steering Citroen C4 2008 1.G User Guide
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Vehicles with front and rear foglamps (Ring B)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightness does not trigger the automatic light-ing, it is up to you to switch on your dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
They operate when sidelamps, dipped beams or main beams are switched on.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
You are advised to adjust the aim of the headlamps in accordance with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand side of the steering column.
0. 1 or 2 occupants in the front seats.
-. 3 occupants.
1. 5 occupants.
-. Intermediate position.
2. 5 occupants + maximum au-thorised load.
-. Intermediate position.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Note: vehicles equipped with Xenon headlamps have automatic head-lamp adjustment.
For a vehicle equipped with front and rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on front foglamps.
- 2nd notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
- 2nd notch rearwards: switches off front foglamps.
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be used when visibility is severely re-duced (fog, snow).
For a vehicle equipped with rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
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Vehicles with front and rear foglamps (Ring B)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightness does not trigger the automatic light-ing, it is up to you to switch on your dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
They operate when sidelamps, dipped beams or main beams are switched on.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
You are advised to adjust the aim of the headlamps in accordance with vehicle load.
In the dashboard on the right hand side of the steering column.
0. 1 or 2 occupants in the front seats.
-. 3 occupants.
1. 5 occupants.
-. Intermediate position.
2. 5 occupants + maximum au-thorised load.
-. Intermediate position.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Note: vehicles equipped with Xenon headlamps have automatic head-lamp adjustment.
For a vehicle equipped with front and rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on front foglamps.
- 2nd notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
- 2nd notch rearwards: switches off front foglamps.
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be used when visibility is severely re-duced (fog, snow).
For a vehicle equipped with rear foglamps:
- 1st notch forwards: switches on rear foglamps.
- 1st notch rearwards: switches off rear foglamps.
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SIGNALLING
Direction indicators
Left: move the stalk downwards.
Right: move the stalk upwards.
Movement of the steering wheel returns the stalk to the off position automatically.
Hazard warning lamps
Simultaneous operation of the direc-tion indicators.
Only use these if there is danger,for example when you have to stop suddenly or in unusual driving con-ditions.
They also operate without the igni-tion being on.
H e a d l a m p fl a s h
P u l l t h e s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u t o fl a s h headlamps.
T h e h e a d l a m p fl a s h o p e r a t e s e v e n with the ignition off.
Emergency lighting of hazard warning lamps
Sudden vehicle deceleration auto-matically causes the hazard warning lamps to activate.
These cease automatically when you reaccelerate or manually if you press the hazard warning lamps control on the dashboard.
Driving with the hazard warning lamps on renders the direction indicators inoperable.
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S A F E T Y
Any repair or any change o f t y r e , o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h a s e n s o r , s h o u l d b e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N w i t h a s e n s o r , s h o u l d b e w i t h a s e n s o r , s h o u l d b e
Dealer.
T h e s y s t e m m a y b e a f f e c t e d f r o m t i m e t o t i m e b y i n t e r f e r e n c e f r o m r a d i o t r a n s m i s s i o n s o n s i m i l a r f r e q u e n c i e s .
This function alerts you in the event of a t y r e b e i n g d e fl a t e d o r p u n c t u r e d . F o r t h i s p u r p o s e , s e n s o r s c o n t i n u o u s l y monitor the condition of the vehicle’s w h e e l s .
This system does not absolve the driver of the need to check the tyre p r e s s u r e s r e g u l a r l y .
The S E R V I C E warning l a m p l i g h t s u p a n d a vehicle outline is d i s p l a y e d . The wheel(s) concerned will be shown fl a s h i n g o n t h e v e h i c l e o u t l i n e . C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n w a r n i n g
The S T O P w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p a n d a v e h i c l e o u t l i n e i s d i s p l a y e d .
The wheel(s) concerned w i l l b e s h o w n fl a s h i n g o n t h e v e h i c l e o u t l i n e . S t o p t h e v e h i c l e i m m e d i a t e l y , a v o i d i n g any violent actions on the steering w h e e l o r b r a k e s .
P u n c t u r e
C h a n g e t h e d a m a g e d w h e e l ( w h e t h e r p u n c t u r e d o r s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e fl a t e d ) , h a v e t h e t y r e r e p a i r e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e , t h e n c h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e a s s o o n a s y o u c a n a f t e r t h a t .
The wheel affected will no longer be detectable by the alert system if it i s i n t h e b o o t o r u n d e r g o i n g r e p a i r (information given by the vehicle o u t l i n e ) . T h e s p a r e w h e e l w i l l n o t b e m o n i t o r e d b y t h e a l e r t s y s t e m .
The S E R V I C E warning l a m p l i g h t s u p a n d a vehicle outline is d i s p l a y e d . T h e w h e e l ( s ) concerned will be shown as absent on the vehicle o u t l i n e . I f y o u h a v e n o t c h a n g e d a w h e e l , t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n o n g o f t h e s y s t e m .
C o n s u l t t h e C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k t o h a v e t h e d e f e c t i v e s e n s o r ( s ) r e p l a c e d .
T h e d e fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m i s a driving assistance function which does not absolve the driver from t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o b e v i g i l a n t , or from the need to check the tyre p r e s s u r e s r e g u l a r l y ( s e e " V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n " ) .
