2012 Citroen C4 RHD parking brake

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Service


temporarily,
accompanied by
a message. A minor malfunction has
occurred for which there is
no specifi c warning lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the
message displayed in the screen, such
as, for example:


- the opening of the doors, boot or
bonnet,

- the engine oil level,

- the remote control battery,

- the tyre pressures,

- saturation of the particle emission fi lter on
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/
Particle emissions fi lter").

For any other malfunctions, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

fi xed,
accompanied by
a message and
an audible signal. A major malfunction has
occurred for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the
message displayed in the screen and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Foot on the
brake pedal


fi xed. The brake pedal is not
pressed. With the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system, press the brake pedal to start the
engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake
without pressing the brake pedal, this
warning lamp will remain on.

fl ashing. With the 6-speed electronic
gearbox system, if you hold
the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long,
the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric
parking brake.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Parking brake


fi xed. The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off
the warning lamp, keeping your foot on
the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.



Electric
parking brake


fi xed. The electric parking brake is
applied. Release the electric parking brake to
switch off the warning lamp: with your
foot on the brake pedal, pull the electric
brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.




Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of
the electric
parking brake


fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to
country) via the vehicle confi guration
menu or contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.






Diesel engine
pre-heating


fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off
before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning
lamp is determined by the climatic
conditions (up to about thirty seconds in
extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the
ignition off and then on, wait until the
warning lamp goes off again, then start
the engine.

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Once the "TRIP COMPUTER" menu
has been selected, you can start diag-
nostics of the status of the equipment
(active, not active, faulty).
Trip computer
Date and time
Once the "DATE AND TIME" menu has
been selected, you have access to the
following settings:


- year,

- month,

- day,

- hours,

- minutes,

- 12 or 24 hour mode.


)
Once you have selected a setting,
press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
change its value.

)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
switch respectively to the previous
or next setting.

)
Press the "OK"
button to record
the change and return to the normal
display or press the "ESC"
button
to cancel.


Languages
Once the "LANGUAGES" menu has
been selected, you can choose the lan-
guage used by the display, from a pre-
defi ned list.
For safety reasons, confi gura-
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be done
when stationary.
Vehicle parameters
Once the "VEHICLE PARAM" menu
has been selected, you can activate or
deactivate the following equipment:


- "PARK BRAKE" (Automatic electric
parking brake; refer to the "Driving"
section).

- "BEND LIGHTING" (Directional light-
ing; refer to the "Visibility" section),

- "AUTO HEADLAMPS" (Automatic
illumination of headlamps; refer to
the "Visibility" section),

- "REAR WIPE ACT" (Rear wiper
coupled with reverse gear; refer to
the "Visibility" section),
- "GUIDE LAMPS" (Guide-me-home
lighting; refer to the "Visibility" section),

- "ELECTRIC BOOT" (Selective un-
locking of the boot; refer to the
"Access" section),

- "CABIN SELECT" (Selective unlock-
ing; refer to the "Access" section),

- "DAY LAMPS" (Daytime running
lamps; refer to the "Visibility" section).

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Choice of language
Once this menu has been selected, you
can choose the language used by the
display from a pre-defi ned list.
For safety reasons, confi gura-
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be done
when stationary.
)

Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to set the
value required (15, 30 or 60 seconds),
then press the "OK"
button to confi rm.


)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons, then
the "OK"
button to select the "OK"

box and confi rm or press the "ESC"

button to cancel.
For example: setting of the duration of
the "follow-me-home" lighting


)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons, to se-
lect the "Defi ne the vehicle param-
eters" menu, then the " OK
" button.

)
Press the " 
" or " 
" buttons to
select the "Interior lighting" line,
then the "OK"
button; then follow
the same procedure to select the
"Follow-me-home headlamps" line.
Display confi guration
This menu gives access to the following
settings:


- "Choice of units",

- "Date and time adjustment",

- "Display parameters",

- "Brightness".


