Citroën C4 Picasso 2010 Owner's Manual
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Xenon directional headlamps
This system allows the light beams
to follow the direction of the road
ahead.
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Front/rear parking sensors
Sensors, located in the bumpers,
detect obstacles.
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Parking space sensor
This system measures the size of
a parking space available between
two vehicles or obstacles.
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E X T E R I O R
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the
traffi c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...).
The engine restarts automatically as
soon as you want to move off.
Stop & Start reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and noise
when stationary.
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Panoramic sunroof
E X T E R I O R
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Opening rear screen
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Pneumatic rear suspension
This enhances driving comfort and
maintains a constant body height,
whatever the vehicle load.
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Exterior side spotlamps
These light up the zones facing the
driver’s and passenger’s doors.
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Door mirrors
With electric foldback.
Automatically tilts in reverse gear.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
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O P E N I N G
Remote control key Fuel tank
A. Central locking
B. Unlocking
C. Guide-me-home lighting
D. Folding/unfolding the key
Selective opening
Using the multifunction screen, you can
choose from the following options for
opening your vehicle with the remote
control:
- either all of the doors and the tail-
F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
gate,
- or the driver’s door with a fi rst press,
then all of the other doors with a
second press.
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Bonnet opening/closing
To release the bonnet, pull the lever
located under the dashboard left hand
end towards you. Then operate the
safety catch at the front of the bonnet.
Bonnet stay: Unclip the stay and insert
it into the notch.
To close: move the stay back to
its initial position, lower the bonnet, then allow it to slam shut at
the end of its travel.
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Capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Press control A , located on the switch
panel to the right of the dashboard. The
fuel fl ap automatically opens up fully.
Insert the pump nozzle so as to push in
the metal fl ap B .
Push the fuel fi ller fl ap to close it.
After switching off the ignition, control A is only active for a few minutes.
If necessary, switch on the ignition
again to reactivate it.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
This opening gives easy access to the
boot, even if you are parked close to a
wall or to another vehicle.
Opening rear screen
Opening
Press control 2. The grip 4 is in line
with the rear wiper.
Closing
Lower the rear screen.
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Press control 1 .
You cannot open the tailgate if the rear
screen is already open.
Lower the tailgate, using one of the
grips 3 , located on the interior tail-
gate trim.
Past the balancing point, allow the
tailgate to close itself (do not assist
it or slow it down).
Load: 22 kg maximum.
The Modubox comprises a shopping
trolley and a fl exible bag which can be
used independently of each other depending on your needs.
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O P E N I N G
Opening the tailgate
Closing the tailgate
Modubox (CITROËN
C4 Picasso)
CITROËN C4 Picasso
B O O T
CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso
F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
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Luggage cover in
two sections
Torch
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Access to
spare wheel
Pneumatic rear
suspension
Allows the height of the rear
of the vehicle to be adjusted
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Luggage cover blind
Temporary puncture repair kit
Depending on model, the kit is located either in the boot well or in the compartment under the left hand
second-row passenger (open the fl ap by turning the screw a quarter turn).
This kit is a complete system for a temporary repair; it comprises a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
Refer also to the section "Practical information - § Changing a wheel".
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Torch
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Electric parking brake
I N T E R I O R
For holding and releasing the vehicle.
Operation is automatic with manual
operation possible using the dashboard control.
Scented air freshener
This diffuses the fragrance that you
have chosen throughout the passenger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.
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6-speed electronic gearbox system
This offers a fully automatic mode, a
manual mode and an auto-sequential
mode which combines the advantages of the automatic and manual
modes, using the steering mounted
paddles.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Interior mood lighting
This soft lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.
