2012 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS wheel

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Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:- before a long journey,- at each change of season,- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.

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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2CauseSolution - ActionObservations
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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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2CauseSolution - ActionObservations
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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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2CauseSolution - ActionObservations
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.

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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2CauseSolution - ActionObservations
Fault with the CVT gearbox. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The temperature of the four wheel
drive transmission system is toohigh. Stop the vehicle and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The vehicle chan
ges automatically
to two wheel drive (2WD).
Th
e fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible.
The low level o
f the particleemissions filter additive reservoir has been reached.
Have the reser voir topped up as
soon as possible by a CITROËN
dealer or a quali
fied workshop.
Only for the 1.6 litre HDi engine.
+Star t of saturation of the par ticle
emissions filter. As soon as the driving conditions
allow, regenerate the filter by driving
at a speed of at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) for around 20 minutes (with
the 1.6 litre HDi engine the minimum
speed is 36 mph (60 km/h)). If the messa
ge remains on, contact
a CITROËN or a qualified workshop.
The par ticle emissions filter is fault
y. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

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Monitoring
Screen 1Screen 2SystemObservations





Information messages (ignition at "ON")

2WD two wheel drive system
Flashes for a few moments when the "2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode is selected usingthe transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.
4WD four wheel drive system
Flashes for a few moments when the "4WD" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.
4WD LOCK four wheel drive system Flashes for a few moments when the "LOCK" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected usingthe transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.
Active stability control (ASC)
Flashes when the stability control system (ASC) is operating.

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3
Comfort





Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...


Manual day/night model

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".


In order to ensure optimum visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.



Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.)
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.








Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever to yrelease the steering wheel adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.) Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.

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Driving








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.
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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.