Citroen C4 Picasso Dag (2009 year). Manual

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D R I V I N G

To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running

With the engine running and the ve-
hicle  stationary,  in  order  to  immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply  the  parking  brake  by   pulling
on control  A .

The application of the parking brake

is conﬁ rmed by:

the lighting of 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, 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
on  the  instrument  panel  is
permanently lit.

Particular situations

In  certain  situations  (e.g.  starting
the  engine),  the  parking  brake  can
automatically  alter  its  force.  This  is
normal operation.
To  advance  your  vehicle  (towing,
etc.) without starting the engine, but
with  the  ignition  on,  press  on  the
brake  pedal  and  release  the  park-
ing brake  by pulling  then  releasing
control  A .
The  full  release  of  the  parking

brake is conﬁ rmed by the extinc-

tion  of  warning  lamp   P   (red)  on  the
instrument  panel  and  the  display  of
a  message  "handbrake  off"  on  the
multifunction screen.
If  the  parking  brake  malfunctions
while applied or if the battery  runs

ﬂ at, an emergency release is always

possible.

Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *

The  automatic  application  when  the
engine  is  switched  off  and  the  au-
tomatic  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, select

"Personalisation/Conﬁ guration/Deﬁ ne

the Vehicle parameters/Driving assist-
ance/Automatic handbrake."

The deactivation of these

functions is conﬁ rmed by the

lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.

With  the  automatic  functions  deacti-
vated,  the  application  and  release  of
the parking brake are done manually.

* According to country.

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Dynamic emergency braking

In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s
main braking system or in an excep-
tional  situation  (e.g.  driver  taken  ill,
under  instruction,  etc)  a  continuous
pull on the control lever  A  will stop the
vehicle.
The  electronic  stability  programme
(ESP)  provides  stability  during  dy-
namic emergency braking.
If  the  dynamic  emergency  braking
malfunctions,  one  of  the  following
messages  will  be  displayed  on  the
multifunction screen:
   -

"Parking brake faulty".

"Parking brake control faulty".

If  a  failure  of  the  ESP  sys-
tem is signalled by the light-
ing  of  this  warning  lamp,
then  braking  stability  is  not

guaranteed.  In  this  event,  stability
must  be  assured  by  the  driver  by
repeating  alternate  "pull  release"
actions on control  A .

The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
exceptional circumstances.

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Emergency unlocking

In the event of the electric parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery

running ﬂ at, an emergency mecha-

nism can unlock the parking brake.
 Immobilise the vehicle, with the

engine running, by engaging ﬁ rst

gear (manual gearbox), position P
(automatic gearbox) or M or R
(6-speed electronic gearbox).

 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 with-
out delay.

 Fetch the vehicle blocks E and

the unlocking tool F (handle)
from the toolbox.

 Immobilise the vehicle by placing

blocks E at the front and at the
rear of one of the rear 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 unlocking tool F .

 Place the end of the handle F in

the tube D .

 Turn the unlocking tool F clock-

wise.    For safety reasons , it is
essential  to continue turning the
device as far as it will go or until
you  hear  a  knocking  noise.  The
parking brake is released.

 Remove the unlocking tool F and

store it with the blocks E in the
toolbox.

The  operation  of  the  parking
brake  reinitialises  when  the  igni-
tion is switched off then on again.
If  the  reinitialisation  of  the  park-
ing  brake  proves  impossible,
contact a CITROËN dealer.

The  subsequent  time  required
for  application  may  be  longer
than during normal operation.

For safety reasons, after this manoeuvre it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer urgently to have the plug
replaced.
Following an emergency unlocking, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed once the manual emer-
gency unlocking has been deployed and the manual control does not allow the re-application of your parking
brake.

Take no action, either on control A , or stopping starting the engine while the unlocking tool F is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.

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SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES

Electric parking brake fault and display of
message " Parking brake faulty " and the
following warning lamps:

If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the service
warning lamp light up, position the vehicle in a safe location

(on ﬂ at ground, with a gear engaged).

Display of message " Parking brake faulty "
and the following warning lamps:

The automatic functions are deactivated.

