Get Driving Guide for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso SUV First Generation (2006-2013)

F I T T I N G S

HIGH CARGO NET

(GRAND C4 PICASSO)

Position 1

Position 2

5-seat conﬁguration; installed behind

the second row.

2-seat conﬁguration; installed behind

the ﬁrst row.

Installing the roller

 Remove the protective covers

located under the blind roller

notches.

 Position the roller under that of

the luggage-cover blind.

 With the second-row seats folded

away, remove the covers of the

Isoﬁx anchoring points located on

the seat backrests.

 Secure the roller on the Isoﬁx

anchoring points.

 Deploy the net and pull it upwards.

 Raise the ﬂap on the blind, posi-

tioning it on top of the blind.

 Deploy the net, passing it be-

tween the rollers and the seats.

 Pull the net upwards.

 Anchor it to the roof by means of

the ﬁxing points (after you have

removed their covers).

 Anchor it to the roof by means of

the ﬁxing points (after you have

removed their covers).

This enables you to maximise the

vehicle’s loadspace.

It retains objects, preventing them

from sliding towards the front of the

passenger compartment.

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You insert it under the roller of the

luggage-cover blind, securing it

on the third-row side mouldings.

Removing the roller

 Perform these operations in

reverse order.

Removing the roller

 Carry out these operations in

reverse order.

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F I T T I N G S

LUGGAGE ANCHORING

RINGS (C4 PICASSO)

LUGGAGE ANCHORING

RINGS (GRAND C4 PICASSO)

LUGGAGE RETAINING NET

(GRAND C4 PICASSO)

Attached to the luggage anchoring

rings, it allows objects to be held on

the boot ﬂoor.

For reasons of safety in the event of

sudden braking, it is recommended

that you place heavy objects on

the ﬂoor as close as possible to

the backrests of the second-row

seats.

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There are 4 anchoring rings in the

boot to enable you to secure your

luggage:

There are 4 anchoring rings in the

boot to enable you to secure your

luggage:

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1, 2, 3 and 4 on the boot ﬂoor.

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1, 2, 3 and 4 on the boot ﬂoor.

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F I T T I N G S

Boot lighting

Using the torch

T O R C H

The boot lamp A comes on automat-

ically when the boot is opened and

switches off automatically when the

boot is closed.

This is a removable lamp, incorpo-

rated in the boot wall, which can be

used to light the boot or as a torch.

Various lighting durations are avail-

able:

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ignition off, approximately ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approxi-

mately thirty seconds,

engine running, no limit.

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 Extract the torch from its location

pulling it upwards, as indicated

by the arrow.

 Press the switch B, located on

the back, to switch the torch on

or off.

Operation of the torch

This torch operates with NiMH re-

chargeable batteries.

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It has a battery life of approximately

45 minutes and recharges while you

are driving.

 Unfold the support C, located on

the back, to set down and raise

the torch; for example, when

changing a wheel.

Storing the torch

Observe the polarities when ﬁtting

the batteries.

Never replace the rechargeable

batteries with normal single-use

batteries.

For replacement of the batteries,

see the "Practical information -

§ Changing a bulb" section.

 Put the torch back in place in its

location starting with the lower

part.

If you have forgotten to switch off

the torch, this switches it off auto-

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C H I L D S A F E T Y

GENERAL POINTS RELATING

TO CHILD SEATS

INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT

USING A THREE POINT SEAT

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Although one of CITROËN's main

criteria when designing your vehi-

cle, the safety of your children also

depends on you.

For maximum safety, please follow

these precautions:

"Rearwards-facing"

"Forwards-facing"

When a "rearwards-facing" child

seat is installed on the front pas-

senger seat, it is essential that the

passenger airbag is deactivated.

Otherwise, the child would risk

being seriously injured or killed if

the airbag were to inﬂate.

When a "forwards-facing" child seat

is installed on the front passenger

seat, adjust the vehicle's seat to the

intermediate longitudinal position

with the seat back upright and leave

the passenger airbag activated.

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in accordance with European

regulations, all children under

the age of 12 or less than one

and a half metres tall must

travel in approved child seats

suited to their weight, on seats

ﬁtted with a seat belt or ISOFIX

mountings*,

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statistically, the safest seats in

your vehicle for the transpor-

tation of children are the rear

seats,

a child weighing less than 9 kg

must travel in the "rearwards-

facing" position both in the

front and in the rear.