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Speed limiter/Cruise control
These functions control the speed of
the vehicle to the value that you have
programmed.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
8. Controls:
- Trip mileage recorder reset
button
- Lighting rheostat
9. Warning lamps display (with the
MyWay or NaviDrive multifunction
screen)
10. Electric parking brake
11. Instrument panel
12. Hazard warning lamps
13. Switch panels:
- Emergency or assistance
- Lane departure warning system
14. ESP deactivation button
15. Steering lock - Ignition switch
16. Steering mounted controls for
multifunction screen
17. Horn
1. Controls:
- Lighting
- Direction indicators
- Front and rear foglamps
2. Paddles for automatic gearbox or
6-speed electronic gearbox system
3. Cruise control and speed limiter
(steering mounted controls)
4. Direction indicator warning lamps
5. Audio and telematics system
steering mounted controls
6. Selector for automatic gearbox or
6-speed electronic gearbox system
7. Controls:
- Windscreen wipe
- Screenwash
- Rear screen wipe
- Trip computer
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S
18. Optional function controls (steering
mounted controls)
19. Fusebox access cover
20. Controls:
- Fuel fi ller fl ap
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Stop & Start
- Volumetric alarm deactivation
- Headlamp adjustment
21. Bonnet release
22. Mirror controls
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N S T R U M E N T S A N D C O N T R O L S
1. Controls:
- Electric windows
- Child lock
2. Side air vent
3. Driver’s air conditioning controls
4. Driver’s front airbag
5. Right hand upper storage
6. Central air vents
7. Left hand upper storage
8. Front passenger’s airbag
9. Speaker (Tweeter) (right and left)
10. Passenger’s air conditioning
controls
11. Lower glove box:
- Air freshener clips
- Various storage
12. Key switch:
- Front passenger’s airbag
activation/deactivation
13. Central locking button
14. Audio and telematics system
15. Scented air freshener
16. Cooled storage
17. USB port (or blanking plug)
18. 12 V accessory socket or cigar
lighter
19. Portable ashtray
20. Interior mood lighting control
21. Steering wheel adjustment lever
Adjusting the steering wheel
S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y
The steering wheel can be adjusted for
height and reach.
Release the steering wheel by pulling
lever A towards you.
Adjust the position of the steering
wheel then lock it pushing the lever fully
back.
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Automatic photochromatic rear
view mirror
It automatically and progressively changes between day use and night use.
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Child surveillance mirror
Door mirror adjustment
This operates with the ignition switched on.
From the driver’s seat, select the door mir-
ror by moving control 1 to the left or right,
then adjust the door mirror as required in
four directions using control 2 .
Demisting-defrosting of the door mirrors is
linked to that of the rear screen.
F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
For safety reasons, these adjustments must not be carried out whilst
driving.
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This additional mirror 1 allows you to
monitor the rear passengers. It can be
tilted to avoid dazzle.
Door mirror foldback
When the vehicle is parked, the door
mirrors can be folded back either manually or automatically.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Front seats
Head restraint
Backrest angle
Seat height adjustment
Lumbar support
Forwards-backwards adjustment
Armrest
Electric adjustments Manual adjustments
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Heated seat control (lo-
cated on the inside of the
front seats)
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1. Adjustment of seat height, angle
and forwards-backwards position
2. Adjustment of backrest angle and
lumbar support
3. Driver: storing driving positions
The seats can also be adjusted on a
temporary basis:
- on opening one of the front doors,
- after switching on the ignition.
S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Adjusting the seat belt height
To adjust the seat belt, squeeze the
control and slide it in the direction required.
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From the driver’s seat position, the controls located on the door are used to operate the electric windows.
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Slide the blind on the visor to the
desired position by pushing at A .
The blinds are extended on the sun
visor rails.
Fold the visor downwards, to pre-
vent being dazzled.
Panoramic sunroof blind
Opening (positions 1 to 9 )
Closing (position 0 )
The blind has an anti-pinch system.
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S I T T I N G C O M F O R T A B L Y
Electric windows controls Sliding sun visors
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Recommended settings
- Heating/manual air conditioning:
- Digital air conditioning: the fully automatic mode is recommended - press "AUTO" .
Operate
For...
Cooling
or
Fully cold to
start, then
personal
settings
Maximum to
start, then
personal
settings
ON
ON when
starting,
then OFF
Heating
or
Fully hot to
start, then
personal
settings
Maximum to
start, then
personal
setting
ON when
starting,
then OFF
Demisting
Defrosting
Fully hot
OFF
V E N T I L A T I O N
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Seat belts not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp
This warning lamp informs you
if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
(depending on model), and if
the front passenger’s (depend-
ing on model) or the second-row
passengers’ seat belts are unfastened.
