Asc Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

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A. Passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp. 1 51
B.
H

azard warning lamps.
1
41
C.
F

ront passenger's seat belt not fastened
or unfastened.

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47
Central switch panel
Instruments and controls (continued)
A. Manual headlamp adjustment. 133
B. D eactivation of the ASC/ TCL system. 1 4 4
C.
D

eactivation of the parking
sensors.
1

25
D.


d
e
activation of the Stop & Start
(Auto Stop & Go) function.

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12
Side switch panel
Over view

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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Cruise control fixed This comes on when the cruise
control has been activated. Press the "ON/OFF" button to activate/deactivate the
cruise control.
Active stability
control and
traction control
(ASC/TCL) flashing.
Operation of the ASC/ TCL systems. The systems optimise traction and improve the
directional stability of the vehicle.
Adapt your driving and moderate your speed.
fixed. Fault in the ASC/ TCL systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Stop & Star t
(Auto Stop & Go)
function fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start
(AS&G) function 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.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. See "Stop & Start (AS&G) function" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed.
The engine is cold and:
-

t
he ignition switch is at the ON
position (ignition on), or
-
the START/STOP starting button
has been pressed (ignition on). With key starting, wait until the warning lamp has gone
off before starting.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the engine
will only start after the warning lamp has gone off.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to 30 seconds
in severe weather).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on again and wait again until the warning lamp
goes off, then start the engine.
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Monitoring

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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
ASC/TCL fixed. The ASC/ TCL off switch, located at
the bottom of the dashboard (driver's
side) has been pressed.
ASC/ TCL is deactivated.
ASC: active stability control.
TCL: traction control. Press the button to activate the ASC/ TCL.
The ASC/ TCL system is automatically activated on
starting the vehicle.
Stop & Star t
system
(Auto
Stop & Go)fixed.
The off switch for the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system, located at the bottom
of the dashboard (driver's side) has
been pressed.
The Stop & Start (AS&G) system is
deaactivated. Press the switch again to activate the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system.
Monitoring

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Screen 1 Screen 2Cause Solution - ActionObservations
You have moved off with the parking
brake not fully released.Release the parking brake.
The oil pressure is too low or there
is a fault with the engine lubrication
system. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Battery charge fault. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Airbag or pretensioner fault. Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the
systems checked.
Fault with automatic headlamp
adjustment system. Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop. Only on vehicles fitted with xenon
headlamps.
Fault with the stability control
system (ASC). Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fault with the four wheel drive
transmission system. Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Screen 1 Screen 2SystemObservations
Information messages (ignition at "ON")
2WD two wheel drive
systemFlashes for a few moments when the "2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.
4WD four wheel drive
system Flashes for a few moments when the "4WD" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.
4WD LOCK four wheel
drive system Flashes for a few moments when the "LOCK" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.
Active stability control
(ASC) Flashes when the stability control system (ASC) is operating.
Monitoring

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

w
hen certain conditions of gradient are
met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal:
-

i
f you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,
-

i
f you are in position D with the CVT
gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
When the engine is not running,
including periods on standby with
the Stop & Start (AS&G) system, the
function is not operative.
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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the vehicle speed at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually:
the vehicle speed must be at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) and second gear or higher must be
engaged in the case of a manual gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually, by
an action on the brake or clutch pedal or if the
ASC system is triggered.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
need to comply with speed limits or of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver. The controls of this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.
1.
"

ON/OFF" button: activation / deactivation
of the cruise control mode.
2.
"

COAST SET" button: store a driving
speed and decrease the cruising speed.
3.
"A

CC R ES" button: increase the cruising
speed and recall the stored speed.
4.
"C

ANCEL" button: stop control of the
vehicle's speed.
Steering mounted controls
When you press button 1 , the "CRUISE"
indicator comes on in the instrument panel.
Display in the instrument panel
Programming
F Press button 1 .
F S et the programmed speed by
accelerating
to the required speed, then
press button 2 "COAST SET" .
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
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When the cruise control is in operation,
pay attention if you press and hold one
of the programmed speed adjustment
buttons: this can result in a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle.
do n
ot use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
on a s

teep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
To deactivate the cruise control:
F
p
ress the brake or clutch pedal, or
F

p

ress button 1 "ON OFF" , or
F

p

ress button 4 "CANCEL" .
Deactivating the function Reactivating the function
When the cruise control has been deactivated
using the button 4 "CANCEL" , you can return
to the stored speed by pressing button 3 "ACC
RES" when you reach a minimum speed of
25
mph (40 km/h).
The cruise control may be deactivated
automatically:
F

w

hen the vehicle reaches a speed below
20 mph (35 km/h),
F

w

hen the active stability control system
(ASC) comes into operation.
driving

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Associated systems which guarantee the directional stability of the vehicle within the limits of the laws of physics:
- t raction control (TCL),
-

a
ctive stability control (ASC).
Traction control and active stability control
Traction control optimises traction to prevent
wheel spin, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
Active stability control acts on the brake of one
or more wheels and on the engine to keep the
vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver.Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
The illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel indicates
that the ASC and TCL systems are
deactivated.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
This is indicated by flashing of this
symbol on the instrument panel
screen.
Trajectory control systems
F Press this button, located to the left of the steering wheel, until the symbol appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Operation
They operate when the vehicle speed is higher
than 10 mph (15 km/h).
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
Safety

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ReactivationOperating fault
The illumination of one of these warning lamps
accompanied by a message in the instrument panel
screen indicates a malfunction of these systems.
Contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the ASC/ TCL systems
checked. The ASC/ TCL systems offer exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations on:
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w heels (tyres and rims),
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b
raking components,
-
el

ectronic components,
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a
ssembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

P

ress this button again to reactivate the
ASC and TCL systems.
When the warning lamp goes off, this indicates
the reactivation of the ASC and TCL systems.
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Safety