ESP Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2012 1.G User Guide

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Visibility
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting

Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B
.
Lamps o
ff.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting betweendipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps o
ff and sidelamps modes, thedriver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.

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Courtesy lamps
Front courtesy lamp
Position 1
The cour tesy 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 cour tesy lamp is switched off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate areclosed and the ignition switch is placed in
the "ON"position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closedand you lock the vehicle.



Position 2

The cour tesy lamp is permanently off.
There are two map reading lamps, one on eachside of the cour tesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A.


Map reading lamps
The durations of lighting of the front courtesy lamps can be configured viathe colour screen "Equipment" menu.

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Safety
Knee airbag *
Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the front airbags.
System which protects the driver's knees in theevent of a serious front impact.
This airbag is fitted in the dashboard below the steering column.
System which protects the driver and
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front seat back frame, on the door side.


Deployment
The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in theevent of a serious side impact applied to all or par t of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
t
owards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.


Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B.Side impact zone.
*
According to country.
Lateral airbags

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Safety
In the event of a minor impact or bumpon the side of the vehicle or if thevehicle rolls over, the airbag may not bedeployed.In the event of a rear or front collision,the airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of therear centre passenger) in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
in
jury to the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars
and the upper section of the passenger compartment.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
par t of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on ahorizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and this display appears in the instrument
panel screen, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are stored in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )Open the boot.)Lift and remove the boot floor. )Ta k e out the tools.
Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for anything else.1.Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
Used to operate the jack. 4.Removable towing eye.
See "Recovering the vehicle".
5
.Security wheel bolt socket (available as an
accessory).
Used to adapt the wheelbrace to thespecial "security" wheel bolts. Procedure for replacin
g a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , remove the trim first using the handle 3
, pulling atthe cutout.When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its cutout opposite the valve and press on its outer edgewith the palm of your hand.

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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
fitted in the engine compar tment fusebox.
To gain access to them: )Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section).
)Unclip the and remove the cover. )Remove the tweezer. )Carefully close the cover to ensure correct
sealing of the fusebox.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Check that the switch is in the "LOCK"position or that the vehicle mode is "
OFF".)
Identify the failed fuse by checking thecondition of its filament. )
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its location. )
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tablesbelow all agree.

Changing a fuse
Good Failed


CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctionsresulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and notrecommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when theconsumption of all of the additionalequipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories in your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


The replacement of a fuse not mentioned in the following tables may cause a serious fault on your vehicle.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
) Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.










Changing a wiper
blade

Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
) At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it. )
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.


Automatic power cut-off to accessories

After the engine has stopped, when the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode)
you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beamheadlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for about
t
hirty minutes.
Cutting off
Once the thir ty minutes have expired, thepower supply to the accessories will be automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.

The period before cut-off can beextended up to about sixty minutes or deactivated, via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).


Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.

"Multimedia":

semi-integral satellite navigation systems, portable satellite navigation systems, audiosystems, speakers, rear shelf with speakers, hands-free kit, DVD player, mapping update
DVD, speed camera detector, Wi-Fi on board,
230V socket, head-up display, iPhone charger,
rear multimedia carrier...

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Running out of fuel (Diesel)
engine, the fuel system must be manuallyprimed if you run out of fuel; refer to thecorresponding Diesel engine compartment
view.



1.6 litre HDi engine
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel. )
Open the bonnet.)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump. ) Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press). ) Operate the star ter until the engine starts(if the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
tr
ying again). ) If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. ) Clip the styling cover back in place. )
Close the bonnet.

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Checks






Checking levels


Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremelyhot (risk of burns).

Oil level
The check is carried out with the dipstick.
This check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Dipstick

There are two marks on the dipstick:
A
= m
aximum
If you fill past this mark,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. B
= minimum
Never allow the level to fallbelow this mark.