check engine light Citroen C4 RHD 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

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DRIVING
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:


- Automatic Application/Release


Application is automatic when the
engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator (activated
by default),

- Manual Application/Release


The parking brake can be applied/
released manually by pulling control
lever A
.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, the au-
tomatic mode is deactivated.
Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the ve-
hicle, the automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the automatic
release when you press the accelerator
can be deactivated.

It is recommended that you do
not apply the parking brake in
very cold conditions (ice) and
during towing (breakdown, cara-
van...). Deactivate the automatic
functions and release the parking
brake manually.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull
control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


- lighting of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on
fi xed, not fl ashing.
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, a loud beep is heard
and a message is displayed if the park-
ing brake has not been applied, unless
the gear lever is in position P
(Park) in
the case of an automatic gearbox.
Activation/deactivation is per-
formed using the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu, refer to the section
on parameter settings for the
systems of your vehicle.

The parking brake is then applied and
released manually. When the driver's
door is opened, there is an audible signal
and a message is displayed if the brake
is not applied.

Do not place any object (packet
of cigarettes, telephone...) be-
tween the gear lever and the
electric parking brake control
lever.

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DRIVING
152

Manual operation



)
Select position M
for sequential

changing of the six gears.

)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.

)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit; otherwise,
the gearbox will operate temporarily in
automatic mode.

D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion in the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the ac-
tual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do
not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.

If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off,
there is an audible signal and a
message appears.


)
Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and
the message disappears.


You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator
and brake pedals at the same
time,

- if you force the lever from po-
sition P
to another position
when the battery is fl at. When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.
Operating fault
To reduce fuel consumption
when stationary for long periods
with the engine running (traffi c
jam...), position the gear lever at
N
and apply the parking brake,
unless it is programmed in auto-
matic mode.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
203
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............128
Accessories ................................205
Accessories
socket, 12 V ..... 109, 110, 112, 116
Adjusting headlamps ....................98
Adjusting head restraints ..............72
Adjusting seat belt height ............131
Adjusting the steering wheel ........77
Air conditioning (digital) ..........63, 66
Air conditioning (manual) .......63, 64
Air fi lter .......................................176
Air vents .......................................62
Alarm ............................................85
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................128
Anti-pinch .....................................89
Anti-theft steering lock ..................80
Ashtray, portable ........................108
Assistance call ...................130, 216
Audible warning ..........................126
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ........................256, 282
Audio system ..................50, 52, 269
Automatic gearbox .............150, 177
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................94, 97
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................126
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............101, 102
Auxiliary sockets ........109, 278, 281
B Battery ................................176, 197
Battery, remote control ...........81, 82
Battery recharge .........................198
Bench seat, rear ...........................74
Black panel ...................................48B Blind spot sensors ......................157
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......240, 283
Bluetooth (telephone) .........240, 283
Bonnet ........................................170
Bonnet stay ................................170
Boot ..............................................88
Boot lamp ........................... 106, 117
Brake discs .................................177
Brake lamps ...............................191
Brake pads .................................177
Brakes ........................................177
Braking assistance system .........128
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................92
CD ..............................................276
CD MP3 ..............................253, 277
Central locking .......................79, 83
Centre console ........................... 110
Changing a bulb ..................187-192
Changing a fuse ..................193-196
Changing a wheel ...............183-186
Changing a wiper blade .....103, 200
Changing the date ..............259, 294
Changing the remote
control battery ............................81
Changing the time ........47, 259, 294
CHECK ...................................30, 46
Checking levels ..................174, 175
Checking the engine oil level .......43
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................182
Checks ................................170-177
Child lock ....................................125
Children ........................ 90, 118-125,
133, 135, 139
Child seats ......................... 118-124
Cigarette lighter ..........................109
Clock ............................47, 259, 294C Closing the boot .....................79, 88
Closing the doors ...................79, 87
Cold climate screen ....................200
Colour and map
screen ..................55, 56, 221, 260
Connectors,
audio ................109, 257, 279, 281
Control stalk, wipers ............101-103
Coolant level ..............................174
Courtesy lamps ..........................104
Courtesy mirror ..........................108
Cruise control .....................160, 163
Cup holder .................................. 110
Curtain airbags ...................136, 137
Customisation ..............................49
D Dashboard fusebox ....................194
Date (display) .....................259, 294
Daytime running
lamps ..........................96, 187, 189
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ...............135
Deadlocking .................................79
Defrosting .....................................69
Diesel additive level ...................175
Diesel engine ....... 93, 171, 173, 211
Dimensions ................................213
Dipped beam ................94, 187, 189
Dipstick .................................43, 174
Directional lighting ................99, 100
Direction
indicators ....97, 126, 187, 188, 191
Door mirrors ...................75, 76, 157
Doors ............................................87
Doors emergency control .............84
Door pockets ..............................107
Dynamic emergency
braking .............................138, 141

