2014 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS brake
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Monitoring
Screen 1
Screen 2
Cause
Solution - Action
Observations
Engine oil level not correct (below
minimum level or above maximum
level). Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Check the level with the dipstick and
top-up if the level low.
If the level is above the maximum
mark, do not restart the engine and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never drive with an incorrect oil
level.
*
*
Presence of water in the Diesel fuel
filter. Risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
The ambient temperature is at or
below 3 °C (37 °F). There may be black ice on the road.
Take care and drive gently.
The clutch pedal is not depressed
while starting the engine. Depress the clutch pedal to start the
engine. For vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox.
The gear lever is not in position P
or
position N
when starting the engine. Place the gear lever at position P
to
start the engine. For vehicles fitted with a CV T
gearbox.
The brake pedal is not pressed
while starting the engine. Press the brake pedal to start the
engine.
*
Depending on country of sale.
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Monitoring
The various menus may change between
the type 1 instrument panel and the type 2
instrument panel.
Adjusting vehicle settings
When the vehicle is
stationary
, it allows the
user to change the following
settings:
- the reinitialisation
mode for average
fuel consumption and
average speed,
)
Press and hold the INFO
button for a few
seconds to display the menu screen.
)
In the menu screen, press the INFO
button
to select a function from the list:
- the fuel consumption units,
- the temperature display unit,
- the display language,
- activation/deactivation of the sound when
pressing the INFO
button,
- the break (rest) reminder display inter val,
- restore the factory settings.
To change the settings, you must stop
the vehicle and switch on the ignition.
Apply the parking brake and place the
gear lever in neutral.
With the ignition on
, press the INFO
button
on the dashboard, to the left of the instrument
panel, several times in succession until the
"SETTINGS MENU" screen is displayed.
Operation
MENU
1/3
:
- 1 - 2, A - M, A - P
* (choice of the type of
reset of average fuel consumption and
average speed),
- AVG UN I T
(choice of the fuel consumption
units),
- choice of the temperature display unit
,
- LANGUAGE
(option of the display
language),
*
According to display language.
For your safety, when the vehicle is
moving
, the function settings are not
displayed when you press the INFO
button.
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Driving
Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCK
The steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACC
The accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.
- Position 3: ON
Ignition on.
- Position 4: START
Starting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period (with the key in
position 2 (ACC)
), you risk discharging
the battery. Starting your vehicle will
then no longer be possible. Be aware
.
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (ACC)
and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheel
slightly.
)
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 starter by turning the key to
position 4 (START)
.
)
Once the engine is running, release
the key.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON)
.
Starting using the key
Stopping
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
)
While pressing the key, turn it to
position 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 when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold wait with the ignition switch
in 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.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Driving
Changing the mode of
the vehicle
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 a
prolonged period with the ignition
switch in position 2 (ACC)
, you risk
discharging the battery. Starting your
vehicle will then no longer be possible.
Ta k e c a r e
.
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
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 the
gear lever in P
.
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Driving
Once the engine has started, you can
remove the electronic key from its
housing A
and close the glove box.
Back-up starting with the
electronic key
The message is displayed
when you open the driver's
door and the electronic key
has not been removed from
its location A
. Remember to take the electronic
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
)
Press the brake pedal on vehicles fitted
with a CVT gearbox or depress the clutch
pedal fully on vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
)
Press the " START/STOP
" button.
When the electronic key is in the defined zone
and your vehicle does not start after pressing
the " START/STOP
" button:
)
Open the glove box.
)
Insert the electronic key in the location A
.
Emergency stop with the
electronic key
During an emergency stop, the braking
servo assistance and steering power
assistance functions are no longer
provided. Take great care.
In the event of an emergency only
, the
engine can be stopped without any conditions.
To do this, press and hold the " START/
STOP
" button for about 3 seconds or make
3 successive presses on the button.
The engine stops and the vehicle goes into
"ACC" mode.
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Driving
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 minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have 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; contact
a 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 A
then lower the
lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, if the parking
brake 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 the
parking brake, engage a gear or place
the gear lever in position P
for vehicles
fitted with a CVT gearbox, and switch
off the ignition ("OFF" mode).
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Driving
Gear lever positions
P
: park.
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
applied or not.
R
: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your foot
on the brake pedal and push the gear lever
forwards.
N
: neutral.
D
: driving in automated mode.
Move the lever backwards to select this mode.
+/-
: manual mode with sequential gear
changing.
Move the lever backwards, then to the left to
select this mode, then:
- push for ward to change up,
- pull backward to change down.
+
: gear changing in manual mode.
Press behind the "+/OFF"
steering mounted
control paddle to change up.
-
: gear changing in manual mode.
Press behind the "-"
steering mounted control
paddle to change down.
Functions of the steering
mounted control paddles
Press the brake pedal firmly while
star ting the engine.
Moving off
)
Start the engine. From position P
, parking brake applied:
Press the brake pedal firmly to
release the gear lever.
)
Select first gear (position D
or +/-
) or
reverse (position R
).
"D"
or "1"
or "R"
appear in the instrument
panel screen.
)
Release the parking brake, the vehicle
moves off on its own.
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Driving
Stopping - Starting on a slope
It is essential to use the parking brake to
hold the vehicle on a slope and not the
accelerator pedal.
When starting on a slope, accelerate gradually
while releasing the parking brake.
Manual mode
)
Select position +/-
.
)
Use the steering mounted controls or the
gear lever to change gear.
The gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel screen.
The gear change instructions are only carried
out if the engine speed permits it.
You can change gear without taking your foot
off the accelerator pedal.
When decelerating, the gearbox changes down
automatically.
With the vehicle stationary, first gear is
engaged.
Automated mode
)
Select position D
.
"D"
appears in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most suited to
the conditions of:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain the most
suitable gear, avoid sharp variations in the
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
For the best acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle, for example,
press firmly on the accelerator going
beyond the point of resistance.