ignition Citroen C4 DAG 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TRANSLUCENT SCREEN
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central display
1. Rev counter
2. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting
3. Speedometer
4. Maintenance indicator when the
ignition is switched on, then total
mileage recorder
5. Trip mileage recorder
6. Fuel gauge
7. Engine oil level check
8. Coolant temperature Control buttons
A. Trip mileage recorder reset
B. Lighting rheostat
C. Display of alerts and Status of
functions
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Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's igni-
tion is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult information on the warning
lamp concerned. Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operation of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has
occurred. Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e -
sponding system has come into operation.
Front foglamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear foglamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps) or
of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp).
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched on and between 0 and
20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between
0 and 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's igni-
tion is switched on.
When the engine is started, these
warning lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult information on the warning
lamp concerned. Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning
lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operation of the vehicle can it be
ascertained whether the situation
is normal or whether a fault has
occurred. Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e -
sponding system has come into operation.
Front foglamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear foglamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps) or
of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp).
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched on and between 0 and
20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between
0 and 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
- The warning lamp comes on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is
switched on and between 0 and
20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between
0 and 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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5 seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner is switched off ; the
distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The display then indicates
the total and trip distances.
Less than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) re-
main before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates: Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on,
t h e s p a n n e r fl a s h e s
to indicate that the service must be
carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by
300 miles/km.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation. The
spanner remains on to indicate that
a service must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder
resumes its normal operation.
The
spanner remains lit .
More than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbol-
ising the service operations comes
on. The distance recorder display
line indicates the distance remaining
before the next service is due.
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the display indicates:
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the two year
service interval.
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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is correct
or not.
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
I f t h e l o w o i l l e v e l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL --" . Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p
on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle
during its life.
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the
ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened and when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
System which measures a distance
travelled during a day or other pe-
riod since it was reset to zero by the
driver.
With the ignition on, press the
button until zeros appear. Dashboard lighting rheostat
Activation
Turn control A or press control B
to adjust the brightness of the
dashboard lighting,
With control B , press until the
brightness is at maximum, release,
press until you reach minimum.
Deactivation
When the lights are off, or in day mode
i n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y -
time running lights, the button has no
effect.
System permitting manual adjust-
ment of the brightness of the dash-
board to suit the level of ambient
light.
The rheostat is active if the sidelamps
are on and applies to:
- the instrument panel,
- the display screens.