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Intermediate longitudinal

position

CITROËN recommends that chil-

dren should travel in the rear seats

of your vehicle:

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"rearwards-facing" up to the

age of 2,

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"forwards-facing" over the

age of 2.

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ansporting children

are speciﬁc to each country. Refer

to the current legislation in your

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C H I L D S A F E T Y

CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are

secured using a three point seat belt:

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L2

"KIDDY Life"

The use of the

Passenger air bag OFF

L1

"RÖMER

Baby-Safe Plus"

restraining cushion

Installed in the

rearwards-facing

position.

is compulsory for

the transportation

of young children

(from 9 to 18 kg).

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

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L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"

From the age of 6 years

(approximately 22 kg),

the booster is used on

its own.

L3

"RECARO Start''

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX"

Can be ﬁtted to the vehicle's ISOFIX anchorages.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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C H I L D S A F E T Y

CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are

secured using a three point seat belt:

Group 0: from birth to 10 kg

Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L2

"KIDDY Life"

The use of the

Passenger air bag OFF

L1

"RÖMER

Baby-Safe Plus"

restraining cushion

Installed in the

rearwards-facing

position.

is compulsory for

the transportation

of young children

(from 9 to 18 kg).

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

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L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"

From the age of 6 years

(approximately 22 kg),

the booster is used on

its own.

L3

"RECARO Start''

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX"

Can be ﬁtted to the vehicle's ISOFIX anchorages.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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C H I L D S A F E T Y

LOCATION OF CHILD SEATS SECURED BY MEANS OF THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT

In conformity with European law, this table tells you to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a

child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as Universal (a), according to the weight of the

child and the position in the vehicle.

Weight groups established by legislation

Seat position

< 10 kg and < 13 kg

(groups 0 (b) and 0+)

9 – 18 kg

(group 1)

15 – 25 kg

(group 2)

22 – 36 kg

(group 3)

1st row

2nd row

3rd row*

Front passenger (c)

Lateral

U

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Central

Lateral

(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles by means of the seat belt.

(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Shell seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

(c) Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U : seat position suitable for the installation (in conjunction with the vehicle seat belt) of a universal rearwards-facing and/or

forwards-facing child seat.

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For seats in groups 1, 2 and 3, check that the child seat is co

rrectly secured on the backres

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of the vehicle seat. If necessary,

remove and stow the head restraint.

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

The incorrect installation of a child

seat in a vehicle compromises the

child's protection in the event of an

accident.

When installing a child seat using the

seat belt, check that the seat belt is

tightened correctly on the child seat

and that it secures the child seat

ﬁrmly on the seat of your vehicle.

Remember to fasten the seat belts

or the child seat harnesses keeping

the slack in relation to the child's

body to a minimum, even for short

journeys.

For optimum installation of the

"forwards-facing" child seat, ensure

that the back of the child seat is in

contact with the back of the vehicle's

seat and that the head restraint does

not cause any discomfort.

Children under the age of 10 must

not travel in the "forwards-facing"

position on the front passenger seat,

unless the rear seats are already oc-

cupied by other children, cannot be

used or are absent.

Deactivate the passenger airbag*

when a "rearwards-facing" child

seat is installed on the front seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk be-

ing seriously injured or killed if the

airbag were to inﬂate.

Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must

be positioned on the child's shoul-

der without touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the

seat belt passes correctly over the

child's thighs.

CITROËN recommends the use of

a booster seat which has a back,

ﬁtted with a seat belt guide at

shoulder level.

As a safety precaution, do not

leave:

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one or more children alone and

unsupervised in a vehicle,

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a child or an animal in a vehicle

which is exposed to the sun, with

the windows closed,

If the head restraint has to be re-

moved, ensure that it is stored or

attached securely to prevent it from

being thrown around the vehicle in

the event of sharp braking.

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the keys within reach of children

inside the vehicle.

To prevent accidental opening of the

doors, use the "Child lock".

Take care not to open the rear win-

dows by more than one third.

To protect young children from the

rays of the sun, ﬁt side blinds on the

rear windows.

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* According to country and current

local legislation.

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These are three rings for each seat:

This ISOFIX mounting system

gua-rantees you fast, reliable and

safe ﬁtting of the child seat in your

vehicle.

"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS

Your vehicle has been approved in

accordance with the new ISOFIX

regulation.

The three second row seats are ﬁtted

with regulation ISOFIX mountings.

The ISOFIX child seats are ﬁtted

with two locks which are secured

easily on the two rings A.

Some also have an upper strap

which is attached to the ring B.

