2011.5 Citroen C4 clutch

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Familiarisation
Driving safely
Stop & Start (Auto Stop &
Go) function
Engine going into STOP mode
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The "AS&G"
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument
panel screen and the en
gine is put into
standby after a few seconds:

Engine going into START mode

Deactivation
/ Reactivation

You can deactivate the system at any time
by pressing the "AS&G OFF"
button; the corresponding warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel or the instrument panel screen.120
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The system is reactivated automatically every time you star t the engine with the key or with theSTA R T/STOP button. Th
e "AS &G "warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:


-
with a manual gearbox;when you fullydepress the clutch pedal.-with a manual gearbox;
with the vehiclestationary and your foot on the brake pedal,
when you put the gear lever into neutraland release the clutch pedal. In certain condition, START mode may engage
automatically; the "AS&G"warning lamp
flashes then goes off.
In certain circumstances the STOP mode may not be available; the "AS&G"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes off.

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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2CauseSolution - ActionObservations
Engine oil level not correct (below minimum level or above maximum level). Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Check the level with the dipstick and
top-up if the level low.
I
f the level is above the maximum
mark, do not restar t the engine andcontact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop. Never drive with an incorrect oil
level.
Presence of water in the Diesel fuel filter. Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel engines. Contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop as soon as possible.
The ambient temperature is at or
below 3 °C
(37 °F). There may be black ice on the road.
Take care and drive gently.
The clutch pedal is not depressed
while star tin
g the engine. Depress the clutch pedal to star t theengine. For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.
The gear lever is not in position P
or position N
when starting the engine. Place the gear lever at position P tostart the engine. For vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox.
The brake
pedal is not pressed
while star ting the engine. Press the brake pedal to star t theengine.

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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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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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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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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.