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Driving
C4-Picasso-II_en_Chap04_conduite_ed01-2016
Hill start assist
Systemwhichkeepsyourvehicleimmobilised
temporarily(approximately2seconds)when
startingonagradient,thetimeittakesto
moveyourfootfromthebrakepedaltothe
acceleratorpedal.
Thissystemonlyoperateswhen:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with
yourfootonthebrakepedal,
- certain conditions of slope are met,
- withthedriver’sdoorclosed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
- providedyouareinfirstgearorneutralwith
amanualgearbox,
- provided you are in position D or M with an
automaticgearbox.
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
Ifafaultinthesystemoccurs,thesewarning
lamps come on, accompanied by an alert
message.ContactaCITROËNdealeror
aqualifiedworkshoptohavethesystem
checked.
Donotgetoutofthevehiclewhileitis
beingheldinthehillstartassistphase.
Ifyouneedtoexitthevehiclewith
theenginerunning,applytheparking
brakemanuallythenensurethatthe
parkingbrakewarninglamp(andthe
warninglampP in the lever of the
electricparkingbrake)areonfixed(not
flashing).
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