Citroën C4 Picasso 2011 Owner's Manual
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Key
safety warning
contributes to the protection of the environment
refer to the page indicated
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
Happy motoring!
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I - MONITORING 31
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II - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREEN
nochrome screen A 4
onochrome screen
olour screen (MyWay) 5
aviDrive colour screen
Trip computer 5
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III - COMFORT 56
entilation
anual air conditioning
Digital air conditioning 6
nted air freshener
ront seats
Rear
eat modularity
irrors
teering wheel adjustment
IV - ACCESS 78
Remote control key
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Electric windows
Doors
Boot
pening rear screen
Panoramic sunroof
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- VISIBILITY 94
Lighting controls
LED lamps
Daytime running lamps
of headlamps
eadlamp adjustment
Directional lighting
Wiper controls 10
Automatic rain sensitive wipers 10
Courtesy lamps 10
Interior mood lighting 10
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FITTINGS 105
Interior fi ttings 10
Illuminated glove box 10
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Boot fi ttings 1
Luggage retaining net
Torch 1
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hild seats 1
ISOFIX child seats 122
hild lock 1
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AFETY 126
irection indicators
azard warning lamps 1
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Tyre under-infl ation detection 1
Braking assistance systems
Trajectory control systems 1
mergency or assistance call
eat belts 1
irbags
IX - DRIVING 139
lectric parking brake
ill start
anual gearbox
Gear effi ciency indicator 14
-speed electronic
earbox system
top & Start 15
utomatic gearbox
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teering wheel 16
peed limiter 16
ruise control 1
arking space sensors
Lane departure warnin
arking sensors
neumatic suspension 1
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stem 16
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- CHECKS 173
Bonnet
unning out of fuel (Diesel) 1
Petrol engines
Diesel engines 1
hecking levels 1
hecks 1
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INFORMATION 183
Temporary puncture repair kit
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Changing a wheel 1
hanging a bulb 1
Changing a fuse 1
12 V battery 20
Energy economy mode 20
Towing the vehicle
Towing a trailer 20
bars 2
cold climate screen 2
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II - TECHNICAL
ATA 213
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etrol engines 2
etrol weights
iesel engines 2
iesel weights
etrol/Diesel weights -
mmercial versions 2
imensions
dentifi cation markings 2
AUDIO and
ELEMATICS 227
mergency or assistance 2
NaviDrive
Way 2
udio system
Video pack 3
ISUAL
SEARC
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ALPHABETICAL
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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine tempo-
rarily 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.
Front/rear parking sensors
Sensors, located in the bumpers, de-
tect obstacles.
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EXTERI
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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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Xenon directional headlamps
This system allows the light beams
to follow the direction of the road
ahead.
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Panoramic sunroof
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EXTERI
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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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Remote control key Fuel tank
A. Central locking
B. Unlocking
C. Remote lighting control
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 tailgate,
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- 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.
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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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Opening rear screen
This opening gives easy access to the
boot, even if you are parked close to a
wall or to another vehicle.
Opening
) Press control 2. The grip 4 is in line
with the rear wiper.
Closing
) Lower the rear screen.
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Opening the tailgate
) Press control 1 .
You cannot open the tailgate if the rear
screen is already open.
Closing the tailgate
) 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).
Modubox
(CITROËN C4 Picasso)
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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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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CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso
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
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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Interior mood lighting
This soft lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.
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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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Speed limiter/Cruise control
These functions control the speed of
the vehicle to the value that you have
programmed.
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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
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
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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1. Controls:
- Electric windows
- Child lock
2. Side window demist/defrost vent
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. Quarter light demist/defrost vent
11. Windscreen demist/defrost vent
12. Sunshine sensor
13. Passenger’s air conditioning
controls
14. Lower glove box:
- Air freshener clips
- Various storage
15. Key switch:
- Front passenger’s airbag
activation/deactivation
16. Central locking button
17. Audio and telematics system
18. Scented air freshener
19. Cooled storage
20. USB port (or blanking plug)
21. 12 V accessory socket or cigarette
lighter
22. Portable ashtray
23. Interior mood lighting control
24. Steering wheel adjustment lever
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SITTIN
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Adjusting the steering wheel
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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For safety reasons, these adjustments must not be carried out whilst
driving.
