engine Citroen C4 DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

1. Front courtesy
lamp

2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlim- ited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps

 With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.

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This comes on automatically when
the boot is opened and switches
off automatically when the boot is
closed.
Different lighting times are available:
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
The sill lighting is at the bottom of
each door panel.
The lamps come on automatically
when a door is opened and switch
off automatically when all of the
doors are closed.
BOOT LIGHTING Sill illumination

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L A Y O U T
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of
water, the vehicle's handbook pack,
etc.
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
can, fragrance cartridges...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
REFRIGERATED GLOVEBOX
It may be refrigerated, depending on
your vehicle’s equipment, by a ven-
tilation duct that can be closed off
manually.
With the air conditioning, this duct
distributes the same cooled air as
the vents in the passenger compart-
ment.
The refrigeration of your glovebox
only operates when the engine is
running and the air conditioning is
on.
The lamp comes on au-
tomatically when the lid is
opened. For safety reasons, the
glovebox should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
 Press the lower part of the hook
to unfold it.

 Hang the strap of your bag on
the hook to secure it.

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ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of
water, the vehicle's handbook pack,
etc.
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
can, fragrance cartridges...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
REFRIGERATED GLOVEBOX
It may be refrigerated, depending on
your vehicle’s equipment, by a ven-
tilation duct that can be closed off
manually.
With the air conditioning, this duct
distributes the same cooled air as
the vents in the passenger compart-
ment.
The refrigeration of your glovebox
only operates when the engine is
running and the air conditioning is
on.
The lamp comes on au-
tomatically when the lid is
opened. For safety reasons, the
glovebox should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
 Press the lower part of the hook
to unfold it.

 Hang the strap of your bag on
the hook to secure it.

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S A F E T Y
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the
wheels, by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the en-
gine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem. This is indicated by fl ashing
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.

 Press the "ESP OFF" button,
located in the centre of the fascia. Reactivation
These systems are reactivated
automatically each time the ignition
is switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).

 Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
The ESP/ASR systems offer excep-
tional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver
to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.

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HANDBRAKE
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary.
Applying

 Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing

 Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multi-function screen,
this indicates that the handbrake
is still on or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the pavement,
pull the handbrake on and engage
a gear.
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting. Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the
right then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.

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(6-SPEED) ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The (6-speed) electronic gearbox
offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
- the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the sequential mode for manual
changing of the gears by the driver.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring A under the knob
and push the gear lever to the
left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle. Mode selection

 automatic mode: selector in posi-
tion A .

 manual mode: selector in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles "+" or "-".
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

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(6-SPEED) ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The (6-speed) electronic gearbox
offers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of two
driving modes:
- the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the sequential mode for manual
changing of the gears by the driver.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring A under the knob
and push the gear lever to the
left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle. Mode selection

 automatic mode: selector in posi-
tion A .

 manual mode: selector in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles "+" or "-".
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

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Displays on the instrument
panel
- The selector position is displayed in the instrument panel, on the
left on multifunction screens A
and C and on the right on the
NaviDrive multifunction screen.
- A background-lit position grille associated with the selector al-
lows you to view the position se-
lected. Moving off

When the ignition is on, light-
ing of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible
sig-
nal and the message "Gearbox
faulty" indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
For safety:

 Position N can only be disen-
gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.

 If the gearbox is in position N
but the selector position is dif-
ferent, reposition the selec-
tor on N in order to be able to
start.
 To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position N .

 Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.

 Operate the starter.

 When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , A or M
as desired.

 Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and
accelerate.
If the selector is not in position N ,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
lamp(s) are displayed and a mes-
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.
Engaging reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, move the
selector to R .

Only attempt to
select
reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if
an inadvertent attempt to engage
reverse gear is made, the warning
lamp N will fl ash and your vehicle
will go automatically into neutral. To
re-engage a gear, you have only to
reposition the selector on A , M or R .
Reverse gear

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Neutral

Changing to neutral
To change to neutral, move the selec-
tor to N . If the vehicle is moving, do
not select this position even momen-
tarily. Automatic mode

Changing to automatic mode
To change to automatic mode, move
the selector to A . Manual mode

Changing to manual mode
Manual mode activates when you
move the selector to M .

 Pull the paddle "
+
" to change up
a gear.

 Pull the paddle "
-
" to change
down a gear.
When the engine is running, before
accelerating to move the vehicle,
make sure that the position engaged
on the selector grille or in the instru-
ment panel is either: R , A or M .
Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine running in R , A or M .