warning CITROEN C4 2019 User Guide
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis
system flashing.
The
engine management system has
a
fault.Risk
of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
fixed. The
emission control system has
a f
ault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
I f it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified w
orkshop without delay.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a f
ault.The
vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d
e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
The
DSC/ASR regulation is
ope
rating.The
system optimises traction and improves the
d
irectional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip
or trajectory.
fixed. The
DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Braking
fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
s
ignificantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
w
ith the ABS warning
lam
p.
The
e
lectronic
b
rake
f
orce
d
istribution
(
EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
AdBlue
® additive
(BlueHDi Diesel)fixed, on switching o n the ignition, a
ccompanied by an
a
udible signal and a
m
essage indicating the
r
emaining
d
riving
r
ange.The remaining driving range is between 350 miles (600 km) and
1
500 miles (2400 km). Have the AdBlue® additive tank topped up as soon a
s
possible:
go
to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop,
or
carry out this operation yourself.
+
flashing associated w ith t
he SERVICE warning l
amp, accompanied by
a
n audible signal and
a
message indicating
t
he
r
emaining
d
riving
ra
nge.The remaining driving range is between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).You
must top-up the AdBlue® additive tank to avoid
a
breakdown :
go
to
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop,
or
carry
out
this
operation yourself.
flashing, associated with the SERVICE
warning
lam
p,
a
ccompanied by an
a
udible signal and a
m
essage indicating that
s
tarting is prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty: the s
tarting
inhibition system required
b
y
legislation prevents starting of the
e
ngine. To
be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue® additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
y
ourself.
It is essential
to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the
additive
tank.
For
topping-up
or
for
more
information
on
the
AdBlue
® additive, refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed,
on switching
o
n the ignition,
a
ssociated with the
SERVICE
and engine
d
iagnostic warning
lam
ps,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal
a
nd a message.A
fault with the SCR emissions
c
ontrol system has been detected.This
alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
r
eturn to normal levels.
flashing,
o
n
s
witching
o
n the ignition,
a
ssociated with the
SERVICE
and engine
d
iagnostic
w
arning
lam
ps,
a
ccompanied
b
y
a
n audible signal and
a
message indicating
t
he
r
emaining
d
riving
ra
nge.After
confirmation of the fault with the
e
missions control system, you can
d
rive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
b
efore the engine starting inhibition
s
ystem is triggered.Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay, to avoid a breakdown .
flashing,
on switching
o
n the ignition,
a
ssociated with the
SERVICE
and engine
d
iagnostic warning
lam
ps,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal
a
nd a message.You
have exceeded the authorised
d
riving limit following confirmation
o
f a fault with the emissions control
s
ystem: the engine starting inhibition
s
ystem prevents starting of the
e
ngine.To
be able to start the engine, you must call on a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by a
n audible signal and
a
message. When
it first comes on there remains a
pproximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank.
You
are then using the fuel reserve.You
must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running o
ut of fuel.
Until
sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
c
ome on every time the ignition is switched on,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This
audible signal and message are repeated with
i
ncreasing frequency as the drops towards "0".
Fuel
t
ank
c
apacity:
-
Pe
trol: approximately 50 litres.
-
D
iesel: approximately 45 or 50 litres (depending
o
n version).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this
could damage the emission control and injection
s
ystems.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened /
unfastened fixed
or
flashing
a
ccompanied by an
a
udible
s
ignal.A seat belt has not been fastened or
has
been unfastened.Pull
the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
s
econds when you turn on the
ignition,
then goes off.This
lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If
it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
fixed. One
of the airbag or seat belt
p
retensioner systems has a fault.Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine l
ubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
s
tarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
s
ystem is too high.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
u
p the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Under-inflationfixed, accompanied by a
n audible signal and
a
message. The
pressure in one or more tyres is t
oo low.Check
the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
t
yres are cold.
You
must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
o
f one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
o
r more wheels.
