warning Citroen C4 2012 2.G User Guide
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MONITORING
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in
operation (operation or deactivation indicator lamps) or of
the occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when
the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning lamps
should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the informa-
tion on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The illumination of certain warning lamps may be accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms
that the corresponding system has come into operation.
The warning lamps may come on continuously (fi xed)
or fl ash.
Certain warning lamps may come on in two different
modes. Only by relating the type of illumination to the op-
erating status of the vehicle can it be ascertained whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has occurred.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped
beam headlamps.
Hazard
warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated indicator
lamps fl ash simultaneously.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Front
foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brake
fi xed. The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
fl ashing. The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.
Parking
space
sensors
fi xed. The parking space sensors
function is active. Press the corresponding button
to deactivate it.
fl ashing. The system is measuring the
space. Once the measurement has been done,
the warning lamp comes on fi xed again.
Electric child
lock
temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating
the function and every time the ignition is
switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child
safety" section.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Stop & Start
fi xed. When the vehicle stops (red
lights, traffi c jams, ...) the
Stop & Start system has put
the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically in START mode, as
soon as you want to move off.
fl ashes for a few
seconds, then
goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for
special cases with STOP mode and
START mode.
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed. The control switch, located in
the glove box, is in the " ON
"
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is activated.
In this case, do not install a
rear-facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the " OFF
"
position to deactivate the front passenger's
airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing
child seat.
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MONITORING
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag
system
fi xed. The control, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated.
In this case you can install a
"rear facing" child seat. Set the control to the ON
position to
activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fi t a child seat in the
rear-facing position.
ESP/ASR
fi xed. The button, located in the
middle of the dashboard, is
pressed. Its indicator lamp is
on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.
Its indicator lamp switches off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from approximately 30 mph
(50 km/h).
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates
a fault which requires action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message
in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fi xed, associated
with another
warning lamp. It is associated with a
punctured tyre or the engine
coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
temporarily. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the closing of the doors, boot, rear
screen or bonnet,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter
(Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message
shown in the screen and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System
(ABS)
fi xed. The anti-lock braking system
has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Electric
parking brake
fl ashing. The application or release of
the electric parking brake was
interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the
ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
+
Electric
parking brake
malfunction
fi xed. The electric parking brake
has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer
possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
Braking
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level
is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake
fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to country)
via the vehicle confi guration menu or
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop if automatic application/release
is not possible.
The parking brake can be released
manually using the emergency release
procedure.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability
control
(ESP/ASR)
fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of the
vehicle.
fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. The emission control system
has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a
fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Low fuel level
fi xed,
accompanied
by an audible
signal and a
message on the
multifunction
screen. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
7 litres of
fuel
in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time
the ignition is switched on, until suffi cient
fuel has been added.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out
of fuel, this could damage the emission
control and injection systems.
Foot on the
brake pedal
fi xed. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, you must press the brake pedal to
start the engine (lever in position N
).
fl ashing. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the automatic gearbox, with the
engine running (lever in position P
), press
the brake pedal before releasing the
parking brake, to unlock the lever and
come out of position P
.
If you wish to release the parking brake
without pressing the brake pedal, this
warning lamp will remain on.
With the electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle
on an incline using the
accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric
parking brake.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fi xed red. The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer or qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
charge
fi xed. The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Door(s) open
fi xed if the speed
is below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is still open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied by
an audible signal
if the speed is
above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Seat belts
not fastened/
unfastened
fi xed. The driver and/or the front/
rear passenger has not
fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
The illuminated dots represent the passengers
that have not fastened/unfastened their seat belt.
They come on:
- fi xed for 30 about seconds on starting
the vehicle,
- fi xed from 0 to 12 mph (0 to 20 km/h)
when driving,
- fl ashing above 12 mph (20 km/h),
accompanied by an audible signal for
about 120 seconds.
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Warning log
This lists alert messages, displaying
them successively on the multifunc-
tion screen.
Audio functions
Trip computer
Bluetooth telephone
(hands-free system)
You can see information on the state
of the vehicle.
With the Audio system on, you can
activate or deactivate functions as-
sociated with the radio (RDS, REG,
Radio Text), CD or CD changer (CD
introscan, shuffl e, repeat).
For more information on the "Audio
functions" application, refer to the
Audio system section in "Audio and
Telematics". With the Audio system on, you can
confi gure your Bluetooth hands-free
system (pairing), view the various
telephone directories (calls log, ser-
vices..) and manage calls (call, hang
up, double call, secret mode...).
For more information on the
"Telephone" application, refer to the
Audio system section in "Audio and
Telematics".
Status of functions
This allows diagnosis of the state of
systems (active, inactive, faulty).
Enter the distance to destination
You can enter a value for the dis-
tance to your fi nal destination.