The hill start assist is unavailable.

The electronic parking brake is only available manually.

Display of message " Parking brake faulty "
and the following warning lamps:

The manual release of the electric parking brake is unavailable.

The hill start assist is unavailable.

The automatic functions and manual application are still available.

If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Operating anomalies

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SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES

Display of message " Parking brake faulty "
and the following warning lamps:

and/or

ﬂ ashing

The automatic functions are deactivated.

The hill start assist is unavailable.

To apply the electric parking brake:
 Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
 Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum

application.

 Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake

warning lamps are on.

Application may take longer than in normal operation.

If warning lamp P

ﬂ ashes or if the warning lamps do not come

on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

To release the electric parking brake:
 Switch on the ignition.
 Pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.

Display of message " Parking brake control
faulty – auto parking brake activated " and
the following warning lamps:

and/or

ﬂ ashing

Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.

Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and
dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.

Battery fault

Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop

the vehicle as soon as trafﬁ c allows. Stop and immobilise your

vehicle.

Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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HILL START ASSIST

System which holds your vehicle tem-
porarily (approximately 2 seconds)
when starting on a gradient, the time it
takes to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary,
with your foot on the brake pedal,

in particular conditions on a
slope,

with the driver’s door closed.

The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated.

Operation

Operating fault

If a malfunction of the system oc-
curs, these warning lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.

  On  an  ascending  slope,  with  the
vehicle  stationary,  the  vehicle  is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
   -   provided you are in ﬁ rst gear or

neutral on a manual gearbox,

provided you are in A or M on an
electronic gearbox,

provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.

  On  a  descending  slope,  with  the
vehicle  stationary  and  reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for  a  brief  moment  when  you  re-
lease the brake pedal.

Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill
start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehi-

cle with the engine running, manu-
ally  apply  the  parking  brake  and
ensure  that  the  warning  lamp  P
(red)  on  the  instrument  panel  is
permanently on.

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5- SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX

Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in

neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.
 For Diesel engines: turn the

key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the

key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,

declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.

6- SPEED ELECTRONIC
GEARBOX SYSTEM

The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
-

the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,

the   sequential   mode  for  manu-
al  changing  of  the  gears  by  the
driver.

 automatic mode: selector 2 in

position A .

 manual mode: selector 2 in posi-

tion M .

In  automatic  mode,  instant  manual
operation  is  possible  any  time  you
action one of the paddles  1 .

Mode selection

Only  engage  reverse  gear  when
the  vehicle  is  stationary  with  the
engine at idle.

Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right

then rearwards.

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5- SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX

Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in

neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.
 For Diesel engines: turn the

key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the

key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,

declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting.

6- SPEED ELECTRONIC
GEARBOX SYSTEM

The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
-

the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,

the   sequential   mode  for  manu-
al  changing  of  the  gears  by  the
driver.

 automatic mode: selector 2 in

position A .

 manual mode: selector 2 in posi-

tion M .

In  automatic  mode,  instant  manual
operation  is  possible  any  time  you
action one of the paddles  1 .

Mode selection

Only  engage  reverse  gear  when
the  vehicle  is  stationary  with  the
engine at idle.

Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right

then rearwards.

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Displays on the instrument panel

The selector position is displayed
in  the  instrument  panel,  on  the
left  on  multifunction  screens  A
and  C  and  on  the  right  on  the
NaviDrive multifunction screen.

A background-lit position grille as-
sociated with the selector allows
you to view the position selected.

   When  the  ignition  is  on,
lighting  of  the  service
warning  lamp,  accompa-

nied  by  an  audible  signal  and
the  message  "Gearbox  faulty"
indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
For safety:
      Position   N   can  only  be  disen-

gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.

 If the gearbox is in position N

but the selector position is differ-
ent, reposition the selector on N
in order to be able to start.

Moving off

 To start the engine, the selector

must be in position N .



Press ﬁ rmly on the brake pedal.

 Operate the starter.
 When the engine is running,

place the selector on R , A or M
as desired.

 Check, in the instrument panel,

the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and ac-

celerate.

