tow Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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C O M F O R T
REAR SEATS
Bench seat, the left-hand section
(2/3) or right-hand section (1/3) of
which can be folded independently
to vary the load space in the boot.
R e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s
The rear head restraints can be removed
and have two positions:
- high, when in use,
- low, to store.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up-
wards.
To lower it, press the catch then
press on the head restraint.
To remove it, move it to the high po-
sition, push the catch and pull the
head restraint upwards.
To put it back in place, engage the
rods of the head restraint in the
holes keeping them in line with the
backrest.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly. 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.
When you fold a rear seat cushion,
you should also fold the corresponding
backrest. 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.
B e f o r e f o l d i n g t h e s e a t
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R e m o v i n g t h e s e a t b a s e
To increase the load space, the rear
seats are removable.
detach one of the pivots from its
fi x i n g ,
disengage the other pivot to re-
move the seat assembly. 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
side of the backrest,
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.
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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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction screen con-
fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-matically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.
Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.
Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
T h i s h a s a s t o r a g e t r a y , t w o c a n
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS
U s e t h e 2 r e a r s i d e fi x i n g s a n d t h e
6 s e c u r i n g r i n g s o n t h e b o o t fl o o r
and the back of the rear bench
seat to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
s h a r p b r a k i n g , y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o
p l a c e h e a v y o b j e c t s o n t h e fl o o r a s
close as possible to the back of the
bench seat.
Hooked onto the stowing rings by
m e a n s o f r e a r s i d e fi x i n g s , t h i s e n a -
bles you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net
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REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.
Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.
Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
T h i s h a s a s t o r a g e t r a y , t w o c a n
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS
U s e t h e 2 r e a r s i d e fi x i n g s a n d t h e
6 s e c u r i n g r i n g s o n t h e b o o t fl o o r
and the back of the rear bench
seat to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
s h a r p b r a k i n g , y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o
p l a c e h e a v y o b j e c t s o n t h e fl o o r a s
close as possible to the back of the
bench seat.
Hooked onto the stowing rings by
m e a n s o f r e a r s i d e fi x i n g s , t h i s e n a -
bles you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net
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REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.
Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.
Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
T h i s h a s a s t o r a g e t r a y , t w o c a n
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS
U s e t h e 2 r e a r s i d e fi x i n g s a n d t h e
6 s e c u r i n g r i n g s o n t h e b o o t fl o o r
and the back of the rear bench
seat to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
s h a r p b r a k i n g , y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o
p l a c e h e a v y o b j e c t s o n t h e fl o o r a s
close as possible to the back of the
bench seat.
Hooked onto the stowing rings by
m e a n s o f r e a r s i d e fi x i n g s , t h i s e n a -
bles you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net
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LUGGAGE COVER (C4 ENTERPRISE)
This conceals the interior of the ve-
hicle in combination with your rear
shelf. Installation Stowage
Roll up the luggage cover near
the rear seats.
I n s e r t t h e fi x i n g s A on the frame B
while unrolling the luggage cover. Removal
U n h o o k a l l o f t h e fi x i n g s .
Lift the luggage cover on each
side.
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the luggage cover.
They could become dangerous pro-
jectiles in the event of sudden brak-
ing or a collision.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.
Press the button A, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c j a m ,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.
Press at the lower part of the
fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s s t e e r i n g
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.
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* According to country.
Side airbags *
System which protects the driver
and front passenger in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit
t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y t o t h e c h e s t .
Each side airbag is incorporated in
the front seat back frame, on the
door side.
Operation
It is triggered unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side
impact zone
B , perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane and directed
from the outside towards the inside
of the vehicle.
T h e s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Curtain airbags *
System which protects the driver
a n d p a s s e n g e r s ( w i t h t h e e x c e p -
tion of the rear centre passenger) in
the event of a serious side impact in
o r d e r t o l i m i t t h e r i s k o f h e a d i n j u r i e s .
Each curtain airbag is incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of
the passenger compartment. Operation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone
B , per-
pendicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant of the
vehicle and the windows.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag
may not be triggered.
The airbag is not triggered in the
event of a rear or front collision.
Operating fault If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, contact a
CITROËN dealer to have the sys-
tem checked. The airbags may no
longer be triggered in the event of a
serious impact.
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D R I V I N G
Press the brake pedal.
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required .
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Gradually release the brake ped-
al and accelerate.
To avoid a difference between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, only exit from position P
with the ignition on and the brake
pedal pressed.
Park Reverse gear
This position of the selector is used
to prevent the vehicle from moving
when you are stationary.
To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left. Only engage this position when
the vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too
soon after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D or M .
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position P ,
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want. Automatic operation
Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the gear that is best suited to the
following conditions:
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
auto-adaptive mode, without re-
quiring any action on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain maxi-
mum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not
change up.
To exit position P , move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly posi-
tioned.