2012 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS ignition
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Personalisation of theExterior air intake / Interior air recirculation function
This function is controlled automatically.However, you can deactivate its automatic control if you wish to change the air intake
mode at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air intake / Interior air recirculation button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status chan
ges from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp
flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the "AUTO" position, the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
function is also controlled automatically.
Automatic control inactive
Even if the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUT
O" position, the Air intake / Interior air
recirculation function is no longer controlled
automatically.
The settings are retained, even after switching
off the ignition.
4. Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
This function insulates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
) Press button 4to select the air intake mode.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is off, the exterior air intake function is on.
When the indicator lamp on button 4 is on, the
intake of exterior air is off and the system is in air recirculation mode.
Do not drive for long periods in interior air recirculation mode, except in truly exceptional atmospheric conditions.
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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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For Diesel vehicles, when the engine is cold star ting does not take place until thepre-heater warning lamp has gone off.
If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary toturn the steering wheel slightly whilepressing the "START/STOP" buttonto assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this isneeded.
The presence of the electronic keyin the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area when the engine is running.
Switching off using the
electronic key
If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop.
This message is displayedwhen the driver's door isopened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button again to change to "OFF" mode.
)Immobilise the vehicle.
)Place the gear lever in neutral for vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , or on Pfor
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox . )With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP
" button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle. Each attempt at star tin
g takes around
15 seconds. If the en
gine does not star t, press
the "START/STOP
" button once more to tryagain.
The presence of the electronic key inthe vehicle is essential for switching on the ignition and star ting only. Oncethe engine has started, make surethat the electronic key remains with the vehicle until the end of the journey: other wise you would not be able to lock the vehicle.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutesafter the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does nothave the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contacta CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Applying
)
Pull the parking brake lever fully up to
immobilise your vehicle.
Parking brake
Releasing
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button Athen lower thelever fully.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven, if the parkingbrake is still on or has not been fully released, a message appears in the screen.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply theparking brake, engage a gear or place the gear lever in position Pfor vehiclesfitted with a CVT gearbox, and switch off the ignition ("OFF" mode).
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Manual gear changing
In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using thesteering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manualselection of the gears in situations whichrequire a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout, exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of thefollowing:
- press the back of the "+/OFF"steering mounted control 3for approximately2 seconds,
- move the gear lever quickly towardsposition +/-
and then return it to position D ,
- stop the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down"
or "Service required"
appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out thefollowing operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position P
and let the engine run,
- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop without delay. Before switchin
g off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P.P You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
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Emergency release
If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P,Peven when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, i
f you have to move the vehicle, release the gear lever using the followingprocedure: ) Apply the parking brake. )
Switch off the engine if necessary. )
Remove the cap A, using a flat screwdriver covered with a cloth. )
Press the brake pedal firmly. )
Put the ignition switch into position ACC(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
Entry and Star ting system). ) Inser t the screwdriver into the aper ture. )
While pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N.
You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked .
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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.