2011.5 Citroen C4 DAG tyre pressure

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FAMILIARISATION
EXTERIOR


Blind spot sensors
In certain conditions, this system de-
tects the presence of a vehicle in the
blind spot. It informs you by means of a
warning lamp in the corresponding door
mirror.



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Under-infl ation detection
This system continuously monitors the
pressure in each tyre and warns you in
the event of a puncture or defl ation.



136


Panoramic sunroof
This roof provides incomparable visibil-
ity and light in the passenger compart-
ment.



95


Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system, consisting
of a compressor and a sealant cartridge,
for the temporary repair of a tyre.



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Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light does
not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before mov-
ing off, particularly in winter; your ve-
hicle will warm up much faster while
driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connect-
ing your multimedia devices (fi lm, mu-
sic, video game...), you will contribute
towards limiting the consumption of
electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices be-
fore leaving the vehicle.



Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom
of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.

At the end of winter, remove snow
tyres and refi t your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and ob-
serve the schedule of operations rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.

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MONITORING
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Service


temporarily,
accompanied by
a message. A minor malfunction has
occurred for which there is
no specifi c warning lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the
message displayed in the screen, such
as, for example:


- the opening of the doors, boot or
bonnet,

- the engine oil level,

- the remote control battery,

- the tyre pressures,

- saturation of the particle emission fi lter on
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/
Particle emissions fi lter").

For any other malfunctions, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed,
accompanied by
a message and
an audible signal. A major malfunction has
occurred for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the
message displayed in the screen and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Foot on the
brake pedal


fi xed. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, press the brake pedal to start the
engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake
without pressing the brake pedal, this
warning lamp will remain on.

fl ashing. With the 6-speed electronic
gearbox system, if you hold
the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long,
the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric
parking brake.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations




Foot on the
clutch **


fi xed. In the STOP mode of Stop &
Start, changing to START
mode is refused because the
clutch pedal is not fully down. You must declutch fully to allow the
change to engine START mode.

**

Only on the two-tone instrument panel without audio system.






Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR)


fl ashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is
active. The system optimises traction and
improves the directional stability of the
vehicle.

fi xed. Unless it has been
deactivated (button pressed
and its indicator lamp on), the
ESP/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.



Power steering
fi xed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.






Under-infl ated
tyre


fi xed. The pressure in one or more
wheels is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon
as possible.
This check should preferably be carried
out when the tyres are cold.





Directional
headlamps


fl ashing. The directional headlamps
system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.

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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
System which automatically and continu-
ously checks the pressure of the tyres
while driving.
Sensors fi tted in each valve trigger a
warning in the event of problem (speed
above 12 mph (20 km/h)).
This warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal,
to identify the wheel concerned.

Under-infl ated tyre
The STOP
warning lamp
comes on and/or this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen iden-
tifying the wheel concerned.


)
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so,
avoiding any sudden movement of
the steering wheel and the brakes.

)
Repair or change the damaged
wheel (punctured or very defl ated
tyre), and have the tyre pressure
checked as soon as possible.

Puncture

Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
A message appears in the screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal, to
identify the wheel or wheels which are
not detected or to indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop to replace the faulty
sensor(s).
This message is also displayed
when one of the wheels is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when one or more wheels
without a sensor are fi tted.
If your vehicle is equipped with
a spare wheel, this is not fi tted
with a sensor. All repairs and changing of tyres
on a wheel fi tted with this sys-
tem must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If, when changing a tyre, you
install a wheel which is not de-
tected by your vehicle (example:
fi tting of snow tyres), you must
have the system reinitialised by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
The tyre under-infl ation detec-
tion system is an aid to driving
which does not replace the need
for the driver to be vigilant or to
drive responsibly. This system does not avoid the
need to have the tyre pressures
checked regularly (refer to the
"Identifi cation markings" sec-
tion) to ensure that the optimum
dynamic performance of the ve-
hicle is maintained and prevent
premature wear of the tyres, par-
ticularly in arduous driving condi-
tions (heavy load, high speed).
The tyre pressures must be
checked cold, at least once a
month. Remember to check the
pressure of the spare wheel.
The tyre under-infl ation detec-
tion system may experience
temporary interference due to
electro-magnetic emissions on a
frequency close to that used by
the system.


)
Check the tyre pressures as soon
as possible.
This check must be carried out when
the tyres are cold.

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BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situa-
tions:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure.
When replacing wheels (tyres
and rims), ensure that they con-
form to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing
the pressure.



Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehi-
cle 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
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunc-
tion of the anti-lock braking system
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and
ABS
warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and
a message in the 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.











Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, en-
ables 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.
In either case, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest ga-
rage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.



Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must be
affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.

A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/off "O"
switch.

C.
Defl ation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E.
Compartment housing:


-
a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,


- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...


Description of the kit


F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for infl ation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.

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Tyre under-infl ation detection

If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the under-infl ation
warning lamp will remain on after the
wheel has been repaired until the
system is reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.


If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this in-
dicates that the tyre is not repair-
able; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop for as-
sistance.
)
Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch B
to position "I"
until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
)
Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve-
hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the
kit to hand.

)
Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

)
Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.