The incorrect installation of a child

seat in a vehicle compromises the

child's protection in the event of an

accident.

To attach this strap, remove the

vehicle seat's head restraint and the

cover at the top of the seat back.

Then ﬁx the hook on the ring B and

tighten the upper strap.

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two rings A, located between the

vehicle seat back and cushion,

indicated by a label,

For information regarding the

ISOFIX child seats which can be

installed in your vehicle, consult

the summary table for the location

of the ISOFIX child seats.

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a ring B, used to ﬁx the upper

strap, referred to as the TOP

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on a cover at the top of the seat

back.

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C H I L D S A F E T Y

ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX (size category B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed in the forwards-facing position.

Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the upper ring B,

referred to as the TOP TETHER.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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Follow the instructions for ﬁtting the child seat given i

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TABLE SUMMARISING THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS

In compliance with European legislation (ECE 16), this table indicates which of the ISOFIX child seats can be installed in

seat positions in your vehicle that are equipped with ISOFIX anchoring points.

For ISOFIX universal and semi-universal child seats, the ISOFIX size class, deﬁned by a letter from A to G, is shown on

the child seat to the right of the ISOFIX logo.

Child weight/age given as a guide

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to approx.

6 months

9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From 1 to 3 years approx.

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to approx.

1 year old

"Rearwards-

facing"

"Rearwards-

facing"

Type of ISOFIX child seat

ISOFIX size classes

Shell seat*

"Forwards-facing"

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F

G

C

D

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C

D

A

B

B1* *

ISOFIX rear lateral seats

ISOFIX central rear seat

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IL-SU

IUF

IUF: seat position suitable for installation of an ISOFIX Universal "Forwards-facing" seat attached using the top belt.

IL-SU: seat position suitable for installation of an ISOFIX Semi-Universal seat: ISOFIX "rearwards-facing" child seats

equipped with a top belt and ISOFIX "shell" child seats with a top belt.

Do not install ISOFIX child seats equipped with a bar.

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* The ISOFIX shell is secured to the bottom rings on an ISOFIX position, occupying 2 rear seat positions.

** To install ISOFIX child seats type B1, remove the head restraints from the seats.

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This warning lamp comes

on temporarily on the instru-

ment panel when the child

lock is activated.

MANUAL CHILD LOCK

ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK

Mechanical system to prevent ope-

ning of the rear door using its interior

control.

The control is located on the edge of

each rear door.

Remote control system to prevent

opening of the rear doors using their

interior controls and use of the rear

electric windows.

It also comes on when the ignition

is switched on, then switches off

approximately ten seconds after the

engine is started.

Deactivation

 Press the button A again.

The indicator lamp A on the button

switches off, accompanied by a mes-

sage on the multifunction screen.

This indicator lamp remains off until

the child lock is activated.

Any other status of the indicator

lamp indicates a malfunction of the

electric child lock. Have it checked

by a CITROËN dealer.

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Locking

The control A is located on the driver's

door, with the electric window controls.

 Turn the red control one eighth

of a turn to the left using the igni-

tion key.

This system is independent and in

no circumstances does it take the

place of the central locking control.

Check the status of the child lock

each time you switch on the ignition.

Always remove the key from the

ignition when leaving the vehicle,

even for a short time.

Unlocking

Activation

 Press the button A.

The indicator lamp A on the button

comes on, accompanied by a mes-

sage on the multifunction screen.

 Turn the red control one eighth

of a turn to the right using the

ignition key.

This indicator lamp remains on until

the child lock is deactivated.

In the event of a serious impact,

the electric child lock is deactivated

automatically to permit the exit of

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

H O R N

A visual warning by means of the di-

rection indicators to alert other road

users to a vehicle breakdown, towing

or accident.

Audible warning system to alert other

road users to an imminent danger.

Selection of the left or right direction

indicators to signal a change of di-

rection of the vehicle.

 Press the button A, the direction

indicators ﬂash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

 Lower the lighting stalk fully

when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when

moving to the right.

 Press at the lower part of the

ﬁxed centred controls steering

wheel.

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Automatic lighting of hazard

warning lamps

Use the horn moderately and only

in the following circumstances:

When braking in an emergency,

depending on the deceleration, the

hazard warning lamps come on.

They will switch off automatically the

ﬁrst time you accelerate.

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immediate danger,

approaching a location lacking

visibility.

 If they do not, press button A to

switch the direction indicators off.

