Citroen C4 Picasso Dag (2009 year). Instruction — part 11

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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

1

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).

2

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.

3

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

4

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.

5

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.

6

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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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.