stop start Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.G User Guide
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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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Monitoring
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.
*
*
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.
*
Depending on country of sale.
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Locking the vehicle
Locking
)
With the key in one of the defined zones A
,
press one of the buttons B
or C
.
Deadlocking
Locking is confirmed by an audible
signal and the direction indicators,
which flash once
.
The door mirrors fold at the same time.
)
With the electronic key in one of the
defined zones A
, press button B
or C
to
lock the vehicle.
)
Within five seconds, press button B
or C
again to deadlock the vehicle.
Locking is confirmed by two audible
signals and by the direction indicators
which flash three times
.
The door mirrors unfold at the same
time. Always ensure that you have the
electronic key on your person
before locking the vehicle: in some
circumstances, it is possible to lock
the vehicle without the presence of the
electronic key having been detected
inside the vehicle.
The operating mode must be "OFF".
With Stop & Start, if the engine is in
Stop mode, the vehicle cannot be
locked.
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Lost electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document and your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without
you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your electronic key out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), take the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Electrical interference
The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, s t r o n g
magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
Don't forget to turn the steering to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked and
started.
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For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Alarm *
System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring:
- perimeter
The system checks for any opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet....
- volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
- tilt
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
ser vice of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
)
Switch off the ignition (OFF mode if your
vehicle has the Keyless Entry and Starting
system).
)
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
if your vehicle does not have the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.
)
Leave the vehicle, and close all the doors
and the bonnet.
)
Press the locking button on the remote
control or one of the door or boot buttons
if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
Deactivation
Do one of the the following to deactivate the
alarm:
)
Press the unlocking button on the remote
control or one of the door or boot buttons
if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
)
Switch on the ignition (ON mode if your
vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).
)
Open a door or the boot while the system is
being activated.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp A
goes off.
The alarm is being activated: the indicator
lamp A
flashes rapidly accompanied by
an intermittent audible signal for about
20 seconds.
Once the 20 seconds have expired, the
system is active
. The audible signal stops and
the indicator lamp in the button flashes slowly.
*
According to equipment.
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Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen while the siren is operating.
When the ignition is next switched on
(ON mode if your vehicle has the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system), an audible signal
sounds four times to inform you that the alarm
was triggered during your absence.
Complete deactivation of
the alarm
)
Switch off the ignition (OFF mode if
your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).
)
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
if your vehicle does not have the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.
)
Open the driver's door.
)
Place the lighting control stalk in
the " OFF
" position.
)
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you
and hold.
After about ten seconds there is an audible
signal.
)
When the audible signal stops, continue to
hold the wiper stalk pulled towards you and
press the remote control locking button. You can completely deactivate the alarm
system. To do this, proceed as follows:
)
The state of the system is then signalled to
you by the number of beeps:
One beep: the alarm system is completely
deactivated.
Two beeps: the alarm system is activated.
Each new press of the remote control
locking button changes the state of the
system.
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Panoramic sunroof
It has a motorised blind.
Motorised blind
With the ignition on, there are two ways of
opening or closing the blind:
)
Briefly pull or push the control in direction 1
or 2
, the blind stops when you release the
control.
)
Maintain pressure on the control in
direction 1
or 2
until movement starts, the
blind then opens or closes fully.
Stopping temporarily
)
To stop the opening or closing of the blind,
press part 3
of the control or reverse the
movement of the control.
Safety anti-pinch
At the end of its travel, if the blind encounters
an obstacle to closing, it stops and moves back
slightly.
Remember to always switch off the
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
When operating the control, the driver
should ensure that there is nothing
preventing movement of the blind.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the blind.
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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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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.