bonnet Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Contents
Direction indicators 145
Hazard warning lamps 145
Horn 145
Braking assistance systems 146
Tr ajectory control systems 148
Front seat belts 150
Airbags 154
Child seats 159
ISOFIX child seats 164
Child lock 169
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 170
Changing a wheel 174
Changing a bulb 180
Changing a fuse 186
12 V battery 192
Automatic power cut-off to accessories 195
Changing a wiper blade 195
Recovering the vehicle 196
To w i ng a trailer 199
Fitting roof bars 201
Accessories 202
Practical information
Bonnet 205
Petrol engines 206
Diesel engines 207
Fuel tank 208
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 210
Checking levels 211
Checks 214
Checks
Petrol engines 217
Petrol weights 218
Diesel engines 219
Diesel weights 220
Dimensions 221
Identifi cation markings 222
Technical data
AUDIO-TELEMATIC system 223
AUDIO- CD system 283
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search

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Familiarisation
Opening


Boot


Opening
After unlocking the vehicle with the remotecontrol or the Keyless Entry and Star ting system, press the handle A.


Closing

Pull the handle B
downwards.
Fuel t ank
A.
Opening the filler flap.
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B. Removing the filler cap.
C. Hooking the filler cap.
Capacity of the fuel tank: approximately 60 litres.

Bonnet
A.Interior release lever.
B. Exterior safety catch. C.
Bonnet stay.
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Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1.
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls. 2.Bonnet release.
3.Manual headlamp height adjustment
Side switch panel. 4. Side adjustable air vent.
5. Instrument panel.
6.Wiper / screenwash control stalk.
7. Steering lock and ignition. 8.Cruise control switches.9.
Driver's airbag.
Horn. 10.Controls for Audio-CD and Audio-telematicsystems.11. Controls for Bluetooth system or telephone.12 .
Gear lever, CVT gearbox.13.Heated seat control.

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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2CauseSolution - ActionObservations
The brake fluid level is too low. Top up using a brake fluid listed by CITROËN. If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fault with the brakin
g system. You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fault with the anti-lock braking
s
ystem (ABS). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The vehicle retains conventional
braking without assistance but you
are advised to stop.
One of the doors or the boot is notproperly closed. Close the door or the boot. The opening in question is identified
in the screen.
The bonnet is not properly closed. Close the bonnet.
F
ault with the electronic anti-theft
system. Switch off the ignition then start the engine again. If the problem persists, contact aCITROËN dealer.
The driver's door is open and theignition is still on. Switch off the ignition before leavingthe vehicle.

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Access
For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.






Alarm * System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring:




- perimeter

The system checks for any opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open adoor, the boot, the bonnet....


- volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.

- tilt

The system checks for any change in theattitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,moved or knocked.


Self-protection function

The system checks for the putting out of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the centralcontrol or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
)
Switch off the ignition (OFF mode if your
vehicle has the Keyless Entry and Star ting system).) Remove the key from the ignition switch,
if your vehicle does not have the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.) Leave the vehicle, and close all the doorsand the bonnet. )
Press the locking button on the remote control or one of the door or boot buttons
if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
Deactivation

Do one of the the following to deactivate thealarm:)
Press the unlocking button on the remotecontrol or one of the door or boot buttonsif your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system.
)
Switch on the ignition (ON mode if your
vehicle has the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). ) Open a door or the boot while the system is being activated.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp A
goes off.
The alarm is bein
g activated: the indicator
lamp A flashes rapidly accompanied byan intermittent audible signal for about
20 seconds.

Once the 20 seconds have expired, the
system is active . The audible signal stops and
the indicator lamp in the button flashes slowly.

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According to equipment.

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Driving
Manual gear changing
In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using thesteering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manualselection of the gears in situations whichrequire a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout, exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of thefollowing:
- press the back of the "+/OFF"steering mounted control 3for approximately2 seconds,
- move the gear lever quickly towardsposition +/-
and then return it to position D ,
- stop the vehicle.


Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault

With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down"
or "Service required"
appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out thefollowing operations:


- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,

- place the lever in position P
and let the engine run,

- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop without delay. Before switchin
g off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P.P You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.

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Driving








Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function


Operation


Going into engine STOP mode
The "AS&G"warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument panel screen and the engine goes intostandby after a few seconds:


- with a manual
gearbox
, with the vehicle stationary and your foot on the brake, whenyou put the gear lever into neutral andrelease the clutch pedal.

Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key or the START/STOP button.
When the engine is stopped automatically, the operation of certainvehicle systems, such as for example,braking, power steering... are modified. Take care.


Special cases: STOP mode notavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the bonnet is open,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) since the last engine start,

- the vehicle has restarted less than10 seconds ago,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.

- th
e "AS&G"warning lamp is
flashing in the instrument panel.
This operation is perfectl
y normal.

The Stop & Star t (Auto Stop & Go) function puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).The engine restar ts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t (Auto Stop & Go) function reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level whenstationary.

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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
fitted in the engine compar tment fusebox.
To gain access to them: )Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section).
)Unclip the and remove the cover. )Remove the tweezer. )Carefully close the cover to ensure correct
sealing of the fusebox.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Check that the switch is in the "LOCK"position or that the vehicle mode is "
OFF".)
Identify the failed fuse by checking thecondition of its filament. )
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its location. )
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tablesbelow all agree.

Changing a fuse
Good Failed


CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctionsresulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and notrecommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when theconsumption of all of the additionalequipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories in your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


The replacement of a fuse not mentioned in the following tables may cause a serious fault on your vehicle.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:)open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,
)secure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
) remove the retaining pins A , )
remove the protective cover B,)remove the retaining pins C , )remove the air duct D.

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Checks











Bonnet
)Open the right hand front door. )Pull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aper ture.
Do not open the bonnet in high winds. When the engine is hot, handle theexterior safety catch and the bonnetstay with care (risk of burns).
)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing on the back of the bonnet. )
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet open.


Closing
)
Take the stay out of the support notch. )
Clip the stay in its housing on the back of
the bonnet.) Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is secured correctly.


The location of the interior bonnet releaselever prevents opening of the bonnet while the right hand front door is closed.


Opening
)Push the exterior safety catch B
to the left and raise the bonnet.
This messa
ge appears in the instrument panelscreen if the bonnet is not fully closed.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take carewith ar ticles and clothing that mightbecome caught by the fan blades.