dashboard Citroen C4 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
DASHBOARD
1. Controls:
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DASHBOARD
1. Steering lock and ignition switch.
2. Controls:
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D A S H B O A R D
When the ignition is switched on, the oil level indicator is displayed for se-veral seconds.This display indicates normal ope-rating.
A fl a s h i n g o f "OIL" indicates an oil level that is below the minimum.
Check using the manual dipstick.
Check the oil level with the vehicle on horizontal ground, the engine ha-ving been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
A fl a s h i n g o f "OIL --" indicates a malfunction of the indicator.
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
INDICATOR
The rheostat is active if the sidelamps are on and applies to:
- the instrument panel
- the displays
The desired brightness is selected via control A or by pressing control AB.
With control B, press until the bri-ghtness is at maximum. Release, press until you reach minimum.
DASHBOARD LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
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D A S H B O A R D
A f t e r t h e fi r s t p r e s s o n c o n t r o l C, only the top part of the display re-mains illuminated.
A second press on control C triggers black panel mode.
This function switches off certain of the displays, for night driving. It can be activated:
- either by 2 presses on control C
- or by 1 press on control D if this control has been programmed with the black panel function.
DARK BUTTONBLACK PANEL (with headlamps on)
The instrument panel continues to show vehicle speed as well as the cruise control and speed limiter functions if these are activated.
I f t h e r e i s a n a l e r t o r a m o d i fi c a t i o n of functions or adjustments, black panel is interrupted.
To programme control D:
- give a long press on control D,
- then select the black panel function on the multifunction screen using the arrowed buttons on your radio/CD or Navidrive system. Validate with a press on "OK".
Note: the dashboard lighting rheostat still operates in black panel mode.
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A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
At any time of year, the air condition-
ing is useful for removing air humidity
and misting.
To keep the air conditioning com-
pressor well sealed, it is essential to
operate the air conditioning at least
once in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the win-
dows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer or if
outside temperatures are very high,
the air conditioning may be tempo-
rarily interrupted in favour of engine
cooling.
Sensor
The automatic air conditioning inside the passenger compartment makes use of the sunlight sensor, which is located on the dashboard behind the instrument panel.
Take care not to obstruct it.
Water arising from condensation in
the air conditioning is allowed to drain
out through an aperture provided for
this purpose; a pool of water may
thus form beneath the vehicle when
stationary.
You are recommended to have the
air conditioning system checked on
a regular basis (see Maintenance
Guide).
The air conditioning uses energy
from the engine to operate. This re-
sults in extra fuel consumption
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Vehicles with front and rear foglamps (Ring B)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightness does not trigger the automatic light-ing, it is up to you to switch on your dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
They operate when sidelamps, dipped beams or main beams are switched on.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
You are advised to adjust the aim of the headlamps in accordance with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand side of the steering column.
0. 1 or 2 occupants in the front seats.
-. 3 occupants.
1. 5 occupants.
-. Intermediate position.
2. 5 occupants + maximum au-thorised load.
-. Intermediate position.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Note: vehicles equipped with Xenon headlamps have automatic head-lamp adjustment.
For a vehicle equipped with front and rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on front foglamps.
- 2nd notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
- 2nd notch rearwards: switches off front foglamps.
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be used when visibility is severely re-duced (fog, snow).
For a vehicle equipped with rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
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Vehicles with front and rear foglamps (Ring B)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightness does not trigger the automatic light-ing, it is up to you to switch on your dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
They operate when sidelamps, dipped beams or main beams are switched on.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
You are advised to adjust the aim of the headlamps in accordance with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand side of the steering column.
0. 1 or 2 occupants in the front seats.
-. 3 occupants.
1. 5 occupants.
-. Intermediate position.
2. 5 occupants + maximum au-thorised load.
-. Intermediate position.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Note: vehicles equipped with Xenon headlamps have automatic head-lamp adjustment.
For a vehicle equipped with front and rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on front foglamps.
- 2nd notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
- 2nd notch rearwards: switches off front foglamps.
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be used when visibility is severely re-duced (fog, snow).
For a vehicle equipped with rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
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SIGNALLING
Direction indicators
Left: move the stalk downwards.
Right: move the stalk upwards.
Movement of the steering wheel returns the stalk to the off position automatically.
Hazard warning lamps
Simultaneous operation of the direc-tion indicators.