The illuminated positions represent
those whose seat belts are not fastened/unfastened.
Once the function has been activated,
when starting the engine, the system
automatically locks the doors once you
reach approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
This function can be deactivated
by pressing button A for more than
two seconds.
Tyre under-inflation detection
This function warns you if a tyre is defl ated or punctured.
This system does not absolve the driver
of the need to regularly check the tyre
pressures.
The service warning lamp
comes on, and a vehicle outline
is displayed, accompanied by a
message and an audible signal.
Under-infl ation warning
The STOP warning lamp comes
on, and a vehicle outline is displayed, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.
Puncture
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M O N I T O R I N G
Automatic central locking
Instrument panel
with multifunction screen A or C
with the MyWay or NaviDrive
multifunction screen
1. Instrument panel.
2. Multifunction screen.
3. Control buttons.
4. Warning lamps display zone.
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Manual central locking
You can use electrical central locking or
unlocking by pressing on button A .
If one of the doors is open or is not
closed properly, central locking will not
work.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Deactivation of the front
passenger's airbag
Child lock
The 3 second-row seats of your vehicle
are fi tted with regulation ISOFIX mounting points, with 3 rings for each seat
position A B C .
This fi xing system is designed for children weighing up to 18 kg.
Electric control
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Front airbags
Manual control
P A S S E N G E R S A F E T Y
1. Insert the key in lock A .
2. Select the " OFF " position.
3. Remove the key.
The rear doors are locked by operating
the lever using the key (aperture at an
angle).
Pressing the button prohibits operation
of the electric windows from the rear
of the vehicle and opening of the rear
doors from inside.
ISOFIX mounting system
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Take care to attach the third-row passenger seat belts to the rings provided
for this purpose.
Do not attach the belts to the load
anchorage points marked with a red
cross (see illustration above).
Stowing the tongue of the third-row
seat belt
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Using the third-row passenger seat
belts (CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso)
P A S S E N G E R S A F E T Y
Insert tongue C into the buckle on
the right, then insert the second
tongue D into the buckle on the left.
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Seat belts
Second row centre seat belt
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
SECOND ROW SEATS
The 3 second-row seats are independent of each other and are all the same
width. They can all be adjusted to the
"comfort" position.
Placing a seat in the "comfort"
position
Returning the seat to its original position
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Forwards-backwards adjustment
Lift up control A , located at the front of
the seat, and adjust the seat into the
desired position.
I N T E R I O R
"Comfort" position
Pull on strap B .
The backrest reclines and the seat base
pivots slightly.
Pull on strap B and guide the seat
forwards.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
I N T E R I O R
Folding the seats
From the boot - whilst loading,
for example (CITROËN Grand
C4 Picasso)
SECOND ROW SEATS
From outside
Pull fi rmly upwards on strap C , as
indicated by the red arrow, to unlock
the seat; keep pulling until the seat
is fully folded.
Slide latch A of the panel down-
wards, to unlock it.
Return the panel to the upright posi-
tion, then slide latch A upwards to
lock it.
Before deploying the rigid panels, check
that the second row seats are in their
fully rear position.
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Having fi rstly folded the third-row
seats.
Pull on strap D to unlock the re-
quired seat.
Repositioning the seats
Return the rigid panels of the secondrow seats to their initial (upright) position
and lock them in position (CITROËN
Grand C4 Picasso).
Raise the backrest and push it backwards until it locks in position.
Rigid panel (CITROËN Grand
C4 Picasso)
A rigid panel is attached to each second-row seat backrest.
Unlocking/Locking the rigid panel
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Fold the concertina boards ( 1 2 3 ) ar-
ranged above each of the third-row
seats.
Pull on the black strap F , located on the
seat backrest.
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Before moving the third-row seats,
do not forget to lock in the rigid panels fi rst (located at the base of the
second-row seat backrests).
Installing the seats
Put the three sections of the concertina
boards ( 1 2 3 ) to their vertical position,
then pull on the red strap G .
