2022 CITROEN C4 traction control

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Safety
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of
emergency braking.
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
manages overall braking pressure on each
individual wheel.
►
When braking in an emergency
, depress
the pedal very firmly and maintain this
pressure.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
The fixed illumination of this warning lamp signals that there is a fault with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at a moderate speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
This warning lamp, when lit together with the STOP and ABS warning lamps,
accompanied by a message and an audible
signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
After an impact
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Post Collision Safety Brake
(PCSB)
If an accident is detected, the vehicle initiates
automatic post collision braking. The goal of this
system is to reduce the risk of further collisions if
the driver does not react.
The system is not operational if the capability of
the vehicle to trigger and execute the automatic
post collision braking is not available, as it can
occur in destructive accidents or in other specific
accident scenarios.
It is possible to override the automatic braking by
pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Operating conditions
The system operates, if the following conditions
are met:
–

Airbags or pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners
have been deployed by the collision.
–


Braking systems and electric functions remain
continuously operational during and after
collision.
–


Driver has not depressed the brake or
accelerator pedal.
Malfunction
In the event of a
malfunction, one of these warning lamps will come on fixed on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp, the display of a message and an
audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Emergency braking
assistance (EBA)
This system reduces the emergency stopping
distance, by optimising the braking pressure.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this
is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
/ Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises
traction by using engine braking and by applying
the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one
or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the
vehicle's directional stability.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the
dynamic stability control system automatically
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

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Driving
6Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Start the engine.
►

With your foot on the brake pedal, push once
or twice backwards to select automatic mode D

,
or forwards to shift into reverse gear R.
►

Release the brake pedal.
►


Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately

.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode
P is immediately engaged automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5
seconds (time to enable free-
wheeling mode). Check that mode
P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the gear selector and the electric parking
brake control must be on, as well as the indicator
lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of a message.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work
and mode M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Drive selector (Electric)

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a
regenerative braking function.
The drive selector provides traction control
based on the driving style, the road profile and
the vehicle load.
With regenerative braking activated, it also
manages engine braking when the accelerator
pedal is released.

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Driving
6Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




► Press the control to display the modes on the
instrument panel.
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated and remains indicated on the
instrument panel (except Normal
mode).
Whenever the ignition is switched on,
Normal
driving mode is selected by default.
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Eco
To reduce energy consumption by reducing the
performance of the heating and air conditioning,
without deactivating them.
Free-wheeling in Eco mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, switching
into "free-wheeling" is encouraged to slow the
vehicle down without using engine braking. You
can save fuel by taking your foot gradually and
fully off the accelerator pedal in anticipation of
slowing down.
To reduce consumption of the traction battery's
electrical energy by limiting engine torque.
Sport
To obtain more dynamic driving with action
on the accelerator and gear changes with an
automatic gearbox.
Hill start assist
This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
The system is only active when:
–

The vehicle is completely stationary
, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
–

Certain slope conditions are met.
–


The driver
’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle
with the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. Then check that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp
in the electric parking brake control are on
fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be deactivated. However, using the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,
the vehicle is held for a short time when the
driver releases the brake pedal:
–

If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual
gearbox.
–


If mode
D or M is selected on an automatic
gearbox.
–

If mode
D or B is selected on the drive
selector.


Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a short time when the driver releases the
brake pedal.

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Vehicle data recording and privacy
Vehicle data recording
and privacy
Electronic control units are installed in your
vehicle. These control units process data
received from the vehicle's sensors, for example,
or data they generate themselves or exchange
with each other. Some of these control units are
required for the correct operation of your vehicle,
some others assist you while driving (driving or
manoeuvring aids), while others provide comfort
or infotainment functions.
The following contains general information about
how data is processed within the vehicle.
You will find additional information about the
specific data which is downloaded, stored
and transmitted to third parties and what it is
used for in your vehicle under the keyword
"Data protection". This information is directly
associated with the references for the functions
in question contained in the corresponding
vehicle handbook, or in the general terms and
conditions of sale.
This information is also available online.
Vehicle operating data
The control units process the data used for the
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example:
–
Information about the state of the vehicle
(e.g.

