warning CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

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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
-

t
he 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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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.
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Instrument panel screen
Each time the engine is started: warning lamps and/or messages come on, applying a checking self test. They go off after a few seconds.
When you want to see the trip computer information, you can choose to ignore the alerts, by pressing the INFO button on the dashboard.
The messages displayed may vary according to the type of display screen (type 1 or type 2) in the instrument panel.
Cer tain messages are only displayed in the type 2 screen. When this symbol appears: make
a
short press . When this symbol appears: make
a long press
.
Ignition off.
Ignition on
(with a manual gearbox). Ignition on
(with a CVT gearbox).
Warnings and alerts
When an alert occurs, the displayed information then disappears. the warning lamp and its associated message appear, accompanied if appropriate by
an audible signal.
When there are several alerts, they are displayed in turn and this symbol appears. It remains displayed while there are still alerts.
You will then be able to display the alerts again by pressing the INFO button several times to cycle through the trip computer information and return to
the alerts.
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Screen 1 Screen 2Cause Solution - ActionObservations
Warning messages (ignition at "OFF")
You have forgotten to switch off the
vehicle lighting.Switch off the vehicle lighting by
placing the control at OFF.There is an intermittent audible
signal.
The alarm has been triggered.
The battery for the
k
e
yless Entry
and Starting system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changing
the batteries").
The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised. Check that you have the correct
electronic key.If the message persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that you have the electronic
key on your person before locking
the vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside. Close the door or the boot, then
lock the vehicle.
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Screen 1 Screen 2Cause Solution - ActionObservations
Warning messages (ignition at "ON")
Fault with the electric power
steering.Stop the vehicle, wait few moments
then start the engine again.If the message remains after
restarting, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The battery for the "
ke

yless Entry
and Starting" system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changing
the batteries").
The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised. Check that you have the correct
electronic key.If the message persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that you have the electronic
key on your person before locking
the vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside. Close the door or the boot, then
lock the vehicle.
Fault with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
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In the menu screen:
F p ress the INFO button to
select
"

REINITIALISE" (located in menu 2/3
or 3/3 depending on the instrument panel) :
Reinitialising the under-inflation
detection system (REINITIALISE)
You must reinitialise the under-inflation
detection system after adjusting one or more
tyre pressures or replacing one or more
wheels.
F

p
ress and hold the INFO button for at least
3 seconds .
There is an audible signal and the under-
inflation warning lamp flashes slowly until
reinitialisation is complete.
In the menu screen:
F

p

ress the INFO button to select the current
fuel consumption activation / deactivation
symbol (located in menu 2/3) :Activation / deactivation of the
current fuel consumption*
You can activate or deactivate the display
of the current fuel consumption, with the
type
2 instrument panel only.
F

p
ress and hold the INFO button for a few
seconds to scroll through the choices in
succession (ON, OFF).
* Depending on equipment.
In the menu screen:
F p ress the INFO button to select sound 1 or 2
(located in menu 2/3) :
Selection of the sound
for the direction indicators
You can select the sound for the direction
indicators, with the type 2 instrument panel only.
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4. Exterior air intake / Recirculation of interior air
F Press button 4 to select the air
entry mode.
This function allows the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
When the warning lamp in button
4 is off, the
intake of exterior air is active.
When the warning lamp in button
4 is on, the
intake of exterior air is deactivated, and you are
in air recirculation.
Do not drive for long with interior air
recirculation, except in truly exceptional
atmospheric conditions. The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
-

l
ower the temperature, in summer,
-

i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
F Press button 5 again, the lamp in the button goes off.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation). If your vehicle is not fitted with air
conditioning, the button is not active.
F
P
ress button 5
, the lamp in the
button comes on.
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Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCK The steering is locked.
-

P
osition 2: ACC
T

he accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.
-

P
osition 3: ON
I

gnition on.
-

P
osition 4: S TA R T
S

tarting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period (with the key in
position 2 (ACC) ), you risk discharging
the battery. Starting your vehicle will
then no longer be possible. Be aware .
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
F

I

nsert the key in the ignition switch.
F

T

urn the key to position
2 (ACC) and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheel
s li g ht l y.
F

P

ress and hold the brake pedal.
F

F

ully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox).
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position


P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
F

O

perate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (S TA R T ) .
F

O

nce the engine is running, release
the

key.
T

he key returns automatically to
position


3


(ON)
.
Starting using the key Stopping
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
P ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position


P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
F

W
hile pressing the key, turn it to
position


1 (LOCK).
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

L
ock the steering.Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold wait with the ignition switch
in position 3 (ON) until the preheater
warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (S TA R T ) .
The warning lamp does not come on
when the engine is hot. Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Changing the mode of
the vehicle
With the electronic key inside the vehicle; each
press on the "START/STOP " button, with no
action on the pedals , changes the vehicle's
mode:
F

F
irst press (ACC mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in orange.
T

he accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can
be used.
F

S
econd press (ON mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in green.
S

witching on the ignition.
F

T
hird press (OFF mode), the warning lamp
in the button goes off. If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period with the ignition
switch in position 2 (ACC)
, you risk
discharging the battery. Starting your
vehicle will then no longer be possible.
Ta k e c a r e .
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
If the warning lamp flashes orange,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
F

P
ress and release the "S TA R T/
STOP " button.
F

W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles
with a manual gearbox or press the brake
pedal on vehicles with a CVT gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, put
the gear lever in neutral.
For vehicles fitted with a
CVT gearbox, put the
gear lever in P .
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For diesel vehicles, when
the engine is cold starting
does not take place until the
pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the electronic key
in the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area
when the engine is running.
Switching off using the
electronic key
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
This message is displayed
when the driver's door is
opened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP " button again to
change to "OFF" mode.
F

I

mmobilise the vehicle.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral for vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox, or on P for
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle.
Each attempt at starting takes around
15 seconds. If the engine does not start, press
the "
START/STOP " button once more to try
again.
The presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching
on the ignition and starting only. Once
the engine has started,
make sure
that the electronic key remains with
the vehicle until the end of the journey:
other wise you would not be able to lock
the vehicle.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
driving