently lit.

Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.

the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the multifunction
screen (except NaviDrive).

The normal operating sound will con-

ﬁ rm to you the application/release of

your electric parking brake.

Citroen C4 Picasso Dag (2009 year). Manual - part 10