CITROEN C4 2004 Owner's Guide

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Note:
The simultaneous use of
other high frequency equipment
(mobile telephones, domestic
alarms...) may momentarily hinder
the operation of the remote con-
trol.
In the event of a permanent fault,
the remote control should be reini-
tialised. (See next page).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n is in
the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
When closing the windows using the remote control,
the user should make sure that nobody is obstructing the windows from shutting properly.
Central unlocking
A short press on button
B unlocks your vehicle.
This operation is confirmed by the rapid flashing of the direction indicat ors
and the lighting of the interior lamp (if the function i s activated). It can also
deploy the exterior rear view mirrors.
Central locking - Closing of windows - Deadlocking
- A short press on button A locks your vehicle.
- A long press on button A locks your vehicle and closes the windows.
This operation is confirmed by the direction indicators illuminating f or
approx. two seconds and by the interior lamp switching off. Th is also folds
the exterior rear view mirrors.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly clo sed, central
locking does not operate.
For vehicles equipped with deadlocking , two successive presses on
button A deadlock the vehicle. It is then impossible to open the do ors from
either inside or outside the vehicle.
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A press on button
C operates the
guide-me-home lighting (illumina-
tion of the sidelamps and dipped
beams for approx. one minute).
A second press prior to the end of
this timing cancels the guide-me-
home lighting.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle on a carpark,
press button A, the interior lamps
come on and the direction indica-
tors flash for a few seconds. The
vehicle remains locked.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and eject-
ing the key from its housing in the
remote control.
If you do not press on button D,
you could damage the mecha-
nism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot functi on
while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, wh en for
example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehic le without
your realising it.
However, if none of the doors is opened within thirty sec onds
following an unlocking, the doors will automatically re lock.
Warning: There a is a risk of damage if the replacement battery is
not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thos e
approved by CITROËN.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery:
CR 0523: 3V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, it is necessary to re-initialise the remote control.
To do that, switch on the ignition and immediately action button A on your
remote control to trigger the action desired. This may take some t en sec-
onds.
Note: Make a careful note of the numbers for the keys and for the remo te
control on the ASSISTANCE card. Keep this in a safe place.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to the
CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycling facility (cam-
era shops etc.).
R E M O T E C O N T R O L
Take care not to place the remote control in contact
with grease or dust, or leave it in the rain or in a damp environment.
A hard object also on the
key ring, pressing on the key while it is in the ignition, can cause a malfunction.

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Electronic immobiliser key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
locks as well as the ignition.
Note:
For safety reasons, a buzzer
will sound if you have switched
off the ignition and opened the
driver’s door without previously
removing the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag (see
“Airbag”).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n
is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, the CITROËN dealer
network can supply replacements.
Central locking using the key
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A second action straightaway with the key deadlocks the vehicle.
It is then
impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle. A
long action with the key closes the windows.
Note: With the vehicle stationary and the engine switched off, locking is
signalled by the flashing of the interior locking control warning lamp .
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly clo sed, central
locking does not operate.
Electronic immobiliser
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply sys-
tem.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the igni -
tion.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
After you switch on the ignition, a dialogue starts between the key and
the electronic immobiliser device. The metallic part of the key mu st be
correctly deployed in order to ensure a successful dialogue.
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN
dealer.
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40 A confidential card is given to the
new owner when he takes delivery
of his new vehicle.
This card bears a hidden access
code for the use of the CITROËN
dealer when maintaining the elec-
tronic immobiliser device.
Do not scratch the protective
strip
, the security of the immo-
biliser system depends on the
information below remaining cov-
ered.
Should the card be lost, the immo-
biliser device can no longer be
considered secure.
Never attempt to modify the electronic immobiliser’s electr ical
circuit, as that could render your vehicle undriveable .
Should the confidential card become lost, a CITROËN dealer would have to undertake a major repair.
In the event of a change of vehicle ownership, it is essenti
al for the new
owner to possess the CODE card.
Never leave it in the vehicle.
Advice
Keep the code card bearing your personal electronic immobiliser numb er
in a safe place (never in the vehicle).
If any key modifications become necessary (addition, cancellation or
replacement of the key), you must take the confidential card togethe r with
all the keys to a CITROËN dealer.
Also, for any operation on your vehicle’s electronic systems, CITROËN
may need to request this card from you.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with
an ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM.
This ensures:
• Exterior perimeter protection
by means of detectors on the
access points (doors, tailgate,
bonnet) as well as on the electri-
cal supply.
• Interior volumetric protection by means of ultrasonic sensors
(detecting movement inside the
passenger compartment).
This can be deactivated using control 1. The installation also includes a
siren and a warning lamp
2 visible
from the outside, indicating the
three possible alarm statuses:
• Alarm not armed (not on standby), warning lamp off.
• Alarm armed (on standby), the warning lamp flashes slowly.
• Alarm triggered (signal of an intrusion), the warning lamp
flashes rapidly if the alarm is dis-
armed with a press on button B.