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As a safety preca

ution in a trafﬁc jam,

switch on the hazard warning lamps

if you are the last in the queue.

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Puncture

TYRE UNDER-INFLATION

DETECTION

All repairs and changing of tyres

on a wheel ﬁtted with this system

must be carried out by a CITROËN

dealer.

If, when changing a tyre, you in-

stall a wheel which is not detected

by your vehicle (example: ﬁtting

of snow tyres), you must have the

system reinitialised by a CITROËN

dealer.

The STOP warning lamp

comes on in the instrument

panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a mes-

sage on the multifunction

screen locating the wheel

concerned.

Sensors ﬁtted in each valve check

the tyre pressure during driving and

trigger a warning in the event of

malfunction (speed above 12 mph

(20 km/h).

Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden

movement of the steering wheel and

the brakes.

Change the damaged wheel (punctured

or very deﬂated tyre), and have the tyre

pressure checked as soon as possible.

Sensor(s) not detected or faulty

This system does not eliminate

the need to have the tyre pres-

sure checked regularly (refer to the

"Technical data - § Identiﬁcation

markings" section) to ensure that

the optimum dynamic perform-

ance of the vehicle is maintained

and prevent premature wear of the

tyres, particularly in arduous driv-

ing conditions (heavy load, high

speed).

The service warning

lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, ac-

companied by an audible

signal and a message on

the multifunction screen

locating the wheel or wheels which

are not detected or indicating a fault

in the system.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection

system is an aid to driving which

does not replace the vigilance or

responsibility of the driver.

Have the faulty sensor(s) checked

by a CITROËN dealer.

Flat tyre

The tyre pressures must be

checked cold, at least once a

month. Remember to check the

pressure of the spare wheel.

The service warning lamp

comes on in the instru-

mentpanel, accompanied

by an audible signal and

a message on the multi-

function screen locating

the wheel concerned.

This message is also displayed

when one of the wheels is away

from the vehicle (being repaired) or

when one or more wheels without a

sensor are ﬁtted.

The spare wheel is not ﬁtted wi

th a

sensor.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection

system may experience temporary

interference due to radio-electric

emissions on a frequency close to

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Check the tyre pressures as soon as

possible. This check must be carried

out when the tyres are cold.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency,

enables you to obtain the optimum

braking pressure more quickly, thus

reducing the stopping distance.

If this warning lamp comes

Group of supplementary systems

which help you to obtain optimum

braking in complete safety in emer-

gency situations:

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

on the multifunction screen,

it indicates a malfunction of the anti-

lock braking system which could re-

sult in loss of control of the vehicle

when braking.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which

the brake pedal is pressed.

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anti-lock braking system (ABS),

electronic brake force distribution

(EBFD),

The effect of this is a reduction in

the resistance of the pedal and an

increase in braking efﬁciency.

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emergency braking assistance

(EBA).

If this warning lamp comes on,

together with the STOP and

ABS warning lamps, accom-

panied by an audible signal

and a message on the multifunction

screen, it indicates a malfunction of

the electronic brake force distribution

which could result in loss of control of

the vehicle when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is

safe to do so.

Anti-lock braking system

and electronic brake force

distribution

When braking in an emergency,

press ﬁrmly without releasing the

pressure.

Linked systems which improve the

stability and manoeuvrability of your

vehicle when braking, in particular

on poor or slippery surfaces.

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In either case, contact a CITROËN

dealer.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes

into operation automatically when

there is a risk of wheel lock.

Normal operation of the ABS may

make itself felt by slight vibration of

the brake pedal.

When replacing wheels (tyres and

rims), ensure that they conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

When braking in an emergency,

press very ﬁrmly without releasing

the pressure.

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Deactivation

TRAJECTORY CONTROL

SYSTEMS

Intelligent Traction Control

system*

In exceptional conditions (starting a

vehicle which is bogged down, stuck

in snow, on soft ground...), it may be

advisable to deactivate the ASR and

ESP systems, so that the wheels

can move freely and regain grip.

Your vehicle has a system to help

driving on snow.

Anti-skid regulation (ASR)

and electronic stability

programme (ESP)

This automatic system continuously

checks for situations of difﬁcult sur-

face adhesion that could make it dif-

ﬁcult to move off or make progress

on deep fresh snow or compacted

snow.

In these situations, the system takes

over from the ASR system by opti-

mising the amount of wheel slip to

provide the best traction and trajec-

tory control, even without snow tyres

and with or without chains.

