gearbox Citroen C4 DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D R I V I N G
6-speed Electronic Gearbox
System Neutral
Do not select this position, even
momentarily, when the vehicle is
moving.
Automatic mode
Sport setting
Reverse

Using the lever

 Push the lever forwards to change up.

 Pull the lever backwards to change
down.
Using the control paddles behind the
steering wheel
Press the "+" or "-" control paddle be-
hind the steering wheel for an immediate
gear change up or down respectively.
Under heavy acceleration, a higher
gear will only be engaged if the driver
operates the gear lever or the controls
on the steering wheel.

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Manual mode

Or
The gearbox operates in auto-active
mode without input on your part.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D R I V I N G
To aid starting on a gradient, your
vehicle is equipped with a system that
keeps it temporarily immobilised. On a falling gradient, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged
(position R ), the vehicle is held for a
brief moment after releasing the brake
pedal.
On a rising gradient, with the vehicle
stationary and forward gear engaged
(position
A or M ), the vehicle is held
for a brief moment after releasing the
brake pedal.
Hill start assist
(with 6-speed Electronic
Gearbox System)

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to
be able to start the engine on a ve-
hicle with the (6-speed) Electronic
Gearbox System, or to move out of
position P in the case of an automat-
ic gearbox.
It may also fl ash to prompt you to
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes to
indicate overheating of the clutch if
you use the accelerator excessively
to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope.
Use the brake pedal instead.
Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is acti-
vated. This warning lamp is
displayed for a few seconds
after the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing lamp and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lamps
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this has gone out before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring action on the part of the
driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to
be able to start the engine on a ve-
hicle with the (6-speed) Electronic
Gearbox System, or to move out of
position P in the case of an automat-
ic gearbox.
It may also fl ash to prompt you to
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes to
indicate overheating of the clutch if
you use the accelerator excessively
to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope.
Use the brake pedal instead.
Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is acti-
vated. This warning lamp is
displayed for a few seconds
after the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing lamp and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lamps
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this has gone out before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring action on the part of the
driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to
be able to start the engine on a ve-
hicle with the (6-speed) Electronic
Gearbox System, or to move out of
position P in the case of an automat-
ic gearbox.
It may also fl ash to prompt you to
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes to
indicate overheating of the clutch if
you use the accelerator excessively
to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope.
Use the brake pedal instead.
Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is acti-
vated. This warning lamp is
displayed for a few seconds
after the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's air bag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located in the cen-
tre of the fascia, permits deactiva-
tion of the system. This is confi rmed
by continuous lighting of this warn-
ing lamp and of the indicator light on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lamps
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this has gone out before
operating the starter.
The passenger's air bag
system is put into service
automatically when the ve-
hicle is started.
A specifi c control, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen. When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring action on the part of the
driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
CITROËN dealer.

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D R I V I N G
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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D R I V I N G
(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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D R I V I N G
(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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D R I V I N G
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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D R I V I N G
Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode
By pulling either of the paddles " +
" or " - ", you can exercise temporary
control over the changing of gears.
The request to change gear will be
taken into account. You will still be in
automatic mode. The warning lamp

A remains lit up in the instrument
panel.
This function enables you to antici-
pate certain situations such as the
approach of a bend or the need to
overtake another vehicle.

 Move the selector to position A .
The warning lamp A lights up in
the instrument panel to confi rm
the selection.
The gearbox then functions in auto-
matic mode, without any action on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best suited to the following condi-
tions:
- driving style,
- road profi le,
- optimum fuel consumption.
Operation in automatic mode
Cancellation of automatic
mode
The change from position A (driving in
automatic mode) to position M (driving
in manual mode) or vice versa can
be made at any time. The warning
lamp A disappears in the instrument
panel.