2011.5 Citroen C4 stop start
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Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCKThe steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACCThe accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can be used.
- Position 3: ONIgnition on.
- Position 4: STARTStarting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use the accessories for aprolonged period (with the key in position 2 (ACC)), you risk dischargingthe battery. Star ting your vehicle will then no longer be possible. Be aware. See the "Automatic power cut-off toaccessories" section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the driver'sdoor, if the key has been left in the ignition.
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch. )
Turn the key to position 2 (ACC)
and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheelslightly. ) Press and hold the brake pedal. )
Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox). )
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox), or in position P(vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox). ) Operate the star ter by turning the key to
position 4 (START). ) Once the engine is running, release thekey.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON).
Starting using the key
Stopping
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Put the gear lever into neutral (vehiclesfitted with a manual gearbox), or inposition P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox). )While pressing the key, turn it toposition 1 (LOCK). )Remove the key from the ignition switch. )Lock the steering.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engineis cold wait with the ignition switchin position 3 (ON)
until the preheater warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (START)
. The warning lamp does not come on when the engine is hot.
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Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
With the electronic key inside the vehicle; each press on the " START/STOP " button, with no
action on the pedals, changes the vehicle's mode: )First press (ACC mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in orange.
The accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can be used. )Second press (ON mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in green.
Switching on the ignition. )Third press (OFF mode), the warning lamp
in the button goes off.
If you use the accessories for aprolonged period with the ignition switch in position 2 (ACC), you risk dischargingthe battery. Star ting your vehicle will then no longer be possible. Take care.See the "Automatic power cut-off to accessories" section.
Changing the mode of
the vehicle
If the warning lamp flashes orange,contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
)Press and release the " START/STOP" button.
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles
with a manual gearbox or press the brake pedal on vehicles with a CVT gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , put
the gear lever in neutral.
For vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox , put thegear lever in P.P
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For Diesel vehicles, when the engine is cold star ting does not take place until thepre-heater warning lamp has gone off.
If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary toturn the steering wheel slightly whilepressing the "START/STOP" buttonto assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this isneeded.
The presence of the electronic keyin the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area when the engine is running.
Switching off using the
electronic key
If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop.
This message is displayedwhen the driver's door isopened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button again to change to "OFF" mode.
)Immobilise the vehicle.
)Place the gear lever in neutral for vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , or on Pfor
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox . )With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP
" button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle. Each attempt at star tin
g takes around
15 seconds. If the en
gine does not star t, press
the "START/STOP
" button once more to tryagain.
The presence of the electronic key inthe vehicle is essential for switching on the ignition and star ting only. Oncethe engine has started, make surethat the electronic key remains with the vehicle until the end of the journey: other wise you would not be able to lock the vehicle.
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Once the engine has started, you can remove the electronic key from itshousing A
and close the glove box.
Back-up starting with the
electronic key
The message is displayed
when you open the driver's
door and the electronic keyhas not been removed fromits location A. Remember to take the electronic key with you when you leave the vehicle.
) Press the brake pedal on vehicles fitted
with a CVT gearbox or depress the clutch
pedal fully on vehicles with a manual gearbox.
) Press the "STA R T/STOP
" button.
When the electronic ke
y is in the defined zone
and your vehicle does not star t after pressingthe "START/STOP" button: )Open the glove box. )Inser t the electronic key in the location A.
Emergency stop with the
electronic key
During an emergency stop, the braking servo assistance and steering power assistance functions are no longer provided. Take great care.
In the event of an emergency only, theyengine can be stopped without any conditions.
To do this, press and hold the "STA R T/STOP " button for about 3 seconds or make 3
successive presses on the button.
The engine stops and the vehicle goes into
"ACC" mode.
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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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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.
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Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "AS&G"warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument panel screen and the engine goes intostandby after a few seconds:
- with a manual
gearbox
, with the vehicle stationary and your foot on the brake, whenyou put the gear lever into neutral andrelease the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key or the START/STOP button.
When the engine is stopped automatically, the operation of certainvehicle systems, such as for example,braking, power steering... are modified. Take care.
Special cases: STOP mode notavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the bonnet is open,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) since the last engine start,
- the vehicle has restarted less than10 seconds ago,
- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.
- th
e "AS&G"warning lamp is
flashing in the instrument panel.
This operation is perfectl
y normal.
The Stop & Star t (Auto Stop & Go) function puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). Theengine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t (Auto Stop & Go) function reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level whenstationary.
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The "AS&G"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox
, when you fullydepress the clutch pedal.
For safet
y reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, STA R T m o d e i s i n v o ke d
automatically when:
Special cases: START invoked
automaticall
y
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph(3 km/h),
- some special conditions (battery charge,engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
If the system has been deactivated inSTOP mode, the engine will not star t.
At any time, press the "AS &G O FF "
switch todeactivate the system.
Deactivation
In this case the "AS&G"
warning lampflashes for few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
This is confirmed by the "AS&G OFF"warning lamp coming on in the instrument panel or instrument panel screen.