The anti-skid regulation (also known as

Traction Control) optimises traction to

prevent skidding of the wheels, by act-

ing on the brakes of the driving wheels

and on the engine.

The electronic stability programme acts

on the brake of one or more wheels

and on the engine to keep the vehicle

on the trajectory required by the driver.

Inextremelysevereconditions(snow

on top of ice, sand, deep mud…), it

can be useful to deactivate the ESP/

ASR systems to allow a degree of

wheel spin and so recover grip.

Activation

These systems are activated auto-

matically each time the vehicle is

started.

They come into operation in the event

of a grip or trajectory problem.

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 Press the "ESP OFF" button, lo-

cated in the centre of the dash-

board.

This is indicated by ﬂashing

of this warning lamp on the

instrument panel.

If this warning lamp comes

on in the instrument panel

and the indicator lamp on the

button comes on, this indi-

cates that the ASR and ESP

systems are deactivated.

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Reactivation

These systems are reactivated au-

tomatically each time the ignition is

switched back on or from 30 mph

(50 km/h).

The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-

ceptional safety in normal driving,

but this should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks or drive at

high speed.



Press the "ESP OFF" button again

to reactivate them manually.

The correct functioning of these

systems depends on observation

of the manufacturer's recommen-

dations regarding the wheels (tyres

and rims), the braking components,

the electronic components and the

CITROËN assembly and operation

procedures.

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If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

on the multifunction screen,

this indicates a malfunction of these

systems.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Have the systems checked by a

CITROËN dealer.

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The pretensioning seat belts are ac-

tive when the ignition is on.

Height adjustment

SEAT BELTS

The force limiter reduces the pres-

sure of the seat belt against the

chest of the occupant, so increasing

his protection.

Fastening

 Pull the belt down in front of you

in a steady movement, making

sure that it does not become

twisted.

 Press the fastening into its buckle.

 Check that it is properly secured

and that the automatic locking

mechanism operates correctly

by pulling sharply on the belt

strap.

 The lap strap should be posi-

tioned as low down as possible in

the lap and as tight as possible.

When correctly adjusted, the seat

belt shoulder strap falls over the

middle of the shoulder.

 To adjust the belt, squeeze the

control and slide it in the direction

required.

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 The diagonal strap should be

positioned across the chest and

away from the neck.

Each belt has a reel that adjusts its

length automatically to the girth of

the seat occupant.

Unfastening

Front seat belts

 To unfasten the belt, press on

the red button in the buckle.

The belt retracts automatically when

not in use.

The front seat belts are ﬁtted with a

pretensioning system and force limiter.

Thissystemimprovessafetyinthefront

seats in the event of a front impact.

Depending on the seriousness of the

impact, the pretensioning system in-

stantly tightens the seat belt against

the body of the occupant.

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S A F E T Y

Rear central seat belt

Using the seat belt

(C4 Picasso)

Stowing the belt tongues

(C4 Picasso)

Routing of the seat belt

(C4 Picasso and

C4 Grand Picasso)

 Open the cover A.

 Remove the belt tongues from

their housing.

 Operate in reverse order to stow

the belt tongues.

You may opt to leave the seat belt in

the relay ring even if not using it.

 Insert the tongue C into the buckle

on the right, then insert the sec-

ond tongue D into the buckle on

the left.

 Bring the belt tongues up to the

relay ring B.

 Insert the attachment, then pass

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Unfastening the seat belt

(C4 Picasso and

Grand C4 Picasso)

 Release the buckle C, then the

buckle D and guide the seat belt

to its stowing position.

the tongues through the ring.

 Close the cover A. Make sure

that the belt is correctly posi-

tioned in the recess in the cover

provided for this purpose.

Before use

For safety reasons, it is essential

that the seat belt passes through

the relay ring.

To avoid damaging or jamming the

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Third row rear seat belts

(Grand C4 Picasso)

Before use:

To avoid damaging or jamming the

seat belts, stow them carefully on

the sides of the seat backrests.

Requirements for the third row

passenger seat belts

Stowing the tongue of the third-row

seat belt

Take care to attach the third-row

passenger seat belts securely to the

rings provided for this purpose.

Do not attach the belts to the an-

chorage points marked with a red

cross, as shown in the illustration.

 Secure the tongue in the location

provided on the rear pillar trim.

The third-row passenger seat belts

that are not being used can be

stowed in order to free up loadspace

and facilitate use of the luggage

cover.

