brake CITROEN C4 DAG 2006 Owners Manual

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12 W a R N I N g l a m p s
Imperative stop
warning lamp
When the warning
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine. Contact a
CITROËN dealer.
This lamp is accompanied by a
sTOp symbol on the display.
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
fluid level and braking
distribution fault.
When the engine is running, this
warning lamp indicates that the
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
fluid level is insufficient, or that the
braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains lit
when the handbrake is released,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN Dealer. (see “Brakes”).
Front LH seat belt not
fastened
This lamp comes on if the
lH seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched on
and while the vehicle is moving at
up to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
above 20 km/h (12 mph), the
warning lamp flashes for around
120 seconds. Then it remains on. Front RH seat belt not
fastened
When you switch on the
ignition, the warning lamp
remains on if the front passenger
seat belt is not fastened. It goes
out when the engine is running,
doors closed, after 30 seconds.
Then it comes on, if the belt is
not fastened, while the vehicle is
moving at up to 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph).
above 20 km/h (12 mph), the
warning lamp flashes for around
120 seconds. Front passenger’s
airbag deactivation
warning lamp
see “airbags”.
Doors open detection
This warning lamp, when
the engine is running,
comes on if a door, the
bonnet and/or the boot is open.
Rear seat belts not fastened
Operation is identical to that of the
front passenger’s seat belt warn-
ing lamp. Front / side airbag fault
warning lamp
see “airbags”.
Anti-lock Braking
System
The aBs warning lamp
lights when the ignition is
switched on and should go out
after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go
out, there may be a system mal-
function. (see “Brakes”).
Diesel Preheater
see the instructions for
starting the engine.
Refer to Chapter II “starting”.

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Depollution system
warning lamp
If it flashes or lights up
while you are driving, this
indicates a depollution system
operating fault.
Urgently consult a CITROËN
Dealer. SERVICE warning
lamp
This warning lamp
remains on for a serious
fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible
The lamp stays on only for a short
time for a minor fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer if nec-
essary.
To learn the origin of the corre-
sponding alert message, refer to
the «log of alerts» (see chapter II)
or your NaVIDRIVE instructions. Child safety warning
lamp
at each activation, either
manual or via the window
control panel, this lamp lights up
and then goes out approx. 10 sec-
onds after the engine is started.
ESP/ASR warning lamp
In operation
When either the Esp or
asR system is brought into
operation, the ESP/ASR warning
lamp flashes.
In the event of a problem
When the vehicle is moving, the
lighting of the ESP/ASR warning
lamp indicates that the system is
malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Illumination of the Esp/asR warn -
ing lamp and of the Esp control,
means that the system is deacti-
vated.
see «Esp». Low fuel level warning
lamp
When the fuel tank is full,
all the indicator bars are
illuminated.
If the fuel low warning lamp comes
on, there remain around 7 litres of
fuel in the tank and 2 or 3 bars will
flash in the instrument panel.
If the last bar disappears, there
are only around 2 litres of fuel in
the tank.
“Foot-on-brake”
starting warning lamp
for (6 speed) Electronic
Gearbox System
During the engine starting phase,
this flashes if you are not pressing
the brake pedal.
see “(6 speed) Electronic gearbox
system”.
This warning lamp may flash in the
instrument panel to remind you to
apply the brake when engaging
reverse gear.

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70 Handbrake
The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, b
y pulling on the
lever with a force that is proportionate to the steepness of the slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage first gear. F or
vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking
position ( P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pu ll the lever up
then lower it fully.
The warning lamp will come on if the handbrake is on or not fully released.
If the parking brake is off, the lighting of this warning lamp, in conjunction with the sTOp
warning lamp, indicates that the brake fluid level is low or t hat the braking distributor is
malfunctioning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer
B R a K E s

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72 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The Esp system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place to
encourage the driver to take addi-
tional risks or to drive at excessive
speeds.
The functioning of this system is
subject to compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake
parts and electronic components,
as well as with CITROËN’s assem-
bly and repair procedures.
after any collision, have this
system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the aBs and additional to i
t. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and
prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving whe els. It also
improves steering stability during acceleration.
Operation
When either the Esp or asR system is brought into operation,
the ESP/ASR warning lamp flashes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may
prove useful to deactivate the Esp/asR system to allow the wheels to spin
and thus regain traction.
- press on control A, the ESP/ASR warning lamp and the control light up.
The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The Esp/asR systems will activate again:
- Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
- Automatically when you drive at above approx. 30 mph
(except 2.0i 16V 180hp engine).
- Manually with another press on control
A.
Operational anomaly
If there is a system malfunction, the ESP/ASR warning lamp comes on.
Contact CITROËN to have the system checked.
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