engine Citroen C4 2012 2.G User Guide
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Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light does
not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before mov-
ing off, particularly in winter; your ve-
hicle will warm up much faster while
driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connect-
ing your multimedia devices (fi lm, mu-
sic, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom
of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.
At the end of winter, remove snow
tyres and refi t your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and ob-
serve the schedule of operations rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.
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TWO-TONE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITHOUT AUDIO SYSTEM
Dials and screens
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear shift indicator with manual
gearbox or gear lever position and
gear for the electronic gearbox sys-
tem or automatic gearbox.
3.
Cruise control or speed limiter setting.
4.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
5.
Engine oil level indicator.
6.
Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively on switching on the
ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making
an adjustment).
7.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
8.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
level warning lamp ( a
or b
accord-
ing to version).
9.
Time.
Control buttons
A.
Lighting dimmer (available in night
mode).
B.
Reminder of servicing information
Reset service indicator or trip mile-
age recorder.
A
and B.
Setting the time and selecting
units.
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TWO-TONE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH AUDIO SYSTEM
Dials and screens
A.
Lighting dimmer (available in night
mode).
B.
Reminder of the servicing information.
Reset the service indicator or the
trip mileage recorder.
7.
Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively on switching on the
ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making
an adjustment).
8.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
9.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
level warning lamp ( a
or b
accord-
ing to version).
10.
Range (miles or km).
Control buttons
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear shift indicator for manual gear-
box or gear lever position and gear
for the electronic gearbox system or
automatic gearbox.
3.
Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
Cruise control or speed limiter setting.
5.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
6.
Engine oil level indicator.
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CUSTOMISABLE COLOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH AUDIO SYSTEM
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear shift indicator with manual
gearbox or gear lever position and
gear for the electronic gearbox sys-
tem or automatic gearbox.
3.
Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
Cruise control or speed limiter setting.
5.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials.
B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation of
the background colour of the screens.
C.
Lighting dimmer (available in night
mode).
D.
Reminder of the servicing information.
Reset the service indicator or the
trip mileage recorder.
Dials and screens
6.
Engine oil level indicator.
7.
Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively on switching on the
ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making
an adjustment).
8.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
9.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
level warning lamp.
10.
Range (miles or km).
Control buttons
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1.
Cruise control or speed limiter set-
tings.
2.
Engine oil level indicator.
Reminder of servicing information.
These functions are displayed suc-
cessively on switching on the igni-
tion, after the welcome sequence
and before display of the available
active functions.
Alert or information messages may ap-
pear temporarily.
Central screen associated with
the satellite navigation system
Rev counter
Approaching the maximum engine speed,
the bars are displayed in red and fl ash, to
indicate to you the need to change up a
gear. Rotation of the thumb wheel, located on
the left of the steering wheel, allows the
permanent display to be selected from
the available active functions (trip com-
puter, navigation-guidance...).
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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction (warn-
ing lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator
lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the information on the warning lamp in
question.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fi xed or fl ashing, of certain warning lamps may be accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen or in the instru-
ment panel central screen associated with the satellite navigation system.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the follow-
ing warning lamps indicates a malfunction which requires action on the part of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument panel or appears in the instrument panel central
screen associated with the satellite navigation system.
If your vehicle has a screen, a
warning lamp coming on is al-
ways accompanied by the dis-
play of an additional message,
to assist you in identifying the
problem.
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, alone
or associated
with another
warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message in
the screen. Illumination of this warning
lamp is associated with
a serious braking system,
power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured
tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as
there is a risk that the engine will cut out
while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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.
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Engine oil
pressure
fi xed. There is a fault with the
engine lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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.
Braking
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The braking system fl uid level
has dropped signifi cantly. 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 electric
parking brake
malfunction
warning lamp,
if the parking
brake is released. The braking system has a
fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
+
fi xed, associated
with the STOP
and ABS warning
lamps. 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 dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
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Service
temporarily,
accompanied by
a message. A minor malfunction has
occurred for which there is
no specifi c warning lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the
message displayed in the screen, such
as, for example:
- the opening of the doors, boot or
bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter on
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/
Particle emissions fi lter").
For any other malfunctions, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed,
accompanied by
a message and
an audible signal. A major malfunction has
occurred for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the
message displayed in the screen and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Foot on the
brake pedal
fi xed. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, press the brake pedal to start the
engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake
without pressing the brake pedal, this
warning lamp will remain on.
fl ashing. With the 6-speed 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
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.
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.
Low fuel level
fi xed,
accompanied
by and audible
signal and a
message. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
6 litres
of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use
the fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
Until suffi cient fuel is added, this warning
lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
Depending on version, the audible
signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level
drops towards "0"
.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run
out of fuel, as this could damage the
emission control and injection systems.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Foot on the
clutch **
fi xed. In the STOP mode of Stop &
Start, changing to START
mode is refused because the
clutch pedal is not fully down. You must declutch fully to allow the
change to engine START mode.
**
Only on the two-tone instrument panel without audio system.
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 or hill start assist
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Power steering
fi xed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Under-infl ated
tyre
fi xed. The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible.
This check should preferably be carried
out when the tyres are cold.
Directional
headlamps
fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.