VIII

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S A F E T Y

The driver must ensure that passen-

gers use the seat belts correctly and

that they are all restrained securely

before setting off.

Wherever you are seated in the ve-

hicle, always fasten your seat belt,

even for short journeys.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles

as they will not fulﬁl their role fully.

The seat belts are ﬁtted with an in-

ertia reel permitting automatic ad-

justment of the length of the strap

to your size. The seat belt is stored

automatically when not in use.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:

Recommendations for children

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must be tightened as close to the

body as possible,

must restrain one person of adult

size only,

must not bear any trace of cuts

or fraying,

must be pulled in front of you with

a smooth movement, checking

that it does not twist,

Use a suitable child seat if the pas-

senger is less than 12 years old or

shorter than one and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to

secure more than one person.

Never allow a child to travel on your

lap.

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must not be altered or modiﬁed to

avoid altering its performance.

Depending on the nature and

seriousness of the impacts, the

pre-tensioning device may be trig-

gered before and independently of

the airbags. Triggering of the pre-

tensioners is accompanied by a

slight discharge of harmless smoke

and a noise, due to the activation of

the pyrotechnic cartridge incorporat-

ed in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp

comes on.

Following an impact, have the seat

belts system checked, and if neces-

sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.

Before and after use, ensure that the

seat belt is reeled in correctly.

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the

pelvis.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, all repairs and checks

must be carried out by a CITROËN

dealer who guarantees that the work

is carried out correctly.

Have your seat belts checked regu-

larly by a CITROËN dealer and par-

ticularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product,

sold by CITROËN dealers.

After folding or moving a seat or rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt

is positioned and reeled in correctly.

The upper part must be positioned

in the hollow of the shoulder.

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The inertia reels are ﬁtted with an

automatic locking device which

comes into operation in the event

of a collision, emergency braking

or if the vehicle rolls over. You can

release the device by pulling rapidly

on the strap and releasing it so that

it re-winds slightly.

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S A F E T Y

Impact detection zones

AIR BAGS

Front airbags

System designed to maximise the

safety of the occupants (with the

exception of the rear centre pas-

senger) in the event of violent col-

lisions. It supplements the action of

the force-limiting seat belts.

If a collision occurs, the electronic

detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in

the impact detection zones:

System which protects the head and

chest of the driver and front passenger

in the event of a front impact.

The driver's airbag is incorporated

in the centre of the steering wheel;

the front passenger's airbag is incor-

porated in the dashboard above the

glove box.

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in the case of a serious impact,

the air bags are triggered instant-

ly and protect the occupants of

the vehicle (with the exception of

the rear centre passenger); im-

mediately after the impact, the

air bags deﬂate rapidly so that

they do not hinder visibility or the

exit of the occupants,

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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in the case of a minor or rear im-

pact or in certain roll-over con-

ditions, the air bags will not be

triggered; the seat belt alone is

sufﬁcient to provide optimum

protection in these situations.

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Activation

Triggering of the air bag(s) is ac-

companied by a slight emission of

harmless smoke and a noise, due

to the activation of the pyrotechnic

cartridge incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sen-

sitive individuals may experience

slight irritation.

The airbags are triggered simultane-

ously, unless the passenger's front

airbag is deactivated, in the event of

a serious front impact applied to all

or part of the front impact zone A,

in the longitudinal centreline of the

vehicle on a horizontal plane and di-

rected from the front to the rear of

The air bags do not operate when

the ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the air bag will not operate.

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Deactivation

Activation

When you remove the child seat,

turn switch 1 to the "ON" position to

reactivate the airbag and so ensure

the safety of your front passenger in

the event of an impact.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes

on on the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible

Only the front passenger's airbag

can be deactivated:

 with the ignition off, insert the

key in the passenger airbag de-

activation switch 1,

 turn it to the "OFF" position,

 then, remove the key keeping

the switch in this position.

warning and a message on

the multifunction screen, contact a

CITROËN dealer to have the sys-

tem checked. The airbags may no

longer be triggered in the event of a

serious impact.

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If this warning lamp ﬂashes,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

This warning lamp comes on

ontheinstrumentpanelwhen

the ignition is on and until the

airbag is reactivated.

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is imperative that the passenger

airbag is deactivated when you in-

stall a "rearwards-facing" child seat

on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk be-

ing seriously injured or killed if the

airbag were triggered.

If both airbag warning lamps come

on continuously, do not install a

"rearwards-facing" child seat on

the front passenger seat.

Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer.