speed, travel time, lateral acceleration,
wheel rotation rate, fastened seat belts display). –

Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature,
rain sensor, distance sensor).
As a general rule, this data is temporary, is
not stored for longer than one operating cycle
and is only used within the vehicle itself. The
control units often record this data (including the
vehicle's key). This function allows either the
temporary or permanent storage of information
about the state of the vehicle, stresses on
components, servicing requirements, as well as
events and technical errors.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, the
data stored is as follows:
–
Operating state of system components
(e.g.
filling level, tyre pressures, battery charge
status).
–
Faults and malfunctions in important system
components (e.g.
lamps, brakes).
–
System reactions in specific driving situations
(e.g.
deployment of an airbag, triggering of
stability control and braking systems).
–
Information about events which have
damaged the vehicle.
–

For electric and rechargeable hybrid vehicles,
the traction battery charge level and the
estimated driving range.
In particular circumstances (e.g.
if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be necessary
to record data which would otherwise simply not
be stored.
When taking your vehicle in for servicing
(e.g.
repairs, maintenance), the stored operating
data may be read along with the vehicle's identification number and used if necessary.
The personnel working for the servicing network
(e.g.
garages, manufacturers) or third parties
(e.g. roadside assistance agents) may read
the vehicle's data. This also applies to work
carried out under warranty and quality assurance
measures.
This data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port fitted by law to
the vehicle. It is used to report on the technical
state of the vehicle or its components and
facilitates the diagnosis of malfunctions, in
compliance with warranty obligations and for
quality improvement. This data, in particular the
information relating to stress on components,
technical events, operator errors and other
malfunctions, is sent to the Manufacturer, if
necessary, along with the vehicle's identification
number. The Manufacturer's liability may also be
engaged. The Manufacturer may also use the
operating data taken from the vehicle for product
recalls. This data may also be used to check the
customer's warranty and any claims made under
warranty.
Any malfunctions stored in the vehicle may be
reset by an after-sales service company during
servicing or repair work, or at your request.

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Alphabetical index
Charger, wireless 60
Charging cable
157
Charging cable (Electric)

156
Charging connector (Electric)

155, 160,
162–163
Charging flap (Electric)

155, 160, 162–163
Charging system (Electric)

5, 9, 28, 153, 171
Charging the traction battery
(Electric)

23, 153, 157, 160, 162–163
CHECK

24
Checking the engine oil level

20
Checking the levels

171–172
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

181, 183
Checks

170, 173–175
Checks, routine

173–174
Child lock

92
Children

81, 87–89
Children (safety)

92
Child seats

81, 84–87
Child seats, conventional

87, 90–91
Child seats, i-Size

89–91
Child seats, ISOFIX

87–91
Cleaning (advice)

154, 177–179
Closing the boot

36, 40
Closing the doors

35–36, 39
Collision Risk Alert

132–134
Configuration, vehicle

11, 28–29
Connected applications

239
Connection, Android Auto

221, 239
Connection, Apple CarPlay

221, 238Connection, Bluetooth 208–209, 218–219,
239–240, 244–245, 260–261
Connection, Wi-Fi network

240
Connectivity

238, 265
Consumptions

29–30
Container, AdBlue®

176
Control, emergency boot release

40
Control, emergency door

37
Control, heated seats

47, 50–51
Controls, steering mounted

102–103
Control stalk, lighting

65–66
Control stalk, wipers

70–72
Control unit

156–157
Courtesy lamps

62–63
Cruise control

113–114, 116–118
Cruise control, adaptive

113–114, 118–119
Cruise control by speed limit
recognition

113–114
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
207, 217, 242
Date (setting)

224, 247, 266
Daytime running lamps

66, 188
Deactivating the passenger airbag

83, 86
Deadlocking

33, 36
Deferred charging

30
Deferred charging (Electric)

28, 30,
155, 160, 163
Deferred charging (Rechargeable hybrid)

30
Defrosting 48, 57
Defrosting, front
57
Defrosting, rear screen

58
Demisting

48, 57
Demisting, front

57
Demisting, rear

58
Diagnosis, vehicle

24
Dials and gauges

10
Digital instrument panel

11
Dimensions

202
Dipstick

20, 171
Direction indicators (turn signals)

