ECO Citroen C4 2009 1.G Service Manual
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PORTABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
T o e m p t y i t , r e m o v e t h e a s h t r a y
by pulling it upwards.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
T o u s e t h e l i g h t e r , p r e s s i t i n a n d
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory
( m a x p o w e r : 1 2 0 W a t t s ) , c o n n e c t
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
T h i s c o n n e c t i o n b o x , c o n s i s t i n g o f
a J A C K s o c k e t a n d a U S B p o r t , i s
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s a d i g i t a l a u d i o
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
I t r e a d s t h e a u d i o fi l e f o r m a t s w h i c h
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
Y o u c a n m a n a g e t h e s e fi l e s u s i n g
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
W h e n i t i s i n u s e , t h e p o r t a b l e e q u i p -
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
u s e o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e
"Audio and Telematics" section.
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LUGGAGE COVER (C4 ENTERPRISE)
This conceals the interior of the ve-
hicle in combination with your rear
shelf. Installation Stowage
Roll up the luggage cover near
the rear seats.
I n s e r t t h e fi x i n g s A on the frame B
while unrolling the luggage cover. Removal
U n h o o k a l l o f t h e fi x i n g s .
Lift the luggage cover on each
side.
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the luggage cover.
They could become dangerous pro-
jectiles in the event of sudden brak-
ing or a collision.
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C H I L D S A F E T Y * The rules for transporting children a r e s p e c i fi c t o e a c h c o u n t r y . R e f e r
t o t h e c u r r e n t l e g i s l a t i o n i n y o u r
c o u n t r y .
GENERAL POINTS RELATING TO CHILD SEATS
A l t h o u g h o n e o f C I T R O Ë N ' s m a i n
c r i t e r i a w h e n d e s i g n i n g y o u r v e h i -
c l e , t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r c h i l d r e n a l s o
d e p e n d s o n y o u .
F o r m a x i m u m s a f e t y , p l e a s e f o l l o w
these precautions:
- i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h E u r o p e a n regulations, all children under
the age of 12 or less than one
and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats
suited to their weight , on seats
fi t t e d w i t h a s e a t b e l t o r I S O F I X
m o u n t i n g s * ,
- statistically, the safest seats in
your vehicle for the transpor-
tation of children are the rear
seats,
- a child weighing less than 9 kg
must travel in the "rearwards-
facing" position both in the
front and in the rear.
CITROËN
recommends t h a t c h i l -
d r e n s h o u l d t r a v e l i n t h e rear seats
o f y o u r v e h i c l e :
- "rearwards-facing" up to the
age of 2,
- "forwards-facing" o v e r t h e
a g e o f 2 . INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT
USING A THREE POINT SEAT
BELT
"Rearwards-facing"
W h e n a " r e a r w a r d s - f a c i n g " c h i l d
seat is installed on the
front pas-
senger seat , it is essential that the
p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g i s d e a c t i v a t e d .
O t h e r w i s e , the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if
the
airbag
w e r e t o i n fl a t e . "Forwards-facing"
W h e n a " f o r w a r d s - f a c i n g " c h i l d s e a t
is installed on the
front passenger
seat , a d j u s t t h e v e h i c l e ' s s e a t t o t h e
i n t e r m e d i a t e l o n g i t u d i n a l p o s i t i o n
w i t h t h e s e a t b a c k u p r i g h t a n d l e a v e
t h e p a s s e n g e r a i r b a g a c t i v a t e d .
Intermediate longitudinal position
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Passenger air bag OFF
CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
C I T R O Ë N o f f e r s a c o m p l e t e r a n g e o f r e c o m m e n d e d c h i l d s e a t s w h i c h a r e
secured using a three point seat belt :
Group 0: from birth to 10 kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L1
" R Ö M E R
B a b y - S a f e P l u s "
Installed in the
r e a r w a r d s - f a c i n g p o s i t i o n .
L2
"KIDDY Life"
The use of the
restraining cushion i s c o m p u l s o r y f o r
the transportation o f y o u n g c h i l d r e n ( f r o m 9 t o 1 8 k g ) .
