Citroen C4 2008 1.G Workshop Manual
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M e m o r i s a t i o n o f d r i v i n g positions
You have the possibility to memorise two driving positions, via the buttons M / 1 and M / 2.
M e m o r i s a t i o n u s i n g t h e b u t t o n s
To memorise, using the buttons lo-cated on the side of the seat:
- turn the ignition key to the drive position,
- adjust your seat and your exterior rear view mirrors,
- press on button M then immediately on button 1 " fi r s t d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n " or on button 2 "second driving position".
The memorisation is recognised by an audible signal. Memorising of a new position cancels the previous one.
R e c a l l o f a m e m o r i s e d d r i v i n g position
V e h i c l e s t o p p e d (ignition on or en-gine running)
- P r e s s b r i e fl y o n b u t t o n 1 or2 to recall the corresponding memorised position.
Note: a f t e r fi v e c o n s e c u t i v e r e c a l l s of a memorised position, this function will be deactivated until the engine is started.
V e h i c l e m o v i n g
- Keep button 1 or 2 pressed to recall the corresponding memorised position.
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B e f o r e f o l d i n g t h e s e a t
Before tipping the rear seat, make sure that the seat belts will not be snagged or trapped by the seat and its catches.
Position them carefully to the sides of the backrests.
R e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s
The rear head restraints have two positions:
- A low stowed position when the seat is not occupied.
- A raised position to optimise the safety of the passenger, by raising it to its stop, i n c l u d i n g w h e n u s e d w i t h a f o r w a r d f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t .
To lower the head restraints, press on the unlocking controls.
To remove them, pull upwards as far as permitted, then press on the un-locking controls.
Note: Never drive the vehicle with- o u t t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s fi t t e d .
R e a r a r m r e s t
- Lower the rear armrest to improve your comfort.
- Lift the cover for access to its storage box.
This can contain a storage box, two cup holders and two pen holders.
REAR SEATS
F o l d i n g t h e s e a t c u s h i o n
- raise the front of the seat cushion,
- tilt it towards the front seats.
When repositioning the seat base, make sure that the seat belt buckles are back in place.
Note: When you fold a rear seat cushion, you should also fold the corresponding backrest.
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F o l d i n g t h e b a c k r e s t
Stow the head restraints.
Press on control A located on the extremity of the backrest and tilt fully forwards.
When returning the seat backrest to the normal position, ensure that it locks into place: the red warning in-dicator, located on the control, must not be visible.
R e m o v i n g t h e s e a t b a s e
To improve seating versatility, the rear seats are removable.
Detach one of the linkages from its securing point, then disengage the other linkage to remove the seat as-sembly.
When you are handling the rear seats, avoid trapping the seat belts and make sure that the belt buckles are positioned correctly.
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DOOR MIRRORS
A d j u s t m e n t o f r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s
Functions with ignition switched on.
From the driver’s position, select the rear view mirror via the control 1, then adjust in the four directions by moving the control 2.
Deicing of rear view mirrors is cou-pled with electric demisting of the rear screen.
F o l d - b a c k o f d o o r m i r r o r s
When the vehicle is parked, the door mirrors can be folded back either manually or electrically.
E l e c t r i c f o l d - b a c k
From the central position, one press towards the rear on control 1 folds the rear view mirrors back.
To return them to the initial position, press again on the control towards the rear.
A u t o m a t i c e l e c t r i c f o l d b a c k
Automatic fold-back operates when you lock the doors with the remote control.
The opposite movement applies when you unlock the doors, except if you operated fold-back before switching off the ignition.
Note: Automatic fold-back of the rear view mirrors can be deactivat-ed. Consult your CITROËN dealer.
A u t o m a t i c t i l t i n g o f m i r r o r s w h e n r e v e r s i n g
Ths function automatically gives you a view of the ground while reversing the vehicle.
Activation
With the engine running:
- Select the rear view mirror using control 1.
- Engage reverse gear, the mirror glass automatically positions itself to improve your vision of the pavement.
- If necessary, adjust the mirror to your preference using the electric control 2.
Deactivation
To deactivate the function, move control 1 to the central position.
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A u t o m a t i c p h o t o c h r o m i c i n t e r i o r r e a r v i e w m i r r o r
This provides an automatic and pro-gressive changing between day use and night use.
