ignition Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2014 1.G Service Manual

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The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key or the
START/STOP button.


Reactivation

Press the "AS &G O FF "
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed by
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen,
and the system no longer operates.
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. This system requires a specific
battery with a special specification
and technology (reference numbers
available from a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.

Maintenance

The "Auto Stop & Go" system makes
use of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. The following warning lamps
come on in the instrument panel or instrument
panel screen:

It is then necessary to switch off the ignition,
then restart the engine using the key or the
START/STOP button.

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Cruise control


System which automatically maintains the vehicle speed at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually:
the vehicle speed must be at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) and second gear or higher must be
engaged in the case of a manual gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off
manually, by
an action on the brake or clutch pedal or if the
ASC system is triggered.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
need to comply with speed limits or of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver. The controls of this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.


1.
"ON/OFF"
button: activation / deactivation
of the cruise control mode.

2.
"COAST SET"
button: store a driving
speed and decrease the cruising speed.

3.
"ACC R ES "
button: increase the cruising
speed and recall the stored speed.

4.
"CANCEL"
button: stop control of the
vehicle's speed.



Steering mounted controls

When you press button 1
, the "CRUISE"

indicator comes on in the instrument panel.


Display in the instrument panel


Programming



)
Press button 1
.

)
Set the programmed speed by
accelerating to the required speed, then
press button 2 "COAST SET"
.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.

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Model with a rear foglamp only

rear foglamp
Rotate and release the ring C
:


)
for wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,

)
for wards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamp,

)
rear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamp,

)
rear wards a second time to switch of the
front foglamps.






In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.








Model with front foglamps and
a rear foglamp

Foglamp selection ring
.
They operate if at least the sidelamps are on.


)
To switch on the rear foglamp, turn the
ring C
for wards.


)
To switch off the rear foglamp, turn the
ring C
rearwards.


front and rear foglamps


Lighting on reminder

An audible signal when the driver's door
is opened warns the driver if the vehicle
lighting is on, with the ignition off.
Switching off the lighting stops the
audible signal.

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In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. The lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer be
controlled.







Automatic switching off

When the lighting control stalk is at "dipped or
main beam headlamps", if the ignition switch
is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or if the key has been
removed from the ignition switch, the lamps
switch off automatically when the driver's
door is opened
.







Daytime running lamps

Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is started making the vehicle
more visible to other users.

This function is assured by special lamps.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in
position "0"
or "AUTO "
(day mode).








Automatic illumination of headlamps

The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps come
on automatically, without any action on the part of the
driver, if a low level of exterior light is detected or if the
wipers are switched on.
When the light returns to a sufficient level or the wipers
are switched off, the lighting is switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.

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Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off immediately if you.


- flash the headlamps again,

- place the lighting control stalk in another
position,

- switch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode
for vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).









Manual guide-me-home
lighting

Switching on



)
Place the lighting control stalk in the
"OFF" position, or "AUTO" for vehicles that
have it.

)
Place the ignition switch on "LOCK" and
remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).

)
Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the
lighting control stalk.
The headlamps come on for around
30 seconds.

)
A further "headlamp flash" within
60 seconds of switching the ignition to OFF
(or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds.
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
off makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.

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Exterior welcome lighting
Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked remotely.


Switching on




)
Place the lighting control in
position "OFF" or "AUTO".

)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control or the
electronic key.
The sidelamps come on for about
30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lighting
only comes on under conditions
of low ambient light.




Switching off


The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:


- you press the open padlock on the remote
control,

- you place the lighting control in another
position,

- you switch on the ignition (or select "ON"
mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system).

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Courtesy lamps


Front courtesy lamp


Position 1

The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed again,
the lighting gradually dims for a few seconds
before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
automatically in the following cases:


- When the doors and the tailgate are closed
and the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON"
position.

- When the doors and the tailgate are closed
and you lock the vehicle.



Position 2

The courtesy lamp is permanently off.
There are two map reading lamps, one on each
side of the courtesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A
.


Map reading lamps

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Rear courtesy lamp


Position 1 "ON"

The courtesy lamp is permanently on.


Position 2 "●"

The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened. When the door or the
tailgate is closed again, the lighting gradually
dims for a few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately in the following cases:


- When the doors and the tailgate are closed
and the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON"
position.

- When the doors and the tailgate are closed
and you lock the vehicle.



Position 3 "OFF"

The courtesy lamp is permanently off.



Courtesy lamps automatic
switch off
With the engine off, the courtesy lamps,
map reading lamps and boot lamp switch
off automatically after 30 minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
The courtesy lamps are switched on again if
the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"

or "ACC "
position, if you open then close a
door or the tailgate or if you use the remote
control.

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Boot lamp

This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.





Panoramic roof lighting


When active, the panoramic roof lighting comes
on if the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"

or "ACC "
position.

Deactivation

When the ignition switch is placed in
position "ON"
or "ACC "
:


)
Press this button repeatedly until the
lighting goes off.



Settings

When the ignition switch is placed in
position "ON"
or "ACC "
:


)
Press this button repeatedly to obtain the
desired lighting level (high, medium, low).

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Direction indicators



)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.








Three fl ashes of the direction
indicators


)
Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.









Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.


)
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.













Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.







Horn

Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.


)
Press the central part of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in the
following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- approaching a location lacking
visibility.