Citroen C4: Automatic gearbox

Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector.

It also offers a manual mode with gear changes via control paddles located behind the steering wheel.

• Push selector
• Starting the vehicle

Push selector

P. Auto Park

Press this button to switch to Parking mode.

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are blocked.

R. Reverse

N. Neutral

To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the ignition off.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

D. Driving in automatic mode

The gearbox manages gear changes according to the style of driving, the road profile and the vehicle load.

M. Driving in manual mode

Press this button to switch to manual mode.

The driver changes gear using the steering-mounted controls.

► In mode N, with your foot on the brake pedal, push without passing the point of resistance:

• Forwards, mode R is selected.
• Backwards, mode D is selected.

Release the selector fully after each push; it will then return to its initial position.

Special cases

To avoid mode N (quick change from D to R and back again):

► In mode R, push backwards past the point of resistance, mode D is selected.

► In mode D, push forwards past the point of resistance, mode R is selected.

► To return to mode N, push without passing the point of resistance.

Steering-mounted controls (Depending on equipment)

In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control paddles can be used to change gear manually.

They cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.

Information displayed on the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox status is displayed on the instrument panel:

P Parking

R Reverse

N Neutral

D1...8 Automatic forward gear

M1...8 Manual forward gear

The state of the gearbox remains displayed on the instrument panel for a few seconds after switching off the ignition.

Operation

Only appropriate mode change instructions are validated.

With the engine running, if it is necessary to depress the brake pedal to change modes, an alert message will be displayed on the 6 instrument panel.

With the engine running and the brakes released, if R, D or M is selected, the vehicle moves off, even without pressing the accelerator pedal.

Never depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time - risk of damage to the gearbox!

If you open the driver's door while mode N is engaged, an audible signal will sound and mode P will be engaged. The audible signal stops when the driver's door is closed.

At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), opening the driver's door will engage mode P - risk of sudden braking!

In the event of battery failure, it is essential to place the chock(s) supplied with the tool kit against one of the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.

Special aspects of automatic mode

The gearbox selects the gear that provides optimal performance based on ambient temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and driving style.

For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the selected gear until the maximum engine speed is reached.

Steering 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.

Go to 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.

Go to 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.