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3
" R E C A R O S t a r t ' '
L4
" K L I P P A N O p t i m a " F r o m t h e a g e o f 6 y e a r s
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 2 k g ) , t h e b o o s t e r i s u s e d o n i t s o w n .
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Passenger air bag OFF
CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN
C I T R O Ë N o f f e r s a c o m p l e t e r a n g e o f r e c o m m e n d e d c h i l d s e a t s w h i c h a r e
secured using a three point seat belt :
Group 0: from birth to 10 kg
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Groups 1, 2 and 3: from 9 to 36 kg
L1
" R Ö M E R
B a b y - S a f e P l u s "
Installed in the
r e a r w a r d s - f a c i n g p o s i t i o n .
L2
"KIDDY Life"
The use of the
restraining cushion i s c o m p u l s o r y f o r
the transportation o f y o u n g c h i l d r e n ( f r o m 9 t o 1 8 k g ) .
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L3
" R E C A R O S t a r t ' '
L4
" K L I P P A N O p t i m a " F r o m t h e a g e o f 6 y e a r s
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 2 k g ) , t h e b o o s t e r i s u s e d o n i t s o w n .
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ISOFIX CHILD SEAT RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN AND APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE
T h i s c h i l d s e a t c a n a l s o b e u s e d o n s e a t s w h i c h a r e n o t fi t t e d w i t h I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s . I n t h i s c a s e , i t m u s t b e a t t a c h e d
t o t h e v e h i c l e s e a t u s i n g t h e t h r e e p o i n t s e a t b e l t .
F o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r fi t t i n g t h e c h i l d s e a t g i v e n i n t h e s e a t m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t a l l a t i o n g u i d e .
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX ( s i z e c a t e g o r y B1 )
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
I n s t a l l e d i n t h e f o r w a r d s - f a c i n g p o s i t i o n .
F i t t e d w i t h a n u p p e r s t r a p t o b e s e c u r e d o n t h e u p p e r r i n g B , referred to as
t h e T O P T E T H E R .
T h r e e s e a t b o d y a n g l e s : s i t t i n g , r e c l i n i n g , l y i n g .
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribu-tion (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular
on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal. Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multi-function screen,
it indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could re-
sult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning lamp comes
on, together with the STOP
and ABS warning lamps,
accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result
in loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency,
enables you to obtain the optimum
braking pressure more quickly, thus
reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in
the resistance of the pedal and an
i n c r e a s e i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
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TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known
as Traction Control) optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g 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, lo-
cated in the centre of the dash-
board. 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" but-
ton 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.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
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 systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
T h e f r o n t s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a pretensioning system and force
limiter.
This system improves safety in the
front seats in the event of a front
impact. Fastening
Pull the belt down in front of you
in a steady movement, making
sure that it does not become
twisted.
Press the fastening into its buckle.
Check that it is properly secured
and that the automatic locking
mechanism operates correctly
by pulling sharply on the belt
strap.
The abdominal part of the strap
should be positioned as low
down as possible in the lap and
as tight as possible.
The chest part should be posi-
tioned if possible in the channel
of the shoulder.
E a c h b e l t h a s a r e e l t h a t a d j u s t s i t s
length automatically to the girth of
the seat occupant.
Depending on the seriousness of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belt against
the body of the occupant.
The pretensioning seat belts are ac-
tive when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pres-
sure of the seat belt against the
chest of the occupant, so increasing
their protection.
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The driver must ensure that passen-
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
e v e n f o r s h o r t j o u r n e y s .
Do not invert the seat belt buckles
a s t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n -
ertia reel permitting automatic ad-
j u s t m e n t o f t h e l e n g t h o f t h e s t r a p
to your size. The seat belt is stored
automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned
in the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n a u -
tomatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a colli-
sion, emergency braking or if the ve-
hicle rolls over. You can release the
device by pulling rapidly on the strap
and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one person of adult size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- m u s t n o t b e a l t e r e d o r m o d i fi e d t o avoid altering its performance. Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-
cure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a CITROËN dealer and particularly
if the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts
, the
pre-tensioning device may be trig-
gered before and independently
of the airbags. Triggering of the
pre-tensioners is accompanied
by a slight discharge of harmless
smoke and a noise, due to the acti-
vation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.