starter Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Manual
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Driving
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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Practical information
Check the electrolyte level and top up if
necessary (see "Checking levels").
Starting using another
battery
)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle
(engine mounting).
)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.
)
Raise the protective cover on the (+)
terminal.
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Checks
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with the 1.6 litre HDi 110
engine, the fuel system must be manually
primed if you run out of fuel; refer to the
corresponding 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 starter until the engine starts
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
)
If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
)
Clip the styling cover back in place.
)
Close the bonnet.