66, 188–189
Display, head-up

12
Display screen, instrument panel

10
Domestic charging
(Electric)

157, 162–163, 201
Doors

39
Drive, electric

5, 9, 23, 28, 30,
153, 164, 171, 192, 195, 201
Driver’s attention warning

136–137
Drive selector (Electric)

103, 174
Driving

93–94
Driving aids camera (warnings)

11 0
Driving aid shortcuts

111
Driving aids (recommendations)

109
Driving economically

8
Driving modes

104–105
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

78

274
Alphabetical index
Immobiliser, electronic 95
Indicator, AdBlue® range
21
Indicator, coolant temperature

21
Indicator, engine oil level

20
Indicators, direction

66, 188
Indicator, service

19
Inflating tyres

174, 203
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

181, 183
Information, vehicle

10, 268
Infrared camera

11 0
Instrument panel

10, 26, 111
Instrument panel, LCD

10
Internet browser

236, 239
ISOFIX mountings

87, 90–91
J
Jack 181, 184, 242
Jump starting
192
K
Key 32, 34, 37
Key, electronic
35–36
Keyless Entry and Starting

32, 34–36, 96–97
Key not recognised

97–98
Key with remote control

32, 95
Kit, hands-free

208–209, 218–219, 244, 260
Kit, puncture repair

181
Kit, temporary puncture repair 180–183
Klaxon
75
L
Labels, identification 202
Lamps, parking
66
Lamps, rear

189–190
Lamps with Full LED technology

70
Lane assist

118, 123–125
Lane keeping assist

128
Leather (care)

179
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

66, 188–189
Level, AdBlue®

173
Level, brake fluid

172
Level, Diesel additive

173
Level, engine coolant

21, 172
Level, engine oil

20, 171
Levels and checks

170–172
Level, screenwash fluid

71, 172
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

66, 188–189
Lighting, boot

64
Lighting, cornering

70
Lighting dimmer

25
Lighting, exterior

65, 68
Lighting, guide-me home

33, 67–68
Lighting, interior

62–63
Lighting, mood

63
Lighting, welcome

67–68
Loading

167–168
Load reduction mode

169
Locking 33–35
Locking from the inside
36
Locking the doors

36–37
Log, alerts

24
Lumbar

46
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 156
Maintenance (advice)
154, 177
Maintenance, routine

110, 173, 175
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

109
Map reading lamps

62
Markings, identification

202
Massage function

46
Mat

62, 110
Menu, main

28
Menus (audio)

205, 214–215, 228–229
Menu, shortcuts

28–29
Messages

246
Messages, quick

246
Minimum traction battery charge level
(Electric)

23
Mirror, rear view

48
Mirrors, door

48, 58, 131
Mirror, vanity

59
Misfuel prevention

153
Mobile application

30, 58, 163
Motor, electric

98, 171, 201
Mountings, ISOFIX

87, 90–91
Multimedia support

60

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Alphabetical index
N
Navigation 233–235
Navigation, connected
236–238
O
Obstacle detection 137
Oil change
171
Oil consumption

171
Oil, engine

171
On-board tools

64, 180–181
Opening the bonnet

169–170
Opening the boot

33, 35, 40
Opening the doors

35, 39
P
Pads, brake 174
Paint
178, 202
Paint colour code

202
Park Assist

146
Parking brake

98, 174
Parking brake, electric

99–101, 174
Parking (sensors)

137
Parking sensors, audible and visual

137
Parking sensors, front

138
Parking sensors, rear

137
Parking sensors, side

138
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Electric)
30, 58
Pedestrian horn (Electric)

75, 94
Personalisation

11
Plates, identification

202
Player, Apple®

208, 218, 243
Player, USB

207, 217, 242
Port, USB

60, 207, 217, 220, 238, 242
Post Collision Safety Brake

78
Power

23
Power indicator (Electric)

9, 23
Pressures, tyres

174, 182, 203
Pre-tensioning (seat belts)

