2011.5 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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5-speed manual
gearbox
)Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gear









6-speed manual
gearbox
) Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5thor 6 th
gear.

Engaging reverse gear
)
Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then forwards.
Engaging 5th or 6thgear

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine:


- always select neutral,


- press the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

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Gear shift indicator * System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
*

According to engine.
The symbol appears in the instrumentpanel suggesting that you change up. In the case of driving which makes par ticular demands on the performanceof the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when over taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change.The system never suggests: - engaging reverse gear, - engaging a lower gear.
The system intervenes only when driving economically.Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear recommendations should not
be considered compulsory. In fact, theconfiguration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

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This gearbox has two driving modes:


- an automated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox and therefore
without any action on the par t of the driver,

- a manual mode for sequential changing of
the gears by the driver using the steeringmounted controls or the gear lever.





CVT gearbox
It includes the following controls:
- a gear lever 1
on the centre console for selecting the driving mode, reverse gear
and neutral or for changing gear in manual
mode,
-
a "-"
steering mounted control paddle 2
for manual downward gear changes,

- a "+/OFF"steering mounted control paddle 3for manual upward gear changes.

The six-speed automatic
gearbox offers a choice between the comfor t of automatic regulation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.


The mode can be changed at any time.

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Gear lever positions
P : park.
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake applied or not.R: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your foot
on the brake pedal and push the gear lever forwards.
N: n
eutral.D: driving in automated mode.
Move the lever backwards to select this mode.
+/-: manual mode with sequential gear changing.
Move the lever backwards, then to the left toselect this mode, then:
- push forward to change up,
- pull backward to change down.
+
: gear changing in manual mode.
Press behind the "+/OFF"
steering mounted control paddle to change up.-: gear changing in manual mode.
Press behind the "-" steering mounted control
paddle to change down.

Functions of the steering
mounted control paddles
Press the brake pedal firmly whilestarting the engine.


Moving off
)Star t the engine. From position
P
, parking brake applied:P
Press the brake pedal firmly to
release the gear lever.
)Select first gear (position Dor +/- ) or reverse (position R ). R"D"
or "1"
or "R"
appear in the instrumentpanel screen. )Release the parking brake, the vehiclemoves off on its own.

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Stopping - Starting on a slope
It is essential to use the parking brake to
hold the vehicle on a slope and not the accelerator pedal. When starting on a slope, accelerate gradually
while releasing the parking brake.
Manual mode
) Select position +/- . )
Use the steering mounted controls or thegear lever to change gear.The gears engaged appear in succession in theinstrument panel screen.The gear change instructions are only carried
out if the engine speed permits it.
You can change gear without taking your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
When deceleratin
g, the gearbox changes down automatically.
With the vehicle stationary, first gear is
engaged.

Automated mode
)
Select position D .
"D"
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the par t of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most suited to
the conditions of:


- driving style,

- road characteristics,

- v
ehicle load.
To o p t i m i s e d r i v i ng comfor t and obtain the most suitable gear, avoid sharp variations in the
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
For the best acceleration, whenover taking another vehicle, for example,press firmly on the accelerator going beyond the point of resistance.

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Manual gear changing
In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using thesteering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manualselection of the gears in situations whichrequire a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout, exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of thefollowing:
- press the back of the "+/OFF"steering mounted control 3for approximately2 seconds,
- move the gear lever quickly towardsposition +/-
and then return it to position D ,
- stop the vehicle.


Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault

With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down"
or "Service required"
appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out thefollowing operations:


- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,

- place the lever in position P
and let the engine run,

- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop without delay. Before switchin
g off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P.P You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.

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Emergency release

If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P,Peven when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, i
f you have to move the vehicle, release the gear lever using the followingprocedure: ) Apply the parking brake. )
Switch off the engine if necessary. )
Remove the cap A, using a flat screwdriver covered with a cloth. )
Press the brake pedal firmly. )
Put the ignition switch into position ACC(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
Entry and Star ting system).) Inser t the screwdriver into the aper ture. )
While pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N.
You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked .

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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) whenstarting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, withyour foot on the brake pedal,
- when cer tain conditions of gradient are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot bedeactivated.
On an ascendin
g slope, with the vehiclestationary, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal:

- if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,

- if you are in position Dwith the CVT gearbox.


Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, thevehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is beingheld in the hill star t assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle whilethe engine is running, apply the parking brake.



Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the system, this warninglamp comes on, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop tohave the system checked.
When the engine is not running,including periods on standby withthe Stop & Start (AS&G) system, thefunction is not operative.