display Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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As the engine torque is applied to all 
four wheels, the condition of the tyres 
has a considerable impact on the 
per formance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good 
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or 
muddy areas or in other areas in which 
the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the 
transmission components under 
pressure and could cause a serious 
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through deep 
water.
Avoid driving over excessively uneven 
terrain (risk of scraping under the body 
or of grounding on crossing a bridge).
Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode display 
flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to 
front "2WD" transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the 
transmission mode using the control A .
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on 
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool 
down then wait for the display to clear before 
setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternately 
and if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in 
the instrument panel, the system has failed and 
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop without delay. Have your vehicle towed on a 
flatbed.
The vehicle must not be towed with the 
front or rear wheels on the ground even 
if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive) 
mode.If the replacement of a tyre is 
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions, 
it is recommended that all four tyres be 
replaced at the same time, ensuring 
that the same make, model and size is 
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different 
sizes, structure or rate of wear could 
damage transmission components. 
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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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Visual assistance
Front parking sensors
Deactivation / Activation of the 
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this 
button. The indicator lamp in the button 
goes  off.
Pressing this button again reactivates the 
function. The indicator lamp in the button 
comes on.
Operating fault
The front parking sensors are triggered when 
an obstacle is detected in front, a gear is 
engaged (position  D for vehicles with a CVT 
gearbox) and the speed of the vehicle remains 
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if 
the vehicle stops for more than five seconds 
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are 
detected or when the speed of the vehicle 
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Remember to deactivate the system if 
towing a trailer or caravan.In bad weather or in winter, ensure that 
the sensors are not covered with mud, 
ice or snow.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed 
below 6 mph (10 km/h), certain sound 
sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic 
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible 
signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event of an problem, when reverse gear 
is engaged this lamp in the button flashes, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
This supplements the audible 
signal by displaying bars in the 
screen, in front of or behind 
the   vehicle.
If one of the sensors is faulty, it 
flashes in the instrument panel 
screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
These bars flash at the start of the manoeuvre 
then become fixed from a certain distance 
between the vehicle and the obstacle. 
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Reversing camera
Linked with the navigation option, the reversing 
camera complements the parking sensor 
system and is activated automatically when 
reverse gear is engaged.The image from the camera is displayed in the 
navigation screen.
The zone (A)
 
represents the upper part of the 
rear bumper.
The red line represents the distance of 50 cm 
from the edge of the rear bumper.
The green lines represent the width of the 
vehicle increased by 20 cm on each side.
The marks on the green lines correspond to the 
edges of the rear bumper (B), then the distance 
of 1 metre from the edge of the rear bumper (C)  
and 2 metres (D) . In no circumstances can the reversing 
camera replace the need for vigilance 
on the part of the driver.
Clean the reversing camera from time 
to time using a soft dry cloth.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not 
direct the lance to within 30 cm of the 
camera lens. 
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver 
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
Lighting off / daytime running lamps. Automatic illumination of headlamps. Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator 
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the 
lighting selected is on.
A.  
 
M
ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it 
to position the symbol required facing the 
mark.
B.
 S
talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk 
towards you to switch the lighting between 
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the 
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps 
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a 
pull on the stalk. 
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When the vehicle is moving
If this warning lamp comes 
on continuously it indicates a 
malfunction of the anti-lock braking 
system which could result in a loss of 
control of the vehicle on braking.
The two warning lamps comes on at the 
same time and the two warnings are 
displayed alternately in the instrument 
panel screen.
When replacing wheels (tyres and 
rims), ensure that they conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations.
The vehicle retains normal braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed and contact 
a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop as 
soon as possible.
If these two warning lamps come on, linked 
with the warnings on the instrument panel 
screen, they indicate a malfunction of the 
electronic brake force distribution which could 
result in a loss of control of the vehicle on 
braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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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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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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In the event of a minor impact or bump 
on the side of the vehicle or if the 
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be 
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, 
the airbag is not deployed.
System which contributes towards 
improving protection for the driver 
and passengers (with the exception 
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a 
serious side impact in order to limit the risk of 
injury to the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars 
and the upper section of the passenger 
compartment.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same 
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the 
event of a serious side impact applied to all or 
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular 
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a 
horizontal plane and directed from the outside 
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or 
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument 
panel and this display appears in the 
instrument panel screen, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the 
system checked. The airbags may no longer be 
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to 
the axle and the nose weight approaches the 
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus 
reducing engine per formance. Above 
1
  000   metres, the maximum towing load must 
be reduced by 10
  % of the GTW and so on for 
every 1
  000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details 
of the weights and towing loads which apply to 
your vehicle.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity  to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the 
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling 
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
 
T
 o lower the engine speed, reduce your 
speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope 
depends on the gradient and the outside 
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant 
temperature.
F
 
I
 f this message is displayed, stop your 
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing  vehicle and of the trailer, observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the lighting and signalling on the   trailer.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the 
engine to cool before topping up the level, if 
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay. 
Practical information