Citroen C4 2011 2.G Manual PDF

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FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST


These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.


With manual air conditioning



)
Put the temperature, air fl ow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.

)
Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).

)
Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C"
button; the warn-
ing lamp in the button comes on.

REAR SCREEN DEMIST - DEFROST

The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.


)
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.


)
It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated
with the button goes off.


)
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.

conditioning


Automatic visibility programme


)
Select this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages
the air conditioning, air fl ow and air
intake, and provides optimum distribu-
tion towards the windscreen and side
windows.


)
To stop the programme, press ei-
ther the "visibility"
button again or
"AUTO"
, the warning lamp on the
button goes off and the warning lamp
on the "AUTO"
button comes on.
The system starts again with the values
in use before it was overridden by the
visibility programme.







With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
With Stop & Start, when the
demisting, air conditioning and
air fl ow functions are activated,
STOP mode is not available.

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FRONT SEATS
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a
seat back and a head restraint which
can all be adjusted to adapt your posi-
tion for ease of driving and comfort.

Manual adjustments


Forwards-backwards adjustment
Driver's or passenger's seat height
adjustment
Seat back angle adjustment


)
Raise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.


)
Pull the control upwards to raise
or push it downwards to lower, as
many times as necessary, to obtain
the position required.


)
Turn the control knob to adjust the
seat backrest angle.


As a safety measure, seat adjustments should only be done when stationary.

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FRONT SEATS
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a
seat back and a head restraint which
can all be adjusted to adapt your posi-
tion for ease of driving and comfort.

Driver's seat electricadjustments


The electrical functions of the driver's seat are deactivated approximately
one minute after the ignition is switched off.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.



)
Push the control forwards or rear-
wards to slide the seat.

Forwards-backwards adjustment


)
Tilt the rear part of the control up-
wards or downwards to obtain the
required height.

)
Tilt the front part of the control up-
wards or downwards to obtain the
required angle.

Seat cushion height and angle
adjustment


)
Tilt the control forwards or rear-
wards to adjust the angle of the seat
back.


Seat back angle adjustment

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Additional adjustments

Head restraint height and angle
adjustment


)
To raise a head restraint, pull it up-
wards.

)
To remove the head restraint, press
the lug A
and pull the head restraint
upwards.

)
To put the head restraint back in
place, engage the head restraint
stems in the openings keeping them
in line with the seat back.

)
To lower the head restraint, press
the lug A
and the head restraint at
the same time.

)
To adjust the angle of the head
restraint, tilt its lower part forwards
or rearwards. The head restraint is fi tted with
a frame with notches which
prevents it from lowering; this
is a safety device in case of
impact.

The adjustment is correct
when the upper edge of the
head restraint is level with the
top of the head.

Never drive with the head
restraints removed; they must be in place and adjusted correctly.

With the engine running, the front seats
can be heated separately.


)
Use the adjustment dial, placed on
the side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating re-
quired:

0:


Off.

1

:
Low.

2

:
Medium.

3

:
High.










Heated seats control

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)
Turn the knob to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.

This function provides a back massage;
it only operates when the engine is run-
ning.


)
Press the switch to activate the
function.
The warning lamp on the switch comes
on and the massage function is activated
for a period of 60 minutes. During this
time, massage is performed in 6 cycles
of 10 minutes each cycle (6 minutes of
massage followed by 4 minutes break).
After an hour, the function is automati-
cally deactivated. The warning lamp in
the switch goes off.

Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage func-
tion at any time by pressing the switch.
The movement in progress continues
until the initial non-massage position is
reached.


Manual lumbar adjustment
Massage function


Electric lumbar adjustment


)

Press the front or rear of the control
to obtain the desired lumbar support.

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Storing driving positions
System which registers the electrical
settings of the driver's seat and door
mirrors. It enables you to store and re-
call two positions using the buttons on
the side of the driver's seat.
Storing a position

Using buttons M/1/2


)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Adjust your seat and the door mir-
rors.

)
Press button M
, then press button 1

or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the
position has been stored.
Recalling a stored position

Ignition on or engine running


)
Press button 1
or 2
to recall the cor-
responding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of
the adjustment.
You can interrupt the current
movement by pressing button M
,
1
or 2
or by using one of the seat
controls.
A stored position cannot be re-
called while driving.
Recalling stored positions is
deactivated 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Storing a new position cancels
the previous position.

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REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cushion
and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right
hand 1/3) which can be folded individu-
ally to adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints

These have one position for use (up)
and a stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:


)
release the backrest using control 1
,

)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards,

)
pull the head restraint upwards to
the stop,

)
then, press the lug A
.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted. When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts.


Folding the backrest



)
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.

)
Position the seat belt between the
outer and centre head restraints to
avoid trapping the belt when reposi-
tioning the seat backrest.

)
Place the head restraints in the low
position.

)
Pull control 1
forwards to release
the seat back 2
.

)
Fold the seat back 2
on to the
cushion.



Repositioning the seat backrest



)
Straighten the seat back 2
and se-
cure it.

)
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1
, is no longer
visible.

)
Put the seat belt back in place on
the side of the seat backrest.

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MIRRORS

Door mirrors

Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glass permitting the lateral rearward
vision necessary for overtaking or
parking. They can also be folded for
parking in confi ned spaces.

Demisting - Defrosting

)
Move control A
to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.

)
Move control B
in all four directions
to adjust.

)
Return control A
to the central
position.
Adjustment
If the mirrors are folded using
control A
, they will not unfold
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull again on control A
.

The objects observed are, in reali ty,
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.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Unfolding


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

)
From inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A
rearwards.
Never fold or unfold the electric
folding mirrors manually.

If your vehicle is fi tted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates with the engine run-
ning, by switching on the heated
rear screen (refer to the "Rear
screen demist-defrost" page).

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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 on


)
With the engine running, engage re-
verse gear.

)
Move control A
to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.

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.

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Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle,
this system automatically and progres-
sively changes between the day and
night uses.

In order to ensure optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT




)
When stationary
, pull the control
lever to release the adjustment
mechanism.

)
Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.

)
Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these op-
erations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.

Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
which darkens the mirror glass: this re-
duces the nuisance to the driver caused
by the headlamps from following vehicles,
low sun...


Manual day/night model

Adjustment


)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is di-
rected correctly in the "day" position.


Day/night position


)
Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.

)
Push the lever to change to the nor-
mal "day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".