Choice of sounds
This menu allows you to choose a family
of polyphonic sounds from the four avail-
able. These sounds are grouped togeth-
er in a family and are adapted to suit the
situation and context (alert, confi rmation,
rejection, direction indicators, lighting left
on, key in ignition...).


- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Auto-
matic electric parking brake; see
the "Driving" section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear;
see the "Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see the "Driving" section).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/
additional directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section:


●

"Follow-me-home headlamps" (Au-
tomatic operation of headlamps after
switching off the ignition),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Exterior and
interior welcome lighting).

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Vehicle parameters
This menu is used to activate or deac-
tivate certain driving and comfort sys-
tems, classifi ed in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see "Access"
section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking
of the driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Auto-
matic electric parking brake; see
"Driving" section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear;
see "Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see "Driving" section).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see "Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/
additional directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility"
section):


●

"Follow-me-home" (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).


Display confi guration
This menu is used to confi gure:


- the display language of the central
screen, from a pre-defi ned list,

- the units: temperature (°Celsius or
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),

- the graphical presentation of the cen-
tral screen, from a pre-defi ned list.


Choice of sounds
This menu allows you to choose a family of
polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a
family and are adapted to suit the situation
and context (alert, confi rmation, rejection,
direction indicators, lighting left on, key in
ignition...).

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE


The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:


- Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the
engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator (activated
by default),

- Manual Application/Release

The parking brake can be applied/
released manually by pulling control
lever A
.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, the au-
tomatic mode is deactivated.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of
the vehicle, the automatic application
when the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press the
accelerator can be deactivated.

It is recommended that you do
not apply the parking brake in
very cold conditions (ice) and
during towing (breakdown, cara-
van...). Deactivate the automatic
functions and release the park-
ing brake manually.



Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull
control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,


- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, en-
sure that parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, a message is dis-
played accompanied by an audible sig-
nal if the parking brake has not been
applied, except in the case of an au-
tomatic gearbox with the gear lever in
position P
. Activation/deactivation is done
using the vehicle confi guration
menu; refer to the section co-
vering the confi guration of your
vehicle's systems.
The parking brake is then applied and
released manually. When the driver's
door is opened, there is an audible sig-
nal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.

Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between
the gear lever and the electric
parking brake control lever.

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Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine run-
ning, to release the parking brake, press

on the brake
pedal
or the accelerator,
pull then release
control A
.
The full application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
going off,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
If you pull control lever A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the
parking brake will not be released
and a warning lamp will come on
in the instrument panel.


Maximum application

If necessary, you can make a maxi-
mum application
of the parking brake.
This is obtained by means of a long
pull
on the control lever A
, until you
see the message "Handbrake on maxi-
mum" and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



-
in the case of a vehicle towing a cara-
van or a trailer, if the automatic func-
tions are activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,


- when the gradient you are parked
on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a
lorry, during towing),

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, make a maximum
application of the parking brake then turn
the front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the re-
lease time will be longer.



Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,


- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, en-
sure that parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on,
as they could release the parking
brake.

In the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.

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Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:


)
Manual gearbox:
press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.

)
6-speed electronic gearbox sys-
tem
: select position A
, M
or R
then
press on the accelerator pedal.

)
Automatic gearbox
: select posi-
tion D
, M
or R
then press the accelera-tor pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:


- the braking warning lamp
and the P
warning lamp in
the control lever A
going off,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off".

When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the ac-
celerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking
brake.



Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle it is essential to manually
ap-
ply the parking brake by pulling
control
lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P
warn-
ing lamp in the control lever A
,


- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, en-
sure that parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.



Particular situations


In certain situations (e.g. starting the
engine), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its force. This is normal
operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centime-
tres without starting the engine, but with
the ignition on, press on the brake pedal
and release the parking brake by pull-
ing
then releasing
the control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by the warning lamps in the
control lever A
and in the instrument
panel going off and display of the mes-
sage "Handbrake off".
If the parking brake develops a fault while
applied
or if the battery runs fl at, an
emergency release is always possible.

When the driver’s door is opened, a
message is displayed accompanied by
an audible signal, if the parking brake
has not been applied, except in the
case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear lever in position P
.