2014 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD Owner's Manual

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.Familiarisation

Limit the causes of excess consumption


Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations on
maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and
obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.

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Instrument panel




1.
Rev counter.

2.
Speedometer.
Screen type 2
3.
Instrument panel display screen:


- Warning and status displays.

- Total and trip distance recorders.

- Ser vice indicator.

- Coolant temperature.

- Trip computer information.

- Cruise control setting.

- Gear shift indicator recommendations.

- Settings menu (display, sound...).

- Fuel level.

- Ambient temperature.

- Transmission mode.

Panel grouping together the dials and warning/
indicator lamps. These inform the driver of the
activation/deactivation of a system or of the
occurrence of a fault.
Screen type 1

Management of the display is done using
the INFO
button located on the dashboard
to the right of the instrument panel.

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Visual indicators which inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on

Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.


Associated warnings

The illumination, fixed or flashing, of certain
warning lamps may be accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.










Warning and indicator lamps
If they remain on, before moving off,
refer to the information on the warning
lamp in question.

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Warning lamps

When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the part of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument panel
or appears in the instrument panel screen.


Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations





Parking brake /
Brake fluid
level / Electronic
brake force
distribution
fixed. It comes on for a few seconds, then
goes off when the ignition is switched
to "ON".
The parking brake is on or not fully
released. It is accompanied by a message. Release the parking
brake to make the warning lamp go off.
The brake fluid level is too low. It is accompanied by a message. Top up with brake
fluid and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Engine
autodiagnosis
system


flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop without delay. The illumination of a warning lamp may be accompanied by the display of an additional
message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, you should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations






Battery charge

*

fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.





Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)


fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Front seat belt
not fastened /
unfastened
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal. The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.

*
According to destination country.



Airbags and
pretensioners


temporarily. When you switch on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off. If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed. Fault with one of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations






Left-hand
direction
indicator


flashing with audible
warning. The lighting stalk has been pressed
downwards. If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this
could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.





Right-hand
direction
indicator


flashing with audible
warning. The lighting stalk has been pushed
upwards. If this indicator lamp flashes abnormally quickly, this
could indicate that the bulb of one of the direction
indicators has blown. Change the bulb or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.




Sidelamps
or
dipped beam
headlamps


fixed. The sidelamps or dipped beam
headlamps are on.




Main beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.




Front foglamps


fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.




Rear foglamp


fixed. The rear foglamp is switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamp.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations






Cruise control


fixed This comes on when the cruise
control has been activated. Press the "ON/OFF" button to activate/deactivate the
cruise control.

Active stability
control and
traction control
(ASC/TCL)
flashing. Operation of the ASC/ TCL systems. The systems optimise traction and improve the
directional stability of the vehicle.
Adapt your driving and moderate your speed.
fixed. Fault in the ASC/ TCL systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.



Stop & Star t
(Auto Stop & Go)
function

fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start
(AS&G) function has put the engine
into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.

flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. See "Stop & Start (AS&G) function" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.



Diesel engine
pre-heating


fixed. The engine is cold and:


- the ignition switch is at the ON

position (ignition on), or

- the START/STOP
starting button
has been pressed (ignition on). With key starting, wait until the warning lamp has gone
off before starting.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the engine
will only start after the warning lamp has gone off.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to 30 seconds
in severe weather).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on again and wait again until the warning lamp
goes off, then start the engine.

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Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action / Observations



ASC/TCL
fixed. The ASC/ TCL off switch, located at
the bottom of the dashboard (driver's
side) has been pressed.
ASC/ TCL is deactivated.
ASC: active stability control .
TCL: traction control. Press the button to activate the ASC/ TCL.
The ASC/ TCL system is automatically activated on
starting the vehicle.

Stop & Star t
system
(Auto Stop & Go)
fixed. The off switch for the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system, located at the bottom
of the dashboard (driver's side) has
been pressed.
The Stop & Start (AS&G) system is
deaactivated. Press the switch again to activate the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system.