Only use these if there is danger,for example when you have to stop suddenly or in unusual driving con-ditions.
They also operate without the igni-tion being on.
H e a d l a m p fl a s h
P u l l t h e s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u t o fl a s h headlamps.
T h e h e a d l a m p fl a s h o p e r a t e s e v e n with the ignition off.
Emergency lighting of hazard warning lamps
Sudden vehicle deceleration auto-matically causes the hazard warning lamps to activate.
These cease automatically when you reaccelerate or manually if you press the hazard warning lamps control on the dashboard.
Driving with the hazard warning lamps on renders the direction indicators inoperable.
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S A F E T Y
T h e w e a r i n g o f s e a t b e l t s i s c o m p u l s o r y f o r a l l v e h i - c l e o c c u p a n t s . I n s i d e t h e c a b i n , t h e s e a t b e l t i s t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t p r o t e c t i o n f o r passengers.
T h e a i r b a g i s a p r o t e c t i o n i n a d d i - t i o n t o t h e s e a t b e l t . I t s e f f e c t i v e - n e s s r e q u i r e s t h e s e a t b e l t t o b e worn correctly.
C h i l d r e n u n d e r t e n y e a r s o f a g e should always be carried in the rear s e a t s . S e e " C h i l d s a f e t y " .
T h e d r i v e r a n d p a s s e n g e r s m u s t a d o p t a n o r m a l , v e r t i c a l s i t t i n g p o s i - t i o n t h a t i s c o m p a t i b l e w i t h d e p l o y - m e n t o f t h e a i r b a g s . S e e " D r i v i n g p o s i t i o n " .
N e v e r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e s t e e - r i n g w h e e l c e n t r a l c o v e r , t o t h e s i d e s of the front seats or to the vehicle p i l l a r s o r r o o f ( r i s k o f i n j u r i e s s h o u l d t h e a i r b a g s d e p l o y ) .
H o l d t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l i n t h e " q u a r - t e r - p a s t - n i n e " p o s i t i o n : d o n o t h o l d i t by the branches or rest your hands o n i t s c e n t r a l c o v e r .
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e i n t h e vehicle (risk of burns or injury should t h e a i r b a g b e d e p l o y e d ) .
Do not leave any accessory or object on the dashboard or between your body and the airbag (risk of m a l f u n c t i o n o r p e r s o n a l i n j u r y ) .
F i t o n l y s e a t c o v e r s t h a t a r e a p p r o v e d b y C I T R O Ë N . F i t o n l y s e a t c o v e r s t h a t a r e a p p r o v e d F i t o n l y s e a t c o v e r s t h a t a r e a p p r o v e d
D o n o t p u t y o u r f e e t o n t h e d a s h -board (risk of injury should the front p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g d e p l o y ) .
T h e a i r b a g s d o n o t d e p l o y i n t h e c a s e o f a s l i g h t c o l l i s i o n o r a n i m p a c t at the rear of the vehicle or in certain m a n o e u v r i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
T h e d e p l o y m e n t o f o n e o r m o r e a i r - b a g s i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s m a l l r e l e a s e o f u n h a r m f u l s m o k e , a s w e l l as by a detonation that is caused by t h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e p y r o t e c h n i c c a r - t r i d g e i n t e g r a l t o t h e s y s t e m . T h i s smoke is not toxic but may be an i r r i t a n t t o p e r s o n s w h o a r e s e n s i t i v e .
The noise of the detonation may a f f e c t h e a r i n g f o r a b r i e f t i m e .
V a c a t e t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s p o s - s i b l e a f t e r t h e a c c i d e n t ( p r o v i d e d i t i s s a f e t o d o s o ) . I f t h i s i s n o t p o s s i b l e , o p e n t h e w i n d o w s o r d o o r s .
E v e n o b s e r v i n g a l l t h e a d v i s e d p r e - c a u t i o n s , t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y o r s l i g h t b u r n i n g t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s d u r i n g d e p l o y m e n t o f a n a i r b a g c a n - n o t b e r u l e d o u t . I n f a c t , i n fl a t i o n o f the airbag is virtually instantaneous ( a p p r o x . 3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) ; t h e n i t d e fl a t e s i n t h e s a m e t i m e , e m i t t i n g h o t g a s e s t h r o u g h h o l e s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e . T h i s e q u i p m e n t w o r k s o n l y o n c e . I t c a n n o t o p e r a t e t o p r o - v i d e f u r t h e r p r o t e c t i o n i n t h e e v e n t o f a s e c o n d i m p a c t .
