Get VIII - Safety Guide for Citroen C4 Picasso SUV First Generation (2006-2013)

S A F E T Y

DIRECTION INDICATORS

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

Horn

Selection of the left or right direc-

tion indicators to signal a change of

direction of the vehicle.

A visual warning by means of the

direction 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.

) Left: lower the lighting stalk

beyond the point of resistance.

) Right: raise the lighting stalk

beyond the point of resistance.

) Press this button, the direction

indicators ﬂash.

They can operate with the ignition

off.

) Press at the lower part of the

ﬁxed centred controls steering

wheel.

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Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

Use the horn moderately and only

in the following circumstances:

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immediate danger,

approaching a location lacking

visibility.

"Motorway" function

When braking in an emergency,

depending on the deceleration, the

hazard warning lamps come on

automatically.

They switch off automatically the

ﬁrst time you accelerate.

) Press brieﬂy upwards or down-

wards, without going beyond the

point of resistance; the direction

indicators will ﬂash 3 times.

) You can also switch them off by

pressing the button.

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Puncture

TYRE UNDER-INFLATION

DETECTION

The STOP warning lamp

comes on in the instrument

panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a mes-

sage on the multifunction screen lo-

cating the wheel concerned.

Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-

den movement of the steering wheel

and the brakes.

Change the damaged wheel (punc-

tured or very deﬂated tyre), and

have the tyre pressure checked as

soon as possible.

All repairs and changing of tyres

on a wheel ﬁtted with this system

must be carried out by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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 or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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)).

Sensor(s) not detected or faulty

The service warning lamp

comes on in the instrument

panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a mes-

sage on the multifunction screen

locating the wheel or wheels which

are not detected or indicating a fault

in the system.

This system does not avoid the

need to have the tyre pressures

checked regularly (refer to the

"Technical data

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markings" section) to ensure that

the optimum dynamic performance

of the vehicle is maintained and

prevent premature wear of the

tyres, particularly in arduous driv-

ing conditions (heavy load, high

speed).

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 or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Under-inﬂated tyre

The tyre pressures must be

checked cold, at least once a

month. Remember to check the

pressure of the spare wheel.

The tyre under-inﬂation detection

system may experience temporary

interference due to electro-magnetic

signals on a frequency close to that

used by the system.

The service warning lamp

comes on in the instrument

panel, accompanied by an

audible signal and a mes-

sage on the multifunction screen lo-

cating the wheel concerned.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as

possible. This check must be carried

out when the tyres are cold.

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 with a

sensor.

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Operating fault

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

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

Group of supplementary systems

which help you to obtain optimum

braking in complete safety in emer-

gency situations:

in the screen, it indicates a

malfunction of the anti-lock braking

system which could result 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 distribu-

tion (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,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message in the screen,

it indicates a malfunction of the elec-

tronic brake force distribution which

could result in loss of control of the

vehicle when braking.

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.

You must stop as soon as it is

safe to do so.

In either case, contact a CITROËN

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dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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 recommenda-

tions.

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-slip 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.

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.

The anti-slip regulation (also known

as Traction Control) optimises trac-

tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,

by acting 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,

within the limits of the laws of physics.

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.

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.

This is indicated by ﬂashing

of this warning lamp in the

instrument panel.

* Depending on engine type.

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Reactivation

EMERGENCY OR

ASSISTANCE CALL

These systems are reactivated au-

tomatically each time the ignition is

switched back on or from 30 mph

(50 km/h).

) Pressthe"ESPOFF"buttonagain

to reactivate them manually.

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.

The correct operation of these sys-

tems depends on observation of

the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions regarding wheels (tyres and

rims), braking components, elec-

tronic components and assembly

and repair procedures.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

This system allows you to make an

emergency or assistance call to the

emergency services or to the dedi-

cated CITROËN service.

For more information on the use of

this function, refer to the "Audio and

telematics" section.

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If this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

in the multifunction screen,

this indicates a malfunction of these

systems.

Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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The pretensioning seat belts are

active 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.

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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 direc-

tion 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.

This system improves safety in the front

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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Centre rear seat belt

Using the seat belt

(C4 Picasso)

Fastening the seat belt

(C4 Picasso and Grand

C4 Picasso)

Unfastening the seat belt

(C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso)

) Open the cover A.

) Remove the belt tongues from

their housing.

) Pull the strap and insert the

tongue C into the right hand

buckle, then insert the tongue D

into the left hand buckle.

) Check that each buckle has en-

gaged by pulling on the strap.

) Release the right hand buckle C,

then the left hand buckle.

