2011 Citroen C4 Brake light

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INTERIOR


Interior mood lighting
This dimmed lighting of the passenger
compartment improves visibility inside
the vehicle when the light is poor.



107


6-speed electronic gearbox system
This system offers driving combining
a fully automatic mode and a manual
mode.



151

Electric parking brake
It combines the functions of auto-
matic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release when
moving off.
Manual application and release re-
mains possible.



142

Audio and communication systems

These systems benefi t from the following
technologies: radio, CD player, USB player,
Bluetooth system, satellite navigation sys-
tem with colour screen, auxiliary sockets.

Radio




277

eMyWay satellite navigation system




225



Massage system
This system provides a lumbar mas-
sage for a period of 60 minutes.
The massage is done in 6 cycles of
10 minutes duration each.



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FAMILIARISATION



A.
Rear view mirror.

B.
Emergency call/Warning lamps
display for front passenger's airbag
and seat belt/Assistance call.

C.
Courtesy lamp/Map reading lamps/
Interior mood lighting.

D.
Microphone for audio and telematic
system.

E.
Panoramic sunroof blind control.




1.
Central adjustable air vents.

2.
Monochrome screen and small
storage box with fl ap or colour and
mapping screen.

3.
Audio or eMyWay satellite
navigation system.

4.
Central switch panel.

5.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

6.
USB port/auxiliary Jack socket and
cigarette lighter/12 V accessory
socket.

7.
Gear lever, manual or automatic
gearbox.

8.
Manual parking brake

9.
Portable ashtray.

10.
Large open storage or front
armrest.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
51
Once the "TRIP COMPUTER" menu
has been selected, you can start diag-
nostics of the status of the equipment
(active, not active, faulty).
Trip computer
Date and time
Once the "DATE AND TIME" menu has
been selected, you have access to the
following settings:


- year,

- month,

- day,

- hours,

- minutes,

- 12 or 24 hour mode.


)
Once you have selected a setting,
press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
change its value.

)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
switch respectively to the previous
or next setting.

)
Press the "OK"
button to record
the change and return to the normal
display or press the "ESC"
button
to cancel.


Languages
Once the "LANGUAGES" menu has been
selected, you can choose the language
used by the display, from a pre-defi ned
list.
For safety reasons, confi gura-
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be done
when stationary.
Vehicle parameters
Once the "VEHICLE PARAM" menu
has been selected, you can activate or
deactivate the following equipment:


- "PARK BRAKE" (Automatic electric
parking brake; refer to the "Driving"
section).

- "BEND LIGHTING" (Directional light-
ing; refer to the "Visibility" section),

- "AUTO HEADLAMPS" (Automatic
illumination of headlamps; refer to
the"Visibility" section),

- "REAR WIPE ACT" (Rear wiper
coupled with reverse gear; refer to
the "Visibility" section),

- "GUIDE LAMPS" (Guide-me-home
lighting; refer to the "Visibility" section),

- "ELECTRIC BOOT" (Selective un-
locking of the boot; refer to the
"Access" section),

- "CABIN SELECT" (Selective unlock-
ing; refer to the "Access" section),

- "DAY LAMPS" (Daytime running
lamps; refer to the "Visibility" section).

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
54

Choice of language
Once this menu has been selected, you
can choose the language used by the
display from a pre-defi ned list.
For safety reasons, confi gura-
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be done
when stationary.
)

Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to set the
value required (15, 30 or 60 seconds),
then press the "OK"
button to confi rm.


)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons, then
the "OK"
button to select the "OK"

box and confi rm or press the "ESC"

button to cancel.
For example: setting of the duration of
the "follow-me-home" lighting


)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons, to se-
lect the "Defi ne the vehicle param-
eters" menu, then the " OK
" button.

)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
select the "Interior lighting" line,
then the "OK"
button; then follow
the same procedure to select the
"Follow-me-home headlamps" line.
Display confi guration
This menu gives access to the following
settings:


- "Choice of units",

- "Date and time adjustment",

- "Display parameters",

- "Brightness".


Choice of sounds
This menu allows you to choose a fam-
ily of polyphonic sounds from the four
available. These sounds are grouped
together in a family and are adapted
to suit the situation and context (alert,
confi rmation, rejection, direction indica-
tors, lighting left on, key in ignition...).


- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Auto-
matic electric parking brake; see
the "Driving" section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear;
see the "Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memoris-
ing speeds; see the "Driving" sec-
tion).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/
additional directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section:


●
"Follow-me-home headlamps"
(Automatic operation of headlamps
after switching off the ignition),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Exterior and
interior welcome lighting).

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
57

Vehicle parameters
This menu is used to activate or deac-
tivate certain driving and comfort sys-
tems, classifi ed in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see
"Access" section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking
of the driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Auto-
matic electric parking brake; see
"Driving" section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear;
see "Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memoris-
ing speeds; see "Driving" sec-
tion).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see "Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/
additional directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility"
section):


●
"Follow-me-home " (Automatic
timed operation of headlamps),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exte-
rior welcome lighting).


Display confi guration
This menu is used to confi gure:


- the display language of the central
colour screen, from a pre-defi ned
list,

- the units: temperature (°Celsius ou
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),

- the colour schemes of the central
screen.


Choice of sounds
This menu allows you to choose a fam-
ily of polyphonic sounds from the four
available. These sounds are grouped
together in a family and are adapted
to suit the situation and context (alert,
confi rmation, rejection, direction indica-
tors, lighting left on, key in ignition...).

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SAFETY
132
BRAKING ASSISTANCESYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which
help you to obtain optimum braking in
complete safety in emergency situa-
tions:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

When braking in an emergency,
press very fi rmly without releas-
ing the pressure.
When replacing wheels (tyres
and rims), ensure that they con-
form to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
When braking in an emergency,
press fi rmly without releasing
the pressure.

and electronic brake force distribution

Linked systems which improve the sta-
bility and manoeuvrability of your vehi-
cle when braking, in particular on poor
or slippery surfaces.

Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the mul-
tifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and
ABS
warning lamps, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electron-
ic brake force distribution which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, en-
ables you to obtain the optimum braking
pressure more quickly, thus reducing
the stopping distance.

Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase
in braking effi ciency.
In either case, contact 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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DRIVING
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Manual operation



)
Select position M
for sequential

changing of the six gears.

)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.

)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in au-
tomatic mode.

D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion in the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the ac-
tual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do
not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.

If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off,
there is an audible signal and a
message appears.


)
Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and
the message disappears.


You risk damaging the gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator
and brake pedals at the same
time,

- if you force the lever from po-
sition P
to another position
when the battery is fl at. When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.
Operating fault
To reduce fuel consumption
when stationary for long periods
with the engine running (traffi c
jam...), position the gear lever at
N
and apply the parking brake,
unless it is programmed in auto-
matic mode.