CITROEN 2014 C4 Picasso - Hill Start Assist

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Driving
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Hill start assist
Systemwhichkeepsyourvehicleimmobilised
temporarily(approximately2seconds)when
startingonagradient,thetimeittakesto
moveyourfootfromthebrakepedaltothe
acceleratorpedal.
Thissystemonlyoperateswhen:
- thevehicleiscompletelystationary,with
yourfootonthebrakepedal,
- certainconditionsofslopearemet,
- withthedriver’sdoorclosed.
Thehillstartassistsystemcannotbe
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal:
- providedyouareinfirstgearorneutralon
amanualgearbox,
- providedyouareinpositionA or M on an
electronicgearbox,D or Monanautomatic
gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
Ifafaultinthesystemoccurs,thesewarning
lampscomeon,accompaniedbyanalert
message.ContactaCITROËNdealeror
aqualifiedworkshoptohavethesystem
checked.
Donotexitthevehiclewhileitisbeing
heldinthehillstartassistphase.
Ifyouneedtoexitthevehiclewith
theenginerunning,applytheparking
brakemanuallythenensurethatthe
parkingbrakewarninglamp(andthe
warninglampP in the lever of the
electricparkingbrake)areonfixed(not
flashing).