2006.5 Citroen C4 RHD Owner's Manual

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66 Gear lever position
The position of the gear selector is
displayed on the rev counter.
For safety:
- The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if you are
pressing the brake pedal.
- When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the lever is not in
position P.
- Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain that the PARK or P
position is selected.
Automatic gear selector lever-
Park (Position P)
- Reverse gear (Position R)
- Neutral (Position N)
- The automatic gearbox offers
you: - Operation in auto-active
mode , with automatic adap-
tation to your style of driving.
(Position D)
- Operation in sequential
mode , with manual gear
changing, (pushing the selec-
tor towards + or -). (Position
M )
- Operation in Sport or Snow
automatic mode (position D
and press on control S or
)
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The engine can only be started
when the lever is at position P
or N.
A safety device ensures that
starting is impossible in the other
positions.
After starting the engine, with
selector on
P, depress the brake
pedal then shift the selector to D,
R or M,
- D for automatic,
- R for reverse,
- M for manual operation.
A shift from D (automatic) to M
(manual) is possible at any time. Park
- Never select position N if the vehicle is moving.
- Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not completely station-
ary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, position N is engaged inadvertently, let
the engine idle before engaging position D or M.
Using the automatic gearbox
Do not engage until the vehicle is completely stationary.
To avoid any movement of the vehicle when parked, select positi
on P and
apply the handbrake firmly. Check that the selector is in the P position to
ensure that the driving wheels are locked.
Reverse gear
Do not engage until the vehicle is stationary, foot on b rake. To avoid engine
hesitation, do not accelerate immediately after the selection .
Neutral
Do not select this position, even momentarily, when the vehi cle is in
motion.
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68 Drive
The gearbox always selects the gear best adapted to the foll owing param-
eters:
- style of driving,
- route profile,
- vehicle load.
In this way the gearbox operates in autoadaptive mode, without the need
for your intervention.
For certain manoeuvres (for example overtaking), it is possible to ob tain
maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal ,
which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Note
During braking, the gearbox may kick down automatically in order t o offer
an effective engine brake.
If you rapidly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearb ox will guard your
safety by not changing up again.
Sequential forward drive
Selector position for manual gear changing.
- Selector at M.
- Push the selector towards the sign “+” to change up a gear.
- Pull the selector towards the sign “-” to change down a gear.
Note: Passage from one gear to another is only possible when vehicle
speed and engine speed permit.
The Sport and Snow programmes are not operative in sequential mode.
The change from position D (drive in automatic mode) to position M (drive
in sequential mode) or vice versa may be effected at any time.
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Operation in Sport or Snow automatic mode
Select the driving mode:
- Normal, for regular use, the warning lamps
and are not illumi-
nated.
- Sport, for more responsive driving, to provide maximum performance
and acceleration.
- Snow, for smooth driving in wintry conditions.
• With selector on D, press button :
the warning lamp in the rev
counter will light up, you are in «SPORT» mode.
• With selector on D, press button :
the warning lamp in the rev
counter will light up, you are in «SNOW» mode.
• Press button again, warning lamps
and go out, the “NORMAL”
mode is active.
- Flashing of the warning lamp for the position requested si gnals that
this position has not yet been permitted.
- When the warning lamp is fixed, the position is confirmed.
- The display of a dash in the rev counter indicates a fault.
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer
If there is a fault :
- A sharp hesitation may be felt when you select R for reverse gear.
- The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
- Do not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph).
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer
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70 Handbrake
The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, b
y pulling on the
lever with a force that is proportionate to the steepness of the slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage first gear. For
vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking
position ( P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pu ll the lever up
then lower it fully.
The warning lamp will come on if the handbrake is on or not fully released.
If the parking brake is off, the lighting of this warning lamp, in conjunction with the STOP
warning lamp, indicates that the brake fluid level is low or that the braking distributor is
malfunctioning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Urgently consult a CITROËN Dealer
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ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
This system improves vehicle safety by preventing the wheels from lockin
g under emergency braking or
when braking on surfaces offering poor adhesion. It thus allo ws control of the steering to be retained.
The operational capacity of the various electrical components of the ABS is continuously monitored, both before
and during your journey. On switching on the ignition, th e ABS warning lamp will light up and then should go out
after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp stays on, this means that the ABS has been disconnected because a fault was detected. If
the warning lamp lights up when you are driving, this means t hat the ABS system is not active. In either case, the
normal braking system remains effective, as on a vehicle without ABS. Nevertheless, to restore the additional
safety afforded by correct functioning of ABS, it is recommended tha t the vehicle be taken to a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.
On slippery roads (loose stones, snow, ice, etc.), it remains essenti al to drive with caution.
Emergency braking assistance
This system enables you in an emergency to achieve the optimum braki ng pressure, thus to reduce the stopping
distance. It is triggered by your speed of action on the brake pedal, which reduces its resistance to that action.
Keep the brake pedal pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop.
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72 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place to
encourage the driver to take addi-
tional risks or to drive at excessive
speeds.
The functioning of this system is
subject to compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake
parts and electronic components,
as well as with CITROËN’s assem-
bly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this
system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to i
t. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and
prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving whe els. It also
improves steering stability during acceleration.
Operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation,
the ESP/ASR warning lamp flashes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may
prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR system to allow the wheels to spin
and thus regain traction.
- Press on control A, the ESP/ASR warning lamp and the control light up.
The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again:
- Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
- Automatically when you drive at above approx. 30 mph
(except 2.0i 16V 180hp engine).
- Manually with another press on control A.
Operational anomaly
If there is a system malfunction, the ESP/ASR warning lamp comes on.
Contact CITROËN to have the system checked.
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Complementary to the catalytic converter, this filter makes an active con
tribution to the preservation of air quality
by the retaining of the unburnt pollutant particles. Black e xhaust fumes are thus no longer emitted.
Clogging of the particle filter
This alert tells you that the particle filter is starting to fill up (in conditions of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffic jams etc.)
In order to regenerate the filter, you are advised to drive as so on as possible, when the traffic conditions permit, at
a speed of 60 km/h (around 40 mph) or more for at least 5 minute s.
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Observation: After prolonged idling or driving at very low speeds, you may occa sionally notice water vapour being
emitted from the exhaust when accelerating. This is of no conse quence to the running of the vehicle or to the
environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
If the additive level is low, it is necessary to top up the additive. Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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