2012 Citroen C4 stop light

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SAFETY
137
















BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
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.



Anti-lock braking system
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
signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunc-
tion of the anti-lock braking system
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 screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the electronic 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
161

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
163











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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
213





TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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04
List of recent destinations.
" Navigation - guidance
"

To delete the list of recent destinations, select " Guidance
options
" in the navigation menu then select " Delete last
destinations
" and confi rm. Select " Ye s
" then confi rm.
Deleting just one destination is not possible.
Go from the list to the menu (left/right).
" Select destination
"
" Journey leg and route
"
" Guidance options
"
" Map management
"
" Stop/Restore guidance
"



NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE







Access to the "NAVIGATION" menu


Press NAV
.
or

Contact a CITROËN
dealer for mapping
updates.

A long press on the end of the
lighting control stalk repeats
the last navigation message.

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VISUAL SEARCH
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Instrument panels ....................... 28-32
Warning lamps ............................ 33-43
Indicators .................................... 44-46
Manual test ...................................... 47
Setting buttons............................ 48-50


- trip distance recorder

- dashboard lighting dimmer/black
panel

- customisation of dials and screens


Lighting controls ....................... 99-103
Adjusting headlamps ..................... 105
Stop & Start ............................ 163-165
Lane departure warning system .... 166

Door mirrors ................................ 77-78
Electric windows ......................... 93-94

Dashboard fuses .................... 203-205

Opening the bonnet ....................... 180

Adjusting the steering wheel............ 79
Horn ............................................... 135
Audio system .......................... 283-316
Setting the date/time...................... 308
eMyWay satellite
navigation system ................... 231-282
Setting the date/time...................... 273

Manual gearbox ...................... 154-155
6-speed electronic
gearbox system ...................... 156-158
Automatic gearbox.................. 159-161
Parking brake ................. 147-153, 154
Wiper controls..........................108-110
Trip computer ............................. 59-62
Rear view mirror .............................. 79
Emergency or assistance call ...139, 229
Seat belt and front passenger airbag
warning display screen ........... 140-141
Courtesy lamps............................... 111

Interior mood lighting ...................... 112

Hazard warning lamps ................... 135
Central locking ............................ 87-88
Black panel ...................................... 49
Multifunction screens .................. 51-58

Ventilation ................................... 63-64
Manual air conditioning......... 65-66, 70

Digital air conditioning .......... 67-69, 70
Demisting/Defrosting
the rear screen ................................ 70
Memorising speeds ....................... 170
Speed limiter........................... 171-172
Cruise control ......................... 173-174

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S Screen menu map ...... 274, 310-312
Screenwash, front ......................109
Seat, rear bench ...........................76
Seat adjustment .....................71, 72
Seat belts ............................140-142
Seats, electric ...............................72
Seats, rear ....................................76
Serial number, vehicle ................228
Service indicator .....................45, 47
Servicing ......................................26
Setting the clock ...................48, 273
Short-cut menus .........................236
Sidelamps ....99, 102, 197, 199, 201
Side repeater ..............................200
Ski fl ap .......................................121
Spare wheel ...............................193
Speakers (fi tting) ........................214
Speed limiter ......................170, 171
Speedometer ...........................28-31
Spotlamps, side ..................104, 200
Starting the vehicle .......83, 156, 159
Steering mounted
controls .............................234, 285
Stopping the vehicle .....83, 156, 159
Stop & Start ............... 62, 68, 70, 96,
163, 180, 186, 207, 309
Storage .........113, 114, 116-118, 122
Storage compartments ............... 116
Storage drawer ...........................120
Storage net .................................122
Storing driving positions ...............75
Stowing rings ..............................122
Sun visor .................................... 114
Synchronising the remote
control ..................................84, 85
Synthesiser, voice ......................248
System, navigation .....................238T Table of weights .........217, 221, 223
Tables of engines .......217, 221, 223
Tables of fuses ...........................203
Tank, fuel ......................................98
Technical data ............217, 221, 223
Telephone ...................254, 258, 299
Temperature control
for heated seats .........................73
Temporary tyre repair kit ............188
Ticket holder ............................... 113
Time ...........................................308
TMC (Traffi c info) .......................251
Tools ...........................................193
Torch ..........................................124
Total distance recorder .................48
Towbar ........................................213
Towed loads ...............217, 221, 223
Towing another vehicle ............... 211
Traction control (ASR) ................138
Traffi c information
(TA) ..........................252, 265, 288
Traffi c information
(TMC) ...............................251, 252
Trajectory control systems .........138
Trip computer ..........................59-62
Trip distance recorder ..................48
Tyre pressures ...........................228
Tyres ............................................26
Tyre under-infl ation
detection .............................47, 136
U Under-infl ation (detection) ..........136
Under fl oor storage ....................124
Unlocking from the inside .............87
Unlocking the boot ...........80, 81, 92
Unlocking the doors ...............80, 81
Update risk areas .......................242U Updating the date .......................273
Updating the time .................48, 273
USB Box ..................................... 115
V Vehicle
confi guration .............51, 53, 56, 57
Ventilation ................................63-65
W Warning lamps ...........33, 35, 41, 47
Wash-wipe, rear ......................... 110
Weights ......................217, 221, 223
Welcome lighting ........................104
Window controls ...........................93
Wiper, rear .................................. 110
Wiper control stalk ............... 108-110
Wipers ..........................42, 108, 109
X Xenon headlamps ......................197