If  the  selector  is  not  in  position   N ,
and/or  if  the  brake  pedal  is  not
pressed, the corresponding warning
lamp(s)  are  displayed  and  a  mes-
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.

Reverse gear

Engaging reverse gear

To  engage  reverse  gear,  move  the
selector to  R .
  Only attempt to select reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if an in-
advertent attempt to engage reverse
gear is made, the warning lamp  N  will

ﬂ ash and your vehicle will go auto-

matically into neutral. To re-engage a
gear, you have only to reposition the
selector on A , M or R .

Neutral

Changing to neutral

To  change  to  neutral,  move  the  se-
lector to  N . If the vehicle is moving,
do not select this position even mo-
mentarily.

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Automatic mode

Changing to automatic
mode

To change to automatic mode, move
the selector to A .

Manual mode

Changing to manual
mode

Manual  mode  activates  when  you
move the selector to  M .
      Pull the paddle " + " to change up

a gear.

 Pull the paddle " - " to change

down a gear.

When the engine is running,
before accelerating to move
the vehicle, make sure that
the position engaged on the

selector  grille  or  in  the  instrument
panel is either:  R ,    A  or  M
Do  not  leave  the  vehicle  with  the
engine running in  R ,  A  or  M .

Operation in automatic mode

 Move the selector to

position A . The warning
lamp A lights up in the
instrument panel to con-

ﬁ rm the selection.

The gearbox then functions in auto-
matic  mode,  without  any  action  on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best  suited  to  the  following  condi-
tions:
   -

driving style,

- road proﬁ le,
-

optimum fuel consumption.

By  pulling  either  of  the  paddles  " + "
or  " - ",  you  can  exercise  temporary
control over gear changing.
The  request  to  change  gear  will  be
taken  into  account.  You  will  still  be
in  automatic  mode.  The  warning
lamp  A   remains  lit  up  in  the  instru-
ment panel.
This  function  enables  you  to  antici-
pate  certain  situations  such  as  the
approach  of  a  bend  or  the  need  to
overtake another vehicle.

Cancellation of automatic
mode

The change from position  A  (driving in
automatic  mode)  to  position   M   (driv-
ing in manual mode) or vice versa can
be  made  at  any  time.  The  warning
lamp  A   disappears  in  the  instrument
panel.

Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode

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Operation in manual mode

 Move the selector to po-

sition M .

  Paddle controls   behind the steering
wheel
The  paddles  behind  the  steering
wheel give you access to the six for-
ward gears.

Changing gear

 Pull the " + " paddle to change up

a gear.

 Pull the " - " paddle to change

down a gear.

The paddles do not permit you to se-
lect neutral or reverse gear, or to exit
reverse gear.
-

If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically,

to ﬁ rst gear if needed.

In manual mode, it is not neces-
sary to release the accelerator
completely during gear changes.

A request to change gear is ac-
cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.

For safety reasons, depending on
the engine speed, a change down
may be performed automatically.

  In  situations  of  high  engine
speeds (heavy acceleration),
a  change  up  will  not  occur
unless  the  driver  operates
the paddle.

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Acceleration

For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by

pressing down ﬁ rmly.

Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running

In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N .

Stopping the vehicle

Before stopping the engine, you can
choose:
 to leave the vehicle in neutral;

move the selector to position N .

 to leave the vehicle with a gear

engaged  ( R ,   A   or   M );  place  the
selector  in  the  chosen  position
prior  to  stopping  the  engine.  In
this  case,  the  vehicle  cannot  be
moved.

In  all  cases,  it  is  essential  to  apply
the  parking  brake.  Check  that  the
parking brake warning lamp is on in
the instrument panel.

   Do  not  use  the  accelera-
tor  to  hold  your  vehicle  on
a  gradient.  Use  either  the
brake  pedal  or  the  parking
brake.

Before  doing  anything  in  the  en-
gine  compartment,  check  that  the
selector is in neutral  N .

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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Automatic  gearbox  which  offers  a
choice  between  the  ease  of  fully
automatic  operation  or  the  driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
   -

automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,

manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.

 automatic mode: selector 1 in

position D ,

 sequential mode: selector 1 in

position M .

