2012 Citroen C4 fuel consumption

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COMFORT
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FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST


These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.


With manual air conditioning



)
Put the temperature, air fl ow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.

)
Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).

)
Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C"
button; the warn-
ing lamp in the button comes on.










REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.

Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.


)
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.



Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.


)
It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated
with the button goes off.


)
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.



With digital dual-zone air
conditioning

Automatic visibility programme


)
Select this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages
the air conditioning, air fl ow and air
intake, and provides optimum distribu-
tion towards the windscreen and side
windows.


)
To stop the programme, press ei-
ther the "visibility"
button again or
"AUTO"
, the warning lamp on the
button goes off and the warning lamp
on the "AUTO"
button comes on.
The system starts again with the values
in use before it was overridden by the
visibility programme.







With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
With Stop & Start, when the
demisting, air conditioning and
air fl ow functions are activated,
STOP mode is not available.

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DRIVING
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Displays in the instrument panel


Gear lever positions

N.
Neutral

R.
Reverse

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Gears in sequential mode.

AUTO.
This comes on when the au-
tomated mode is selected. It
switches off on changing to se-
quential mode.
You must press the brake pedal
when starting the engine.


)
Select position N
.

)
Press the brake pedal down fully.

)
Start the engine.


Moving off



)
Select automated mode (position A
)
or sequential mode (position M
) or
reverse (position R
).

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

)
Progressively take your foot off the
brake pedal.

)
Accelerate away.


Automated mode



)
Select position A
.

For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal fi rmly past the
point of resistance.
Engagement of reverse gear is ac-
companied by an audible signal.


N
fl ashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multi-
function screen, if the gear lever
is not in position N
on starting.

AUTO
and 1 , 1 or R appear in the in-
strument panel screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the
most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the style of driving,

- the profi le of the road.

- the vehicle load.
N
appears in the instrument
panel screen.
The Foot on brake

warning lamp comes on
the instrument panel,
accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message in
the screen, if the brake pedal is
not pressed on starting the en-
gine.

Never select neutral N
when
driving.
AUTO
and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument pan-
el screen.

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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 mov-
ing 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 accelera-
tor 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 multifunc-
tion screen, indicates a gearbox mal-
function.
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), lo-
cal 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.

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DRIVING
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STOP & START

The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during stops in the traffi c (red
lights, traffi c jams, or other...). The en-
gine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly,
quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise
level when stationary.

Operation


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes into
standby automatically:


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you
put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal, If your vehicle is fi tted with
the system, a time counter
calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode dur-
ing a journey. It resets itself to zero ev-
ery time the ignition is switched on with
the key.

- with the 6-speed electronic gear-
box system
, at a speed below
5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the
brake pedal or put the gear lever
into position N
. With the electronic gearbox
system, for your comfort dur-
ing parking maoeuvres, STOP
mode is not available for a few
seconds after coming out of re-
verse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such
as braking, power steering, for
example.
Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start
using the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied
or being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the pas-
senger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, brak-
ing assistance, ambient tempera-
ture...) where the engine is needed
to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
lamp fl ashes for a few seconds,
then goes off. Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off
the ignition with the key.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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TECHNICAL DATA
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IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

Various visible markings for the identifi -
cation of your vehicle.

A. Vehicle identifi cation number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the body-
work near the engine mounting.
B. Vehicle identifi cation number on
the dashboard.

This number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through
the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.

This label is affi xed to the driver's front
pillar.
The tyre pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
C. Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affi xed to the driver's centre pillar. It bears the following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and
laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by
the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre infl ation pressure,

- the paint colour code.
Wheels which are fi tted with
225/40 R18 tyres cannot be fi t-
ted with snow chains. For more
information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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08 TRIP COMPUTER


Each press of the button, located at the end of the
wiper stalk, displays the different trip computer
information in succession, depending on the screen.


- the "vehicle " tab with:


●
the range, the current fuel consumption and
the distance remaining to the destination or the
Stop & Start time counter,

- the "1" tab (trip 1) with:


●
the average speed, the average consumption
and the distance travelled calculated over trip " 1
",

- the "2" tab (trip 2) with the same information for a
second trip.

