check engine light Citroen C4 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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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 au-
tomatic 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
208
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 ............132
Accessories ................................210
Accessories socket,
12 V ................... 111, 112, 115, 119
Adjusting headlamps ..................100
Adjusting head restraints ..............72
Adjusting seat belt height ...........135
Adjusting the steering wheel ........78
Air conditioning (digital) ..........63, 66
Air conditioning (manual) .......63, 64
Air fi lter .......................................181
Air vents .......................................62
Alarm ............................................87
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ... 132
Anti-pinch .....................................91
Anti-theft steering lock ..................81
Ashtray, portable ........................ 110
Assistance call ...................134, 224
Audible warning ..........................130
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ........................264, 290
Audio system ..................50, 52, 277
Automatic gearbox .............154, 182
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................96, 99
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................130
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............103, 104
Auxiliary sockets ........ 111, 265, 289
B Battery ................................181, 202
Battery, remote control ............82-84
Battery recharge .........................203
Bench seat, rear ...........................75
Blind spot sensors ......................162
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......248, 291B Bluetooth (telephone) .........248, 291
Bonnet ........................................175
Bonnet stay ................................175
Boot ..............................................90
Boot lamp ...........................108, 120
Brake discs .................................182
Brake lamps ...............................196
Brake pads .................................182
Brakes ........................................182
Braking assistance system .........132
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................94
CD ..............................................284
CD MP3 ..............................261, 285
Central locking .......................81, 85
Centre console ........................... 112
Changing a bulb ..................192-197
Changing a fuse ..................198-201
Changing a wheel ...............188-191
Changing a wiper blade .....105, 205
Changing the date ..............267, 302
Changing the remote
control battery ......................82, 83
Changing the time ........47, 267, 302
CHECK ...................................30, 46
Checking levels ..................179, 180
Checking the engine oil level .......43
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................187
Checks ................................175-182
Child lock ....................................129

Children... 92, 122-129, 137, 139, 143
Child seats .........................122-128
Cigarette lighter .......................... 111
Clock ............................47, 267, 302
Closing the boot .....................81, 90
Closing the doors ...................81, 89C Cold climate screen ....................205
Colour and map
screen ..................55, 56, 229, 268

Connectors, audio ... 111, 265, 287, 289
Control stalk, wipers ............103-105
Coolant level ..............................179
Courtesy lamps ..........................106
Courtesy mirror .......................... 110
Cruise control .....................165, 168
Cup holder .................................. 112
Curtain airbags ...................140, 141
Customisation ..............................49
D Dashboard fusebox ....................199
Date (display) .....................267, 302
Daytime running lamps ...98, 192, 194
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................139
Defrosting .....................................69
Diesel additive level ...................180
Diesel engine .......95, 176, 178, 216
Dimensions ................................221
Dipped beam ................96, 192, 194
Dipstick .................................43, 179
Directional lighting ..............101, 102
Direction
indicators ....99, 130, 192, 193, 196
Door mirrors ...................76, 77, 162
Doors ............................................89
Doors emergency control .............86
Door pockets ..............................109
Driving positions (storing) .............74
Dynamic emergency
braking .............................142, 145
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................132
Economy mode ..........................204

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E Electric parking brake .........142-145
Electric seats ................................71
Electric window controls ...............91
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................132
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................81, 84
Electronic
gearbox system ........151, 158, 182
Emergency boot release ..............90
Emergency braking system ........132
Emergency call ...................134, 224
Emergency warning lamps .........130
eMyWay .....................................225
Energy economy mode ..............204
Engine compartment ..........177, 178
Engine compartment fusebox ....201
Engine oil level
indicator ........................43, 46, 179
Engines ..............................212, 216
Environment .................................84
ESP/ASR ...............69, 84, 133 , 180
F Filling with fuel ........................94, 95
Fittings, boot ....................... 118, 121
Fitting speakers ..........................209
Flashing
indicators ............99, 130, 193, 195
Front airbags ......................138, 141
Front armrest ...................... 113, 114
Front foglamps .....97, 102, 192, 195
Front head restraints ....................72
Front parking sensors ................173
Front seats ..............................70-74
Front wash-wipe .........................104
Fuel ..............................................95
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................94, 95F Fuel gauge ...................................94
Fuel tank ................................94, 95
Fuses .........................................198
G G.P.S. ..................................231-243
Gear shift indicator .....................150
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ...154
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system ......................................151
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......149
Glove box ................................... 110
Grab handles ..............................109
Guidance .............................231-243
H Halogen headlamps ...................192
Hands-free telephone .........248, 291
Hazard warning lamps ...............130
Headlamp adjustment ................100
Headlamps, directional .......101, 192
Headlamp wash .........................104
Heated seats ................................72
Heating ...................................64, 66
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................78
Hill start assist ............................157
Hooks ......................................... 119
I Indicator/warning lamps ..........32-42
Indicators, direction ...130, 193 , 196
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................187

Inputs for audio system ... 111, 265, 289
Installing speakers .....................209
Instrument panel lighting ..............48
Instrument
panels ................. 27-30, 46, 49, 56I Instrument
panel screen ................. 27-30, 150
Intelligent Traction Control .........133
Interior fi ttings ..................... 109, 110
Interior mood lighting ..................107
ISOFIX child seats ..............126-128
ISOFIX mountings ......................126
J Jack ............................................188
K Keeping
children
safe .... 92, 122-129, 137, 139, 143
Key in ignition warning .................82
Key with remote control ...........79-84
L Labels, identifi cation ...................222
Lamps, warning and indicator ...32-42
Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) .......................161
Lateral airbags ...................140, 141
Level, brake fl uid ........................179
Level, power steering fl uid .........179
Levels and checks ...............177-182
Lighting, guide-me home ........98, 99
Lighting, interior ..................106, 107
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................192-197
Lighting dimmer .................27-30, 48
Lighting stalk ..........................96, 99
Load reduction mode .................204
Load space cover .......................121
Locating your vehicle ...................81
Locking from the inside ................85
Locking the boot ...........................90
Long objects, transporting .......... 117
Luggage retaining strap ............. 118