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S A F E T Y

For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the following

safety rules:

Front airbags

Curtain airbags

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child,

pet, object...). This could hamper the

operation of the airbags or injure the

occupants.

After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into, have

the airbag systems checked.

All work on the airbag system is

strictly forbidden unless it is carried

out by qualiﬁed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network.

Do not drive holding the steering

wheel by its spokes or resting your

hands on the centre part of the

wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet

on the dashboard.

If possible, do not smoke as deploy-

ment of the airbags can cause burns

or the risk of injury from a cigarette

or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering

wheel or hit it violently.

Do not ﬁx or apply anything to the

roof. This could cause injury to the

head if the curtain airbag is trig-

gered.

Do not remove the grab handles in-

stalled on the roof, they play a part

in securing the curtain airbags.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms when

an airbag is triggered cannot be ruled

out. The bag inﬂates almost instantly

(within a few milliseconds) then deﬂates

within the same time discharging the

hot gas via openings provided for this

purpose.

Side airbags

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Use only approved covers on the

seats. These will not hinder inﬂation of

the side airbags. Consult a CITROËN

dealer.

Do not ﬁx or apply anything to the

seat backs. This could cause injury

to the chest or arms if the side air

bag is triggered.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

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S A F E T Y

Impact detection zones

Operation

Side airbags*

It is triggered at the same time as the

corresponding side airbag in the event

of a serious side impact applied to all

or part of the side impact zone B, per-

pendicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and

directed from the outside towards the

inside of the vehicle.

System which protects the driver

and front passenger in the event of

a serious side impact in order to limit

the risk of injury to the chest.

Each side airbag is incorporated in

the front seat back frame, on the

door side.

The curtain airbag inﬂates between the

front or rear occupant of the vehicle and

the windows.

In the event of a minor impact or

bump on the side of the vehicle or

if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag

may not be triggered.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

The airbag is not triggered in the

event of a rear or front collision.

Curtain airbags*

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System which protects the driver and

passengers (with the exception of the

rear centre passenger) in the event

of a serious side impact in order to

limit the risk of head injuries.

Each curtain airbag is incorporated

in the pillars and the upper part of

the passenger compartment.

Operation

It is triggered unilaterally in the

event of a serious side impact ap-

plied to all or part of the side impact

zone B, perpendicular to the longi-

tudinal centreline of the vehicle on

a horizontal plane and directed from

the outside towards the inside of the

vehicle.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes

on in the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on

the multifunction screen, contact a

CITROËN dealer to have the sys-

tem checked. The airbags may no

longer be triggered in the event of a

The side airbag inﬂates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

corresponding door trim pad.

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S A F E T Y

For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the following

safety rules:

Front airbags

Curtain airbags

Sit in a normal upright position.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child,

pet, object...). This could hamper the

operation of the airbags or injure the

occupants.

After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into, have

the airbag systems checked.

All work on the airbag system is

strictly forbidden unless it is carried

out by qualiﬁed personnel of the

CITROËN dealer network.

Do not drive holding the steering

wheel by its spokes or resting your

hands on the centre part of the

wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet

on the dashboard.

If possible, do not smoke as deploy-

ment of the airbags can cause burns

or the risk of injury from a cigarette

or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering

wheel or hit it violently.

Do not ﬁx or apply anything to the

roof. This could cause injury to the

head if the curtain airbag is trig-

gered.

Do not remove the grab handles in-

stalled on the roof, they play a part

in securing the curtain airbags.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned

are observed, a risk of injury or of minor

burns to the head, chest or arms when

an airbag is triggered cannot be ruled

out. The bag inﬂates almost instantly

(within a few milliseconds) then deﬂates

within the same time discharging the

hot gas via openings provided for this

purpose.

Side airbags

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Use only approved covers on the

seats. These will not hinder inﬂation of

the side airbags. Consult a CITROËN

dealer.

Do not ﬁx or apply anything to the

seat backs. This could cause injury

to the chest or arms if the side air

bag is triggered.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

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D R I V I N G

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

Manual application

Manual release

With the vehicle stationary, to apply

the parking brake whether the engine

is running or off, pull on control A.

With the ignition on or the engine

running, to release the parking

brake, press on the brake pedal, or

the accelerator, pull then release

control A.

The application of the parking brake

is conﬁrmed by:

The full application of the parking

brake is conﬁrmed by:

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the lighting of the warning

lamp P on control A and

on the instrument panel,

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the extinction of the warn-

ing lamp Pon control Aand

on the instrument panel,

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the display of a message "hand-

brake on" on the multifunction

screen.

