2011.5 Citroen C4 ESP

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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the vehicle speed at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually:
the vehicle speed must be at least 25 mph(40 km/h) and second gear or higher must be engaged in the case of a manual gearbox.
Th
e cruise control is switched offmanually, byfan action on the brake or clutch pedal or if theASC system is triggered.
The pro
grammed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the need to comply with speed limits or of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver. The controls o
f this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.1."ON/OFF"
button: activation / deactivation of the cruise control mode.
2
."COAST SET"button: store a drivingspeed and decrease the cruising speed. 3."ACC RES"
button: increase the cruising speed and recall the stored speed.4."CANCEL"button: stop control of the
vehicle's speed.

Steering mounted controls
When you press button 1, the "CRUISE"indicator comes on in the instrument panel.

Display in the instrument panel


Programming
)Press button 1.)Set the programmed speed by accelerating to
the required speed, then press button 2 "COAST SET".
To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.

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Parking sensors


This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
Rear parking sensors

This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensorslocated in the bumper.
Cer tain types of obstacle (stake, roadworkscone, etc.) detected initially will no longer bedetected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.


Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximatelythirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.
The s
ystem is switched on by engaging reversegear. This is accompanied by an audible signal.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on to
confirm that the system is active. The system is deactivated when you come out
of reverse gear.

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Visibility
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting

Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B
.
Lamps o
ff.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.


Displays

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting betweendipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps o
ff and sidelamps modes, thedriver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.

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Courtesy lamps
Front courtesy lamp
Position 1
The cour tesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed again,
the lighting gradually dims for a few seconds
before switching off.
However, the cour tesy lamp is switched off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate are closedand the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON"
position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closedand you lock the vehicle.



Position 2

The cour tesy lamp is permanently off.
There are two map reading lamps, one on eachside of the cour tesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A.


Map reading lamps
The durations of lighting of the front courtesy lamps can be configured viathe colour screen "Equipment" menu.

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Safety
Knee airbag *
Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the front airbags.
System which protects the driver's knees in theevent of a serious front impact.
This airbag is fitted in the dashboard below the steering column.
System which protects the driver and
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front seat back frame, on the door side.


Deployment
The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in theevent of a serious side impact applied to all or par t of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
t
owards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.


Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B.Side impact zone.
*
According to country.
Lateral airbags

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Safety
In the event of a minor impact or bumpon the side of the vehicle or if thevehicle rolls over, the airbag may not bedeployed.In the event of a rear or front collision,the airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of therear centre passenger) in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
in
jury to the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars
and the upper section of the passenger compartment.
Curtain airbags
Deployment
The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
par t of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on ahorizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and this display appears in the instrument
panel screen, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are stored in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )Open the boot.)Lift and remove the boot floor. )Ta k e out the tools.
Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for anything else.1.Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
Used to operate the jack. 4.Removable towing eye.
See "Recovering the vehicle".
5
.Security wheel bolt socket (available as an
accessory).
Used to adapt the wheelbrace to thespecial "security" wheel bolts. Procedure for replacin
g a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , remove the trim first using the handle 3
, pulling atthe cutout.When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its cutout opposite the valve and press on its outer edgewith the palm of your hand.

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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
fitted in the engine compar tment fusebox.
To gain access to them: )Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section).
)Unclip the and remove the cover. )Remove the tweezer. )Carefully close the cover to ensure correct
sealing of the fusebox.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Check that the switch is in the "LOCK"position or that the vehicle mode is "
OFF".)
Identify the faulty fuse by checking thecondition of its filament. )
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its location. )
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tablesbelow all agree.

Changing a fuse

Good Failed


CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctionsresulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and notrecommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when theconsumption of all of the additionalequipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories in your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


The replacement of a fuse not mentioned in the following tables may cause a serious fault on your vehicle.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.