81
Priming the fuel system

180
Profiles

247, 253
Protecting children

83–89
Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

34
Public fast charging station

156, 162
Puncture

181–182, 184
R
Radar (warnings) 11 0
Radio
206–207, 215–216, 241, 262–263
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting -
DAB)

207, 217, 242
Range, AdBlue®

21, 173
RDS

206, 216, 241
Reading lamps

62–63
Rear bench seat

49
Rear screen (demisting)

58
Rechargeable hybrid engine 30
Rechargeable hybrid system
30
Recharging the battery

191, 193
Recharging the traction battery
(Electric)

153, 157, 160, 162–163
Recirculation, air

57
Recorder, trip distance

25
Reduction of electrical load (mode)

169
Regeneration of the particle filter

173
Regenerative braking (deceleration by
engine braking)

103–104
Reinitialising the remote control

39
Reinitialising the under-inflation detection
system

109
Reminder, key in ignition

96
Reminder, lighting on

65–66
Remote control

32–37
Remotely operable functions
(Electric)

30, 58, 163
Removing a wheel

185–186
Removing the mat

62
Replacing bulbs

187–189
Replacing fuses

191
Replacing the air filter

173
Replacing the oil filter

173
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

173
Reservoir, screenwash

172
Resetting the trip

26
Retractable support

60
Rev counter

10
Reversing camera

110, 139–141, 143–145

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Alphabetical index
Reversing lamps 189, 191
Roof bars
167–168
Roof, opening

43–44
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

180
S
Safety, children 83–89
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
173
Screenwash

71
Screenwash, front

71
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

22, 175
Seat angle

46
Seat belts

79–81, 87
Seat belts, rear

80
Seats, electric

46
Seats, front

45–46
Seats, heated

47, 50–51
Seats, rear

49–50, 85
Selector, gear

101, 103
Sensors (warnings)

11 0
Serial number, vehicle

202
Servicing

19, 173, 175
Settings, equipment

11, 28–29
Settings, system

210, 223, 247
Sidelamps

66, 188–189
Silent vehicle warning sound (Electric)

75, 94
Smartphone

31, 60
Snow chains

108, 168
Socket, 12 V accessory

60
Socket, auxiliary

207, 242
Socket, Jack

242
Speakers 61
Speed limiter
113–116
Speed limit recognition

111 , 11 3
Speedometer

10, 111
Sport mode

105
Spotlamps, side

68
Stability control (ESC)

77
Starting a Diesel engine

152
Starting the engine

95, 98
Starting the vehicle

95–96, 103
Starting using another battery

97, 192
Station, radio

206, 215–216, 241, 262–263
Stay, engine bonnet

170
Steering mounted controls,
audio

204, 214, 228
Steering wheel (adjustment)

47
Stickers, customising

178
Stopping the vehicle

95–97, 103
Stop & Start

26, 52, 57, 106–107, 152, 169, 173, 194
Storage

59
Storage box

64
Storage wells

64
Sunshine sensor

51
Sun visor

59
Super-fast charging (Electric)

162–163, 201
Suspension

175
Switch, ignition

95–96
Switching off the engine

95, 98
Synchronising the remote control

39T
Tables of engines 201
Tank, fuel
152–153
Technical data

198, 200–201
Telephone

208–210, 218–220, 244–246, 260–261, 264–265
Temperature, coolant

21
Thermal comfort consumption indicator
(Electric)

24
Thermal comfort equipment

24
Time (setting)

210, 223, 248, 266
TMC (Traffic info)

235
Tool box

64
Tools

180–181
Topping-up AdBlue®

176
Top Rear Vision

140, 143
Top Tether (fixing)

87, 90–91
Total distance recorder

25
Touch screen

27–30, 58
Touch screen tablet

27, 60
Towball, quickly detachable

165–167
Towbar

164
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

165–167
Towed loads

197–198, 200
Towing

194, 196
Towing another vehicle

194, 196
Towing the vehicle

194, 196
Traction battery (Electric)

23, 28, 30,
153, 155, 201
Traction control (ASR)

78
Traffic information (TMC)

235
Trailer

164