Citroen C4 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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A n y o p e r a t i o n u n d e r t h e b o n n e t n e c e s s i t a t e s a n u m b e r o f s a f e t y p r e - c a u t i o n s .
B e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l b o t h b e f o r e a n d during all checks under the bonnet:
Allow t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l d o w n .
K e e p c h i l d r e n a w a y f r o m t h e v e - h i c l e .
Make s u r e t h a t y o u p o s s e s s t h e n e c e s s a r y t o o l s a n d e x p e r t i s e .
Bonnet
B e f o r e o p e n i n g t h e b o n n e t , m a k e sure that your hands and clothing a r e p r o t e c t e d . A l l o w t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l d o w n .
Make sure that the bonnet is stable i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n . B e w a r e o f g u s t s of wind that could cause the bonnet t o f a l l a n d c a u s e s e r i u o u s i n j u r i e s .
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R a d i a t o r
I n n o r m a l u s a g e , t h e c o o l a n t t e m p e - r a t u r e r e a c h e s o r e x c e e d s 1 0 0 ° C . N e v e r r e m o v e t h e c a p o f a r a d i a -tor that is hot: there is danger from p r o j e c t i o n o f s c a l d i n g l i q u i d a n d s t e a m . S e e " L e v e l s " .
T h e a n t i f r e e z e c o n t a i n e d i n t h e c o o l - a n t l e n d s i t t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o p e r t i e s :
P r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t l o w t e m p e r a - t u r e s ( i n i t i a l p r o t e c t i o n : - 3 5 ° C ) .
A n t i - c o r r o s i o n p r o t e c t i o n .
R e s i s t a n c e t o h i g h o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e s . S e e t h e M a i n t e n a n c e G u i d e .
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This driving assistance device alerts you if you are wandering from your lane (continuous or dotted line marking o n t h e r o a d s u r f a c e ) .
I t i s d e s i g n e d e s p e c i a l l y f o r u s e o n m o t o r w a y s a n d d u a l c a r r i a g e w a y s , o p e r a t i n g o n l y a t s p e e d s a b o v e 8 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 5 0 m p h ) .
T h e d r i v e r m u s t s t i l l r e m a i n a t t e n t i v e a n d i n c o m p l e t e c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e .
O p e r a t i o n
P r o v i d e d y o u a r e t r a v e l l i n g a t o v e r 8 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 5 0 m p h ) , i f y o u c r o s s a l a n e m a r k i n g , y o u a r e a l e r t e d by a vibration within the cushion of your seat:
- o r i e n t e d t o t h e r i g h t f o r c r o s s i n g a l a n e m a r k i n g t o t h e r i g h t ,
- o r i e n t e d t o t h e l e f t f o r c r o s s i n g a l a n e m a r k i n g t o t h e l e f t .
The system does not alert you while y o u r d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r i s o p e r a t i n g , n o r f o r a b o u t 2 0 s e c o n d s a f t e r y o u r d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r h a s s t o p p e d .
A c t i v a t i o n / D e a c t i v a t i o n
A p r e s s o n c o n t r o l A activates the f u n c t i o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p o n t h e c o n t r o l l i g h t s u p .
A s e c o n d p r e s s o n c o n t r o l A d e a c t i - v a t e s t h e f u n c t i o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p o n t h e c o n t r o l g o e s o u t .
W h e n e v e r y o u s t a r t t h e e n g i n e , t h e m o d e ( a c t i v a t e d / d e a c t i v a t e d ) , s e l e c t e d w h e n y o u l a s t s w i t c h e d o f f t h e e n g i n e , i s r e t a i n e d .
L A N E D E P A R T U R E W A R N I N G S Y S T E MThe effectiveness of the system may b e t e m p o r a r i l y a f f e c t e d b y c o n d i t i o n s external to the vehicle:
• D e t e c t i o n o f l a n e s m a d e d i f fi c u l t by:
- M a r k i n g s t h a t a r e w o r n o r e r a s e d .
- I n s u f fi c i e n t c o n t r a s t w i t h t h e s u r - f a c e o f t h e r o a d .
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The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, by pulling on the lever with a force that is proportionate to the steepness of the slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended to press the brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t gear. For vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking position (P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering wheel towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pull the lever up then lower it fully.
HANDBRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s s u f fi -ciently applied to prevent the vehicle f r o m m o v i n g i f o n a s l o p e , o r i f a c c i -dentally or deliberately pushed.
As an additional precaution on steep slopes:Apply the parking brake.
Engage a gear.Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb (if there is one).
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Manual gearbox
- Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- I n t h e c a s e o f d i e s e l e n g i n e vehicles: turn the key to the drive p o s i t i o n . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off, if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine starts (but not for more than ten seconds).
- I n t e m p e r a t u r e s l o w e r t h a n 0 ° C , apply the clutch during the action on the starter in order to aid starting. Then release the clutch slowly.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Automatic gearbox
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n P or N.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n N.
- F u l l y d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Note: If the vehicle has been stationary for a long time, or if you have pressed the brake pedal a number of times while stationary, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal hard down in order to authorise the engine to start.
STARTING
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Manual gearbox
- Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- I n t h e c a s e o f d i e s e l e n g i n e vehicles: turn the key to the drive p o s i t i o n . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off, if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine starts (but not for more than ten seconds).
- I n t e m p e r a t u r e s l o w e r t h a n 0 ° C , apply the clutch during the action on the starter in order to aid starting. Then release the clutch slowly.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Automatic gearbox
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n P or N.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n N.
- F u l l y d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Note: If the vehicle has been stationary for a long time, or if you have pressed the brake pedal a number of times while stationary, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal hard down in order to authorise the engine to start.
STARTING
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6 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Lift the collar Acollar to engage reverse gear.
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engaging reverse gear.
5 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engaging reverse gear.
MANUAL GEARBOX
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Manual gearbox
- Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- I n t h e c a s e o f d i e s e l e n g i n e vehicles: turn the key to the drive p o s i t i o n . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off, if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine starts (but not for more than ten seconds).
- I n t e m p e r a t u r e s l o w e r t h a n 0 ° C , apply the clutch during the action on the starter in order to aid starting. Then release the clutch slowly.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Automatic gearbox
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n P or N.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n N.
- F u l l y d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Note: If the vehicle has been stationary for a long time, or if you have pressed the brake pedal a number of times while stationary, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal hard down in order to authorise the engine to start.
STARTING
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6 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Lift the collar Acollar to engage reverse gear.
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engaging reverse gear.
5 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engaging reverse gear.
MANUAL GEARBOX
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T h e 6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x offers a choice of two driving modes:
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX
A manual mode with two methods of operation:
Note: if you are in automatic mode, an instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the controls at the steering wheel.
- t h e p a d d l e c o n t r o l s b e h i n d t h e steering wheel.
- t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M,
Display in the instrument panel
N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6. Gears in automatic mode.
S. Sport (Sport driving style)
For each of these two modes, a Sport option (corresponding to a more dynamic style of driving) is also available.
An automated mode with the gear lever in position A.