dashboard Citroen C4 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual (282 Pages)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TRANSLUCENT SCREEN
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central display

1. Rev counter

2. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting

3. Speedometer

4. Maintenance indicator when the
ignition is switched on, then total
mileage recorder
5. Trip mileage recorder

6. Fuel gauge

7. Engine oil level check

8. Coolant temperature Control buttons

A. Trip mileage recorder reset

B. Lighting rheostat

C. Display of alerts and Status of
functions

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"Foot on brake" The ﬂ ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to
be able to start the engine on a ve-
hicle with the (6-speed) Electronic
Gearbox System, or to move out of
position P in the case of an automat-
ic gearbox.
It may also ﬂ ash to prompt you to
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp ﬂ ashes to
indicate overheating of the clutch if
you use the accelerator excessively
to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope.
Use the brake pedal instead.
Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is acti-
vated. This warning lamp is
displayed for a few seconds
after the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this conﬁ rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger’s air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A speciﬁ c button, located in the cen-
tre of the dashboard, permits deac-
tivation of the system. This is con-
ﬁ rmed by continuous lighting of this
warning lamp and of the indicator
lamp on the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lamps
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this goes off before oper-
ating the starter.
The passenger’s air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A speciﬁ c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is conﬁ rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring action on the part of the
driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver’s door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other period
until it is reset to zero by the driver.

 With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear. Dashboard lighting rheostat
Activation

 Turn control A or press control B
to adjust the brightness of the
dashboard lighting,

 With control B , press until the
brightness is at maximum, release,
press until you reach minimum.
Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day
mode in the case of vehicles ﬁ tted
with daytime running lights, the but-
ton has no effect.
System permitting manual adjust-
ment of the brightness of the dash-
board to suit the level of ambient
light.
The rheostat is active if the sidela-
mps are on and applies to:
- the instrument panel,
- the display screens.

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C O M F O R T
Air conditioning
To ensure that your system operates
correctly, it is recommended to have
it checked regularly.
Water arising from condensation
in the air conditioning drains away
through a hole provided for this pur-
pose. A pool of water may thus form
under the vehicle when stationary.
To keep the air conditioning com-
pressor well sealed, it is essential to
operate the air conditioning at least
once in every month.
Regardless of the season, the air
conditioning is useful, since it re-
moves humidity and condensation.
To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the win-
dows closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sun-
light the interior temperature is ex-
cessive, ventilate the passenger
compartment by opening the win-
dows for a few moments, then close
them again.
The air conditioning operates by
using power from the engine. This
results in a slight increase in fuel
consumption.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a ﬁ lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This ﬁ lter has to be changed in ac-
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see "Maintenance
Guide").
Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained when
there is a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
For optimum operating efﬁ ciency,
take care not to obstruct the air out-
lets under the front seats.
Air vents
The face-level air vents have grilles
and thumbwheels to adjust the air
ﬂ ow and direction (up-down, right-
left).
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning, inside the cabin, uses
the sunlight sensor located on the
dashboard behind the instrument
panel.
Be careful not to obstruct it.
Sensor

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C O M F O R T
SCENTED AIR FRESHENER Removing the cartridge Fitting the cartridge
As a matter of safety:

 use the scented air freshener
and cartridges only for the pur-
pose intended, in conformity
with the user instructions,

 do not handle the cartridge
while driving.
Keep the cartridge packaging to-
gether with the user instructions
and precautions.
System which diffuses a fragrance
in the passenger compartment as
required, by means of the adjust-
ment thumb wheel and the various
fragrance cartridges available.
It is located to the right of the central
air vent.
You can stop or adjust the ﬂ ow of
scented air, via thumb wheel
1 .
 Take the cap A from your new
cartridge and place it in the small
oriﬁ ce of the cartridge you are
removing.

 Remove the cartridge from the
dashboard.
 Take the cap A off the head of
the cartridge.

 Insert the cartridge in the dash-
board.
The central air vents should be
open. The cartridges need replacing from
time to time.
Do not dismantle the cartridges.
Do not touch the scent mesh.
Do not try to reﬁ ll the scented air
freshener or the cartridges. Only
use original CITROËN cartridges.
Keep these items away from chil-
dren and animals.
Avoid any contact with the skin and
eyes.
In the event of ingestion, consult a
doctor and show him the packag-
ing or the label.

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S A F E T Y
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known
as Traction Control) optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the
wheels, by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the en-
gine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem. This is indicated by ﬂ ashing
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ESP OFF" button,
located in the centre of the
dashboard. Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
The ESP/ASR systems offer ex-
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer.

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S A F E T Y
For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried
out by qualiﬁ ed personnel of the
CITROËN network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is triggered
cannot be ruled out. The bag inﬂ ates
almost instantly (within a few mil-
liseconds) then deﬂ ates within the
same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this pur-
pose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Side airbags
Use only approved covers on the
seats. These will not hinder inﬂ a-
tion of the side airbags. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not ﬁ x or apply anything to the
seat backs. This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the side air
bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary. Curtain airbags
Do not ﬁ x or apply anything to the
roof. This could cause injury to the
head if the curtain airbag is trig-
gered.
Do not remove the grab handles in-
stalled on the roof, they play a part
in securing the curtain airbags.

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