ignition CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS),
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e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD).
Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in particular on poor or slippery sur faces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system is active if the
vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
It is deactivated when the vehicle speed falls
below 3 mph (5 km/h).
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Operating fault
When the vehicle is stationary
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
the indication on the instrument panel screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
The vehicle retains normal braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure. The warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on
(ON position). If it does not switch off or
does not come on, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant,
so improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle A.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle A .
Height adjustment
F To lower the attachment point, press the
control B and slide the fixing C down.
F

T
o raise the attachment point, press the
control B and slide the fixing C up.
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If the driver does not fasten their seat belt
within one minute after switching on the
ignition, the warning lamp flashes accompanied
by an intermittent audible signal and a display
on the instrument panel screen.
The warning lamp, the audible signal and the
display stop after approximately 90 seconds
and return until the driver fastens their
seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle
is moving , you are alerted by the same
warnings.
When the ignition is switched
on, this warning lamp comes on
accompanied by an audible signal for
a few seconds if the driver has not
fastened their seat belt.
Front seat belt not fastened /
u nfastened warning lamp
Front passenger's seat belt
Driver's seat belt
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on the centre
console panel.
It is accompanied by an audible signal for a few
seconds if the passenger has not fastened their
seat belt.
If the seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle
is moving , you are alerted by the same
warnings.
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Airbags
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. The airbags
supplement the action of the force-limiting
seat belts (with the exception of the centre rear
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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i
n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
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i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again. Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S
ide impact zone.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,
in the event of a serious front impact applied
to all or part of the front impact zone A , in
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their for ward movement. System which contributes toward improving
protection for the head and chest of the driver
and front passenger in the event of a front
impact.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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Deactivation
Only the front passenger's airbag can be
deactivated:
F
i
nsert the key in the passenger airbag
deactivation switch A,
F

t
urn it to the "OFF" position,
F

r
emove the key. This warning lamp comes on in
the centre console panel when the
ignition is on and until the airbag is
reactivated. To ensure the safety of your child, the
passenger's airbag must be deactivated
when you install a "rear ward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were triggered.
If the airbag warning lamp and the
display come on continuously, do not
install a "rear ward facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Reactivation
When you remove the "rear ward facing" child
seat, turn switch A to the "ON" position to
reactivate the airbag and so ensure the safety
of your front passenger in the event of an
impact.
The associated warning lamp goes off.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop without delay
to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.
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After repairing the tyre, the speed
restriction sticker should be affixed to
the centre of vehicle's steering wheel to
remind you that this wheel must only be
used temporarily.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Stop the vehicle in as safe a location as possible and on a level and stable sur face.
E

nsure that the tyre valve is not at the
bottom of the wheel, in contact with the
ground.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

P
lace the gear lever in position R for
vehicle with a manual gearbox, or in
position P for vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
2.
S

ealant cartridge for the temporary repair
of a tyre.
3.
R

eplacement valve core.
4.
V

alve core removal/fitting tool.
5.
I

njection end-piece.
6.
S

peed limit sticker. F

R
emove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired and keep it in a clean place.
At temperatures below 0°C,
the
sealant product may thicken. Warm
the
cartridge inside the vehicle before
using it.
F

T
urn the valve core tool round, insert it in
the valve and unscrew and remove the
valve core.
K

eep the valve core in a clean place.
F

I
nsert the tyre valve core tool into the valve
and press on the tool to exhaust all of the
air from the tyre.
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F Connect the injection end-piece to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
F

P
ress several times on the sealant
cartridge (top down) with your hand, to
inject all of the product into the tyre.
F

R
emove the injection end-piece
F

R
efit the valve core and tighten it using the
tool provided.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
The use-by date of the sealant is marked on the cartridge.
After use, do not discard the empty cartridge but take it to a CITROËN dealer (France) or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a replacement cartridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. F

C
heck that the compressor switch A is at
the " OFF" position.
F

U
ncoil the compressor pipe B.
F

C
onnect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ACC" or ACC mode).
F

S
tart the compressor by turning the
switch
A to the "ON" position to inflate
the tyre to the pressure indicated on the
tyre pressure label (see the "Identification
markings" section).
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
F
S
hake the sealant cartridge, remove the
cap and screw on the injection end-piece.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: if possible, park the vehicle
on level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use a stand.
List of operations
F If your vehicle is equipped with security wheel bolts (equipment available as an
accessory) fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt.
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
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The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household
w
aste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
D o not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to start the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection
of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However, if problems
remain following this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
F

D

isconnect the battery from the vehicle,
if

necessary.
F

F

ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F

R

econnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
F

C

heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
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