Before moving the third-row seats, return the rigid panels to the upright position and lock them.
Pull on control E , located at the top of
the second-row seats backrest.
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I N T E R I O R
THIRD ROW SEATS (CITROËN
Grand C4 Picasso)
Stowing the seats Access to third-row seats
Do not leave objects either on or underneath the second-row seats when
you are folding them.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Ring B
Ring D: rear screen wipe
Stop.
Intermittent.
Timed wash and wipe.
Fixed centred controls steering
wheel
Lighting stalk
Ring A
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Stalk C: windscreen wipe
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D R I V I N G
Wiper stalk
1. Off
2. Automatic illumination of headlamps
3. Sidelamps
4. Dipped/main beam headlamps
Front foglamps
Rear foglamp
Under certain climatic conditions (low
temperature, humid), condensation
may appear on the inner surfaces of
the headlamps and rear lamps. This
is not an indication of a fault and the
condensation disappears a few minutes after switching on the lamps.
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Switching on "AUTO" mode
Press the stalk down and release.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
Press the stalk up and return it to
position "0" .
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated each time the vehicle is started.
1. Optional function controls
2. Cruise control/speed limiter and
parking space sensor
3. Audio system controls
4. Multifunction screen controls
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5. Horn
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6. Warning lamps for direction indica-
tors and vehicle lamps
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Electric parking brake
D R I V I N G
This device combines:
- automatic functions: Automatic application when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the accelerator (automatic operation by
default);
- manual use: Manual application/release of parking brake is possible
by operating control lever A .
When in automatic mode, it remains
possible to apply or release the parking
brake at any time:
To apply it, pull on the lever A .
To release it, pull then release lever A .
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the electric parking brake warning lamp P (red) is on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
If you leave the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake
manually.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Hill start assist
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is
equipped with a system which keeps it immobilised for about 2 seconds, the approximate time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Parking space sensor
< 12 mph (20 km/h)
You can activate this function by pressing
button A .
Once the space has been measured, the
system displays the following messages:
Parking possible
Do not drive if the parking brake
warning lamp and the P indicator on
the lever A are on.
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Parking diffi cult
Parking not advised
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
6-speed electronic gearbox
system
R Reverse
N Neutral
A Automatic mode
M Manual mode
Using control paddles 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- gear changing in manual mode,
- temporary manual operation in automatic mode.
P Park
R Reverse
N Neutral
D Automatic mode
M Sequential mode
Using control paddles 1 "+" and 2 "-" :
- gear changing in sequential mode,
- temporary manual operation in automatic mode.
Starting
Check that the selector lever 3 is in
neutral (position N ).
Press fi rmly on the brake pedal and
turn the ignition key.
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Starting
Check that the selector lever 3 is in
position P or N and turn the ignition
key.
To exit position P , press on the brake
pedal before moving the selector lever.
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D R I V I N G
Automatic gearbox
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D R I V I N G
Stop & Start
Engine going into STOP mode
Going into engine START mode
Deactivation/Reactivation
The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into stand-by:
- with the 6-speed electronic gear-
box system ; at speeds below
4 mph (6 km/h), press the brake
pedal or put the selector lever into
neutral (position N) .
In certain circumstances the STOP
mode may not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp fl ashes for a few seconds,
then goes off.
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The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine restarts:
- with the selector lever in position A
or M , release the brake pedal,
- or with the selector lever in position
N and the brake pedal released,
change to position A or M ,
- or select reverse gear.
In certain circumstances, START mode
may be invoked automatically; the
"ECO" warning lamp fl ashes for a few
seconds, then goes off.
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You can deactivate the system at any
time by pressing the "ECO OFF" button;
the button’s warning lamp comes on.
The system is reactivated automatically every time you start the engine
with the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you
must switch off the ignition
with the key.
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D R I V I N G
Ignition switch
S: Steering lock
To release the steering lock, oper-
ate the steering slightly while turning the key, but without forcing.
M: Ignition on , running position
D: Starter
Release the key as soon as the en-
gine starts. Do not operate the starter when the engine is running.
