engine Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.G Service Manual

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Driving

Stopping - Starting on a slope


It is essential to use the parking brake to
hold the vehicle on a slope and not the
accelerator pedal.

When starting on a slope, accelerate gradually
while releasing the parking brake.


Manual mode



)
Select position +/-
.

)
Use the steering mounted controls or the
gear lever to change gear.
The gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel screen.
The gear change instructions are only carried
out if the engine speed permits it.
You can change gear without taking your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
When decelerating, the gearbox changes down
automatically.
With the vehicle stationary, first gear is
engaged.


Automated mode




)
Select position D
.

"D"
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most suited to
the conditions of:


- driving style,

- road characteristics,

- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain the most
suitable gear, avoid sharp variations in the
pressure on the accelerator pedal.

For the best acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle, for example,
press firmly on the accelerator going
beyond the point of resistance.

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Manual gear changing

In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using the
steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manual
selection of the gears in situations which
require a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout,
exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged
appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of the
following:


- press the back of the "+/OFF"
steering
mounted control 3
for approximately
2 seconds,

- move the gear lever quickly towards
position +/-
and then return it to position D
,

- stop the vehicle.




Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault

With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down"
or "Service required"
appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out the
following operations:


- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe
place,

- place the lever in position P
and let the
engine run,

- open the bonnet to allow the engine to
cool.
If the message disappears for a long period,
you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay. Before switching off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P
.
You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.

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Emergency release

If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P
,
even when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, if you have to move the vehicle,
release the gear lever using the following
procedure:


)
Apply the parking brake.

)
Switch off the engine if necessary.

)
Remove the cap A
, using a flat screwdriver
covered with a cloth.

)
Press the brake pedal firmly.

)
Put the ignition switch into position ACC
(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
Entry and Starting system).

)
Insert the screwdriver into the aperture.

)
While pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N
.

You must contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked
.

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Driving





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.

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Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

The "AS &G"
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument
panel screen and the engine goes into
standby after a few seconds:


- with a manual gearbox
, with the vehicle
stationary and your foot on the brake, when
you put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal.


Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key or the START/STOP
button.
When the engine is stopped
automatically, the operation of certain
vehicle systems, such as for example,
braking, power steering... are modified.
Ta k e c a r e
.


Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the bonnet is open,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 3 mph
(5 km/h) since the last engine start,

- the vehicle has restarted less than
10 seconds ago,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

- the "AS &G"
warning lamp is
flashing in the instrument panel.

This operation is per fectly normal.


The Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

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Going into engine START mode

The "AS &G"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:


- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.
For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:

Special cases: START invoked
automatically


- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3 km/h),

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
If the system has been deactivated in
STOP mode, the engine will not start. At any time, press the "AS &G O FF "
switch to
deactivate the system.

Deactivation

In this case the "AS &G"
warning lamp
flashes for few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is per fectly normal.




This is confirmed by the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp coming on in the instrument
panel or instrument panel screen.

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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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As the engine torque is applied to all
four wheels, the condition of the tyres
has a considerable impact on the
per formance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or
muddy areas or in other areas in which
the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through deep
water.
Avoid driving over excessively uneven
terrain (risk of scraping under the body
or of grounding on crossing a bridge).


Operating faults

If the selected transmission mode display
flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to
front "2WD"
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A
.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool
down then wait for the display to clear before
setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternately
and if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in
the instrument panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.

Have your vehicle towed on a
flatbed.

The vehicle must not be towed with the
front or rear wheels on the ground even
if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)
mode.


If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.

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Visibility
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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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.