The  position  of  the  selector  is  dis-
played  on  the  instrument  panel,  on
the  left  on  multifunction  screens   A
and  C , on the right on the NaviDrive
multifunction screen.
A position grille relating to the selec-
tor  allows  you  to  view  the  position
that is selected.

For safety:
- position P can be disen-

gaged only if you press
the brake pedal,

when a door is opened, a sound
signal is heard if the selector is
not in position P ,

always  make  sure  that  the  se-
lector  is  in  position   P   before
you leave your vehicle.

If  the  gearbox  is  in  position   P   but
the position of the selector is differ-
ent, reposition the selector on  P  so
that you can start the vehicle.
Never press the brake and acelera-
tor  pedals  simultaneously.  Braking
and  acceleration  should  be  done
only with the right foot. Pressing both
pedals  simultaneously  introduces  a
risk of damage to the gearbox.

Displays on the instrument panel

Multifunction screen A or C

NaviDrive multifunction

screen

Mode selection

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 To start the engine, press the

brake pedal and place the selec-
tor in position P .

 Operate the starter.
 When the engine is running,

place the selector on R , D or M
as required.

 Check, in the instrument panel,

the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and ac-

celerate.

 If the selector is not in position P ,

a  message  "place  automatic
gearbox  in  position   P "  appears
on  the  multifunction  screen,  ac-
companied  by  a  beep  and  the

ﬂ ashing of P on the instrument

panel.

Moving off

 To avoid incoherence between

the  position  of  the  selector  and
the  actual  position  of  the  gear-
box, always exit from position  P
when  you  switch  on  the  ignition
and press the brake pedal.

Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
 reposition the selector in position P ,
 put your foot on the brake pedal

and then select the gear you
want.

Park

 To select position P, move the

selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left.

 To exit position P , move the se-

lector 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  selector  is  correctly  po-
sitioned.

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 if the vehicle is not 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 selector
is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from moving when you
are stationary.

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D R I V I N G

Automatic operation

 Move the selector to po-

sition D .

The  gearbox  is  then  operating  in
auto-adaptive  mode, without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For  certain  manoeuvres  (for  exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain maxi-
mum  acceleration  by  pressing  the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When  braking,  the  gearbox  may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator
abruptly, the gearbox will not change
up.

Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode

The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the follow-
ing parameters:
-

driving style,

- road proﬁ le,
-

vehicle load.

An  action  on  the  " + "  or  " - "  paddles
allows  you  to  exercise  temporary
control  over  the  changing  of  gears.
The  request  to  change  gear  will  be
taken  into  account.  You  will  still  be
in  automatic  mode.  The  warning
lamp   D  remains lit up in the instru-
ment panel.
This  function  enables  you  to  antici-
pate  certain  situations  such  as  the
approach  of  a  bend  or  the  need  to
overtake another vehicle.

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Manual operation

Position of the selector for manual
gear changing.

 Move the selector to po-

sition M .

 Pull the " + " paddle to change up

a gear.

 Pull the " - " paddle to change

down a gear.

If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically

to ﬁ rst gear.

In sequential mode, it is not nec-
essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.

A request to change gear is ac-
cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.

For  safety  reasons,  depending
on  the  engine  speed,  a  change
up  or  down  may  be  performed
automatically.

It  is  possible  at  any  time  to  move
from  position   D   (driving  in  auto-
matic mode) to position  M  (driving
in sequential mode) or vice versa.

The ﬂ ashing of the warn-

ing lamp for the position
requested signals that this
position is not yet obtained.

If the warning lamp is on ﬁ xed, the

position is conﬁ rmed.
Display of a dash in the rev counter
indicates  a  malfunction.  Consult  a
CITROËN dealer.
Lighting  of  the  service  warning
lamp  accompanied  by  a  message
and an audible signal indicates an
operating fault. In this case:
   -

a marked snatching may be felt
when selecting R for reverse
gear,

the gearbox is locked in one
gear,

do not exceed a speed of
60 mph (approx. 100 km/h).

Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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