dashboard Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Manual (279 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 automatic
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 activa ted.
This warning lamp is displayed
a few seconds after the func-
tion 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 on the
dashboard, permits deactivation of
the system. This is conﬁ 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 has gone out
before operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag system is put into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A speciﬁ c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the system.
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 investigated
further by reading the associated mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
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 pe-
riod since it was 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 day-
time running lights, the button has no
effect.
System permitting manual adjustment
of the brightness of the dashboard to
suit the level of ambient light.
The rheostat is active if the sidelamps
are on and applies to:
- the instrument panel,
- the display screens.

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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 windows
closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight
the interior temperature is excessive,
ventilate the passenger compartment
by opening the windows 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 servicing
schedule (see "Maintenance and
Warranty 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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S A F E T Y
AIRBAGS
System designed to maximise the
safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the rear centre pas-
senger) in the event of violent col-
lisions. It supplements the action of
the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the airbags are triggered instant-
ly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger);
immediately after the impact, the
airbags deﬂ ate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in certain roll-over
conditions, the airbags will not
be triggered; the seat belt alone
is sufﬁ cient to provide optimum
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs (dur-
ing the same or a subsequent acci-
dent), the air bag will not operate. Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.
Triggering of the air bag(s) is accom-
panied by a slight emission of harm-
less smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time. Front airbags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver’s airbag is incorporated
in the centre of the steering wheel;
the front passenger’s airbag is incor-
porated in the dashboard above the
glove box.
Operation
The airbags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger’s front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact to all or part of
the front impact zone
A , in the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inﬂ ates between
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion their forward
movement.

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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 millisec-
onds) then deﬂ ates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via open-
ings provided for this purpose. 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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BONNET
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels.
Opening
 Push the exterior control B to the
left and raise the bonnet.


Unclip the strut C from its housing.

 Fix the strut in the notch to hold
the bonnet open. Closing

 Take the strut out of the support
notch.

 Clip the strut in its housing.

 Lower the bonnet then slam it
ﬁ rmly at the end of its travel.

 Pull on the bonnet to check that
it is secured correctly.
The location of the interior control
prevents opening of the bonnet
while the driver's door is closed.
This operation must only be carried
out when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.

 Pull the interior control A , located
under the dashboard, to the right.

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