Citroen C4 (2016 year). Instruction

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Electric parking brake

The electric parking brake has two operating
modes:
-

Automatic application / release

Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (activated by default),

Manual application / release

The parking brake can be applied /
released manually by pulling control
lever A

If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.

Programming the mode

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.

Activation / deactivation is done
using the vehicle configuration
menu; refer to the section covering
the configuration of your vehicle's
systems.

The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. When the driver's door is opened,
there is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake is not applied.

It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.

Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the
gear lever and the electric parking
brake control lever.

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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
control lever A

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the parking
brake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear selector
in position P

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

Manual application

Manual release

The full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- the braking warning lamp and

the P

warning lamp in the control

lever A

going off,

- display of the message "Parking

brake off".

If you pull control lever A

without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake will
not be released and a warning lamp will
come on in the instrument panel.

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release
control A

If necessary, you can make a maximum
application

of the parking brake. This is

obtained by means of a long pull on the control
lever A

, until you see the message "Parking

brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, make a maximum
application of the parking brake then turn the
front wheels towards the pavement and engage
a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the release time
will be longer.

Maximum application

Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan

or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the gradient you are parked on may

vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).

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Automatic release

Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- the braking warning lamp and

the P

warning lamp in the control

lever A

going off,

- display of the message "Parking

brake off".

Automatic application,
engine off

- illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel is on fixed (not
flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.

When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F Manual gearbox: press down fully on the

clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and
move off.

F Automatic gearbox

: select position D, M

or R

then press the accelerator pedal.

Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running

- illumination of the braking

warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever A,

- display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When the driver’s door is opened, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear selector in position P.

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually

apply the parking

brake by pulling control lever A.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

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Particular situations

In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its
force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pulling then releasing the
control lever A

. The full release of the parking

brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever A

and in the instrument panel

going off and display of the message "Parking
brake off".

Emergency braking

In the event of failure of the electronic
stability control system, signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
braking stability is then not guaranteed.

In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A

will stop the vehicle.

The electronic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.

The emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.

In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the
vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situations

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps:

-  The automatic functions are deactivated.
-  Hill start assist is not available.
-  The electric parking brake can only be used manually.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps:

- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing

the accelerator pedal and releasing the control.

- Hill start assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps:

- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.

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Situations

Consequences

To apply the electric parking brake:
F

immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.

pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.

switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking

brake warning lamps.

The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
F

switch on the ignition.

pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.

If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come
on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle
on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

and possibly

flashing

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps:

- Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic

release on acceleration functions are available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the

emergency braking are not available.

and possibly

flashing

Battery fault:

- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as

the traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the
two chocks under the wheels).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5

or 6

gear

Engaging reverse gear

Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

Move the lever fully to the right to

engage 5

or 6

gear.

Failure to observe this procedure
may cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (engaging 3

or 4

gear by

mistake).

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Automatic gearbox

Gear selection gate

Gear selector.

2. Button "

T" (snow)

3. Button "S" (sport)

Position markings for the gear selector.

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

- Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

- Starting the engine.
D.

Automatic operation.

M.+ / -

Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

Push forwards to change up through the

gears.

or
F

Pull backwards to change down through

the gears.

Gear selector positions

When you move the selector in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding indicator
comes on in the instrument panel.
P

Park

R Reverse
N Neutral
D

Drive (automatic driving)

Sport

programme

T Snow

programme

1 to 6

Gear engaged during manual operation

Invalid value during manual operation

Displays in the instrument
panel

Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice
between the comfort of fully automatic operation,
enhanced by sport and snow programmes, and
the pleasure of manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport

programme for a more

dynamic style of driving and a snow
programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,

manual

operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

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Moving off

If position N

is engaged inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate.

F Select position D for automatic

changing

of the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D
or M

is selected, the vehicle moves

even without the accelerator being
pressed.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

If the parking brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are fully closed.

With your foot on the brake, select

position P or N

Start the engine.

If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F Select position R, D or M

Automatic operation

The parking brake is released manually, the
vehicle moves off.
If the parking brake is on and automatic mode
is activated, accelerate progressively.

If you do not press the brake pedal when
trying to move the gear selector out
of position P

, this warning lamp or this

symbol appears in the instrument panel accompanied
by a message, flashing of the P symbol, the display of
a message and an audible signal.

Check that the display in the instrument

panel agrees with the position engaged.

Gradually release the brake pedal.

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These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

Sport programme "S"

F Press button "S"

, after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

appears in the instrument panel.

Snow programme "

F Press button "T

", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

appears in the instrument panel.

At any time, press the button selected

again to leave the special programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.

Sport and snow
programmes

Return to auto-adaptive
mode

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Manual operation

disappears and the gears

engaged appear in succession on
the instrument panel.

Invalid value during manual
operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Stopping the vehicle

If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F Return the selector to position P

;

the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.

F Select position M for sequential

changing

of the six gears.

F Push the selector towards the +

sign to

change up a gear.

F Pull the selector towards the -

sign to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1
automatically.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

Before switching off the engine, put the selector
in position P or N

to place the gearbox in

neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.

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When the ignition is on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.

Operating fault

You risk damaging the gearbox:
-

if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the selector from

position P to another position when
the battery is flat.

To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear selector at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.

In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R

and from N to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Gear shift indicator*

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 function cannot be deactivated.

- You press the accelerator pedal.

Example:
- You are in third gear.

- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is only
active in manual mode.

* Depending on engine.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.

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:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear.

Operation

On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with
manual gearbox, the system may
suggest changing into neutral so that
the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode with Stop & Start), in certain
driving conditions. In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.

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Stop & Start

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

The "ECO"

warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:

with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary with
PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi 115 and
120 Diesel versions, when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutch
pedal,

If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the
key or the "START/STOP" button.

with an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or place the gear selector in position N.

Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable

STOP mode is not invoked when:

- the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or

down),

- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start (using

the key or the "START/STOP" button),

- the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

- 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.

In this case, the "ECO"

warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The
engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key or the "START/STOP"
button.

STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.

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Deactivation

Going into engine START mode

At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by the display of a
message.

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

The "ECO"

warning lamp goes off

and the engine starts automatically:

with a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,

with an automatic gearbox:
● gear selector in position D or M, when

you release the brake pedal,

● or gear selector in position N and brake

pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M,

● or when you engage reverse gear.

For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-  you open the driver's door,
-  you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-  the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph

(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (3 km/h
(2 mph) with PureTech 130 petrol and
BlueHDi Diesel 115 and 120 versions) or
2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,

- the electric parking brake is being applied,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.

In this case the "ECO"

warning lamp

flashes for few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if a gear is engaged without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning
lamp comes on or an alert message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restart the engine.

If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.

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Maintenance

In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF"

switch warning lamp flashes,

then comes on continuously.
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

This system requires the use of a 12 V battery
of specific technology and characteristics
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN would
introduces the risk of faults with the system.

Before doing any work under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.

The Stop & Start system makes use of
an advanced technology. All work on
this type of battery must only be carried
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In the event of a fault in STOP mode,
the vehicle may stall. All of the
instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
Depending on version, an alert
message may also be displayed asking
you to put the gear lever into position N
and put your foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition, then restart the engine using
the key or the "START/STOP" button.

Reactivation

The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key or the
"START/STOP" button.

Press the "ECO OFF"

switch again.

The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and the
display of a message.

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