2008.5 Citroen C4 ignition

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
E X T E R I O R
Directional headlamps
This lighting function automatically im-
proves forward vision when cornering. Lane departure warning system
Above 50 mph, this system is activated
automatically if you inadvertently wander
from your lane.
Visual and audible parking
assistance, front/rear
This system warns you if an obstacle is
detected when manoeuvring the vehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
The headlamps stay on for a short pe-
riod after switching off the ignition.
 74

 121

 73
 122

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D A S H B O A R D

1. Controls:
- Mirrors.
- Windows.
- Child safety

2. Headlamp adjustment.

3. Controls:
- ESP.
- Parking assistance.
- Lane departure warning system.
- Anti-intrusion alarm.

4. Steering lock and ignition switch.

5. Controls:
- Windscreen wiper.
- Screen wash.
- Rear screen wiper.
- Trip computer.

6. Fixed centred controls.

7. Direction indicator warning lamps.

8. Speedometer

9. Controls:
- Trip mileage recorder reset button.
- Display lighting rheostat.
- Display of alerts and status of functions.

10. Centre air vents.

11. Driver’s airbag.

12. Horn

13. Gear lever.

14. Parking brake.

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
M O N I T O R I N G
Instrument panel with translucent bar

A. Speedometer.

B. Rev counter. Controls

C. Fuel gauge.

D. Lighting rheostat.

E. Warning lamps. Ignition on, the orange and red alert
warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these same
warning lamps should go out.
If a warning lamp stays on, refer to the
relevant page.
Warning lamps

 23

 24
A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

 98

B. Deactivation of the visual and audi-
ble parking assistance.

 123

C. Deactivation of the lane departure
warning system.

 121

D. Deactivation of the alarm volumetric
sensors.

 61

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
P A S S E N G E R S A F E T Y
Activation/Deactivation of the
front passenger’s airbag Child safety

A. Insert the ignition key.

B. Select the "ON" or "OFF" position.

C. Remove the key.
A. Manual control.

B. Electric control.

 103
 94
Warnings for seat belts
unfastened/not fastened
Driver
Front passenger.
Left rear passenger. Centre rear passenger.
Right rear passenger.
 27

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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
Ignition switch

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
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 ig-
nition 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
continuously or fl ash.
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 oc-
curred. Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator
lamps comes on, this confi rms that
the corresponding system has come
into operation.
Front fog lamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear fog lamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps)
or of the occurrence of a fault (warn-
ing 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 bon-
net 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 fas-
tened:
- 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 (ap-
prox. 12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), the warning lamp fl ashes for ap-
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal.
It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passen-
ger 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 be-
tween 0 and 20 km/h (approx.
12 mph).
- Above 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph), the warning lamp fl ashes for ap-
proximately 120 seconds, ac-
companied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in
accordance 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.