) Guide the seat belt back to its

stowed position.

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) Bring the belt tongues up to the

relay ring B.

) Insert the attachment, then pass

the tongues through the ring.

Stowing the belt tongues

(C4 Picasso)

) Close the cover A. Make sure

that the belt is correctly posi-

tioned in the recess in the cover

provided for this purpose.

) Carry out the seat belt fastening

operation(C4Picasso)inreverse

order to stow the belt tongues.

You may opt to leave the seat belt in

the relay ring even if not using it.

Before use

For safety reasons, it is essential

that the seat belt passes through

the relay ring.

To avoid damaging or jamming the

seat belts, stow them carefully on

the sides of the seat backrests.

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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.

Instructions for use of

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 lug-

gage anchoring rings 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.

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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 interchange 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 stowed

automatically when not in use.

In order to be effective, a seat belt

must:

Recommendations for children

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 se-

cure more than one person.

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be tightened as close to the body

as possible,

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be pulled in front of you with a

smooth movement, checking

that it does not twist,

Never allow a child to travel on your

lap.

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be used to restrain only one person,

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

not be converted or modiﬁed to

avoid affecting its performance.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and se-

riousness of the impact, the pre-

tensioning device may be deployed

before and independently of the

airbags. Deployment of the preten-

sioners is accompanied by a slight

discharge of harmless smoke and

a noise, due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated

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

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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, for all repairs on your

vehicle, go to a qualiﬁed workshop

with the skills and equipment need-

ed, which a CITROËN dealer is able

to provide.

Have your seat belts checked reg-

ularly by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop, particularly 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 re-

lease the device by pulling ﬁrmly on

the strap and releasing it so that it

reels in slightly.

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Impact detection zones

AIRBAGS

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 passen-

ger in the event of a front impact.

The driver's airbag is ﬁtted in the

centre of the steering wheel; the

front passenger's airbag is ﬁtted in

the dashboard above the glove box.

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in the case of a serious impact,

the airbags are deployed instant-

ly and protect the occupants of

the vehicle (with the exception of

the rear centre passenger); im-

mediately after the impact, the

airbags 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 airbags will not be

deployed; the seat belt alone

is sufﬁcient to provide optimum

protection in these situations.

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Deployment

Deployment of the airbag(s) is ac-

companied by a slight emission of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to

the activation of the pyrotechnic car-

tridge incorporated in the system.

This smoke is not harmful, but sen-

sitive individuals may experience

slight irritation.

The airbags are deployed 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 vehicle.

The front airbag inﬂates between the

front occupant of the vehicle and the

dashboard to cushion their forward

movement.

The airbags 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 ac-

cident), the airbag will not operate.

The noise of the detonation may

result in a slight loss of hearing for

a short time.

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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.

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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 in

the multifunction screen, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed work-

shop to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

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If this warning lamp ﬂashes,

contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

This warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel when

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.

If both airbag warning lamps come

on continuously, do not install 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 deployed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

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Impact detection zones

Operation

Lateral airbags*

It is deployed at the same time as

the corresponding lateral airbag in

the event of a serious side impact

applied to all or part of the side im-

pact zone B, perpendicular 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 lateral airbag is ﬁtted in the

front seat back frame, on the door

side.

The curtain airbag inﬂates between

the front or rear occupant of the ve-

hicle 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 deployed.

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

The airbag is not deployed 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 or-

der to limit the risk of head injuries.

Each curtain airbag is ﬁtted in the

pillars and the upper part of the pas-

senger compartment.

Operation

It is deployed 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.

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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 or a qualiﬁed work-

shop to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

The lateral airbag inﬂates between

the front occupant of the vehicle and

the corresponding door trim panel.

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For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the following

safety rules:

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 must

be carried out by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Front airbags

Curtain airbags

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 attach anything to the

roof. This could cause injury to the

head if the curtain airbag is de-

ployed.

If ﬁtted on your vehicle, do not re-

move the grab handles installed on

the roof, they play a part in securing

the curtain airbags.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, a risk of injury

or of minor burns to the head, chest

or arms when an airbag is deployed

cannot be ruled out. The bag inﬂates

almost instantly (within a few mil-

liseconds) then deﬂates within the

same time discharging the hot gas

via openings provided for this pur-

pose.

Lateral airbags

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Useonlyapprovedcoversontheseats,

compatible with the deployment the

lateral airbags. For information on the

range of seat covers suitable for your

vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN

dealer (see "Practical information - §

Accessories").

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the

seat backs (clothing...). This could

cause injury to the chest or arms if

the lateral airbag is deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

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