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the display of a message "hand-

brake off" on the multifunction

screen.

The electric parking brake operates

as follows:

If you pull control A without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake

will not be released and the "Foot on

brake" warning lamp will light up on

the instrument panel.

When the driver’s door is

opened with the engine run-

ning, a beep is heard and a

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Automatic application/release

Application is automatic when the

engine stops, release is automatic

on use of the accelerator.

message displayed if the parking

brake has not been applied.

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Manual application/release

Before getting out of the vehicle,

check that the warning lamp P is lit

permanently on the instrument panel.

Manual application/release of

the parking brake is possible by

pulling control A while pressing

the brake pedal.

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Maximum application

Automatic application,

engine off

Automatic release

If necessary, you can utilise maxi-

mum application of the parking

brake. It is obtained by means of a

long pull on control A, until you see

the message "handbrake on" and a

beep is heard.

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively

when you press the accelerator:

 Manual gearbox (ﬁrst gear or

reverse gear engaged): press

down fully on the clutch pedal

then press on the accelerator

pedal and move off.

 Automatic gearbox: accelerate

with the selector in position D,

M or R.

 Electronic gearbox: accelerate

with the selector in position A,

M or R.

With the vehicle stationary, the park-

ing brake is automatically applied

when the engine is switched off.

Maximum application is essential:

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in the case of a vehicle towing

a caravan or a trailer, if the au-

tomatic functions are activated

but you are applying the parking

brake manually,

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when the gradient you are parked

on is variable in its effect (e.g. on

a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),

in the case of towing, a loaded

vehicle or parking on a gradient,

turn the front wheels towards the

pavement and engage a gear

when you park,

The application of the parking brake

is conﬁrmed by:

Full release of the parking brake is

conﬁrmed by:

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the lighting of warning

lamp P on control A and

on the instrument panel,

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the extinction of warning

lamp P on control A and

on the instrument panel,

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after a maximum application, the

release time will be longer.

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the display of a message "hand-

brake on" on the multifunction

screen (except NaviDrive).

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the display of a message "hand-

brake off" on the multifunction

screen.

The normal operating sound will con-

ﬁrm to you the application/release of

your electric parking brake.

When stationary, with the

engine running, do not press

the accelerator pedal unnec-

essarily, as you may release

the parking brake.

Before leaving the vehicle,

check that warning lamp P

on the instrument panel is

permanently lit.

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D R I V I N G

To immobilise the vehicle,

engine running

Activation/Deactivation of the

automatic functions*

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 conﬁrmed 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

ﬂat, an emergency release is always

possible.

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 conﬁguration menu of the

multifunction screen. To do so, select

"Personalisation/Conﬁguration/Deﬁne

the Vehicle parameters/Driving assist-

ance/Automatic handbrake."

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 conﬁrmed by:

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the lighting of warning

lamp P on control A and

on the instrument panel,

The deactivation of these

functions is conﬁrmed by the

lighting of this warning lamp

on the instrument panel.

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the display of a message "hand-

brake on" on the multifunction

screen.

With the automatic functions deacti-

vated, the application and release of

the parking brake are done manually.

When the driver’s door is opened, a

beep is heard and a message dis-

played if the parking brake has not

been applied.

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Before leaving the vehicle,

check that warning lamp P

on the instrument panel is

permanently lit.

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D R I V I N G

If a failure of the ESP sys-

tem is signalled by the light-

ing of this warning lamp,

Dynamic emergency braking

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.

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:

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"Parking brake faulty".

"Parking brake control faulty".

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D R I V I N G

In the event of the electric parking

brake malfunctioning or the battery

running ﬂat, an emergency mecha-

nism can unlock the parking brake.

 Lift up the ﬂoor plug B on the

carpet in front of the seat.

 Pierce the tab C on the tube D

with the unlocking tool F.

Emergency unlocking

 Immobilise the vehicle, with the

engine running, by engaging ﬁrst

gear(manualgearbox),position P

(automatic gearbox) or M or R

(6-speed electronic gearbox).

 Switch off the engine, but leave

the ignition on.

 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.

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.

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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.

 Slide the front left-hand seat

back as far as possible.

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The subsequent time required

for application may be longer

than during normal operation.

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For safety reasons, after this manoeuvre it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer urgently to have the plug

replaced.

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gency unlocking has been deployed and the manual control does not allow the re-application of your parking

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