2014 Citroen C4 CACTUS RHD instrument panel

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Indicator and warning lamps
Certain warning lamps may come on in
one of two modes: fixed (continuous) or
flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination
to the operation of the vehicle can it
be determined whether the situation is
normal or a fault has occurred. In the
event of a fault, the illumination of the
warning lamp may be accompanied by
a message.
Refer to the tables in the following
pages for more information.
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched off or has a fault.When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds in the instrument panel when the
vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
section on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message.
The warning lamps may come on continuously
(fixed) or flash.
When switching on the ignition, the
displays in the instrument panel appear
dynamically and progressively. This is
normal operation.
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Engine oil level
indicator
(depending on version)
System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Refer to the "Checks" section.
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Total distance recorder
System which measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total distance recorder is displayed
continuously in the instrument panel, as soon
as the driver's door is opened, as well as when
the vehicle is locked or unlocked.To conform to legislation in the
country you are crossing, change the
units of distance (miles or km) in the
"Configuration " menu of the touch
screen tablet.
This operation must be carried out with
the vehicle stationary. System which measures a distance travelled
(daily, for example) since it was reset to zero by
the driver.
This function is accessible from the trip
computer in the touch screen tablet
.
Trip distance recorder
F Select the "Driving assistance "
menu.
F

S
elect the tab for trip " 1"
or trip " 2".
F

T

o reset the trip recorder to zero, press
the " Reset " button or the end of the wiper
control stalk until zeros appear.
Distance recorders
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, lower the control lever A
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F

A
djust the height of the steering wheel to
suit your driving position.
F

Ra
ise the control lever A to lock the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomics of your driving position, carry
out these adjustments in the following order:
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h
eight of the head restraint,
-

b
ackrest angle,
-

c
ushion height,
-
l

ongitudinal position of the seat,
-
hei

ght of the steering wheel,
-

t
he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
ensure that from your driving position you
can see the instrument panel clearly.
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Operation
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up, on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load,
...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking,


...).
The system never suggests:
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e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-
enga

ging a lower gear.
Example:
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This system cannot be deactivated.
-

Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-

T
he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow, accompanied by
the recommended gear.
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Electronic gearbox
N Neutral: with your foot on the brake, press this control to put the gearbox into neutral
and for starting the engine.
D

D
rive: press this control to engage for ward
drive with automatic operation of the gears,
R

R
everse: with your foot on the brake, press
this control to engage reverse
Control panel
F Press the back of the paddle to the right of the steering wheel to
change up .
Steering mounted controls
The steering mounted paddles do not
allow neutral to be selected, or reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Five or six-speed electronically controlled gearbox which offers the comfort of automatic control of the gears, without any action by the driver.
You can temporarily take control of gear changes at any time, using the steering mounted control paddles.
F
P
ress the back of the paddle to
the left of the steering wheel to
change down .
Display in the instrument panel
F Place your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes.
N

Neutral
D and 1 2 3 4 5 / 6
D
rive (for ward drive) and
the gear engaged.
R

Reverse
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N flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message if the control N has not been
pressed for starting.
Press control N to select neutral.
Moving off
F Switch on the ignition.
F Sel ect neutral (control N ).

T

he indicator lamp for the control comes on.
F

P
ress the brake pedal fully.
F

S
tart the engine. N appears in the instrument panel.
F
S
elect for ward drive (control D) or reverse
(c ontrol R )
T

he associated indicator lamp comes on in
the control panel.
D and 1 or R appear in the instrument
panel.Creep function
This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (when
parking, in traffic jams...).
After pressing control D or R , the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off the
brake pedal , at low speed and with the engine
at idle.
The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the slope too steep. Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle when the engine is
running.
You must keep your foot on the brake
pedal while starting the engine.
The "Foot on the brake" warning and
the associated control panel indicator
lamp flash if the brake pedal is not
pressed when starting the engine.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

P

rogressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
T

he vehicle moves off.
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Never select neutral (position N) when
moving.
Forward drive
F Press control D . T
he indicator lamp in the control comes on.
D and the gear engaged appear in
the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear taking account of:
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o

ptimisation of fuel consumption,
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d
riving style,
-

r
oad conditions,
-

v
ehicle load.For optimum acceleration, when
overtaking another vehicle for example,
press the accelerator pedal fully down,
beyond the point of resistance.
Temporary control of gear
changing
You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the steering mounted "+" and
"-"
control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the
gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments without any action on the
paddles, the gearbox resumes control of gear
changing automatically. To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F

P
ress control R
.
T
he indicator lamp in the control comes on.
Reverse
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.
If reverse gear is requested when moving,
the

N warning lamp flashes and the gearbox
goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, stop the vehicle and press
control N , then R, with your foot on the brake
pedal.
Do not press the brake and accelerator
pedals at the same time: this could
cause very rapid wear of the clutch.
Driving