Zero reset
When the required trip is displayed, press the control
for more than two seconds.

Range:
displays the distance which can travelled with the remaining fuel
detected in the tank, basd on the average consumption over the last few
miles (kilometres).
This displayed value may vary signifi cantly following a change in the
vehicle speed or the relief of the route.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km), dashes are displayed.
After fi lling with at least 10 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
If, whilst driving, dashes are displayed continuously in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
A FEW DEFINITIONS


Current fuel consumption:
only calculated and displayed above 20 mph (30 km/h).


Average fuel consumption:
this is the average fuel consumption since
the last trip computer zero reset.

Distance travelled:
calculated since the last trip computer zero reset.

Distance remaining to the destination:
calculated with reference to
the fi nal destination, entered by the user. If guidance is activated, the
navigation system calculates it as a current value.

Average speed:
this is the average speed calculated since the last trip
computer zero reset (ignition on).







Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fi tted with Stop & Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on with the key.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E Economical driving .......................26
Economy mode ..........................209
Electric window controls ...............93
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................137
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................83, 86
Electronic stability control
(ESC) .......................................138
Emergency boot release ..............92
Emergency braking system ........137
Emergency call ...................139, 230
Emergency warning lamps .........135
eMyWay ...............................56, 231
Energy economy mode ..............209
Engine, Diesel ......97, 181, 183, 223
Engine, petrol ...............97, 182, 217
Engine compartment ..........182, 183
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................203
Engine oil level
indicator ........................44, 47, 184
Engines ......................217, 221, 223
Environment ...........................26, 86
Equipment settings .....51, 53, 56, 57
ESC/ASR ...................................138
ESP ............................................138
F Filling with fuel .........................96-98
Fitting a wheel ............................195
Fitting roof bars ..........................210
Fittings, boot .......................122, 125
Fitting speakers ..........................214
Flashing
indicators ..........102, 135, 198, 200
Foglamps, rear ...................101, 201
Front foglamps ...101, 107, 197, 200F Front seats .......................71, 72, 75
Fuel ........................................26, 97
Fuel consumption .........................26
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................96, 98
Fuel gauge ...................................96
Fuel tank ................................96, 98
Fusebox, dashboard ..................203
Fuses .........................................203
G G.P.S. .........................................240
Gearbox, automatic ............159, 187
Gearbox, electronic ....156, 163, 187
Gearbox,
manual .............154, 155, 163, 187
Gear effi ciency
indicator ....................................155
Gear lever ....................................26
Gear lever,
automatic gearbox ....................159
Gear lever,
electronic gearbox system .......156
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......154
Glove box ................................... 114
Grab handles .............................. 113
Guidance ............................238, 245
H Halogen headlamps ...................197
Hands-free kit .....................254, 297
Hazard warning lamps ...............135
Headlamp adjustment ................105
Headlamps,
directional .................105, 106, 197
Headlamp wash .........................109
Head restraints, front ....................73
Head restraints, rear ....................76
Heated seats ................................73
Heating ...................................26, 65H Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................79
Hill start assist ............................162
Hooks .........................................123
I Ignition ..........................................83
Indicator lamps, status .................41
Indicators, direction ............135, 198
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................188
Infl ating tyres ................................26
Inputs for audio
system ...................... 115, 271, 295
Installing speakers .....................214
Instrument panel lighting ..............49
Instrument
panels ................. 28-31, 47, 50, 57
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 28-31, 155
Intelligent Traction Control .........138
Interior fi ttings ..................... 113, 114
Interior mood lighting .................. 112
ISOFIX child seats ..............131-133
ISOFIX mountings ......................131
J Jack ............................................193
JACK socket ............... 115, 271, 295
K Keeping children
safe ..........126, 129, 132, 133, 143
Key in ignition warning .................83
Key with remote
control ......................80, 82, 83, 86
L Labels, identifi cation ...................228
Lamps,
warning and indicator .....33, 40, 43