It stops flashing as soon as you
switch on the ignition.
Note: if there is a malfunction the
warning lamp comes on perma-
nently. DISARMING THE ALARM
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL
The alarm is disarmed when you
unlock the vehicle (by pressing
button
B on the remote control).
DISARMING THE ALARM
USING THE KEY
Unlock the doors with the key. The
siren is triggered. Enter the vehicle
and switch on the ignition to stop
the siren. Otherwise the siren will
continue for about 30 seconds.
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42 OPERATION OF THE ALARM
First make sure that all the vehicle’s doors are
closed.
The alarm is armed by pressing button
A on the remote
control.
When the alarm is armed, the protections become
active within 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds
(volumetric).
Provided the alarm is armed, any intrusion triggers the
siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by the illumination
of the direction indicators.
The alarm then reverts to armed status, but the deploy-
ment remains memorised and is signalled by the rapid
flashing of the alarm warning lamp 2 when you press
the unlocking button B. The flashing stops when you
switch on the ignition.
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting of the
electrical supply. To stop it, restore the electrical sup-
ply then give a press on the unlocking button B.
Note:
• If you wish to lock your vehicle without arming the alarm, just lock the vehicle with the key.
• If you try to lock your vehicle when a door or the boot is still open, the central locking will not oper-
ate, but your alarm becomes armed after approx. 45
seconds.
Note: the siren is automatically disarmed (for example
if you need to disconnect the battery) immediately after
you unlock the vehicle using the remote control. Deactivation of volumetric detection
The alarm is able to operate with only perimeter pro-
tection if you deactivate the volumetric protection (if for
example you wish to leave an animal in the vehicle).
To do this, switch off the ignition, then press immedi-
ately on control
1 for at least one second.
The warning lamp 2 should be on permanently. It will
start to flash when the alarm activates.
Arm the alarm by locking your vehicle using the remote
control.
Automatic activation (according to country)
The alarm arms automatically 2 minutes after the boot
or the last door is closed.
In order to prevent the alarm then being triggered
by a door or the boot being opened, it is essential to
press again on the unlocking button B on the remote
control.
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After removing the key from the ignition, turn the steering wh eel to engage the steering lock. The key can
only be removed in position S.
M: Running position. The steering is unlocked - to enable th e key to be turned to position M, it may be
necessary to turn the steering slightly.
D: Starting position.
For starting and stopping the engine, see “Starting”.
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU RETAIN THE SERVO FOR BRAKING AND STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety featu res).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
wheel until the steering lock engages.
Economy mode
In order not to discharge the battery when the engine is sto
pped, your vehicle goes automatically into economy
mode.
The electrical components relating to comfort and headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) are auto-
matically cut.
To reactivate them, it is necessary to restart the engine.
Note: If the system goes into economy mode, a message is displayed.
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After removing the key from the ignition, turn the steering wh eel to engage the steering lock. The key can
only be removed in position S.
M: Running position. The steering is unlocked - to enable th e key to be turned to position M, it may be
necessary to turn the steering slightly.
D: Starting position.
For starting and stopping the engine, see “Starting”.
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU RETAIN THE SERVO FOR BRAKING AND STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety featu res).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
wheel until the steering lock engages.
Economy mode
In order not to discharge the battery when the engine is sto
pped, your vehicle goes automatically into economy
mode.
The electrical components relating to comfort and headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) are auto-
matically cut.
To reactivate them, it is necessary to restart the engine.
Note: If the system goes into economy mode, a message is displayed.
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Manual gearbox -
Ensure that the gear lever is in
the neutral position.
- Do not touch the accelerator.
- In the case of diesel engine vehicles: turn the key to the drive
position. Wait for the pre-heater
warning lamp to go off, if it is on.
- Action the starter by turning the key until the engine starts (but
not for more than ten seconds).
- In temperatures lower than 0°C, apply the clutch during the action
on the starter in order to aid
starting. Then release the clutch
slowly. Automatic gearbox
- Check that you are in position
P
or N.
- Do not touch the accelerator.
- For Diesel engines: turn the key to position M. Wait for the pre-
heater warning lamp to go off if it
is on.
- Action the starter by turning the key until the engine turns over
(not for longer than ten sec-
onds).
(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox
System
- Check that you are in posi-
tion N.
- Fully depress the brake pedal.
- Do not touch the accelerator.
- For Diesel engines: turn the key to position M. Wait for the pre-
heater warning lamp to go off if it
is on.
- Action the starter by turning the key until the engine turns over
(not for longer than ten sec-
onds).
Note : If the vehicle has been
stationary for a long time, or if you
have pressed the brake pedal a
number of times while stationary,
it will be necessary to press the
brake pedal hard down in order to
authorise the engine to start.
S T A R T I N G
DO NOT RUN THE
ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED
OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Note:
If it does not work at first, switch off the ignition, wait for te n seconds, then operate the starter again as
described above.
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several
seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause
serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe
damage to the turbo unit.