parking brake Citroen C4 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
3
Direction indicators 139
Hazard warning lamps 139
Horn 139
Braking assistance systems 140
Trajectory control systems (ESP) 141
Emergency or assistance call 142
Front seat belts 143
Airbags 146
8 - SAFETY 139  149
Electric parking brake 150
Manual parking brake 157
Manual gearbox 157
Electronic gearbox 158
Automatic gearbox 161
Hill start assist 164
Gear effi ciency indicator 165
Tyre under-infl ation detection 166
Stop & Start 168
Lane departure warning system 171
Blind spot sensors 172
Speed limiter 176
Cruise control 178
Parking space sensors 180
Parking sensors 182
9 - DRIVING 150  183
Bonnet 185
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 186
Petrol engines 187
Diesel engines 188
Checking levels 189
Checks 191
10 - CHECKS 184  192
Temporary puncture repair kit 193
Changing a wheel 198
Snow chains 202
Changing a bulb 203
Changing a fuse 209
12 V battery 213
Energy economy mode 216
Changing a wiper blade 216
Fitting roof bars 217
Very cold climate screen 217
Towing the vehicle 218
Towing a trailer 220
Audio pre-equipment 221
Accessories 222
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 193  223
Petrol engines 224
Petrol weights 225
Diesel engines 226
Diesel weights 227
Dimensions 230
Identifi cation markings 231
12 - TECHNICAL
DATA 224  232
Emergency or assistance 233
eMyWay 235
Audio system 289
AUDIO and
TELEMATICS 233  322
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 327  331 VISUAL SEARCH 323  326

8
INTERIOR


Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.


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111


Electronic gearbox
This system offers driving combining
a fully automatic mode and a manual
mode.


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158

Electric parking brake
It combines the functions of auto-
matic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release when
moving off.
Manual application and release re-
mains possible.


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150

Audio and communication systems

These systems benefi t from the following
technologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation sys-
tem with colour screen, auxiliary sockets.

Radio



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289
eMyWay satellite navigation system



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235



Massage system
This system provides a lumbar
massage for a period of 60 minutes.
The massage is done in 6 cycles of
10 minutes duration each.


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73

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS




1.
Steering lock and ignition.

2.
Steering mounted control paddles
for the electronic gearbox.

3.
Wiper / screenwash / trip computer
control stalk.

4.
Speaker (tweeter).

5.
Windscreen demisting vent.

6.
Sunshine sensor.

7.
Passenger's airbag.

8.
Glove box / Audio/video sockets /
Passenger's airbag deactivation
switch.

9.
Heated seat control.

10.
Lumbar massage control.

11 .
Electric parking brake.

12.
Gear lever, electronic gearbox.

13.
Large multifunctional storage unit.

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FAMILIARISATION
ROOF CONSOLES - CENTRE CONSOLES




A.
Rear view mirror.

B.
Emergency call / Warning lamps
display for front passenger's airbag
and seat belt / Assistance call.

C.
Courtesy lamp / Map reading
lamps / Interior mood lighting.

D.
Microphone for audio and telematic
system.

E.
Panoramic sunroof blind control.




1.
Central adjustable air vents.

2.

Monochrome screen and small storage
box with fl ap or colour screen.


3.
Audio system or eMyWay satellite
navigation system.

4.
Central switch panel.

5.
Heating / air conditioning controls.

6.
USB port / auxiliary Jack socket /
12 V accessory socket.

7.
Gear lever, manual or automatic
gearbox.

8.
Manual parking brake

9.
Large open storage or front armrest.

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DRIVING SAFELY


Electric parking brake


Manual application / release
Automatic application / release

Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel
and the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
are on fi xed (not fl ashing)
.
Manual application
of the parking
brake is possible by pulling
the control
lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of
the parking brake is possible by press-
ing the brake pedal
and pulling then
releasing
the control lever A
. Press the accelerator pedal and let the
clutch pedal up (manual gearbox), the
parking brake is released automatically
and progressively as you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.


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150

With the engine running, on
opening the driver's door there
is an audible warning; apply the
parking brake manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on;
they might release the parking
brake.

If you are towing a trailer or caravan or if the slope might vary (transport
on a ferry, lorry, towing...) make a
maximum manual application with
a long pull on the control lever A
to
immobilise the vehicle. If this warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel, the automat-
ic application / release
is de-
activated
; apply and release
the parking brake manually.

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FAMILIARISATION
DRIVING SAFELY


Electronic gearbox

Displays in the instrument panel
Moving off
This 6-speed gearbox offers a choice
between the comfort of fully automatic
operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.


1.
Gear lever.

2.
Steering mounted "-"
control paddle.

3.
Steering mounted "+"
control paddle.

The gear engaged or the driving mode
selected appears in the instrument pan-
el screen.

N.
Neutral.

R.
Reverse.

1 to 6.
Gears engaged.

AUTO.
Automated mode.




Select position N
and press the
brake pedal fi rmly while starting the
engine.


Engage fi rst gear by pulling the gear
lever 1
towards position A
or M
,
or
engage reverse by pushing the gear
lever 1 towards position R
.


Release the parking brake.


Take your foot off the brake pedal
then accelerate.


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MONITORING
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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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MONITORING
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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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MONITORING
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Service


temporarily,
accompanied by
a message. A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the problem 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,

- a fault with the tyre pressure
monitoring system.
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 fault has occurred
for which there is no specifi c
warning lamp. Identify the fault 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 an electronic gearbox, 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 an electronic gearbox,
if you hold the vehicle on
a rising 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






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 more information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Parking brake" and
"Electric parking brake" sections.



Electric
parking brake


fi xed. The electric parking brake is
applied. Release the electric parking brake to
switch off the warning lamp: with your
foot on the brake pedal, pull the electric
brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.




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.






Diesel engine
pre-heating


fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off
before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning
lamp is determined by the climatic
conditions (up to about thirty seconds in
extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the
ignition off and then on, wait until the
warning lamp goes off again, then start
the engine.