2011 Citroen C4 RHD ESP
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Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fi tted with a
three-point seat belt, with force limiter
and, for the outer seats, an effort limiter.
Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.
)
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle.
)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
)
On the outer seat belts, raise the bar
to the top of the backrest to prevent
the tongue from knocking against
the side trim.
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel when one
or more rear passengers un-
fasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel
3.
Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
4.
Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
5.
Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
Seat belt unfastened
warning lamps display
When the ignition is switched on, with
the engine running or when the vehicle
is moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h),
the corresponding warning lamps 3
, 4
and 5
come on in red for approximately
30 seconds, if the seat belt is not fas-
tened.
When the vehicle is moving at more
than 12 mph (20 km/h), the correspond-
ing warning lamps 3
, 4
and 5
come on
in red, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the screen, if a
rear passenger has unfastened their
seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-
utes accompanied by an audible sig-
nal of increasing volume. Once these
two minutes have elapsed, this warning
lamp remains on until the one or more
rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
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Lateral airbags
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous side impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the chest, between the hip
and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fi tted in the seat
backrest frame, door side.
Activation
The lateral airbags are triggered unilater-ally in the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side impact
zone B
, perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside to-
wards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag infl ates between the
hip and shoulder of the front occupant
of the vehicle and the corresponding
door trim panel.
A.
Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone.
Impact detection zones
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars
and the upper passenger compartment
area.
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same time
as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part of
the side impact zone B
, perpendicular to the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle
or if the vehicle rolls over, the air-
bag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front
collision, the airbag is not de-
ployed.
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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
circumstances.
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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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Six speed automatic gearbox which of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation, enhanced by
sport and snow programmes, or manual
gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
- automatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
gearbox,
- sport
programme for a more dynamic
style of driving,
- snow
programme to improve driving
when traction is poor,
- manual
operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver.
Gear selection gate
1.
Gear lever.
2.
Button "S"
(sport)
.
3.
Button " 7
" (snow)
.
P.
Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R.
Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle sta-
tionary, engine at idle.
N.
Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake on.
- Starting the engine.
D.
Automatic operation.
M
+/-.
Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
)
Press forwards to change up through
the gears.
or
)
Press rearwards to change down
through the gears.
Gear lever
When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator is displayed in the instrument
panel.
P.
Park
R.
Reverse
N.
Neutral
D.
Drive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport
programme
7
. Snow
programme
1 to 6.
Gear engaged during manual
operation
-.
Invalid value during manual operation
Displays in the instrument panel
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BLIND SPOT SENSORS
This driving assistance system warns
the driver of the presence of another
vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas masked from the driver's
fi eld of vision), as soon as this presents
a potential danger.
Operation
)
On switching on the ignition, or en-
gine running, press this button to
activate the function; the warning
lamp comes on.
This system is designed to im-
prove safety when driving and is
in no circumstances a substitute
for the use of the interior rear
view mirror and door mirrors. It
is the driver's responsibility to
constantly check the traffi c, to
asses the distances and relative
speeds of other vehicles and
to predict their movements be-
fore deciding whether to change
lane.
The blind spot sensor system
can never replace the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.
Sensors fi tted in the front and rear bum-
pers monitor the blind spots. A warning lamp appears in the door
mirror on the side in question:
- immediately, when being overtaken,
- after a delay of about one second,
when overtaking a vehicle slowly.
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The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
6.
Speed limiter on/off indication.
7.
Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8.
Programmed speed value.
9.
Selection of a memorised speed.
(see "Memorising speeds")
SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the
driver.
When the programmed speed limit is
reached, pressing the accelerator pedal
no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can
it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of
the driver. The functions of this system are grouped
together on the steering mounted
controls.
1.
Speed limiter mode selection dial.
2.
Programmed value decrease button.
3.
Programmed value increase button.
4.
Speed limiter on/off button.
5.
List of memorised speeds display
button.
(see "Memorising speeds")
Steering mounted controls
Operation
The speed limiter is switched on
man-
ually: it requires a programmed speed
of at least 20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off
by
manual operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be ex-
ceeded temporarily by pressing the
accelerator fi rmly beyond the point of
resistance.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
The programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched
off.
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Programming
)
Turn dial 1
to the "LIMIT"
posi-
tion: the speed limiter mode is
selected but is not switched on
(Pause).
You do not have to switch the speed
limiter on in order to set the speed.
)
Set the speed value by pressing but-
ton 2
or 3
(e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using but-
tons 2
and 3
:
- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
If speed memorisation is available and activated on your
vehicle, the programmed speed will stop at the closest
memorised speed; refer the the corresponding paragraph.
)
Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4
.
)
Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4
: the
display confi rms that it has been switched off (Pause).
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed
speed will not have any effect unless you press the pedal
fi rmly
past the point of resistance
.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the pro-
grammed speed, which is still displayed, fl ashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intention-
al or unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically
cancels the fl ashing of the programmed speed.
Exiting the speed limiter mode
)
Turn dial 1
to the "0"
position: the
speed limiter mode is deselected. It
disappears from the screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the speed
limiter, the speed is cleared resulting in
fl ashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
On a steep descent or in the
event of sharp acceleration, the
speed limiter will not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceed-
ing the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of
the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is posi-
tioned correctly,
- do not fi t one mat on top of
another.
)
Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4
again.
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The cruise control system cannot,
in any circumstances, replace
the need to respect speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for
vigilance and responsibility on the
part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your
feet near the pedals at all times.
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically maintains
the speed of the vehicle at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The functions of this system are grouped
together on the steering mounted con-
trols.
1.
Cruise control mode selection dial.
2.
Speed programming, value decrease
button.
3.
Speed programming, value increase
button.
4.
Cruise control off, resume button.
5.
Stored speeds display button.
(see "Storing speeds")
Steering mounted controls
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
6.
Cruise control off, resume indication.
7.
Cruise control mode selection indi-
cation.
8.
Programmed speed value.
9.
Selecting a stored speed.
(see "Storing speeds")
Displays in the instrument panel
Operation
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires a minimum ve-
hicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and
engagement of:
- fourth gear on the manual gearbox,
- second gear on the electronic gear-
box system or automatic gearbox, in
sequential driving mode,
-
position A
on the electronic gearbox
system or D
on the automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off
man-
ually or by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal or on triggering of the ESP system
for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed
speed temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.