2011.5 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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Instrument panel screen


Each time the engine is started: warning lamps and/or messages come on, applying a checking self test. They go off after a few seconds.


When
you want to see the trip computer information, you can choose to ignore the aler ts, by pressing the INFO
button on the dashboard.

The messa
ges displayed may vary according to the type of display screen (type 1 or type 2) in the instrument panel.
Cer tain messages are only displayed in the type 2 screen.
When this symbol appears: make a
short press. When this symbol appears: make a longpress.
Ignition off.Ignition on (with a manual gearbox).Ignition on (with a CVT gearbox).

Warnings and alerts


When an aler t occurs, the displayed information then disappears. the warning lamp and its associated message appear, accompanied if appropriate by
an audible signal.
When there are several aler ts, they are displayed in turn and this symbol appears. It remains displayed while there are still alerts.
You will then be able to displa
y the aler ts again by pressing the INFO
button several times to cycle through the trip computer information and return to
the alerts.

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Warning messages (ignition at "OFF")
You have forgotten to switch off the
vehicle lighting. Switch off the vehicle lighting by
placing the control at OFF. There is an intermittent audible signal.
The alarm has been tri
ggered.
The batter
y for the Keyless Entryand Starting system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changingthe batteries").
The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised. Check that you have the correct electronic key. If the message persists, contact a CITROËN dealer.
The electronic ke
y is still in the
vehicle and
you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that
you have the electronic
key on your person before lockingthe vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is notproperly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside.
Close the door or the boot, then lock
the vehicle.

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Fault with the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
F
ault with the electronic anti-theftsystem. Switch off the ignition, then start theengine. If the problem persists, contact aCITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is not detected. Inser t the electronic key into the
housin
g located in the glove box. Remember to remove the electronickey from the housing after star ting
the vehicle.
The electronic ke
y has not been removed from the housing in the glove box. Remove the electronic ke
y from the
housing in the glove box.
The steering column is locked. Switch the ignition on and turn the
steering wheel slightly to unlock the
steering column.
The en
gine is off but the gear lever
is not in position P . P Place the gear lever in position P.P Only for vehicles fitted with a "CVT"gearbox.

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The steering column has not lockedafter opening the driver's door. Lock the steering column by turning
the steering wheel slightly before leaving the vehicle.
Fault with the electrical system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning messages (ignition at "ON")
Fault with the electric power steering. Stop the vehicle, wait few moments
then start the engine again. If the message remains after
restarting, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a quali
fied workshop.
The batter
y for the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changingthe batteries").
The electronic ke
y that you have onyour person is not recognised. Check that you have the correctelectronic key. If the message persists, contact a CITROËN dealer.
The electronic ke
y is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that
you have the electronickey on your person before lockingthe vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is not properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside. Close the door or the boot, then lock
the vehicle.
Fault with the "Ke
yless Entry andStarting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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The brake fluid level is too low. Top up using a brake fluid listed by CITROËN. If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fault with the brakin
g system. You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fault with the anti-lock braking
s
ystem (ABS). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The vehicle retains conventional
braking without assistance but you
are advised to stop.
One of the doors or the boot is notproperly closed. Close the door or the boot. The opening in question is identified
in the screen.
The bonnet is not properly closed. Close the bonnet.
F
ault with the electronic anti-theft
system. Switch off the ignition then start the engine again. If the problem persists, contact aCITROËN dealer.
The driver's door is open and theignition is still on. Switch off the ignition before leavingthe vehicle.

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Fault in the steering column. You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fault with the electrical s
ystem. Stop the vehicle and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The cooling system temperature is
too hi
gh. Wait for the engine to cool downbefore topping up, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. You must sto
p as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The temperature o
f the CVT
transmission fluid is too high. Stop the vehicle and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Th
e driver has not fastened or has unfastened their seat belt. Fasten your seat belt. There is a continuous audible signal
if you drive without fastening your seat belt.
Mal
function of the fuel system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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You have moved off with the parkingbrake not fully released. Release the parking brake.
The oil pressure is too low or there
is a
fault with the engine lubrication
system. Stop the vehicle and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Battery charge
fault. Stop the vehicle and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Airba
g or pretensioner fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have the systems checked.
Fault with automatic headlampadjustment system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Only on vehicles fitted with xenon headlamps.
Fault with the stabilit
y control
system (ASC). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
F
ault with the four wheel drive
transmission system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.