2008.5 Citroen C4 DAG sport mode

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D R I V I N G
6-speed Electronic Gearbox
System Neutral
Do not select this position, even
momentarily, when the vehicle is
moving.
Automatic mode
Sport setting
Reverse

Using the lever

 Push the lever forwards to change up.

 Pull the lever backwards to change
down.
Using the control paddles behind the
steering wheel
Press the "+" or "-" control paddle be-
hind the steering wheel for an immediate
gear change up or down respectively.
Under heavy acceleration, a higher
gear will only be engaged if the driver
operates the gear lever or the controls
on the steering wheel.

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Manual mode

Or
The gearbox operates in auto-active
mode without input on your part.

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D R I V I N G
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by
the sport and snow programmes, or
manual gear changing.
Therefore, you have a choice of four
driving modes:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the SPORT programme for a
more dynamic style of driving,
- the SNOW programme to improve
driving in conditions of poor grip,
- manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver. Mode selection

 automatic mode: selector in posi-
tion D ,

 sequential mode: selector in posi-
tion M ,

 SPORT mode: selector in posi-
tion D with button S pressed,

 SNOW mode: selector in posi-
tion D with button "  " pressed.
Displays on the instrument
panel
The position of the gear selector is
displayed on the instrument panel.
A position grille on the selector
allows you to view the position that
is selected.

 To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position P or N .
For safety:
- position
P can be disengaged
only if you press the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, an audible signal is heard if the
selector is not in position P ,
- always make sure that the selector is in position P before
you leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but
the position of the selector is diffe-
rent, reposition the selector on P
so that you can start the vehicle.
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D R I V I N G
Manual operation
SPORT and SNOW
programmes
These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very specifi c conditions of use.
Position of the selector for manual
gear changing.
The fl ashing of the warning lamp for
the position requested signals that
this position is not yet obtained.
If the warning lamp is on fi xed, the
position is confi rmed.
Lighting of a dash in the rev counter
indicates an operating fault. In this
case:
- a marked snatching may be felt
when selecting R for reverse
gear,
- the gearbox is locked in a gear,
- do not exceed 60 mph (approx. 100 km/h).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
- A request to change gear is
accepted only if the engine
speed permits it.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change
up or down may be performed
automatically.
- It is possible at any time to move from position D (driving in auto-
matic mode) to position M (dri-
ving in sequential mode) or vice
versa.
- The SPORT and SNOW modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.
SPORT programme "S"

 With the lever in position D and the
engine running, press button S .
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic style of driving.

S appears on the instrument panel.

 Move the selector to position M .

 Push the lever forwards to
change up a gear.

 Pull the lever backwards to
change down a gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for example when
approaching a stop sign), the
gearbox changes down automa-
tically, to fi rst gear if necessary.
- In sequential mode, it is not necessary to release the acce-
lerator during gear changes. SNOW programme "
 "

 With the lever in position D and
the engine running, press button
"  ".
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme facilitates starting
and traction in conditions of poor grip.

 appears on the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation

 Press the button selected again
at any time to exit from the pro-
gramme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ROOF BARS
The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars and roof box-
es that are tested and approved by
CITROËN, for your safety and to
avoid damage to the roof and tail-
gate
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (roof box, bicycle carrier, ski
carrier...), it is imperative that you
add transverse roof bars.
Recommendations

 Distribute your load evenly,
avoiding overloading on one
side.

 Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

 Anchor the load securely and
signal if any part of it is over-
hanging.

 Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

 Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed. Bicycle carrier
The installation of a bicycle carrier
on the tailgate of the 3-door model is
strictly prohibited. Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
(for a loading height not ex-
ceeding 40 cm; except bicycle car-
rier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
* According to country.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable device which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the ra-
diator cooling fan.
Fitting

 Move the very cold climate
screen in front of the lower sec-
tion of the front bumper.

 Press on its periphery to clip its
fi xing clips one by one.
Removal

 Use a screwdriver as a lever to
unclip each fi xing clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds higher than 75 mph (120 km/h).