key Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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C O M F O R T
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each mirror is adjustable to provide
the rear view needed for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded
for parking in confi ned spaces.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror,

 move control B in one of four di-
rections to adjust,

 return control A to the central po-
sition. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Folding

 from outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.

 from inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using con-
trol A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on
control A .
Unfolding


from outside: unlock the vehicle us-
ing the remote control or the key.

 from inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. Automatic tilting in reverse
gear
System which provides a view of the ground during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
Programming
 With the engine running, engage reverse gear.
Select and adjust the left-hand and right-hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Switching off
 Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds. or  Return control A to the central position. The mirror glass returns to its initial position. The mirror glass also returns to its initial position: - if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), - if the engine is switched off.
Switching on
 With the engine running, engage reverse gear.
Move control A to the right or to Athe left to select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts downwards, in accordance with its programming.
The demisting/defrosting of the ex-
terior mirrors is linked to that of the
rear screen.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlocking
or locking of the vehicle using the lock
or remotely. It is also used to locate
the vehicle, activate the guide-me-
home lighting and start the engine, as
well as providing protection against
theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press button A to unfold the
key.

 Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle. Complete unlocking using the key Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid fl ashing of the direction indicators and switching on of the courtesy lamp for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Press the closed padlock for more
than two seconds to close the
windows in addition to locking.
If one of the doors or the boot is
still open, the central locking does
not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Normal locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.

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Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in
this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows
automatically in addition to locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time. Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

 First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lamps and fl ashing of the di-
rection indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting of
the sidelamps and dipped beams for
approximately one minute).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management sys-tem a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
Deadlocking using
the remote control

 Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle com-
pletely or press the closed
padlock for more than two
seconds to close the win-
dows auto-matically in
addition to locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.

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STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver’s door is opened.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN
ENCLOSED SPACE OR WHERE
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT VENTI-
LATION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO
KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
IN ORDER TO RETAIN BRAKING
AND STEERING ASSISTANCE .

NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP.
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.

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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote
control battery or in the event of a
remote control malfunction, you can
no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote
control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition

on
) .

 Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available
from CITROËN dealers.
If the remote control
battery is fl at, you are
informed by lighting
of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.

 Unclip the casing using a coin at
the notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its
location.

 Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.

 Clip the casing together.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery

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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle's V5 registration document and your
personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the trans-
ponder code required to order a re-
placement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle.
You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control
would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the
electronic engine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.

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Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in
this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows
automatically in addition to locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time. Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

 First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lamps and fl ashing of the di-
rection indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting of
the sidelamps and dipped beams for
approximately one minute).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management sys-tem a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
Deadlocking using
the remote control

 Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle com-
pletely or press the closed
padlock for more than two
seconds to close the win-
dows auto-matically in
addition to locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.

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A C C E S S
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle's V5 registration document and your
personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the trans-
ponder code required to order a re-
placement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle.
You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control
would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the
electronic engine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.

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STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver’s door is opened.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN
ENCLOSED SPACE OR WHERE
THERE IS INSUFFICIENT VENTI-
LATION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO
KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
IN ORDER TO RETAIN BRAKING
AND STEERING ASSISTANCE .

NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP.
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.

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Triggering
This is indicated by sounding of the
siren and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for approximately thirty
seconds.
After it has been triggered, the alarm
is again operational.
If the alarm is triggered ten times in
succession, the eleventh time will
result in it becoming inactive. If the indicator lamp on button A
fl ashes rapidly, this indicates that
the alarm was triggered during
your absence. When the ignition is
switched on, this fl ashing stops im-
mediately.
To avoid triggering the alarm when
washing your vehicle, lock it using
the key.
Do not activate the alarm before
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
the siren will sound. Failure of the remote control

 Unlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's door lock.

 Open the door; the alarm is trig-
gered.

 Switch on the ignition; the alarm
stops.
Locking the vehicle without
alarm

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle us-
ing the key in the driver's door
lock.
* According to country.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on,
lighting of the indicator lamp on
button
A for ten seconds indicates
a siren fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer. Automatic operation *
Depending on the legislation in force
in your country, one of these cases
may occur:
- 45 seconds after the vehicle is
locked using the remote control,
the alarm is activated, regard-
less of the status of the doors
and boot.
- 2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the alarm is
activated.

 To avoid triggering the alarm
on entering the vehicle, fi rst
press the unlocking button on
the remote control.

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