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Citroen C4 Aircross (2017 year). Manual - part 2

Instruments

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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.

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.

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.

Under-inflation

fixed,
accompanied by
a message

The tyre pressure for one or more
wheels is too low.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be done with the tyres cold.
You must reinitialise the system after every adjustment of
one or more tyre pressures and after replacing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Under-inflation detection, refer to
the corresponding section.

flashing
then fixed,
accompanied by
a message.

The system has a fault and/or one
or more wheels does not have a
detected sensor.

The tyre pressures are no longer monitored.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Instruments

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/indicator 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.

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
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk.

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

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are switched on.

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

Instruments

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Warning/indicator 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 & Start
(Auto Stop & Go)
system

fixed.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, etc.), the Stop & Start
(AS&G) 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.

flashing for a few
seconds, then goes
off.

STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.

For more information on the Stop & Start (Auto
Stop & Go) system

and in particular the special

cases with STOP mode and START mode, refer to the
corresponding section.

Diesel engine
pre-heating

fixed.

The engine is cold and:
- the ignition switch is at the

ON position, 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.

Instruments

Deactivation indicator lamps

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

Warning/indicator 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 & Start
(Auto Stop & Go)
system

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
deactivated.

Press the switch again to activate the Stop & Start
(AS&G) system.

flashing.

Fault with the Stop & Start system.

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

Instruments

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Instrument panel screen

Each time the engine is started: warning lamps and/or messages come on, applying a checking self test. They go off after a few seconds.

When you want to see the trip computer information, you can choose to ignore the alerts, by pressing the INFO button on the dashboard.

The messages displayed may vary according to the type of display screen (type 1 or type 2) in the instrument panel.
Certain messages are only displayed in the type 2 screen.

When this symbol appears: make
a short press

When this symbol appears: make
a long press

Ignition off.

Ignition on

(with a manual gearbox).

Ignition on

(with a CVT gearbox).

Warnings and alerts

When an alert occurs, the displayed information then disappears. the warning lamp and its associated message appear, accompanied if appropriate by
an audible signal.

When there are several alerts, they are displayed in turn and this symbol appears. It remains displayed while there are still alerts.

You will then be able to display the alerts again by pressing the INFO button several times to cycle through the trip computer information and return to
the alerts.

Instruments

Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Warning messages (ignition at "OFF")

You have forgotten to switch off the
vehicle lighting.

Switch off the vehicle lighting by
placing the control at OFF.

There is an intermittent audible
signal.

The alarm has been triggered.

The battery for the Keyless Entry
and Starting system is flat.

Replace the battery (see "Changing
the batteries").

The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised.

Check that you have the correct
electronic key.

If the message persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.

The electronic key is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside.

Ensure that you have the electronic
key on your person before locking
the vehicle.

One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside.

Close the door or the boot, then
lock the vehicle.

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Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Fault with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Fault with the electronic anti-theft
system.

Switch off the ignition, then start the
engine.

If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.

The electronic key is not detected.

Insert the electronic key into the
housing located in the glove box.

Remember to remove the electronic
key from the housing after starting
the vehicle.

The electronic key has not been
removed from the housing in the
glove box.

Remove the electronic key from the
housing in the glove box.

The steering column is locked.

Switch the ignition on and turn the
steering wheel slightly to unlock the
steering column.

The engine is off but the gear lever
is not in position P

Place the gear lever in position P.

Only for vehicles fitted with a "CVT"
gearbox.

Instruments

Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

The steering column has not locked
after opening the driver's door.

Lock the steering column by turning
the steering wheel slightly before
leaving the vehicle.

Fault with the electrical system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Warning messages (ignition at "ON")

Fault with the electric power
steering.

Stop the vehicle, wait few moments
then start the engine again.

If the message remains after
restarting, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

The battery for the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system is flat.

Replace the battery.

For more information on the
Emergency procedure with
the Keyless Entry and Starting
system

and changing the

batteries in particular, refer to the

corresponding section.

The electronic key that you have on
your person is not recognised.