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................128
Economy mode ..........................199
Electric parking brake .........138-141
Electric seats ................................71
Electric window controls ...............89
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................128
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................80, 82
Electronic gearbox
system ......................147, 154, 177
Emergency boot release ..............88
Emergency braking system ........128
Emergency call ...................130, 216
Emergency warning lamps .........126
eMyWay .....................................217
Energy economy mode ..............199
Engine compartment ..........172, 173
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................195
Engine oil level
indicator ........................43, 46, 174
Engines .............................. 207, 211
Environment .....63, 69, 82, 152, 175
ESP/ASR ....................................129
F Filling with fuel ........................92, 93
Fittings, boot ............................... 115
Fitting speakers ..........................204
Flashing
indicators ............97, 126, 188, 190
Front airbags ......................134, 137
Front armrest .......................111, 112
Front foglamps .....95, 100, 187, 190
Front head restraints ....................72
Front parking sensors ................168F Front seats ..............................70-73
Front wash-wipe .........................102
Fuel ..............................................93
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................92, 93
Fuel gauge ...................................92
Fuel tank ................................92, 93
Fuses .........................................193
G G.P.S. ..................................223-235
Gear effi ciency indicator .............146
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ...150
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system ......................................147
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......145
Glove box ...................................108
Grab handles ..............................107
Guidance .............................223-235
H Halogen headlamps ...................187
Hands-free telephone .........240, 283
Hazard warning lamps ...............126
Headlamp adjustment ..................98
Headlamps, directional .........99, 187
Headlamp wash .........................102
Heated seats ................................72
Heating ...................................64, 66
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................77
Hill start assist ............................153
Hooks ......................................... 116
I Indicator/warning lamps ..........32-42
Indicators, direction ....126, 188, 191
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................182
Inputs for
audio system ............108, 257, 281
Installing speakers .....................204I Instrument panel lighting ..............48
Instrument
panels ................. 27-30, 46, 49, 56
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 27-30, 146
Intelligent Traction Control .........129
Interior fi ttings .....................107, 108
Interior mood lighting ..................105
ISOFIX child seats ..............122-124
ISOFIX mountings ......................122
J Jack ............................................183
K Keeping children
safe ..... 90, 118-125, 133, 135, 139
Key in ignition warning .................80
Key with remote control ...........78-82
L Labels, identifi cation ...................214
Lamps, warning and
indicator ..........................32, 39, 42
Lateral airbags ...................136, 137
Level, brake fl uid ........................174
Level, power steering fl uid .........174
Levels and checks ...............172-177
Lighting, guide-me home ........96, 97
Lighting, interior ..................104, 105
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................187-192
Lighting dimmer .................27-30, 48
Lighting stalk ..........................94, 97
Load reduction mode .................199
Locating your vehicle ...................80
Locking from the inside ................83
Locking the boot ...........................88
Long objects, transporting .......... 114
Luggage retaining strap ............. 115