Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.G Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014, Model line: C4 AIRCROSS RHD, Model: Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.GPages: 368, PDF Size: 20.32 MB
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Familiarisation
Driving
This six-speed gearbox offers the choice of the
ease of automatic operation or the pleasure of
manual gear changing.
1.
Gear lever.
2.
"-" steering mounted control paddle.
3.
"+" steering mounted control paddle.
CVT gearbox
Display in the instrument panel
The driving mode selected and/or the gear
engaged appear in the instrument panel
screen.
P.
Park.
R.
Reverse.
N.
Neutral.
D.
Drive (Automated mode).
+/-.
Manual mode with sequential gear
changes.
Moving off
From position P
, with the parking brake applied:
)
Press the brake pedal firmly.
)
Start the engine.
)
Then select position R
, D
or +/-
.
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal, the vehicle moves off on its own.
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Familiarisation
Driving
Stop & Start
(Auto Stop & Go) function
Engine going into STOP mode
The "AS &G"
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument
panel screen and the engine is put into
standby after a few seconds:
Engine going into START mode
Deactivation / Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time
by pressing the "AS &G O FF "
button; the
corresponding warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel or the instrument panel screen.
The system is reactivated automatically
every time you start the engine with the
key or with the START/STOP button.
The "AS &G"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox; when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
- with a manual gearbox;
with the vehicle
stationary and your foot on the brake
pedal, when you put the gear lever into
neutral and release the clutch pedal. In certain condition, START mode may engage
automatically; the "AS &G"
warning lamp
flashes then goes off.
In certain circumstances the STOP mode may
not be available; the "AS &G"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes off.
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Familiarisation
Driving
Three transmission modes are available and
selectable manually by the driver according to
requirements:
A.
Two wheel drive (2WD),
B.
Four wheel drive (4WD AUTO),
C.
Four wheel drive (4WD LOCK).
Four wheel drive system
1.
" ON / OFF
" button: switches cruise control
on and off.
2.
" COAST SET
" button: programme a driving
speed then decrease the cruise speed.
3.
" ACC RES
": increase the cruise speed,
and recall the programmed speed.
4.
" CANCEL
" button: cruise control off.
Cruise control "CRUISE"
In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph
(40 km/h), with at least second gear engaged. 124
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Familiarisation
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you to change up: as soon as the
indication to change up is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an electronic or automatic gearbox, this indicator appears only in
manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and
obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Monitoring
Instrument panel
1.
Rev counter.
2.
Speedometer.
Screen type 2
3.
Instrument panel display screen:
- Warning and status displays.
- Total and trip distance recorders.
- Ser vice indicator.
- Coolant temperature.
- Trip computer information.
- Cruise control setting.
- Gear shift indicator recommendations.
- Settings menu (display, sound...).
- Fuel level.
- Ambient temperature.
- Transmission mode.
Panel grouping together the dials and warning/
indicator lamps. These inform the driver of the
activation/deactivation of a system or of the
occurrence of a fault.
Screen type 1
Management of the display is done using
the INFO
button located on the dashboard
to the right of the instrument panel.
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Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain
warning lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
Warning and indicator lamps
If they remain on, before moving off,
refer to the information on the warning
lamp in question.
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Monitoring
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the part of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument panel
or appears in the instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Parking brake /
Brake fluid
level / Electronic
brake force
distribution
fixed. It comes on for a few seconds, then
goes off when the ignition is switched
to "ON".
The parking brake is on or not fully
released. It is accompanied by a message. Release the parking
brake to make the warning lamp go off.
The brake fluid level is too low. It is accompanied by a message. Top up with brake
fluid and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop without delay. The illumination of a warning lamp may be accompanied by the display of an additional
message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, you should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Battery charge
*
fixed. 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
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Front seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal. The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
*
According to destination country.
Airbags and
pretensioners
temporarily. When you switch on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off. If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Fault with one of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Monitoring
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicator
flashing with audible
warning. The lighting stalk has been pressed
downwards. If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this
could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
flashing with audible
warning. The lighting stalk has been pushed
upwards. If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this
could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Sidelamps
or
dipped beam
headlamps
fixed. The sidelamps or dipped beam
headlamps are on.
Main beam
headlamps
fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglamp
fixed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.