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t o h a v e t h e s y s t e m o v e r h a u l e d i n s t r i c t c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s p e c i fi -cations.
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T h e w e a r i n g o f s e a t b e l t s i s c o m p u l s o r y f o r a l l v e h i - c l e o c c u p a n t s . I n s i d e t h e c a b i n , t h e s e a t b e l t i s t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t p r o t e c t i o n f o r passengers.
T h e a i r b a g i s a p r o t e c t i o n i n a d d i - t i o n t o t h e s e a t b e l t . I t s e f f e c t i v e - n e s s r e q u i r e s t h e s e a t b e l t t o b e worn correctly.
C h i l d r e n u n d e r t e n y e a r s o f a g e should always be carried in the rear s e a t s . S e e " C h i l d s a f e t y " .
T h e d r i v e r a n d p a s s e n g e r s m u s t a d o p t a n o r m a l , v e r t i c a l s i t t i n g p o s i - t i o n t h a t i s c o m p a t i b l e w i t h d e p l o y - m e n t o f t h e a i r b a g s . S e e " D r i v i n g p o s i t i o n " .
N e v e r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e s t e e - r i n g w h e e l c e n t r a l c o v e r , t o t h e s i d e s of the front seats or to the vehicle p i l l a r s o r r o o f ( r i s k o f i n j u r i e s s h o u l d t h e a i r b a g s d e p l o y ) .
H o l d t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l i n t h e " q u a r - t e r - p a s t - n i n e " p o s i t i o n : d o n o t h o l d i t by the branches or rest your hands o n i t s c e n t r a l c o v e r .
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e i n t h e vehicle (risk of burns or injury should t h e a i r b a g b e d e p l o y e d ) .
Do not leave any accessory or object on the dashboard or between your body and the airbag (risk of m a l f u n c t i o n o r p e r s o n a l i n j u r y ) .
F i t o n l y s e a t c o v e r s t h a t a r e a p p r o v e d b y C I T R O Ë N . F i t o n l y s e a t c o v e r s t h a t a r e a p p r o v e d F i t o n l y s e a t c o v e r s t h a t a r e a p p r o v e d
D o n o t p u t y o u r f e e t o n t h e d a s h -board (risk of injury should the front p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g d e p l o y ) .
T h e a i r b a g s d o n o t d e p l o y i n t h e c a s e o f a s l i g h t c o l l i s i o n o r a n i m p a c t at the rear of the vehicle or in certain m a n o e u v r i n g c o n d i t i o n s .
T h e d e p l o y m e n t o f o n e o r m o r e a i r - b a g s i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s m a l l r e l e a s e o f u n h a r m f u l s m o k e , a s w e l l as by a detonation that is caused by t h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e p y r o t e c h n i c c a r - t r i d g e i n t e g r a l t o t h e s y s t e m . T h i s smoke is not toxic but may be an i r r i t a n t t o p e r s o n s w h o a r e s e n s i t i v e .
The noise of the detonation may a f f e c t h e a r i n g f o r a b r i e f t i m e .
V a c a t e t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s p o s - s i b l e a f t e r t h e a c c i d e n t ( p r o v i d e d i t i s s a f e t o d o s o ) . I f t h i s i s n o t p o s s i b l e , o p e n t h e w i n d o w s o r d o o r s .
E v e n o b s e r v i n g a l l t h e a d v i s e d p r e - c a u t i o n s , t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y o r s l i g h t b u r n i n g t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s d u r i n g d e p l o y m e n t o f a n a i r b a g c a n - n o t b e r u l e d o u t . I n f a c t , i n fl a t i o n o f the airbag is virtually instantaneous ( a p p r o x . 3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) ; t h e n i t d e fl a t e s i n t h e s a m e t i m e , e m i t t i n g h o t g a s e s t h r o u g h h o l e s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e . T h i s e q u i p m e n t w o r k s o n l y o n c e . I t c a n n o t o p e r a t e t o p r o - v i d e f u r t h e r p r o t e c t i o n i n t h e e v e n t o f a s e c o n d i m p a c t .
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t o h a v e t h e s y s t e m o v e r h a u l e d i n s t r i c t c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s p e c i fi -cations.