Citroen C4: Free-wheeling

In certain situations, it is necessary to put the vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), rail or sea transport).

The procedure varies according to the type of gearbox and parking brake.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.

When the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, it is strongly recommended to stay inside the vehicle when it is in free-wheeling mode.

Keyless Entry and Start

You must not depress the brake pedal while switching the ignition on again, then switching it off. If you do, the engine will start, requiring you to restart the procedure.

With a manual gearbox and electric parking brake

To release them

► With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the neutral position.

► While depressing the brake pedal, switch off the engine.

► Release the brake pedal, then switch on the ignition.

► While depressing the brake pedal, press the control to release the parking brake.

► Release the brake pedal, then switch off the ignition.

Reverting to normal operation

► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the engine and apply the parking brake.

With automatic gearbox (EAT8 or Hybrid) or drive selector and electric parking brake

Release procedure

With the vehicle stationary and the engine running:

► Depress and hold the brake pedal.

► Select and hold the mode N on the push selector.

► Press the START/STOP button around 1 s to switch off the engine (confirmed by the flashing of the P and N indicator lights).

► Release the brake pedal to switch on the ignition and deactivate the electric parking brake.

A message is displayed on the instrument panel to confirm the unlocking of the wheels for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes or reverting to normal operation

► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the engine and select mode P.

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