engine Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.G User Guide

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations






Battery charge

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fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.





Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)


fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Front seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal. The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.

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According to destination country.



Airbags and
pretensioners


temporarily. When you switch on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off. If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. Fault with one of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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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








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



Fault with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Fault with the electronic anti-theft
system. Switch off the ignition, then start the
engine. If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is not detected. Insert the electronic key into the
housing located in the glove box. Remember to remove the electronic
key from the housing after starting
the vehicle.
The electronic key has not been
removed from the housing in the
glove box. Remove the electronic key from the
housing in the glove box.
The steering column is locked. Switch the ignition on and turn the
steering wheel slightly to unlock the
steering column.
The engine is off but the gear lever
is not in position P
. Place the gear lever in position P
. Only for vehicles fitted with a "CVT"
gearbox.

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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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Monitoring


Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



The brake fluid level is too low. Top up using a brake fluid listed by
CITROËN. If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Fault with the braking system. You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so. Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Fault with the anti-lock braking
system (ABS). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. The vehicle retains conventional
braking without assistance but you
are advised to stop.

One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed. Close the door or the boot. The opening in question is identified
in the screen.

The bonnet is not properly closed. Close the bonnet.
Fault with the electronic anti-theft
system. Switch off the ignition then start the
engine again. If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.

The driver's door is open and the
ignition is still on. Switch off the ignition before leaving
the vehicle.

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Monitoring


Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



Fault in the steering column. You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fault with the electrical system. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The cooling system temperature is
too high. Wait for the engine to cool down
before topping up, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The temperature of the CVT
transmission fluid is too high. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Fasten your seat belt. There is a continuous audible signal
if you drive without fastening your
seat belt.
Malfunction of the fuel system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Monitoring


Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



You have moved off with the parking
brake not fully released. Release the parking brake.
The oil pressure is too low or there
is a fault with the engine lubrication
system. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Battery charge fault. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Airbag or pretensioner fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the
systems checked.
Fault with automatic headlamp
adjustment system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Only on vehicles fitted with xenon
headlamps.
Fault with the stability control
system (ASC). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fault with the four wheel drive
transmission system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Monitoring


Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



Fault with the CVT gearbox. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The temperature of the four wheel
drive transmission system is too
high. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. The vehicle changes automatically
to two wheel drive (2WD).
The fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible.




The low level of the particle
emissions filter additive reser voir
has been reached. Have the reser voir topped up as
soon as possible by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. Only for the 1.6 litre HDi engine.


+ Start of saturation of the particle
emissions filter. As soon as the driving conditions
allow, regenerate the filter by driving
at a speed of at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) for around 20 minutes (with
the 1.6 litre HDi engine the minimum
speed is 36 mph (60 km/h)). If the message remains on,
contact a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.
The particle emissions filter is
faulty. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

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Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



Engine oil level not correct (below
minimum level or above maximum
level). Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Check the level with the dipstick and
top-up if the level low.
If the level is above the maximum
mark, do not restart the engine and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never drive with an incorrect oil
level.



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Presence of water in the Diesel fuel
filter. Risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

The ambient temperature is at or
below 3 °C (37 °F). There may be black ice on the road.
Take care and drive gently.
The clutch pedal is not depressed
while starting the engine. Depress the clutch pedal to start the
engine. For vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox.

The gear lever is not in position P
or
position N
when starting the engine. Place the gear lever at position P
to
start the engine. For vehicles fitted with a CV T
gearbox.

The brake pedal is not pressed
while starting the engine. Press the brake pedal to start the
engine.

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Depending on country of sale.