2011 Citroen C4 display

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SAFETY
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Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can
be deactivated:


)
with the ignition off
, insert the key
in the passenger airbag deactiva-
tion switch,

)
turn it to the "OFF"
position,

)
then, remove the key keeping the
switch in the new position.
According to version, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the in-
strument panel and/or in the
seat belt and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display when the
ignition is on and until the airbag is re-
activated. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag
must be deactivated when you
install a "rear facing" child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if
the airbag were deployed.

Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
the switch to the "ON"
position to re-
activate the airbag and so assure the
safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front air-
bag warning lamps display for
approximately one minute, if the pas-
senger's front airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible warning
and a message in the screen,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
If this warning lamp fl ashes in
the instrument panel and/or in
the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamps dis-
play, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. The passenger's
front airbag may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
If even one of the two airbag
warning lamps comes on continu-
ously, do not install a child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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DRIVING
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:


- Automatic Application/Release


Application is automatic when the
engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator (activated
by default),

- Manual Application/Release


The parking brake can be applied/
released manually by pulling control
lever A
.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, the au-
tomatic mode is deactivated.
Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the ve-
hicle, the automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the automatic
release when you press the accelerator
can be deactivated.

It is recommended that you do
not apply the parking brake in
very cold conditions (ice) and
during towing (breakdown, cara-
van...). Deactivate the automatic
functions and release the parking
brake manually.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull
control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


- lighting of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on
fi xed, not fl ashing.
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, a loud beep is heard
and a message is displayed if the park-
ing brake has not been applied, unless
the gear lever is in position P
(Park) in
the case of an automatic gearbox.
Activation/deactivation is per-
formed using the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu, refer to the section
on parameter settings for the
systems of your vehicle.

The parking brake is then applied and
released manually. When the driver's
door is opened, there is an audible signal
and a message is displayed if the brake
is not applied.

Do not place any object (packet
of cigarettes, telephone...) be-
tween the gear lever and the
electric parking brake control
lever.

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Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine run-
ning, to release the parking brake,
press
on the brake

pedal
or the accel-
erator, pull then release
control A
.
The full application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- extinction of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off".

If you pull control lever A
with-
out pressing the brake pedal,
the parking brake will not be
released and a warning lamp
will come on in the instrument
panel.


Maximum application

If necessary, you can utilise maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is
obtained by means of a long pull
on
the control lever A
, until you see the
message "Handbrake on maximum"
and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- in the case of a vehicle towing a
caravan or a trailer, if the automatic
functions are activated but you are
applying the parking brake manu-
ally,

- when the gradient you are parked
on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a
lorry, during towing),

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a maxi-
mum application of the parking brake
then turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear when you
park.
After a maximum application, the re-
lease time will be longer.

Automatic application, engine off

With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.

The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


-

illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,


- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on
fi xed (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on,
as they could release the parking
brake.

In the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.

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Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:


)
Manual gearbox:
press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.

)

6-speed electronic gearbox system
:
select position A
, M
or R
then press on
the accelerator pedal.

)

Automatic gearbox:
select position D
,
M
or R
then press on the accelerator
pedal.

Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:


- extinction of braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off".

When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the ac-
celerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking
brake.



Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle it is essential to manually
ap-
ply the parking brake by pulling
control
lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P
warn-
ing lamp in the control lever A
,



- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
on the instrument panel is on
fi xed, not fl ashing.

Particular situations


In certain situations (e.g. starting the
engine), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its force. This is normal
operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centime-
tres without starting the engine, but with
the ignition on, press on the brake pedal
and release the parking brake by pull-
ing
then releasing
the control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by the warning lamps in the
control lever A
and in the instrument
panel going off and display of the mes-
sage "Handbrake off".
If the parking brake malfunctions while
applied
or if the battery runs fl at, an
emergency release is always possible.

When the driver’s door is opened, a
loud beep is heard and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied, unless the selector lever
is in position P
(Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox.

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Emergency braking

If a failure of the ESP system is
signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, then braking
stability is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate
"pull-release" actions on the control
lever A
.
In the event of a failure of the main ser-
vice brake or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction,
etc) a continuous pull on the control
lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will
be displayed.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional cir-
cumstances.
Emergency release

In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.


)

Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it sta-
tionary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engaging
fi rst gear (manual gearbox), position P

(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed
electronic gearbox system).

)
Switch off the engine but leave the igni-
tion on. If it is not possible to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate the control
and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.


)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C
, located under the
boot carpet.

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented
in these tables, place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.


Situations



Consequences


Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:

- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only avail-
able by pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the
control.

- Hill start assist is not available.

- The automatic functions and the manual application are
still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- Hill start assist is not available.

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Situations



Consequences




To apply the electric parking brake:


)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.

)
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application
is complete.

)
switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the
electric parking brake warning lamps.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:


)
switch on the ignition.

)
pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds
then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is fl ashing or if the warning
lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures
will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. and possibly



fl ashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:




- Only the automatic application on switching off the en-
gine and automatic release on acceleration functions are
available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking
brake and the emergency braking are not available.



and possibly



fl ashing
Battery fault:

- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop imme-
diately as soon as the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise
your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the
wheels).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the
engine.

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Displays in the instrument panel


Gear lever positions

N.
Neutral

R.
Reverse

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Gears in manual mode.

AUTO.
This comes on when the au-
tomatic mode is selected. It
switches off on changing to
manual mode.


)
Place your foot on the
brake
when this warning
lamp fl ashes (e.g.: when
starting the engine).


)
Select position N
.

)
Press the brake pedal down fully.

)
Start the engine.


Moving off



)
Select fi rst gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
).

)
Release the parking brake unless it
is programmed to automatic mode.

)
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate.



)
After starting the vehicle, select po-
sition A
for enter automatic mode.

For optimum acceleration, for ex-
ample when overtaking another
vehicle, press the accelerator
pedal fi rmly past the point of re-
sistance.


Engagement of reverse gear is ac-
companied by an audible signal.


N
fl ashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, if the gear lever is not in
position N
on starting.

Foot on brake
fl ashes on the
instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a mes-
sage in the multifunction screen,
if the brake pedal is not pressed
on starting.

AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in
the instrument panel screen.
AUTO
and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
active mode, without any action on the
part of the driver. It continuously selects
the most suitable gear, depending on
the:


- style of driving,

- profi le of the road.
N
appears in the instrument
panel screen.