warning Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2014 1.G User Guide
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Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Cruise control
fixed This comes on when the cruise
control has been activated. Press the "ON/OFF" button to activate/deactivate the
cruise control.
Active stability
control and
traction control
(ASC/TCL)
flashing. Operation of the ASC/ TCL systems. The systems optimise traction and improve the
directional stability of the vehicle.
Adapt your driving and moderate your speed.
fixed. Fault in the ASC/ TCL systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Stop & Star t
(Auto Stop & Go)
function
fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start
(AS&G) function has put the engine
into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. See "Stop & Start (AS&G) function" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed. The engine is cold and:
- the ignition switch is at the ON
position (ignition on), or
- the START/STOP
starting button
has been pressed (ignition on). With key starting, wait until the warning lamp has gone
off before starting.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the engine
will only start after the warning lamp has gone off.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to 30 seconds
in severe weather).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on again and wait again until the warning lamp
goes off, then start the engine.
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Monitoring
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
ASC/TCL
fixed. The ASC/ TCL off switch, located at
the bottom of the dashboard (driver's
side) has been pressed.
ASC/ TCL is deactivated.
ASC: active stability control .
TCL: traction control. Press the button to activate the ASC/ TCL.
The ASC/ TCL system is automatically activated on
starting the vehicle.
Stop & Star t
system
(Auto Stop & Go)
fixed. The off switch for the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system, located at the bottom
of the dashboard (driver's side) has
been pressed.
The Stop & Start (AS&G) system is
deaactivated. Press the switch again to activate the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system.
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Monitoring
Instrument panel screen
Each time the engine is started: warning lamps and/or messages come on, applying a checking self test. They go off after a few seconds.
When you want to see the trip computer information, you can choose to ignore the alerts, by pressing the INFO
button on the dashboard.
The messages displayed may vary according to the type of display screen (type 1 or type 2) in the instrument panel.
Cer tain messages are only displayed in the type 2 screen.
When this symbol appears: make a
shor t press
. When this symbol appears: make
a long press
.
Ignition off.
Ignition on
(with a manual gearbox).
Ignition on
(with a CVT gearbox).
Warnings and alerts
When an alert occurs, the displayed information then disappears. the warning lamp and its associated message appear, accompanied if appropriate by
an audible signal.
When there are several alerts, they are displayed in turn and this symbol appears. It remains displayed while there are still alerts.
You will then be able to display the alerts again by pressing the INFO
button several times to cycle through the trip computer information and return to
the alerts.
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Monitoring
Screen 1
Screen 2
Cause
Solution - Action
Observations
Warning messages (ignition at "OFF")
You have forgotten to switch off the
vehicle lighting. Switch off the vehicle lighting by
placing the control at OFF. There is an intermittent audible
signal.
The alarm has been triggered.
The battery for the Keyless Entry
and Starting system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changing
the batteries").
The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised. Check that you have the correct
electronic key. If the message persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that you have the electronic
key on your person before locking
the vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside. Close the door or the boot, then
lock the vehicle.
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Monitoring
Screen 1
Screen 2
Cause
Solution - Action
Observations
Warning messages (ignition at "ON")
Fault with the electric power
steering. Stop the vehicle, wait few moments
then start the engine again. If the message remains after
restarting, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The battery for the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changing
the batteries").
The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised. Check that you have the correct
electronic key. If the message persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that you have the electronic
key on your person before locking
the vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside. Close the door or the boot, then
lock the vehicle.
Fault with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
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Comfort
4. Exterior air intake /
Recirculation of interior air
)
Press button 4
to select the air
entry mode.
This function allows the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is off, the
intake of exterior air is active.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is on, the
intake of exterior air is deactivated, and you are
in air recirculation.
Do not drive for long with interior air
recirculation, except in truly exceptional
atmospheric conditions.
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
)
Press button 5
again, the lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation).
If your vehicle is not fitted with air
conditioning, the button is not active.
)
Press button 5
, the lamp in the
button comes on.
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Driving
Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCK
The steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACC
The accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.
- Position 3: ON
Ignition on.
- Position 4: START
Starting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period (with the key in
position 2 (ACC)
), you risk discharging
the battery. Starting your vehicle will
then no longer be possible. Be aware
.
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (ACC)
and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheel
slightly.
)
Press and hold the brake pedal.
)
Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox).
)
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
)
Operate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (START)
.
)
Once the engine is running, release
the key.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON)
.
Starting using the key
Stopping
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
)
While pressing the key, turn it to
position 1 (LOCK)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
)
Lock the steering.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold wait with the ignition switch
in position 3 (ON)
until the preheater
warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (START)
.
The warning lamp does not come on
when the engine is hot.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Driving
Changing the mode of
the vehicle
With the electronic key inside the vehicle; each
press on the " START/STOP
" button, with no
action on the pedals, changes the vehicle's
mode:
)
First press (ACC mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in orange.
The accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can
be used.
)
Second press (ON mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in green.
Switching on the ignition.
)
Third press (OFF mode), the warning lamp
in the button goes off.
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period with the ignition
switch in position 2 (ACC)
, you risk
discharging the battery. Starting your
vehicle will then no longer be possible.
Ta k e c a r e
.
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
If the warning lamp flashes orange,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
)
Press and release the " START/
STOP
" button.
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles
with a manual gearbox or press the brake
pedal on vehicles with a CVT gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , put
the gear lever in neutral.
For vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox , put the
gear lever in P
.
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For Diesel vehicles, when
the engine is cold starting
does not take place until the
pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the " START/STOP
" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the electronic key
in the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area
when the engine is running.
Switching off using the
electronic key
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
This message is displayed
when the driver's door is
opened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
)
Press the " START/STOP
" button again to
change to "OFF" mode.
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Place the gear lever in neutral for vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox , or on P
for
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox .
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP
" button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle.
Each attempt at starting takes around
15 seconds. If the engine does not start, press
the " START/STOP
" button once more to try
again.
The presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching
on the ignition and starting only. Once
the engine has started, make sure
that the electronic key remains with
the vehicle until the end of the journey:
other wise you would not be able to lock
the vehicle.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
- when certain conditions of gradient are
met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal:
- if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,
- if you are in position D
with the CVT
gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
When the engine is not running,
including periods on standby with
the Stop & Start (AS&G) system, the
function is not operative.