Citroen C4 (2016 year). Instruction

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Warning and indicator lamps

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

Associated warnings

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

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.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

STOP

fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen.

Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious fault with
the braking system, power steering,
engine lubrication system or cooling
system.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk
that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Maximum
coolant
temperature

fixed.

The temperature of the cooling
system is too high.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.

If your vehicle has a screen, a warning
lamp coming on is always accompanied
by the display of an additional message,
to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not
hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

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).

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Engine oil
pressure

fixed.

There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system.

You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning/indicator 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.

Braking

fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp.

The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with the
electric parking brake
malfunction warning
lamp, if the parking brake
is released.

The braking system has a fault.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps.

The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Door(s) open

fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, if the speed
is below 6 mph
(10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the door, together with
an audible signal if the
speed is above 6 mph
(10 km/h).

Electric parking
brake

flashing.

The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P

for an automatic gearbox), switch

off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Electric parking
brake fault

fixed.

The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

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Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened*

fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal.

The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt.

Pull on the belt in question and insert the tongue in the
buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given
by the roof console warning lamps.

At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.

* Depending on country of sale.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Foot on the
brake pedal

fixed.

With an automatic gearbox, you have
forgotten to press the brake pedal to
come out of the P postion.

With the engine running, before releasing the parking
brake you must press the brake pedal to unlock the
the automatic gear selector lever and come out of
the P

position.

Service

temporarily,
accompanied by a
message.

One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen.
You can deal with some problems yourself, such as a
door open or a discharged remote control battery.
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under inflation detection system, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, accompanied by
a message.

One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected.

Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the screen; you must then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

fixed, associated with the
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
indicator spanner.

The servicing interval has been
exceeded.

Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

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.

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.

Low fuel level

fixed, accompanied by
and audible signal and
a message.

When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reserve.

Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated
with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards "0"

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Foot on the
clutch**

fixed.

In the STOP mode of Stop & Start,
changing to START mode is refused
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down.

You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
START mode.

** Only on the type 1 instrument panel.

Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR)

flashing.

Regulation by the system is active.

The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with
illumination of the
indicator lamp in the
deactivation button,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message.

The DSC/ASR or hill start assist
system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Power
steering

fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Under-inflation

fixed.

The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.

flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.

The tyre pressure monitoring system
has a fault or no sensor is detected
on one of the wheels.

Under-inflation detection is not assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Directional
headlamps

flashing.

The directional headlamps system
has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Presence of
water in the
Diesel fuel**

fixed.

The Diesel fuel filter contains water.

Risk of damage to the injection system on Diesel
engines.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

Particle filter
(Diesel)

fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
message on the risk
of blockage of the
particle filter.

This indicates that the particle filter is
starting to become saturated.

As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off.

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
and a message that the
particle filter additive
level is too low.

This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir.

Have the reservoir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Airbags

temporarily.

This lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.

This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

fixed.

One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

** Only on the type 1 instrument panel.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

AdBlue

additive

(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the AdBlue

additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

additive tank to avoid

a breakdown

: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating that
starting is prevented.

The AdBlue

tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue

additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
It is essential

to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

the additive tank.

For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue

additive, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.

After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay, to avoid a breakdown.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated
with the SERVICE and
engine diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must call on 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 screen.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Left-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

Hazard warning
lamps

flashing with audible
signal.

The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated.

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.

Dipped beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position or in the
"AUTO" position in conditions of low
light.

Main beam
headlamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you.

Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.

Front foglamps

fixed.

The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearward to switch off the
rear foglamps.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Parking brake

fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.

Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the manual or electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.

Electric parking
brake

fixed.

The electric parking brake is applied.

Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the corresponding section.

Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake

fixed.

The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty.

Activate the function (depending on the country of
sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

The ignition switch is at the
2

position (Ignition on) or the

"START/STOP

" starting button has

been pressed.

Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
Once it goes off, starting is immediate, on condition
that the brake pedal remains pressed with an
automatic gearbox, or the clutch pedal is pressed fully
down with a manual gearbox.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in severe winter conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.

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Passenger's
airbag system

fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display.

The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in the
"ON"

position.

The passenger's front airbag is activated.
In this case, do not install a rearward
facing child seat on this seat.

Move the control switch to the "OFF" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, you can install a rearward facing child
seat, unless there is a fault with the airbags (airbag
warning lamp on).

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Stop & Start

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
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.

For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.

Automatic
wiping

fixed.

The wiper control is pushed
downwards.

Automatic front wiping is activated.
To deactivate automatic wiping, operate the control
stalk downwards or put the stalk into another position.

Lighting dimmer

fixed.

The lighting dimmer is making an
adjustment.

You can adjust the level of illumination of the
instruments between 1 and 16.

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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 multifunction screen.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action/Observations

Passenger's
airbag system

fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display.

The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rearward facing
child seat, unless there is a fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).

Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not install a rearward facing child seat
on this seat.

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Engine oil level indicator*

Oil level correct

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or the
display of a message, accompanied by the
service warning lamp and an audible signal.
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.
For more information on checking the oil level,
refer to the corresponding section.

Oil level indicator fault

In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on checking the oil level,
refer to the corresponding section.

Oil level incorrect

This is signalled by the flashing of "OIL--" or
the display of a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, at the same time as the servicing
information.

* Depending on version.

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.

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Service indicator

System that informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last service
indicator zero reset, according to the distance
covered and the time elapsed since the last
service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the level of
deterioration of the engine oil may also be
taken into account, depending on the country
of sale.

More than 1800 miles (3000 km)
remain before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no service information
appears in the instrument panel central screen.

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due

For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the service
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line or a specific message in the
instrument panel central screen indicates the
distance remaining before the next service is due.
For example:

1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain

before the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:

Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example:

560 miles (900 km) remain before

the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the screen indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off

; the distance recorder

resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total and trip distances.

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.

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