Citroen C4 2009 1.G User Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2009, Model line: C4, Model: Citroen C4 2009 1.GPages: 279, PDF Size: 12.3 MB
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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 12 mph (approx.
20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h),
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 p r o x i -
mately 120 seconds, accompanied 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 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), 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, accom-
panied 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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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 12 mph (approx.
20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h),
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 p r o x i -
mately 120 seconds, accompanied 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 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), 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, accom-
panied 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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5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner is switched off ; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances.
Less than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Examples
: 400 miles (900 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates: Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
t h e s p a n n e r fl a s h e s
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by
300 miles/km.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on to indicate that
a service must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
The spanner remains lit .
More than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbol-
ising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display
line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depend-
ing on the driver’s driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded the
two year service interval.
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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is correct
or not.
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
I f t h e l o w o i l l e v e l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent
damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL --" . Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to
l o c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other pe-
riod since it was reset to zero by the
driver.
With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear. Dashboard lighting rheostat
Activation
Turn control A or press control B
to adjust the brightness of the
dashboard lighting,
With control B , press until the
brightness is at maximum, release,
press until you reach minimum.
Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day mode
i n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y -
time running lights, the button has no
effect.
System permitting manual adjustment
of the brightness of the dashboard to
suit the level of ambient light.
The rheostat is active if the sidelamps
are on and applies to:
- the instrument panel,
- the display screens.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREEN A
Presentation
1. Time
2. Date and display zone
3. Ambient temperature
When the ambient temperature is
between +3 °C and -3 °C, the tem-
p e r a t u r e d i s p l a y fl a s h e s ( i c e r i s k ) .
The ambient temperature displayed
m a y b e g r e a t e r t h a n t h e a c t u a l t e m -
p e r a t u r e , i f t h e v e h i c l e i s p a r k e d i n
b r i g h t s u n l i g h t .
T h e d i s p l a y o f c e r t a i n t y p e s o f i n -
f o r m a t i o n i s s o m e t i m e s b y s c r o l l i n g
and sometimes by alternating be-
t w e e n t h e m .
A. A c c e s s t o t h e " M a i n M e n u "
B. S c r o l l i n g i n t h e s c r e e n m e n u s
C. S e l e c t i o n a n d c o n fi r m a t i o n i n t h e
m e n u s o f t h e f u n c t i o n c h o s e n o r
t h e v a l u e m o d i fi e d
D. C a n c e l l a t i o n o f t h e o p e r a t i o n o r
return to the previous display
E. S e l e c t i o n o f t h e t y p e o f i n f o r m a t i o n
to be displayed in zone 2 ( d a t e ,
r a d i o - C D a n d t r i p r e c o r d e r )
B or F. W i t h i n t h e m e n u s , c h o i c e
o f a c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i v a t i o n o f
f u n c t i o n s a n d s e l e c t i o n o f
adjustments
Controls Main Menu
By pressing button A , then using
button B , y o u h a v e a c c e s s t o t h e
f o l l o w i n g f u n c t i o n s :