warning Citroen C4 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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Directional headlamps
This lighting function automatically im-proves forward vision when cornering.
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EXTERIOR
Lane departure warning system
Above 50 mph, this system is activated automatically if you inadvertently wander from your lane.
Visual and audible parking assistance, front/rear
This system warns you if an obstacle is detected when manoeuvring the vehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
The headlamps stay on for a shortperiod after switching off the ignition.
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MONITORING
Instrument panelControls
A. Speedometer.
B. Rev counter.
C. Fuel gauge.
D. Lighting rheostat.
E. Warning lamp.
Ignition on, the orange and red alert warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these same warning lamps should go out.
If a warning lamp stays on, refer to the relevant page.
Warning lamps
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A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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B. Deactivation of the visual and audible parking assistance.
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C. Deactivation of the lane departure warning system.
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D. Deactivation of the alarm volumetric sensors.
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PASSENGER SAFETY
Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger’s airbagChild safety
A. Insert the ignition key.
B. Select the "ON" or "OFF" or position.
C. Remove the key.
A. Manual control.
B. Electric control.
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Warnings for seat belts unfastened/not fastened
Driver
Front passenger.
Left rear passenger.
Centre rear passenger.
Right rear passenger.
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Display lighting rheostat
On opening the driver’s door or unlocking with the remote control, for approximately 30 seconds the instrument panel is activated, dis-playing the mileage recorders and if applicable, the maintenance indica-tor spanner.
Central display
Display of warning lampsTrip mileage recorder reset button
Display of alerts and Status of functions
Display of warning lamps
INSTRUMENT PANEL
5 Trip mileage recorder
6 Fuel gauge
7 Engine oil level check
8 Coolant temperature
1 Rev counter
2 Cruise control or speed limiter settings
3 Speedometer
4 Maintenance indicator on switching on, then mileage recorder
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WARNING LAMPS
LH direction indicator
RH direction indicator
Dipped beam
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s , it is indicating a malfunctio-ning of the directional hea-dlamps.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Sidelamps
Foglamps (rear)
Main beam
Foglamps (front)
The direction indicator lamps all operate simultaneously when the hazard warning is on.
Lighting and signalling lamps
See "Visibility".
Alert warning lamps
Imperative stop warning lamp
When the warning lamp comes on, it is imperative to stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp for handbrake, brake fl u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n g distribution fault
When the engine is running, this warning lamp indicates that the handbrake is applied or incomple- t e l y r e l e a s e d , t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e - v e l i s i n s u f fi c i e n t , o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains lit when the handbrake is released, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN the handbrake is released, stop released, stop
Dealer (See "Safety").
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Driver’s seat belt not fastened
This lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not fas-tened when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving at up to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph)
Above 20 km/h (12 mph), the war- n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a b o u t 1 2 0 s e -conds, accompanied by an audible signal.
Passenger seat belt not fastened/unfastened
On switching on the ignition, the war-ning lamp comes on when the pas-senger’s seat belt is not fastened.
It goes out when the engine is run-ning, doors closed, after 30 se-conds.
Then it comes on, if the belt is not fastened, while the vehicle is moving at up to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
Above 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a b o u t 1 2 0 s e c o n d s , accompanied by an audible signal.
Front passenger’s airbag deactivation warning lamp
(See "Safety").
Doors open detection
This warning lamp, when the engine is running, comes on if a door, the bonnet and/or the boot is open.
Front/side airbag fault warning lamp
(See "Safety").
Anti-lock Braking System
The ABS warning lamp li-ghts when the ignition is switched on and should go out after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go out, there may be a system mal-function.
Diesel Preheater
Wait for it to go out before operating the starter.
Depollution system warning lamp
I f i t fl a s h e s o r l i g h t s u p w h i l e you are driving, this indica-tes a depollution system operating fault.
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
If it comes on, this indi-cates a fault with one of the systems that do not h a v e a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g lamp.
See the radio "Log of alerts" to dis-cover the origin of the corresponding alert message.
Child safety warning lamp
If child safety is activated, this warning lamp comes on then goes out approximately 10 seconds after starting the engine.
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ESP/ASR warning lamp In operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/ASR warning l a m p fl a s h e s .
In the event of a problem
When the vehicle is moving, the li-ghting of the ESP/ASR warning lamp indicates that the system is malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Illumination of the ESP/ASR warning lamp and of the ESP control, means that the system is deactivated.
Fuel gauge and low fuel warning
When the tank is full, all the indicator bars are illuminated.
When the low fuel level war-ning comes on, there remain around 7 litres of fuel in the tank and 2 or 3 b a r s o f t h e g a u g e w i l l fl a s h .
If the last bar disappears, there are only around 2 litres of fuel in the tank.
"Foot-on-brake" starting warning lamp for (6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
During the engine starting phase, t h i s fl a s h e s i f y o u a r e n o t p r e s s i n g the brake pedal.
See "(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System".
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p m a y fl a s h i n t h e instrument panel to remind you to apply the brake when engaging re-verse gear.
Complementary to the catalytic c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -tive contribution to the preservation of air quality by the retaining of the unburnt pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are thus no longer emitted.
