engine Citroen C4 DAG 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TRANSLUCENT SCREEN
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central display
1. Rev counter
2. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting
3. Speedometer
4. Maintenance indicator when the
ignition is switched on, then total
mileage recorder
5. Trip mileage recorder
6. Fuel gauge
7. Engine oil level check
8. Coolant temperature Control buttons
A. Trip mileage recorder reset
B. Lighting rheostat
C. Display of alerts and Status of
functions
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Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's igni-
tion is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult information on the warning
lamp concerned. Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operation of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has
occurred. Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e -
sponding system has come into operation.
Front foglamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear foglamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps) or
of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp).
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"Foot on brake" T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
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 automatic
gearbox.
I t m a y a l s o fl a s h t o p r o m p t y o u t o
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
S y s t e m , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s t o
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 activa-
ted. This warning lamp is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e
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 s p e c i fi c b u t t o n , l o c a t e d o n t h e
dashboard, permits deactivation of
t h e s y s t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y
continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp 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 sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A s p e c i fi c c o n t r o l , l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s
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 associa-
ted message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
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that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and the 2 or 3 bars
fl a s h o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Lighting is associated
with the lighting of an-
other warning lamp:
Service If this comes on, it
indicates the occur-
rence of a problem
in one of the systems
which does not have
a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l a m p .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp comes on tempo-
rarily in the case of minor faults.
In the case of major faults, the warning
lamp remains on until the operating
f a u l t i s r e c t i fi e d . C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e fl u i d l e v e l in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous lighting of the ABS warning
lamp),
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been de-
activated, if this warning lamp and
the indicator lamp on the button
come on continuously, this indi-
cates the occurrence of a fault in the
ESP/ASR system or in the hill start
assistance. Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e o c c u r -
rence of a fault in the emission control
system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's servo-assist-
ed braking system.
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched on and between 0 and
20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between
0 and 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's igni-
tion is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult information on the warning
lamp concerned. Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operation of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has
occurred. Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e -
sponding system has come into operation.
Front foglamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear foglamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps) or
of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp).
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"Foot on brake" T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
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 automatic
gearbox.
I t m a y a l s o fl a s h t o p r o m p t y o u t o
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
S y s t e m , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s t o
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 activa-
ted. This warning lamp is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e
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 s p e c i fi c b u t t o n , l o c a t e d o n t h e
dashboard, permits deactivation of
t h e s y s t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y
continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp 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 sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A s p e c i fi c c o n t r o l , l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s
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 associa-
ted message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
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"Foot on brake" T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
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 automatic
gearbox.
I t m a y a l s o fl a s h t o p r o m p t y o u t o
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
S y s t e m , t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s t o
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 activa-
ted. This warning lamp is dis-
played a few seconds after
the function is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e
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 s p e c i fi c b u t t o n , l o c a t e d o n t h e
dashboard, permits deactivation of
t h e s y s t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y
continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp 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 sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A s p e c i fi c c o n t r o l , l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
t e m . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y c o n t i n u o u s
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 associa-
ted message on the multifunction
screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
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 Maximum coolant temperature If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and the 2 or 3 bars
fl a s h o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Lighting is associated
with the lighting of an-
other warning lamp:
Service If this comes on, it
indicates the occur-
rence of a problem
in one of the systems
which does not have
a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l a m p .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp comes on tempo-
rarily in the case of minor faults.
In the case of major faults, the warning
lamp remains on until the operating
f a u l t i s r e c t i fi e d . C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e fl u i d l e v e l in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous lighting of the ABS warning
lamp),
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been de-
activated, if this warning lamp and
the indicator lamp on the button
come on continuously, this indi-
cates the occurrence of a fault in the
ESP/ASR system or in the hill start
assistance. Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e o c c u r -
rence of a fault in the emission control
system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle's servo-assist-
ed braking system.
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched on and between 0 and
20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between
0 and 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.