ignition Citroen C4 2011 2.G Service Manual

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B.
Rear wiper selection ring: turn the
ring to place the desired symbol
against the marking. Rear wiper

If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle carrier,
deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle confi gura-
tion menu. Park,
Intermittent wipe,
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring to its stop/the rear
screen wash, then the rear wip-
er operates for a set duration.

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle con-
fi guration menu.

This function is activated by de-
fault.

Programming
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the wind-
screen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
In the moment following switching the
ignition off, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically on the wind-
screen.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and oper-
ate the stalk.

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1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Front map reading lamps


3.
Rear courtesy lamp


4.
Rear map reading lamps


COURTESY LAMPS



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the
ignition,

- on opening a door,

- when the remote control locking but-
ton is used to locate your vehicle.


Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed. To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put
it in the the "permanently off" position.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to
the circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, un-
limited.
When the courtesy lamp is in
the "permanent lighting" posi-
tion, the rear courtesy lamp also
comes on, except if it is in the
"permanently off" position.
Front and rear map reading lamps

Take care not to put anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.

)
With the ignition on, press
the corresponding switch.

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This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP
The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running,
no limit.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
entry into the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated depending on the
light intensity detected by the sunshine
sensor.

Switching on
Switchin
g off

The interior welcome lighting switch-
es off automatically after a set time or
when one of the doors is opened.

Programming



)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control.
The side spotlamps, the footwell light-
ing and the courtesy lamps come on;
your vehicle is also unlocked. The lighting duration is select-
ed via the vehicle confi guration
menu.

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Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side, also
equipped with an illuminated courtesy
mirror.


)
With the ignition on, raise the con-
cealing fl ap; the mirror is lit auto-
matically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder.
SUN VISOR ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX

It has dedicated locations for storing
a water bottle, the vehicle’s handbook
pack...
Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a
pair of glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...


)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fi tted with air condition-
ing, it provides access to the ventilation
nozzle B
, distributing the same condi-
tioned air as the vents in the passenger
compartment.
PORTABLE ASHTRAY




)
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.

)
To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
To avoid any problem of interfer-
ence or risk of overturning, do
not place the ashtray near the
gear lever.

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To remove the shelf:


)
unhook the two cords,

)
raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing
the shelf:


- either upright behind the front
seats,

- or fl at at the base of the boot.

Rear parcel shelf

The hooks can be used to secure shop-
ping bags.
Hooks
An additional hook under the
shelf is used to hold up the boot
fl oor using its cord, to facilitate
access to the tools and spare
wheel or the temporary puncture
repair kit...

Access to the storage box

)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.

)
Turn the key to the ignition on position.

12 V accessory socket

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MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Mechanical system to prevent opening
of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door.


)
Using the ignition key, turn the red
control as far as it will go:


- to the left on the left-hand rear
door,

- to the right on the right-hand rear
door.


Locking

Unlocking


)
Using the ignition key, turn the red
control as far as it will go:


- to the right on the left-hand rear
door,

- to the left on the right-hand rear
door.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS


)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk pass-
ing the point of resistance.







HAZARD WARNING LAMPS



)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.

HORN

A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or ac-
cident.
"Motorway" function


)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction in-
dicators will fl ash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the di-
rection indicators for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of
the audible signal will increase
if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h). Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.


)
Press the central part of the mutli-
function steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and
only in the following circum-
stances:


- immediate danger,

- overtaking a cyclist or pe-
destrian

- approaching a location lack-
ing visibility.

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The ESP/ASR systems offer
exceptional safety in normal
driving, but this should not en-
courage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided
that manufacturer's recommen-
dations are observed on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair proce-
dures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automat-
ically each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again
to reactivate them manually.


If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
screen, this indicates a fault
with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Operating fault EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL

This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated
CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and tele-
matics" section.

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Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp in the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel if the driver
and/or the front passenger has
not fastened their seat belt.

1.
Driver's seat belt not fastened/un-
fastened warning lamp.

2.
Front passenger's seat belt not fas-
tened/unfastened warning lamp.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamps display


)
To lower the attachment point,
squeeze the control A
and slide it
downwards.

)
To raise the attachment point, slide
the control A
upwards.

Height adjustment
SEAT BELTS

Front seat belts


The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side im-
pact. Depending on the severity of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belts against
the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the oc-
cupant, so improving their protection.











Fastening


)
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

)
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.


Unfastening


)
Press the red button on the buckle.

)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
The corresponding warning lamp 1
or 2

comes on in red on the seat belt and pas-
senger's front airbag warning lamps dis-
play, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, if the seat
belt is not fastened or is unfastened.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-
utes accompanied by an audible signal
of increasing volume. Once these two
minutes have elapsed, this warning
lamp remains on until the driver and/or
the front passenger fastens their seat
belt.

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Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fi tted with a
three-point seat belt, with force limiter
and, for the outer seats, an effort limiter.

Fastening


)
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.

)
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.


Unfastening


)
Press the red button on the buckle.

)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

)
On the outer seat belts, raise the bar
to the top of the backrest to prevent
the tongue from knocking against
the side trim.
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel when one
or more rear passengers un-
fasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel

3.
Rear right seat belt warning lamp.

4.
Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.

5.
Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamps
display
When the ignition is switched on, with
the engine running or when the vehicle
is moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h),
the corresponding warning lamps 3
, 4

and 5
come on in red for approximately
30 seconds, if the seat belt is not fas-
tened.
When the vehicle is moving at more
than 12 mph (20 km/h), the correspond-
ing warning lamps 3
, 4
and 5
come on
in red, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the screen, if a
rear passenger has unfastened their
seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-
utes accompanied by an audible sig-
nal of increasing volume. Once these
two minutes have elapsed, this warning
lamp remains on until the one or more
rear passengers fasten their seat belt.