C l o g g i n g o f t h e p a r t i c l e fi l t e r
The SERVICE warning lamp and a message in the instrument panel are displayed indicating that t h e p a r t i c u l a t e fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o become clogged (exceptionally pro-longed urban driving conditions: re- d u c e d s p e e d , t r a f fi c c o n g e s t i o n … ) .
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER SYSTEM
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u a r e advised to drive, as soon as traf- fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d o f 60 km/h (40 mph) or more for at least 5 minutes (until the warning message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.If this alert persists, this alert
Observation: After prolonged idling or driving at very low speeds, you may occasionally notice water va-pour being emitted from the exhaust when accelerating. This is of no consequence to the running of the vehicle or to the environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
If the additive level is low, a message appears in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal and illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp: it is necessary to have the additive le-vel topped up. Contact a CITROËN necessary to have the additive le-additive le-
dealer as soon as possible.
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ESP/ASR warning lamp In operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/ASR warning l a m p fl a s h e s .
In the event of a problem
When the vehicle is moving, the li-ghting of the ESP/ASR warning lamp indicates that the system is malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Illumination of the ESP/ASR warning lamp and of the ESP control, means that the system is deactivated.
Fuel gauge and low fuel warning
When the tank is full, all the indicator bars are illuminated.
When the low fuel level war-ning comes on, there remain around 7 litres of fuel in the tank and 2 or 3 b a r s o f t h e g a u g e w i l l fl a s h .
If the last bar disappears, there are only around 2 litres of fuel in the tank.
"Foot-on-brake" starting warning lamp for (6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
During the engine starting phase, t h i s fl a s h e s i f y o u a r e n o t p r e s s i n g the brake pedal.
See "(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System".
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p m a y fl a s h i n t h e instrument panel to remind you to apply the brake when engaging re-verse gear.
Complementary to the catalytic c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -tive contribution to the preservation of air quality by the retaining of the unburnt pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are thus no longer emitted.
C l o g g i n g o f t h e p a r t i c l e fi l t e r
The SERVICE warning lamp and a message in the instrument panel are displayed indicating that t h e p a r t i c u l a t e fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o become clogged (exceptionally pro-longed urban driving conditions: re- d u c e d s p e e d , t r a f fi c c o n g e s t i o n … ) .
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER SYSTEM
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u a r e advised to drive, as soon as traf- fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d o f 60 km/h (40 mph) or more for at least 5 minutes (until the warning message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.If this alert persists, this alert
Observation: After prolonged idling or driving at very low speeds, you may occasionally notice water va-pour being emitted from the exhaust when accelerating. This is of no consequence to the running of the vehicle or to the environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
If the additive level is low, a message appears in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal and illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp: it is necessary to have the additive le-vel topped up. Contact a CITROËN necessary to have the additive le-additive le-
dealer as soon as possible.
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A i r fl o w t o t h e f a c e l e v e l vents.
T h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n a n d m a n u a l air conditioning systems can only function with the engine running.
1 - A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e a i r d i s t r i b u t i o n
D e m i s t i n g - D e f r o s t i n g .
F l o w t o t h e w i n d s c r e e n a n d f r o n t s i d e w i n d o w s .
D i s t r i b u t i o n t o t h e w i n d - s c r e e n , s i d e w i n d o w s a n d f o o t w e l l s .
F l o w t o f r o n t a n d r e a r p a s s e n g e r f o o t w e l l s .
H E A T I N G / V E N T I L A T I O N
Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by placing the dis-tributor 1 in an intermediate position.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
2 - Air recirculation
3 - H e a t e r b l o w e r c o n t r o l
The air blower operates only when the engine is running. For optimum comfort in the passenger compart-ment, the control should not remain in position 0 (position 1 m i n i m u m).
4 - T e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
This position is for exclud-ing disagreeable odours or emissions coming from outside the cabin. With a press on control 2, the entry of air from outside is closed off, the lamp comes on.
This should be cancelled as soon as possible to prevent misting and to allow fresh air into the cabin.
To deactivate air recirculation, press again on control 2, the warning lamp goes out.
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6 - A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
The air conditioning will only operate when the engine is running.
5 - R e a r s c r e e n d e m i s t i n g
Can only be operated with the en-gine running.
D e m i s t i n g - d e i c i n g o f t h e w i n d s c r e e n a n d f r o n t s i d e w i n d o w s
One press on control 5 acti-vates the electric demisting of the rear screen and, ac-cording to version, the exte-rior rear view mirrors. The warning lamp comes on.
It switches off automatically to avoid excessive consumption of power.
One press stops the demisting.
A further press starts it again.
Note: If the engine is stopped be-fore the end of demisting, the latter will resume the next time the engine is started.
Press on control 6. The warning lamp comes on.
For air conditioning, the air blower control 3 must not be on position "0".
Air conditioning is obtained by mix-ing the warm air with refrigerated air. The control for the blown air temper-ature 4 adjusts the air conditioning provided the control 6 is operational.
- Place the controls for temperature a n d a i r fl o w o n m a x i m u m .
- Close the central air vents.
- Operate the air conditioning by pressing the control 6, the warning lamp comes on.
Note: you should not be in air recir-culation.