2010 Citroen C4 warning light

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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
improves forward vision when cor-
nering. Lane departure warning
system
Above 50 mph, this system is acti-
vated automatically if you inadvert-
ently wander from your lane. Front/rear parking sensors
This system warns you if an obsta-
cle is detected when manoeuvring
the vehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
The headlamps stay on for a short
period after switching off the ignition.
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Vehicle maintenance
When washing your vehicle with a
high-pressure jet, keep the end of
the lance at least 30 centimetres
from any fi lm fi nishers.
Temporary tyre repair kit
This kit is a complete system, com-
prised of a compressor and a sealant
product, to carry out a temporary tyre
repair.

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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. Control switches:
- ESP.
- Parking sensors.
- Lane departure warning system.
- Anti-intrusion alarm.

4. Steering lock and ignition switch.

5. Control stalk:
- 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
D A S H B O A R D

1. Bonnet release.

2. Fusebox cover.

3. Storage drawer (left and right).

4. Lateral air vent (left and right).

5. Side window demister vent
(left and right).

6. Loudspeaker (Tweeter)
(left and right).

7. Passenger’s airbag.

8. Control for central locking of doors
and boot.

9. Multifunction screen.

10. Hazard warning lamps control.

11. Scented air freshener.

12. Controls:
- Lighting.
- Direction indicators.
- Front foglamps
- Rear foglamps.

13. Steering column adjustment lever.

14. Radio-CD or NaviDrive radio
navigation.

15. Air conditioning or heating/
ventilation.

16. Cigar lighter.

17. 12-volt accessory socket
(120 W max). or USB port.

18. Ashtray.

19. Key-operated switch:
- Passenger’s airbag activation/ deactivation.

20. Lower glovebox.
- Handbook pack storage.

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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

Controls for speed limiter
and cruise control
Audio system
controls

Warning lamps:
lighting and direction
indicators

Function controls:
- Display lighting rheostat
- Voice recognition
- Air recirculation
- Telephone
- Personal button
Multifunction screen
controls

Horn
F I X E D C E N T R E D C O N T R O L S S T E E R I N G W H E E L

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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 screen

A. Speedometer.

B. Rev counter.

C. Fuel gauge.

D. Lighting rheostat.

E. Warning lamps. Control switches
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

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A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

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

 122

C. Deactivation of the lane departure
warning system.

 120

D. Deactivation of the alarm volumetric
sensors.

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M O N I T O R I N G
Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a
few seconds when the vehicle's igni-
tion 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 foglamps.
Left-hand direction
indicator.
Sidelamps.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped beam headlamps.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Rear foglamp.
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (opera-
tion or deactivation indicator lamps) or
of the occurrence of a fault (warning
lamp).

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M O N I T O R I N G
"Foot on brake" The fl ashing of this warning
lamp on the display informs
you that you need to press
the brake pedal in order to
be able to start the engine on a ve-
hicle with the (6-speed) Electronic
Gearbox System, or to move out of
position P in the case of an automatic
gearbox.
It may also fl ash to prompt you to
brake when engaging reverse gear.
In the case of the Electronic Gearbox
System, this warning lamp fl ashes to
indicate overheating of the clutch if
you use the accelerator excessively
to hold the vehicle on an uphill slope.
Use the brake pedal instead.
Electric child lock
If lit, the child lock is activa ted.
This warning lamp is displayed
a few seconds after the func-
tion is activated. Deactivation warning lamps
If one of the following warning lamps
comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has been
switched off intentionally.
Passenger's airbag system
deactivation
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR) deactivation
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
A specifi c button, located on the
dashboard, permits deactivation of
the system. This is confi rmed by
continuous lighting of this warning
lamp and of the indicator lamp on
the button.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically. Warning lamps
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this has gone out
before operating the starter.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, the lighting of
one of the following warning lamps
indicates the occurrence of a fault
requiring action on the part of the
driver.
Any fault resulting in the displaying of
a warning lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
Should you encounter any problems,
do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN
dealer.
The passenger's airbag sys-
tem is put into service auto-
matically when the vehicle is
started.
A control switch, located in the glove
box, permits deactivation of the sys-
tem. This is confi rmed by continuous
lighting of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel or a message on
the NaviDrive multifunction screen.

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M O N I T O R I N G Maximum coolant temperature If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and the 2 or 3 bars
fl ash on the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Lighting is associated
with the lighting of an-
other warning lamp:
Service If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence of
a problem in one of the
systems which does
not have a specifi c
warning lamp.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp comes on tempo-
rarily in the case of minor faults.
In the case of major faults, the warning lamp remains on until the operating
fault is rectifi ed. Contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the fl uid level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous lighting of the ABS warning
lamp),
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been
deactivated, if this warning lamp
and the indicator lamp on the button
come on continuously, this indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the ESP/
ASR system or in the hill start assist
system. Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occur-
rence of a fault in the emission control
system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not pre-
vent operation of the vehicle's servo-
assisted braking system.