tow Citroen C4 RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Manual
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CONTENTS
3
Direction indicators 130
Hazard warning lamps 130
Horn 130
Tyre under-infl ation detection 131
Braking assistance systems 132
Trajectory control systems
(ESP) 133
Emergency or assistance call 134
Front seat belts 135
Airbags 138
8 - SAFETY 130 Î 141
Electric parking brake 142
Manual parking brake 149
Manual gearbox 149
Gear effi ciency indicator 150
6-speed electronic
gearbox system 151
Automatic gearbox 154
Hill start assist 157
Stop & Start 158
Blind spot sensors 161
Speed limiter 165
Cruise control 167
Parking space sensors 169
Parking sensors 171
9 - DRIVING 142 Î 172
Bonnet 174
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 175
Petrol engines 176
Diesel engines 177
Checking levels 178
Checks 180
10 - CHECKS 173 Î 181
Temporary puncture repair kit 182
Changing a wheel 187
Changing a bulb 191
Changing a fuse 197
Battery 201
Energy economy mode 203
Changing a wiper blade 203
Fitting roof bars 204
Very cold climate screen 204
Towing the vehicle 205
Towing a trailer 207
Audio pre-equipment 208
Accessories 209
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 182 Î 210
Petrol engines 211
Petrol weights 213
LPG engines 215
LPG weights 216
Diesel engines 217
Diesel weights 218
Dimensions 220
Identifi cation markings 221
12 - TECHNICAL
DATA 211 Î 221
Emergency or assistance 223
eMyWay 225
Audio system 277
AUDIO and
TELEMATICS 222 Î 310
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 315 Î 318 VISUAL
SEARCH 311 Î 314
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DRIVING SAFELY
Electric parking brake
Manual application/release
Automatic application/release
Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel
and the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
are on fi xed (not fl ashing)
.
Manual application
of the parking
brake is possible by pulling
the control
lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of
the parking brake is possible by press-
ing the brake pedal
and pulling then
releasing
the control lever A
. Press the accelerator pedal and let the
clutch pedal up (manual gearbox), the
parking brake is released automatically
and progressively as you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
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With the engine running, on
opening the driver’s door there
is an audible warning; apply the
parking brake manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on;
they might release the parking
brake. If you are towing a trailer or car-
avan or if the slope might vary
(transport on a ferry, lorry, tow-
ing...) make a maximum manual
application with a long pull on
the control lever A
to immobilise
the vehicle. If this warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel, the automat-
ic application/release
is de-
activated
; apply and release
the parking brake manually.
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FAMILIARISATION
DRIVING SAFELY
6-speed electronic gearbox
system
Displays in the instrument panel
Moving off
This 6-speed gearbox offers a choice
between the comfort of fully automatic
operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
1.
Gear lever.
2.
Steering mounted "-"
control paddle.
3.
Steering mounted "+"
control paddle.
The gear engaged or the driving mode
selected appears on the instrument
panel screen.
N.
Neutral.
R.
Reverse.
1 to 6.
Gears engaged.
AUTO.
Automated mode.
)
Select position N
and press the
brake pedal fi rmly while starting the
engine.
)
Engage fi rst gear by pulling the gear
lever 1
towards position A
or M
,
or
Engage reverse by pushing the gear
lever 1 towards position R
.
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal
then accelerate.
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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 gen-
tly, change up without waiting and drive
by changing up quite soon. If your vehi-
cle has the system, the gear effi ciency
indicator invites you to change up; it is
displayed in the instrument panel, fol-
low its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gear-
box, stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, ac-
cording to the type of gearbox, without
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily
or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles, use engine braking rather than
the brake pedal, and press the accel-
erator progressively. These practices
contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and
also helps reduce the background traf-
fi c noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make
use of the system at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffi c is
fl owing well.
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
(sun roof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless
it has automatic digital regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is at-
tained.
Switch off the demisting and defrost-
ing controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
ECO-DRIVING
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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 (fi lm, music,
video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
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 refi t 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 serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe the schedule of operations
recommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.
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MONITORING
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking
System (ABS)
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed
workshop without delay.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fl ashing. The engine management
system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. 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 qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Low fuel level
fi xed,
accompanied
by and audible
signal and a
message. When it fi rst comes on there
remains approximately
6 litres
of fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use
the fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
Until suffi cient fuel is added, this warning
lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
Depending on version, the audible
signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level
drops towards "0"
.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
60 litres
.
Never continue to drive until you run
out of fuel, as this could damage the
emission control and injection systems.
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MONITORING
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the
dashboard, has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated indicator
lamps fl ash simultaneously.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO"
position in conditions of low
light.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped
beam headlamps.
Front foglamps
fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps
fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
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COMFORT
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.
)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is
used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system.
)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or
twice a month to keep it in perfect working order.
)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).
)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are
also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and
so improves the towing ability.
If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the pas-
senger compartment for a few
moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting
high enough to quickly change
the air in the passenger compart-
ment.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the
air conditioning results in a dis-
charge of water under the vehicle
which is perfectly normal.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is run-
ning. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,
you can temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start system (see "Driving").
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COMFORT
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FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST
These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.
With manual air conditioning
)
Put the temperature, air fl ow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
)
Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).
)
Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C"
button; the warn-
ing lamp in the button comes on.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.
)
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
)
It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated
with the button goes off.
)
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.
With digital dual-zone air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
)
Select this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages
the air conditioning, air fl ow and air
intake, and provides optimum distribu-
tion towards the windscreen and side
windows.
)
To stop the programme, press ei-
ther the "visibility"
button again or
"AUTO"
, the warning lamp on the
button goes off and the warning lamp
on the "AUTO"
button comes on.
The system starts again with the values
in use before it was overridden by the
visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
With Stop & Start, when the
demisting, air conditioning and
air fl ow functions are activated,
STOP mode is not available.
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COMFORT
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REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cush-
ion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right
hand 1/3) which can be folded individually
to adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up)
and a stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
)
release the backrest using control 1
,
)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards,
)
pull the head restraint upwards to
the stop,
)
then, press the lug A
.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted. When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts.
Folding the backrest
)
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.
)
Position the seat belt between the
outer and centre head restraints to
avoid trapping the belt when reposi-
tioning the seat backrest.
)
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release
the seat back 2
.
)
Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
Repositioning the seat backrest
)
Straighten the seat back 2
and se-
cure it.
)
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1
, is no longer
visible.
)
Put the seat belt back in place on
the side of the seat backrest.