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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
This additional mirror 1 allows you to
monitor the rear passengers. It can be
tilted to avoid dazzle.
Door mirror adjustment
This operates with the ignition switched
on.
From the driver’s seat, select the door
mirror 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.
Door mirror foldback
When the vehicle is parked, the door
mirrors can be folded back either manually or automatically.
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Front seats
Head restraint
Armrest
Backrest angle
Seat height adjustment
Lumbar support
Forwards-backwards adjustment
Electric adjustments Manual adjustments
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.
Heated seat control (lo-
cated on the inside of the
front seats)
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Adjusting the seat belt height
To adjust the seat belt, squeeze the
control and slide it in the direction required.
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Electric windows controls Sliding sun visors
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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Recommended settings
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- Heating/manual air conditioning:
VENTILATI
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Operate
For...
Cooling
Heating
Demisting
Defrosting
- Digital air conditioning: the fully automatic mode is recommended - press "AUTO" .
or
or
Fully cold
to start,
then personal
settings
Fully hot
to start,
then personal
settings
Fully hot
Maximum
to start,
then personal
settings
Maximum
to start,
then personal
setting
ON
ON when
starting,
then OFF
ON when
starting,
then OFF
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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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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.
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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.
Under-infl ation warning
The service warning lamp comes
on, and a vehicle outline is displayed, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.
Puncture
The STOP warning lamp comes
on, and a vehicle outline is displayed, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.
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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.
Automatic central locking
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.
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Front airbags
Deactivation of the front
passenger’s airbag
1. Insert the key in lock A .
2. Select the "OFF" position.
3. Remove the key.
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Child lock
Manual control
The rear doors are locked by operating
the lever using the key (aperture at an
angle).
Electric control
Pressing the button prohibits operation
of the electric windows from the rear
of the vehicle and opening of the rear
doors from inside.
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ISOFIX mounting system
The 3 second-row seats of your vehicle
are fi tted with regulation ISOFIX mount-
ing points, with 3 rings for each seat position A B C.
This fi xing system is designed for chil-
dren weighing up to 18 kg.
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Seat belts
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Second row centre seat belt
) 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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Using the third-row passenger seat
belts (CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso)
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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"Comfort" position
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
) Pull on strap B.
The backrest reclines and the seat base
pivots slightly.
Returning the seat to its original position
) Pull on strap B and guide the seat
forwards.
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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.
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Folding the seats
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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)
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.
From the boot - whilst loading,
for example (CITROËN Grand
C4 Picasso)
Having fi rstly folded the third-row
seats.
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) Pull on strap D to unlock the re-
quired seat.
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A rigid panel is attached to each secondrow seat backrest.
Unlocking/Locking the rigid panel
) 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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THIRD ROW SEATS (CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO)
Installing the seats
Stowing the seats Access to third-row seats
R
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).
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.
Do not leave objects either on or underneath the second-row seats when
you are folding them.
Pull on control E , located at the top of
the second-row seats backrest.
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Lighting stalk
Ring A
1. Off
2. Automatic illumination of headlamps
3. Sidelamps
4. Dipped/main beam headlamps
Ring B
Front foglamps
Rear foglamp
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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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Wiper stalk
Stalk C: windscreen wipe
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.
Ring D: rear screen wipe
Stop.
Intermittent.
Timed wash and wipe.
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Fixed centred controls steering
wheel
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
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 .
Do not drive if the parking brake
warning lamp and the P indicator on
the lever A are on.
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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.
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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
Parking diffi cult
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Parking not advised
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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.
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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Automatic gearbox
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
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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Stop & Start
Engine going into STOP mode
DRIVIN
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 sec-
onds, 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" but-
ton; 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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Ignition switch
● S: Steering lock
To release the steering lock, operate
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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Speed limiter
1. Limiter mode On/Off.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Speed limiter On/Off.
4. Increase the programmed value.
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Cruise control
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).
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