To avoid causing dazzle, the mirror au-tomatically becomes darker depend-ing on the intensity of light coming from the rear. It becomes lighter as soon as brightness diminishes, thus ensuring optimal vision.
To operate
Switch on the ignition and press control 1.
- Warning lamp 2 on: automatic mode.
- Warning lamp 2 off: automatic mode stopped. The mirror remains i n i t s l i g h t e s t d e fi n i t i o n .
Note: for optimal vision, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
M a n u a l i n t e r i o r m i r r o r
The lever on the lower edge enables you to place the rear view mirror in either of two positions:
Day position: the lever is not visible.
N i g h t p o s i t i o n ( a n t i d a z z l e ) : the lever is visible.
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR
Both the height and reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
W i t h t h e v e h i c l e a t r e s t , fi r s t a d j u s t the seat to the most suitable posi-tion, then adjust the position of the steering wheel.
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
A d j u s t m e n t
Unlock the steering by pulling the control towards you.
Adjust the steering wheel position then lock by pushing the control fully downwards.
I f y o u p r e s s fi r m l y d o w n w a r d s o n your steering wheel after locking, you may hear a slight click. The steering i s t h e n i n i t s d e fi n i t i v e p o s i t i o n .
As a safety measure, do not adjust your driving position while driving.
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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 is used to deactivate the pas-senger’s front airbag (see "Safety").
It is dangerous to deadlock the vehicle when someone is inside as unlocking from the interior is impossible (without the remote control).
In the event of loss of the keys go to a CITROËN dealer with proof of ownership of the vehicle.
The CITROËN dealer network will be able to recover the key code and the transponder code to order replacement keys.
Central locking using the key
A brief action with the key locks the vehicle.
Central deadlocking using the key
A second action straight away 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 i s s i g n a l l e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f t h e interior locking control warning lamp.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, central locking does not operate.
KEYS
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains a coded electronic chip. When switching on, the code must be recognised to allow the engine to be started.
This electronic immobiliser locks the engine management system a few seconds after switching off the ignition, and prevents unauthorised starting of the engine.
F o r a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g the keys it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer taking the keys it is the keys it all of the keys in your possession with you.
Advice
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITROËN If this occurs, leave your vehicle vehicle
dealer.
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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 control.
In the event of a permanent fault, the remote control should be reini-tialised. (See next page).
It is dangerous to deadlock the vehicle when someone is inside as unlocking from the interior is impossible (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.
T h i s o p e r a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e r a p i d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n indicators and the lighting of the interior lamp (if the function is activated). It can also deploy the exterior rear view mirrors.
Central locking, closing windows, deadlocking
- A short press on button A locks your vehicle.
- A long press on button A locks your vehicle and closes the windows.
T h i s o p e r a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e direction indicators illuminating for approx. two seconds and by the interior lamp switching off. This also folds the exterior rear view mirrors.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, central locking does not operate.
For vehicles equipped with dead-locking, two successive presses on button A deadlocks the vehicle.
It is then impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
REMOTE CONTROL
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Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button C operates the guide-me-home lighting (illumination 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 in a carpark, press button A, the interior lamps come on and the direction indicators fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s . T h e v e h i c l e remains locked.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the mechanism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if no door is opened with 30 seconds of unloc king, the vehicle locks itself again automatically, without arming the alarm.
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 CITROËNOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thoseOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery: CR 0523: 3 V.
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 ten seco nds.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycling facilityDo not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned Do not throw .
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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Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button C operates the guide-me-home lighting (illumination 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 in a carpark, press button A, the interior lamps come on and the direction indicators fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s . T h e v e h i c l e remains locked.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the mechanism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if no door is opened with 30 seconds of unloc king, the vehicle locks itself again automatically, without arming the alarm.
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 CITROËNOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thoseOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery: CR 0523: 3 V.
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 ten seco nds.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycling facilityDo not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned Do not throw .
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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Arming the alarm using the remote control
Switch off the ignition and leave the vehicle.
Ensure that all doors and the boot are closed.
Lock the vehicle using button A on the remote control.
When the alarm is armed, the protections become active within 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds (volumetric).
Your vehicle may be equipped with an anti-intrusion alarm.
This ensures: