Citroen C4 Picasso (2017 year). Instruction — part 10

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+.

Control paddle for changing up, to the right

of the steering wheel.

F Pull the "+

" paddle towards you to change up.

-.

Control paddle for changing down, to the

left of the steering wheel.

F Pull the "-

" paddle towards you to change

down.

Steering mounted control paddles

The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.

When you move the gear selector, the symbol
corresponding to its position is displayed in the
instrument panel.
P.

Park.

R.

Reverse.

N.

Neutral.

D.

Drive (automatic operation).

1 to 6.

Gears engaged in manual operation.

-.

Invalid value in manual operation.

Displays in the instrument panel

Moving off

F

With your foot on the brake pedal, select

position P or N

.

F

Start the engine.

If P

is displayed in the instrument panel,

although the gear selector is in another
position, place the gear selector in
position P

to be able to start the engine.

F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F

Select automated mode (position D),

manual mode (position M) or reverse
(position R

).

If you do not press the
brake pedal to come out of
position P

, this warning lamp

If these conditions are not met, there
is an audible signal accompanied by a
message.

or symbol appears in the instrument
panel, accompanied by the message
"Place automatic gearbox in position P",
flashing of P in the instrument panel
and an audible signal.

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F

Check that the symbol displayed in the

instrument panel agrees with the position
of the selector.

F

Progressively release the brake pedal.

F

If the parking brake is released, the vehicle

moves off.

If the parking brake is applied and
automatic operation is activated, accelerate
away.

Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time. Braking and
acceleration should be done only with
the right foot. Pressing both pedals
together risks damaging the gearbox.

If the brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are correctly closed.

Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out a maintenance
operation with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and select position P.

Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is at a complete stop with the
brake applied.
When you want to engage reverse,
to avoid jolts, do not accelerate
immediately after engaging R.
Changing into position R is
accompanied by an audible signal.

Never select position N

when driving.

If position N

is engaged in error when

moving, allow the engine to idle, then
engage position D to accelerate.

When the engine is running at idle,
brakes released, if position R, D or M is
selected, the vehicle will move even if
the accelerator is not pressed.

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Invalid value in manual operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).

You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted
control paddles. If the engine speed allows, the
instruction to change gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox manages the
gears automatically again.

Temporary manual control of the
gears

Manual mode

D

and the gear engaged are displayed in the

instrument panel.
The gearbox operates in auto-active
mode, without any action from the driver. It
continuously selects the most appropriate gear
according to the following conditions:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- driving style,
- relief of the road,
- vehicle load.

Automated mode

F Select position D

.

For maximum acceleration, without touching
the gear selector, press the accelerator fully
down (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically and maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically for more effective engine braking.
When you take your foot off the accelerator
pedal suddenly, the gearbox does not change
up, so as to improve safety.

F Select position M

.

F Use the "+

" and "-" steering mounted

control paddles to change gear.

The gears engaged are displayed successively
in the instrument panel.
When stationary or at very low speed, the
gearbox automatically engages 1st gear.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release
the accelerator pedal when changing gear.
The change from one gear to another is only
effected if the conditions of vehicle speed and
engine speed allow; otherwise the automatic
laws of operation are imposed temporarily.
If the engine speed is too high or too low,
the display of the gear selected flashes for a
few seconds, then the new gear engaged is
displayed.

It is possible to change mode at any
time, by moving the gear selector
from D to M or the other way round.

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Before switching off the engine, you can
change to position P or N to be in neutral.
In either case, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.
If the lever is not in position P

, on opening the

driver's door or approximately 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition there is an audible
signal and a message appears:
F

move the gear selector to position P; the

audible signal stops and the message
disappears.

Operating fault

Whenever parking, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle, if automatic
operation has been deactivated.

Parking the vehicle

In all circumstances, ensure that the
gear selector is in position P before
leaving your vehicle.

In the event of a fault with the
gearbox, the service warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.

In this case the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and stays in 3

rd

gear. You may then feel

a noticeable jolt when going from P to R and
from N to R. This jolt does not present any risk
to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) while also
observing legal speed limits.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

In the event of a battery failure, use the
chock to immobilise the vehicle.

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Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears.
You can follow this instruction without going
through the intermediate gears.

Gear shift indicator

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (gradient, load, ...)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear.
- changing down.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow
may be accompanied by the recommended
gear.

The gear engagement recommendations
must not be considered compulsory.
This is because the configuration of the
road, traffic density and safety remain
important factors in the choice of the best
gear.
The gear shift indicator system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.

On BlueHDi Diesel 135 and 150 versions with
manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions
the system may suggest changing into neutral
so that the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.

Example:

This function cannot be deactivated.

- You are in third gear.

- You press the accelerator pedal.

- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

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Stop & Start

The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The engine
restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.

Operation

Going into engine STOP
mode

This indicator lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes into standby
automatically.
-

With a manual gearbox,

at speeds below

12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary
(with PureTech 130, THP 165 and
BlueHDi 100, 115 and 120 versions), when
you place the gear lever in neutral, and you
release the clutch pedal,

-

With an automatic gearbox, with the
vehicle stationary, when you press the
brake pedal or place the gear selector lever
at position N

.

If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey. It resets itself to
zero every time the ignition is switched on with
the START/STOP button.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the START/STOP button.

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
for example, braking, power steering...

Special cases: STOP mode not
available

STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
the START/STOP button,

- the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is selected,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed for control of a system.

In this case, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.

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Going into engine START mode

This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine starts automatically.

-

With a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.

-

With an automatic gearbox

:

● gear selector in position D or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you place the gear
selector at position D or M,

● or when you engage reverse.

START mode is invoked automatically when:
- you open the driver's door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph

(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph
(3 km/h) with PureTech 130, THP 165 and
BlueHDi 100, 115 and 120 versions) and
2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,

- the electric parking brake is being applied,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed for control of a system.

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In some circumstances, such as the need to
maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment, it may be necessary
to deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is automatically
reactivated every time the ignition is switched on.

Manual deactivation/
reactivation

In this case this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

Select "Stop & Start" to deactivate the system.

This is confirmed by the illumination
of this indicator lamp.

Using the dynamic cruise control
deactivates the Stop & Start system.

Deactivation of Stop & Start is done in the
Driving

menu of the touch screen.

Select "Stop & Start" again to reactivate the
system.

This is confirmed by the illumination
of this indicator lamp.

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Operating fault

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the vehicle
may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on.
Depending on version, an alert message may also
be displayed, asking you to place the gear selector
lever at position N

and put your foot on the brake

pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the "START/STOP"
button.

In the event of a fault with the system,
this indicator lamp flashes for a few
moments then comes on continuously,
accompanied by a message.

Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.

Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice

, particularly on flooded roads,

refer to the corresponding section.

The Stop & Start system requires a
battery of advanced technology and
special characteristics.
All work on this type of battery must
only be done by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery

, refer to the corresponding

section.

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Memorising speeds

Memorising

This function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or the
cruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems. By default, some speed settings are already memorised.

F

Select the system for which you want to

memorise new speed settings.

This function is accessible in the Driving

menu

of the touch screen.
F Select the "Driving functions" tab, then

"Speed settings

".

F

Press the button corresponding to the

speed setting you want to modify.

As a safety measure, the driver must
carry out these operations when
stationary.

F

Enter the new value using the numerical

keypad and confirm.

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Speed limit recognition

This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy
goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign
intended for cars (light vehicles).

The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly
when you change country, the units for
speed in the instrument panel must be
those for the country you are driving in.

The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the
road always take priority over the
display by the system.
The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed
of the vehicle to suit the weather and
traffic.
It is possible for the system to not
display the speed limit if it does not
detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention
on road signs.

To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean the area in front
of the camera.

Principles

Using a camera at the top of the windscreen,
this system detects and reads speed limit and
end of speed limit signs.
The system also takes account of information
on speed limits from the navigation system
mapping.

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Display in the instrument panel

1.

Indication of the speed limit.

or
2.

Indication of the end of the speed limit.

Display of the speed

The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.

On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.

The driver can, if desired, adjust the
speed of the vehicle according to the
information given by the system.

The system is activated or deactivated in the
Driving

menu of the touch screen.

Select the "Vehicle settings" tab, then
"Security

" and "Recommended speed

display

".

Activation / Deactivation

It is necessary to update your
navigation mapping regularly in order to
receive accurate information on speed
limits from the system.

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Memorising the speed setting

This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition

.

The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter controls, with the standard cruise
control, the dynamic cruise control or the
dynamic cruise control with Stop function.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control.

For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control, Dynamic
cruise control or Dynamic cruise
control with Stop function, refer to
the corresponding sections.

1.

Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.

2.

Memorise a speed setting.

Operating limits

The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-

poor weather (rain, snow),

- atmospheric pollution,
-

trailer, caravan,

- driving with a space-saver type spare

wheel or snow chains fitted,

- puncture repair using the temporary

repair kit,

- young drivers,
- ...

The system may be disrupted or not work at all
in the following situations:
- poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,

falling snow, rain, fog),

- windscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,

misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,

- fault with the camera,
- obsolete or incorrect mapping,
- hidden road signs (other vehicles,

vegetation, snow),

- speed limit signs that do not conform to the

standard, are damaged or distorted.

3.

Speed limiter indication.

4.

Memorise the speed.

5.

Current speed setting.

Steering mounted controls

Display in the instrument panel

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F

Make an initial press on this

button to request saving of the
speed suggested.

F Press this button again to

confirm and save the new speed
setting.

Memorising the speed

F

Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.

Speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.

On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit value and offers to
make it a new speed setting.
"MEM

" flashes in the screen for a few seconds.

If the difference between the speed setting
and speed displayed by the recognition
system is less than 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MEM

symbol is not displayed.

After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display.

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Steering mounted controls

6.

Speed limiter on / pause indication.

7.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

8.

Speed limiter setting.

Speed limiter - "LIMIT"

System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.

The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Once the programmed speed limit is reached,
additional pressure on the accelerator pedal
has no effect.

1.

Select speed limiter mode.

2.

Lower programmed speed.

3.

Raise programmed speed.

4.

Speed limiter on / pause.

5.

Display the list of memorised speeds or,

Accept the speed proposed by the speed
limit recognition.

Displays in the instrument panel

Switching on

the speed limiter requires

a programmed speed of at least 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The speed limiter is paused by operation of the
control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly
beyond the point of resistance.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle
returns to the programmed speed limit.

The programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on Memorising speeds,
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition

and memorisation, refer to the

corresponding section.

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Switching on / Pause

F

Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position:

the speed limiter mode is selected but is
not switched on (Pause).

F

Switch the speed limiter back on by

pressing button 4, if the speed displayed
is suitable (by default, the last speed
programmed).

F

You can temporarily stop the speed limiter

by pressing button 4 again: the display
confirms that it has been stopped (Pause).

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
Once the function is selected, you can modify
the speed setting by:
- using buttons 2 and 3, raising or lowering

the speed displayed:
F

by successive short presses, to modify

by + or - 1 mph (km/h),

F

by a maintained press, to modify in steps

of + or - 5 mph (km/h).

Adjusting the speed limiter
setting

- pressing button 5:

F

the six speeds memorised are displayed

in the touch screen,

F

press the button corresponding to the

limit speed chosen.

The value is displayed in the instrument panel.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
- by pressing button 5, if your vehicle has

speed limit recognition:
F

the speed to memorise is displayed in

the instrument panel,

F press button 5 again

to save the speed.

The value is then displayed in the instrument
panel.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition

and memorisation, refer to the

corresponding section.

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On sharp acceleration, as when
descending a steep hill, the speed
limiter will not be able to prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
The limiter is temporarily deactivated
and the displayed programmed speed
flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed
when exceeding the speed is not due to
an action by the driver.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.

Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
speed limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

F Press

firmly

on the accelerator pedal,

going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the flashing
of the programmed speed when exceeding
the speed is not due to an action by the driver
(steep hill...).
As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the
programmed value, the limiter operates again:
the display of the programmed speed becomes
steady again.

Switching off

Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed

F

Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position.

The display of speed limiter information
disappears.