Wheel without senso
T Y R E P R E S S U R E S E N S O R SThis system does not absolve the driver of the need to check the tyre p r e s s u r e s o n a r e g u l a r b a s i s ( s e e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n " ) , t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e vehicle behaves as it should and to a v o i d p r e m a t u r e w e a r o n t h e t y r e s , e s p e c i a l l y w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g subjected to heavy loads or driven a t h i g h s p e e d s .
Do not forget to check the tyre pressure on the spare wheel.
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The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, by 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 to press the brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t gear. For vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking position (P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering wheel towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pull the lever up then lower it fully.
HANDBRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s s u f fi -ciently applied to prevent the vehicle f r o m m o v i n g i f o n a s l o p e , o r i f a c c i -dentally or deliberately pushed.
As an additional precaution on steep slopes:Apply the parking brake.
Engage a gear.Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb (if there is one).
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T h e 6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x offers a choice of two driving modes:
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX
A manual mode with two methods of operation:
Note: if you are in automatic mode, an instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the controls at the steering wheel.
- t h e p a d d l e c o n t r o l s b e h i n d t h e steering wheel.
- t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M,
Display in the instrument panel
N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6. Gears in automatic mode.
S. Sport (Sport driving style)
For each of these two modes, a Sport option (corresponding to a more dynamic style of driving) is also available.
An automated mode with the gear lever in position A.
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Automated mode
Place the selection lever in position A.
"A" appears in the speedometer to c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n m a d e .
The gearbox then operates in autoactive mode, without intervention on your part.
It constantly selects the gear best adapted to the following parameters:
- S t y l e o f d r i v i n g .
- R o a d p r o fi l e .
Cancellation of automatic mode
Move the gear lever from position Ato select a different position.
The "A" warning lamp disappears on the rev counter.
Instant manual mode
Even in automatic mode, if you touch the controls under the steering wheel "+" or "-" you immediately change gear.
The "A" warning lamp remains displayed on the rev counter.
In the absence of any further action, automatic mode reactivates to cope with the prevailing driving conditions.
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Manual mode
Position the gear lever in position M, then:
- p u s h t h e l e v e r t o e n g a g e a h i g h e r gear,
- p u l l t h e l e v e r t o c h a n g e d o w n .
Manual mode with controls behind the steering wheel
Place the gear lever in position M, and then the controls at the steering wheel will give you access to the six gears in forward drive.
To change gear:
- P r e s s b e h i n d t h e c o n t r o l "+" at the steering wheel to engage a higher gear.
- P r e s s b e h i n d t h e c o n t r o l "-" at the steering wheel to change down.
Observations:
When the vehicle is braking or reducing speed, the gearbox changes down automatically to a suitable gear.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release the accelerator during changes of gear.
C h a n g e s o f g e a r a r e a c c e p t e d o n l y if consistent with engine speed.
Under heavy accelera-tion, a higher gear will only be engaged when the driver actions the gear lever or the controls at the steering wheel.
Note: These controls at the steering do not permit you to select neutral or reverse gear.
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This driving assistance device allows you to select a maximum speed that you wish not to exceed. This has to b e a s p e e d g r e a t e r t h a n 3 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 2 0 m p h ) .
The speed limiter controls are located on the steering wheel.
Note: The information relating to the limiter is displayed in zone A of the instrument panel.
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position "LIM".
On selection of the function, the last speed memorised and the information "OFF" will appear:
To adjust the maximum speed
Provided the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised maximum speed, with short or long presses on:
- b u t t o n 4 to increase the memorised maximum speed,
- b u t t o n 2 to decrease the memorised maximum speed.
Note: successive presses modify the memorised speed in steps of 1 k m / h ( 1 m p h ) , a c o n t i n u o u s p r e s s i n s t e p s o f 5 k m / h ( 3 m p h ) .
Activation of the maximum speed
When the desired maximum speed is displayed, press button 3 to activate the limitation.
The information "OFF" then disappears from zone A.
While the function is active, pressing the accelerator pedal will not enable you to go beyond the programmed speed unless you press the pedal hard down past the tight spot (see "Temporary exceeding of the maximum speed").
Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
SPEED LIMITER
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To stop the function
- m o v e t h e c o n t r o l f r o m p o s i t i o n "LIM" to position 0.
- o r s t o p t h e e n g i n e .
The speed that you chose is memorised.
In the event of a malfunction, a message is displayed, accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p .
C o n s u l t y o u r C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
A fl o o r m a t n o t r e c o m -mended by CITROËN risks sliding under the accelerator pedal, thus preventing you from pressing past the tight spot.
It will then be impossible to exit from the desired limitation, unless by acting on the steering wheel control.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete control of the vehicle.
We advise the driver to keep their feet close to the pedals.
Note: if during speed limitation, the system cannot keep to the maximum speed (especially on a steep descent or if you accelerate too hard) the s p e e d fl a s h e s . A d a p t y o u r s p e e d a s necessary.
T h e f u n c t i o n w i l l r e - e n g a g e w h e n your speed has returned below the desired maximum.
Deactivation of the maximum speed
Press button 3.
The information "OFF" will appear on the instrument panel screen.
This action does not cancel the memorised maximum speed, which remains displayed in zone A of the instrument panel.
Temporary override of the maximum speed
You can exceed the memorised maximum speed at any time by pressing the accelerator pedal hard down past the tight spot.
During the time the limit speed is being exceeded, the displayed s p e e d fl a s h e s .
You have only to release the accelerator pedal to return below the maximum speed, thus keeping the function active.