For
more information on under-inflation detection,
r
efer to the corresponding section.
+ flashing
then fixed,
a
ccompanied by the
S
ervice warning lamp.The
system has fault: the tyre
p
ressures are no longer monitored.Check
the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have
the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Foot on the
brake pedal flashing,
a
ccompanied
b
y an audible signal
a
nd a message, and
a
ssociated with the
"Foot
on the brake"
w
arning flashing in the
c
ontrol panel for the
electronic
ge
arbox.The
brake pedal is not pressed when
s
tarting the engine, with an electronic
g
earbox.With
an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to
s
tart the engine.
If
you wish to release the parking brake without
p
ressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
r
emain on.
flashing. With
an electronic gearbox, if you
h
old the vehicle on an incline using
t
he accelerator for too long, the
c
lutch overheats.Use
the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
s panner flashes to indicate that the service must b
e carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by 186 miles
(
300 km).
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the
s
creen indicates:
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert
may
also be accompanied by the fixed
i
llumination of the service warning lamp
w
hen the ignition is on.
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on. The
distance remaining may be w
eighted by the time factor, depending o
n the driving conditions.
Therefore,
the spanner may also come
o
n if you have exceeded the period
s
ince the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's
ser
vice
s
chedule.
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain before t
he next service is due.
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he screen indicates:
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on to
indicate
that a service must be carried out
s
oon. For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner
may also be brought on earlier
t
han expected, depending on the
d
egree of deterioration of the engine oil
(
depending on the country of sale).
The
rate of deterioration of the engine
o
il depends on the driving conditions in
w
hich the vehicle is used.
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Engine oil level
indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level
i
s displayed in the instrument panel for a
f
ew seconds, after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if
the
vehicle is on level ground and the
e
ngine has been off for more than
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message "Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
s
creen, accompanied by the service warning
l
amp and an audible signal.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
a
void damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil level measurement invalid" in the
in
strument
pan
el.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on checking the levels, refer to the corresponding
s
ection.
*
Depending
on
version. In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the
oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
e
ngine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
For more information on checking the levels,
r
efer to the corresponding section.
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Navigation
(Depending on e quipment)
Enter navigation settings and choose
a d
estination.
Telephone
Connect a telephone by Bluetooth®.
Touch screen tablet menus
For the Air conditioning menu, refer t
o the corresponding section (heating,
m
anual air conditioning or automatic air
c
onditioning). For the Media
, Navigation, Connected
Services and Telephone
menus, refer
t
o the "Audio and telematics" section.
Driving assistance
Access to the trip computer.
A ctivate, deactivate, adjust settings
f
or certain vehicle functions.
Configuration
Adjust the audio settings (balance, ambience...), the colour scheme,
t
he brightness of the instruments
a
nd controls, the display (language,
u
nits, date, time...) and access the
i
nteractive help for the vehicle's main
s
ystems and warning lamps.
Connected services
(Depending on e quipment)
CITROËN MULTICITY CONNECT
Connect to an applications portal to
facilitate,
make safe and personalise
j
ourneys by means of a connection
k
ey available on subscription from a
C
ITROËN dealer.Media
Select an audio source, a radio
station, display photographs.
Air conditioning
Control of the settings for temperature and air flow.
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If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
If the battery is flat, you are
informed
by illumination of this
Changing the battery
In the event of a fault with the remote control, y
ou can no longer unlock, lock or locate
y
our vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
o
r lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Fault with the remote
control
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the ig
nition k ey.
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
f
ew seconds.
F
T
urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
f
rom the ignition switch.
The
remote control is fully operational again.Battery
ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F U nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
a
t the cutout.
F
L
ift off the cover.
F
R
emove the flat battery from its location.
F
F
it the new battery into its location
observing
the original direction of fitment.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.Do
not throw the remote control
b
atteries away, they contain metals
w
hich are harmful to the environment.
Take
them to an approved collection
po
int.
warning
lamp, an audible signal and a message
i
n the screen.
Access