2008.5 Citroen C4 warning light

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A C C E S S
BOOT

 After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, push upwards on the
lever 1 , located between the
number plate lights, and raise
the tailgate.
 Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior boot trim.

 Push at the end of travel.
- when the engine is
running , this warning
lamp comes on, accom-
panied by a message on
the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening Closing
Emergency boot lid release
System for mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside
the boot.

 Insert a small screwdriver into
hole A of the lock to unlock the
tailgate.

 Push the white part, located in-
side the lock, to the left to unlock
the boot.

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V I S I B I L I T Y
V
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle.
If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning lamp
is displayed on the
instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
If a malfunction occurs, do not
touch the xenon bulbs. Contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function ena-
bles the light beam to follow the di-
rection of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.

with directional lighting

without directional lighting Programming
The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
confi guration menu.
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp fl ashes on the
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the system is inactive.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime
running lights, the function is acti-
vated if the lighting stalk is in the

"AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam
headlamps" position. In position

"0" , the function is not activated.

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VIII
S A F E T Y
DIRECTION INDICATORS

 Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators
off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert
other road users to an imminent
danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.

 Press the button
A, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in the
queue.
 Press at the lower part of the
fi xed centred controls steering
wheel.
Use the horn exclusively and mod-
erately in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.

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VIII
S A F E T Y
BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribu-tion (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular
on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal. Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releasing
the pressure. If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multi-function screen,
it indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could re-
sult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning light comes on,
together with the STOP and

ABS warning lamps, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.

You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency,
enables you to obtain the optimum
braking pressure more quickly, thus
reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in
the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking effi ciency.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing the
pressure.

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VIII
S A F E T Y
The driver must ensure that passen-
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles
as they will not fulfi l their role fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an in-
ertia reel permitting automatic ad-
justment of the length of the strap
to your size. The seat belt is stored
automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned
in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an au-
tomatic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a colli-
sion, emergency braking or if the ve-
hicle rolls over. You can release the
device by pulling rapidly on the strap
and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one person of adult size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be altered or modifi ed to avoid altering its performance. Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to
secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer and par-
ticularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the
airbags. Triggering of the pre-ten-
sioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and
a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.

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D R I V I N G
Displays on the instrument
panel
- The selector position is displayed in the instrument panel, on the
left on multifunction screens A
and C and on the right on the
NaviDrive multifunction screen.
- A background-lit position grille associated with the selector al-
lows you to view the position se-
lected. Moving off

When the ignition is on, light-
ing of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible
sig-
nal and the message "Gearbox
faulty" indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
For safety:

 Position N can only be disen-
gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.

 If the gearbox is in position N
but the selector position is dif-
ferent, reposition the selec-
tor on N in order to be able to
start.
 To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position N .

 Press fi rmly on the brake pedal.

 Operate the starter.

 When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , A or M
as desired.

 Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.

 Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector is not in position N ,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
lamp(s) are displayed and a mes-
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.
Engaging reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, move the
selector to R .

Only attempt to
select
reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if an in-
advertent attempt to engage reverse
gear is made, the warning lamp N will
fl ash and your vehicle will go auto-
matically into neutral. To re-engage a
gear, you have only to reposition the
selector on A , M or R .
Reverse gear

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D R I V I N G
Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode
By pulling either of the paddles " + "
or " - ", you can exercise temporary
control over the changing of gears.
The request to change gear will be
taken into account. You will still be in
automatic mode. The warning lamp

A remains lit up in the instrument
panel.
This function enables you to antici-
pate certain situations such as the
approach of a bend or the need to
overtake another vehicle.

 Move the selector to position A .
The warning lamp A lights up in
the instrument panel to confi rm
the selection.
The gearbox then functions in auto-
matic mode, without any action on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best suited to the following condi-
tions:
- driving style,
- road profi le,
- optimum fuel consumption.
Operation in automatic mode
Cancellation of automatic
mode
The change from position A (driv-
ing in automatic mode) to position

M (driving in manual mode) or vice
versa can be made at any time. The
warning lamp A disappears in the in-
strument panel.

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D R I V I N G
FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
Cruise control/speed limiter
controls

1. Selection of the cruise control or
speed limiter.

2. Activation/Deactivation of the
speed limiter.
Deactivation/Reactivation of the cruise control.

3. Increase of the speed/Activation
of the cruise control.

4. Decrease of the speed/Activation
of the cruise control. Audio system controls

A. Volume decrease.

B. Volume increase.

C. Search of higher frequencies.

D. Scrolling of pre-set stations.

E. Mute.
(see chapter "Audio" or "NaviDrive"
instructions) Optional function controls

1. Displaying of the "Directory"
Menu (see chapter "Audio" or
"NaviDrive" instructions).

2. Pick up/Hang up the telephone
(see "NaviDrive" instructions).

3. Rheostat for dashboard lighting.

4. Start of voice recognition (see
chapter "Audio" or "NaviDrive"
instructions).

5. Personalisation button:
- Black panel (default function) or
- courtesy light on/off or
- Warnings log or
- Status of functions.
To view the personalisation menu via this button, press it
for more than two seconds.

6. Air recirculation.