2009 Citroen C4 ignition
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D R I V I N G
Press the brake pedal.
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required .
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Gradually release the brake ped-
al and accelerate.
To avoid a difference between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, only exit from position P
with the ignition on and the brake
pedal pressed.
Park Reverse gear
This position of the selector is used
to prevent the vehicle from moving
when you are stationary.
To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left. Only engage this position when
the vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too
soon after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D or M .
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position P ,
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want. Automatic operation
Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the gear that is best suited to the
following conditions:
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
auto-adaptive mode, without re-
quiring any action on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain maxi-
mum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not
change up.
To exit position P , move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly posi-
tioned.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM
System which detects the involun-
t a r y c r o s s i n g o f l o n g i t u d i n a l t r a f fi c
lane markings on the ground (solid
or broken line).
S e n s o r s , fi t t e d b e l o w t h e f r o n t
bumper, trigger a warning if the vehi-
cle drifts over a lane marking (speed
higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system is particularly useful on
motorways and main roads. Activation
Press button A , the indicator
lamp comes on.
Deactivation
Press button A again, the indica-
tor lamp switches off.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of
the driver's seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on the ground has been
crossed on the right,
- on the left-hand side, if the mark- ing on the ground has been
crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the
direction indicator is active and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicator is switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a
direction marking (e.g. arrow) or
n o n - s t a n d a r d m a r k i n g ( e . g . g r a f fi t i )
is crossed. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the
service warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The lane departure warning sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver. The detection may be impeded:
- if the sensors are dirty (mud,
snow...),
- if the markings on the ground are worn,
- if there is little contrast between the markings on the ground and
the road surface.
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C H E C K S
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level
Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u -
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Coolant level
Draining the system
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (approx. 1 000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n -
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Removing a wheel
List of operations
P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m
g r o u n d . A p p l y t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e .
Switch off the ignition and en- g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r ,
depending on the slope (for ve-
hicles with automatic gearbox,
s e l e c t p o s i t i o n P ) .
D e t a c h t h e e m b e l l i s h e r u s i n g t h e
wheelbrace 1 b y p u l l i n g c l o s e t o
t h e v a l v e .
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, slide the embellisher
removal tool 5 into the slot in the
c e n t r a l e m b e l l i s h e r a n d a p p l y
fi r m l e v e r a g e t o d e t a c h .
Slacken the wheel bolts using
the wheelbrace 1 .
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, slacken the anti-theft
bolt using the socket 6 fi t t e d o n
the wheelbrace 1 .
Position the jack under the
b o d y s h e l l , e x a c t l y a s i n t h e i l l u s -
tration at the mark A , closest to
t h e w h e e l t h a t i s t o b e r e p l a c e d .
Operate the jack 4 until its base
i s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
Make sure that the base of the
j a c k i s v e r t i c a l l y b e l o w t h e j a c k -
i n g p o i n t u s e d .
R a i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
Remove the bolts and disengage
t h e w h e e l . List of operations
Position the wheel using the cen-
tring guide 2 .
D o u p t h e 3 b o l t s b y h a n d a n d
r e m o v e t h e c e n t r i n g g u i d e .
P o s i t i o n t h e 4 t h b o l t .
Pretighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F o r v e h i c l e s w i t h a l -
uminium wheel rims, pretighten the
anti-theft bolt using the socket 6
fi t t e d o n t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 .
Retract the jack 4 a n d d i s e n g a g e i t .
Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 and the anti-theft
bolt using the socket 6 .
Reposition the embellisher, com-
m e n c i n g b y p l a c i n g t h e s l o t a t
the valve, pressing it home with
t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, reclip the central
e m b e l l i s h e r i n p l a c e .
Stow the tools and the wheel in
t h e b o o t .
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e a n d a l s o
h a v e i t s b a l a n c i n g c h e c k e d .
Fitting a wheel
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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehicle
h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s -
t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s
are encountered following this oper-
a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e
(depending on equipment):
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- the one-touch electric windows,
- the settings of the multifunction
screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r -
minals while the engine is
r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehicle
h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s -
t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s
are encountered following this oper-
a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e
(depending on equipment):
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- the one-touch electric windows,
- the settings of the multifunction
screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r -
minals while the engine is
r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
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A C C E S S
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
System intended to open or close a
window manually or automatically.
Fitted with a safety anti-pinch sys-
tem and a deactivation system for
the prevention of misuse of the rear
controls.
1. Front left electric window
control.
2. Front right electric window
control.
3. Rear right electric window
control.
4. Rear left electric window
control.
5. Deactivation of the rear
electric window controls
or
Deactivation of the rear
electric window and door
controls * .
One-touch electric windows
There are two options:
- manual mode
Press or pull the control gently.
The window stops when the
control is released.
- automatic mode
P r e s s o r p u l l t h e c o n t r o l fi r m l y .
The window opens or closes fully
when the control is released.
Pressing the control again stops
the movement of the window.
The electric window controls re-
main operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off or until the vehicle is
locked after a door is opened.
If one of the passenger windows
cannot be operated from the driv-
er's door control pad, carry out the
operation from the control for the
passenger door concerned. Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets
an obstacle, it stops and partially
lowers again.
If the window cannot be closed (for
example, in the presence of ice),
immediately after the movement is
reversed:
press and hold the control until
the window opens fully,
then pull the control immediate-
ly and hold it until the window
closes,
continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after
the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function
is not operational during these
operations.
* Depending on version.
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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically,
its operation must be reinitialised:
pull the control until the window
stops,
release the control and pull it
again until the window closes
fully,
continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after
the window has closed,
press the control to lower the
window automatically to the low
position,
when the window has reached
the low position, press the con-
trol again for approximately
one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
Deactivation of the rear
electric window controls
or
Deactivation of the rear
electric window and door
controls *
For the safety of your children,
press control 5 to deactivate the
rear electric window controls re-
gardless of their position.
Indicator lamp on, the rear controls
are deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls
are activated. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
If an obstacle is encountered during
operation of the electric windows,
you must reverse the movement of
the window. To do this, press the
control concerned.
When the driver operates the con-
trols for the passengers' electric
windows, he must ensure that no
one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when operat-
ing the windows.
This control also deactivates the in-
terior controls of the rear doors (see
"Child safety - § Electric child lock").
This indicator lamp in the
instrument panel comes on
temporarily when deactivat-
ing and every time the igni-
tion is switched on.
Any other status of the indica-
tor lamp indicates a malfunction of
the system. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
* Depending on version.