Citroen C4 2011.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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Mat

When removing the mat on the driver's side, move back the seat as far as possible and
remove the fixings.
When refitting, position the mat correctly on thepins and clip the fixings. Check that the mat issecured firmly.
To prevent any risk of jamming under thepedals:


- only use mats suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; it is imperative that
these fixings are used.

- never fit one mat on top of another.






Sun visor










Glove box


It has dedicated locations for storing a water bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack... )
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is illuminated when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation switch A.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it has a ventilation nozzle B
, distributing the sameconditioned air as the vents in the passenger compartment.
If your vehicle is fitted with the "Keyless Entryand Starting" system, it contains the back-upstarting unit C.
The sun visors fold for wards, and to the sidewhen they are unhooked.
They are fitted with a cour tesy mirror and a
ticket holder.

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Portable ashtray
)Pull the cover to open the ashtray. )To e m p ty it, remove the ashtray by pulling it upwards.









Cigarette lighter /
12 V accessory
socket
) To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.) To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.

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Front armrest

Pull the right-hand lever to open the storage compartment lid, which serves as an armrest.
To close, fold down the lid until it locks. Pull the left-hand lever to open the lid.
To c l o s e , fold down the lid until it locks.
This storage compar tment may contain up
to 3 accessory sockets.
This operates when the i
gnition switch is in the
"LOCK", "ACC" or "ON" position.
Open the cover of the front armrest to gain access to the socket.


Upper storage compartment Lower storage compartment

Check that the electrical equipment operates on 12 V and that its maximum electrical power is 120 W.
The prolonged use of electrical equipment without running the engine may discharge the battery.






12 V socket
(120 W max)

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It permits the connection of a por table device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod® or ®
USB memory stick type.
Open the front armrest cover for access to the
port.
It reads cer tain audio
file formats allowing them
to be heard via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel.
F
or more information on the use of this equipment, see "Audio and Telematics".










USB port


Connected to the USB por t, theportable device charges automatically while in use.






Auxiliary socket
(AUX)
It is used to connect a por table device(MP3 player...).
Open the front armrest cover for access to the
socket.
For more information on using this equipment, see "Audio and Te l ematics".

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Rear fi ttings

Pull the handle downwards to lower it.


Grab handle
The rear left grab handle is fitted with a coat hook.
Coat hook
Seat pockets

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Boot fi ttings
Rear parcel shelf(see details on a following page)2.Lashing rings
3.Retaining strap4.Side storage

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Stowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
- two rings are located on the boot floor,
- two rings are located on the rear side
pillars.
T
o 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 flat at the base of the boot.

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Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCKThe steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACCThe accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can be used.
- Position 3: ONIgnition on.
- Position 4: STARTStarting the engine.
Ignition switch


If you use the accessories for aprolonged period (with the key in position 2 (ACC)), you risk dischargingthe battery. Star ting your vehicle will then no longer be possible. Be aware. See the "Automatic power cut-off toaccessories" section.

Key in ignition

A buzzer sounds on opening the driver'sdoor, if the key has been left in the ignition.
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.)
Turn the key to position 2 (ACC)
and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheelslightly.) Press and hold the brake pedal.)
Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox). )
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox), or in position P(vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox). ) Operate the star ter by turning the key to
position 4 (START).) Once the engine is running, release thekey.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON).

Starting using the key
Stopping
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Put the gear lever into neutral (vehiclesfitted with a manual gearbox), or inposition P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox).)While pressing the key, turn it toposition 1 (LOCK).)Remove the key from the ignition switch.)Lock the steering.


Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engineis cold wait with the ignition switchin position 3 (ON)
until the preheater warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (START)
. The warning lamp does not come on when the engine is hot.

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Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
With the electronic key inside the vehicle; each press on the " START/STOP " button, with no
action on the pedals, changes the vehicle's mode:)First press (ACC mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in orange.
The accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can be used.)Second press (ON mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in green.

Switching on the ignition.)Third press (OFF mode), the warning lamp
in the button goes off.
If you use the accessories for aprolonged period with the ignition switch in position 2 (ACC), you risk dischargingthe battery. Star ting your vehicle will then no longer be possible. Take care.See the "Automatic power cut-off to accessories" section.



Changing the mode of
the vehicle
If the warning lamp flashes orange,contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
)Press and release the " START/STOP" button.
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles
with a manual gearbox or press the brake pedal on vehicles with a CVT gearbox.

Starting using the
electronic key

For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , put
the gear lever in neutral.
For vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox , put thegear lever in P.P

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For Diesel vehicles, when the engine is cold star ting does not take place until thepre-heater warning lamp has gone off.


If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary toturn the steering wheel slightly whilepressing the "START/STOP" buttonto assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this isneeded.
The presence of the electronic keyin the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area when the engine is running.


Switching off using the
electronic key


If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop.
This message is displayedwhen the driver's door isopened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button again to change to "OFF" mode.
)Immobilise the vehicle.
)Place the gear lever in neutral for vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , or on Pfor
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox . )With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP
" button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle. Each attempt at star tin
g takes around
15 seconds. If the en
gine does not star t, press
the "START/STOP
" button once more to tryagain.
The presence of the electronic key inthe vehicle is essential for switching on the ignition and star ting only. Oncethe engine has started, make surethat the electronic key remains with the vehicle until the end of the journey: other wise you would not be able to lock the vehicle.