warning Citroen C4 2012 2.G User Guide
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DRIVING SAFELY
Blind spot sensors
Parking space sensors
One of these messages appears, to in-
dicate the level of diffi culty of the ma-
nouevre:
)
Activate the function by pressing con-
trol switch A
; the button's warning
lamp comes on.
The warning lamp located in the door
mirror comes on to warn you of the ar-
rival of a vehicle in the blind spot detec-
tion zone.
167
)
Select the function by pressing
control switch B
; the correspond-
ing warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
)
Operate the direction indicators on
the side with the space to be mea-
sured; a message appears to con-
fi rm measurement is in progress.
)
Drive at a speed below 12 mph
(20 km/h) during measurement.
- Parking possible.
- Parking diffi cult.
- Parking not advised.
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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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CUSTOMISABLE COLOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION
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.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).
Dials and screens
4.
Central screen associated with the
satellite navigation system.
5.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
level warning lamp.
6.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
7.
Service spanner (if a service is due
or missed),
total mileage recorder.
(miles or km)
A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials.
B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation
of the background colour of the
screens.
C.
Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night
mode).
D.
Start a manual test (procedure for
checking the status of systems and
display of vehicle alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.
Control buttons
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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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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.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Door(s) open
fi xed if the speed
is below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot 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 belt not
fastened/
unfastened *
fi xed, then
fl ashing,
accompanied
by an increasing
audible signal. The driver or front passenger
has not buckled or has
unbuckled their seat belt. Pull on the belt in question and insert the
tongue in the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt
information given by the roof console
warning lamps. At least one rear passenger
has unbuckled their seat belt.
* According to country.
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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.