2014 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS warning
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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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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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For Diesel vehicles, when
the engine is cold starting
does not take place until the
pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the " START/STOP
" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the electronic key
in 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, the
engine will not stop.
This message is displayed
when the driver's door is
opened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
)
Press the " START/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 P
for
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 starting takes around
15 seconds. If the engine does not start, press
the " START/STOP
" button once more to try
again.
The presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching
on the ignition and starting only. Once
the engine has started, make sure
that the electronic key remains with
the vehicle until the end of the journey:
other wise you would not be able to lock
the vehicle.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
- when certain conditions of gradient are
met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal:
- if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,
- if you are in position D
with the CVT
gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while
the engine is running, apply the parking
brake.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
have the system checked.
When the engine is not running,
including periods on standby with
the Stop & Start (AS&G) system, the
function is not operative.
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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 into
standby after a few seconds:
- with a manual gearbox
, with the vehicle
stationary and your foot on the brake, when
you put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key or the START/STOP
button.
When the engine is stopped
automatically, the operation of certain
vehicle systems, such as for example,
braking, power steering... are modified.
Ta k e c a r e
.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
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 than
10 seconds ago,
- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
- the "AS &G"
warning lamp is
flashing in the instrument panel.
This operation is per fectly normal.
The Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...).
The engine 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 & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
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Going into engine START mode
The "AS &G"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3 km/h),
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
If the system has been deactivated in
STOP mode, the engine will not start. At any time, press the "AS &G O FF "
switch to
deactivate the system.
Deactivation
In this case the "AS &G"
warning lamp
flashes for few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
This is confirmed by the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp coming on in the instrument
panel or instrument panel screen.
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The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key or the
START/STOP button.
Reactivation
Press the "AS &G O FF "
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed by
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen,
and the system no longer operates.
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. This system requires a specific
battery with a special specification
and technology (reference numbers
available from a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.
Maintenance
The "Auto Stop & Go" system makes
use of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. The following warning lamps
come on in the instrument panel or instrument
panel screen:
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition,
then restart the engine using the key or the
START/STOP button.
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Safety
Direction indicators
)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
)
Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Three fl ashes of the direction
indicators
)
Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
)
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
)
Press the central part of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in the
following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,
- approaching a location lacking
visibility.