Check that you have the correct
electronic key.

If the message persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.

The electronic key is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside.

Ensure that you have the electronic
key on your person before locking
the vehicle.

One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside.

Close the door or the boot, then
lock the vehicle.

Fault with the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Instruments

Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

The brake fluid level is too low.

Top up using a brake fluid listed by
CITROËN.

If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Fault with the braking system.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Fault with the anti-lock braking
system (ABS).

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The vehicle retains conventional
braking without assistance but you
are advised to stop.

The tyre pressure is too low in one
or more tyres.

Check the tyre pressures as soon
as possible.
This check should preferably
be done with the tyres cold.
You must reinitialise the system
after adjusting one or more tyre
pressures or after changing one or
more wheels.
For more information on the Under-
inflation detection system, refer
to the corresponding section.

If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified

workshop.

There is a fault with the under-
inflation detection system and/or
at least one wheel does not have a
detected sensor.

The tyre pressures are no longer
monitored.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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One of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed.

Close the door or the boot.

The opening in question is identified
in the screen.

The bonnet is not properly closed.

Close the bonnet.

Fault with the electronic anti-theft
system.

Switch off the ignition then start the
engine again.

If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.

The driver's door is open and the
ignition is still on.

Switch off the ignition before leaving
the vehicle.

Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Instruments

Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Fault in the steering column.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Fault with the electrical system.

Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The cooling system temperature is
too high.

Wait for the engine to cool down
before topping up, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

The temperature of the CVT
transmission fluid is too high.

Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The driver has not fastened or has
unfastened their seat belt.

Fasten your seat belt.

There is a continuous audible signal
if you drive without fastening your
seat belt.

Malfunction of the fuel system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Instruments

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Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

You have moved off with the parking
brake not fully released.

Release the parking brake.

The oil pressure is too low or there
is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.

Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Battery charge fault.

Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Airbag or pretensioner fault.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the
systems checked.

Fault with automatic headlamp
adjustment system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Only on vehicles fitted with xenon
headlamps.

Fault with the stability control
system (ASC).

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Fault with the four wheel drive
transmission system.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Instruments

Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Fault with the CVT gearbox.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The temperature of the four wheel
drive transmission system is too
high.

Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The vehicle changes automatically
to two wheel drive (2WD).

The fuel level is low.

Refuel as soon as possible.

The low level of the particle
filter additive reservoir has been
reached.

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

Only for the 1.6 litre HDi engine.

Start of saturation of the particle
filter.

As soon as the driving conditions
allow, regenerate the filter by driving
at a speed of at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) for around 20 minutes (with
the 1.6 litre HDi engine the minimum
speed is 36 mph (60 km/h)).

If the message remains on, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

The particle filter is faulty.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

Instruments

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Screen 1

Screen 2

Cause

Solution - Action

Observations

Incorrect engine oil level (below
minimum level or above maximum
level).

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Check the level with the dipstick and
top up if the level is too low.
If the level is above the maximum
mark, do not restart the engine and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Never drive with an incorrect oil
level.

Presence of water in the Diesel fuel
filter.

Risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

The exterior temperature is at or
below 3 °C (37 °F).

There may be black ice on the road.
Take care and drive gently.

The clutch pedal is not depressed
while starting the engine.

Depress the clutch pedal to start the
engine.

For vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox.

The gear lever is not in position P or
position N

when starting the engine.

Place the gear lever at position P to
start the engine.

For vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox.

The brake pedal is not pressed
while starting the engine.

Press the brake pedal to start the
engine.

* Depending on country of sale.

Instruments

Screen 1

Screen 2

System

Observations

Information messages (ignition at "ON")

2WD two wheel drive
system

Flashes for a few moments when the "2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.

4WD four wheel drive
system

Flashes for a few moments when the "4WD" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.

4WD LOCK four wheel
drive system

Flashes for a few moments when the "LOCK" (4 wheel drive) mode is selected using
the transmission mode selector, for 4 wheel drive versions.

Active stability control
(ASC)

Flashes when the stability control system (ASC) is operating.

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