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1. Cruise control mode On/Off.
2. Programming a speed/Reducing the
programmed value.
3. Cruise control On/Off.
4. Programming a speed/Increasing the
programmed value.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be higher than
25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth
gear engaged on a manual gearbox
(second gear for the 6-speed electronic
gearbox system or automatic gearbox).
Cruise control
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1. Limiter mode On/Off.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Speed limiter On/Off.
4. Increase the programmed value.
Speed limiter
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M O N I T O R I N G
1. Rev counter
2. Gear effi ciency indicator for a
manual gearbox or gear selector
lever and gear for the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox
3. "Foot on brake" warning lamp for
the electronic gearbox system or
automatic gearbox/Electric parking
brake
4. Speedometer
5. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting
A. Lighting rheostat (available day
and night)
B. Trip mileage recorder reset
Central screen
Controls
TWO-TONE INSTRUMENT PANEL (WITH MULTIFUNCTION SCREEN C)
6. Fuel gauge
7. Trip mileage recorder
8. Multifunction screen A/C
9. Total mileage recorder
In this zone, the following infor-
mation appears in succession
when the ignition is switched on:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator,
- total mileage recorder.
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M O N I T O R I N G
1. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting
2. Speedometer
3. MyWay or NaviDrive multifunc-
tion screen
4. Rev counter
5. "Foot on brake" warning lamp for
the electronic gearbox system or
automatic gearbox/Electric parking brake
6. Fuel gauge
A. Lighting rheostat (available day
and night)
B. Trip mileage recorder reset
Central screen
Controls
7. Gear effi ciency indicator for a
manual gearbox or selector lever
position and gear for the electronic gearbox system or automatic gearbox
8. Trip mileage recorder
9. Total mileage recorder
In this zone, the following infor-
mation appears in succession
when the ignition is switched on:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator,
- total mileage recorder.
10. Warning lamp zone.
M O N I T O R I N G
Indicator and warning lamps
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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in
operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of
the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when
the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lamps
should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information
on the warning lamp concerned.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Sidelamps fi xed.
Left-hand
direction
indicato r
Right-hand
direction
indicator
Hazard
warning
lamps
Dipped beam
headlamps
fl ashing with
buzzer.
fl ashing with
buzzer.
fl ashing with
audible signal.
fi xed.
The lighting stalk is pushed down.
The lighting stalk is pushed up.
The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated.
The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may be accompanied
by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fi xed) or fl ash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in two different modes.
Only by relating the type of lighting to the operating status of the
vehicle can it be ascertained whether the situation is normal or
whether a fault has occurred.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms
that the corresponding system has come into operation.
The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated indicator
lamps fl ash simultaneously.
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Main beam
headlamps
fi xed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you.
Pull the stalk to return to dipped
beam headlamps.
M O N I T O R I N G
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Parking brake
Front
foglamps
Rear
foglamps
Diesel engine
pre-heating
Parking
space
sensors
Electric child
lock
fi xed.
fi xed.
fi xed.
fi xed.
fl ashing.
fi xed.
fl ashing.
temporarily.
The front foglamps are
switched on.
The rear foglamps are
switched on.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
The parking brake is applied
or not properly released.
The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.
The parking space sensors
function is active.
The system is measuring the
space.
The electric child lock is
activated.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
Press the corresponding button to
deactivate it.
Once the measurement has been done,
the warning lamp comes on fi xed again.
Displayed for a few seconds after activating
the function and every time the ignition is
switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child
safety" section.
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M O N I T O R I N G
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Stop & Start
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed.
fi xed.
fl ashes for a
few seconds,
then goes off.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is in the " ON "
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat.
The Stop & Start system has
put the engine in STOP mode
at a vehicle stop (traffi c lights,
traffi c jam, or other...).
STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically.
Turn the control switch to the " OFF "
position to deactivate the front passenger's
airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing
child seat.
The passenger's airbag system is
automatically put into service on starting
the vehicle (" ON " position).
The warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically in START mode, as
soon as you want to move off.
Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for
special cases with STOP mode and
START mode.
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