keyless Citroen C4 2011.5 2.G Owner's Guide

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Driving











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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Driving

Emergency release

If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P,Peven when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, i
f you have to move the vehicle, release the gear lever using the followingprocedure: ) Apply the parking brake. )
Switch off the engine if necessary. )
Remove the cap A, using a flat screwdriver covered with a cloth. )
Press the brake pedal firmly. )
Put the ignition switch into position ACC(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
Entry and Star ting system).) Inser t the screwdriver into the aper ture. )
While pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N.
You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked .

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Visibility

Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff immediately if you.


- flash the headlamps again,

- place the lighting control stalk in another
position,

- switch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode
for vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system).

Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
)
Place the lighting control stalk in the "OFF"
position, or "AUTO" for vehicles that have it. ) Place the ignition switch on "LOCK" and remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). ) Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting control stalk.
The headlamps come on for around30 seconds. ) A further "headlamp flash" within 60 seconds of switching the ignition to OFF (or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Star ting" system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds. Te m p o r a r i l
y keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
o
ff makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.

The duration of the guide-me-home
lighting can be set in the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Visibility





Exterior welcome lighting Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked remotely.
Switching on
) Place the lighting control in
position "OFF" or "AUTO". ) Press the open padlock on the
remote control or the electronickey.
The sidelamps come on for about 30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lightingonly comes on under conditions of low ambient light.




Switching off


The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:


- you press the open padlock on the remote control,

- you place the lighting control in another position,

- you switch on the ignition (or select "ON"
mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Star ting" system).




It is possible to choose the type of lamps switched on or to deactivate
the function via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Practical information





Recovering the vehicle



General
recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put thegearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.


Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towingwith the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
t
o " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.
) Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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Alphabetical index
Dimensions...................................................221Dipped beam .................................132, 180, 182Dipstick..........................................................211Direction indicators...............145,180, 181,184Driving economically ......................................22Doors .............................................60, 64, 67,70DVD (mode)...........................................256, 257
EBFD .............................................................146Eco-driving.....................................................22Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)....146Electronic engine immobiliser.................r69, 110Emergency boot release .................................71Emergency warning lamps ...........................145Engine, Diesel ............... 207, 209, 210, 219,220Engine, petrol........................206, 209, 217,218Engine compartment.............................206, 207Engine compar tment fusebox.......................189Engine oil ......................................................211Engine oil level .............................206, 207, 211Engines.................................................217, 219Environment.............................22,68 , 19 4, 213Equipment settings .........................................57Error messages (audio equipment) ..............320
G.P.S.....................................................226-235Gearbox, manual...................111, 112,119, 215Gear shift indicator........................................112Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................111Glove box..................................................98, 99Grab handles.................................................103Guidance ...............................................226-235
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel..............................................87Hill start assist ...............................................118
Identification plates.......................................222Indicators, direction......................145, 181, 184
Inflating tyres .........................................22, 222
Inputs for audio system........102, 264,304,305Instrument panel.............................................24Instrument panel screen ...........................24, 31Interior fittings ...........................................98, 99iPhone...........................................................269iPod.......................................................266-268ISOFIX child seats................................165, 167ISOFIX mountings.................................164, 167
Jack...............................................................174JACK socket.................................264,304,305
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Flashing indicators ........145, 180, 181,183, 184Folding/unfolding the door mirrors..................86Four-wheel drive system...............................122Front foglamps..............................133, 180,182Front seats..........................................79, 80, 82Fuel.................................................22, 208,209Fuel consumption............................................22Fuel filler cap.................................................208Fuel filler flap .................................................208Fuel gauge ....................................................208Fuel tank........................................................208Fusebox, dashboard.....................................187Fuses.............................................................186E
Filling with fuel .....................................208, 209Fitting a wheel...............................................178Fittings, boot.................................................104Fittings, rear..................................................r103Fitting the mat .................................................99
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Hazard warning lamps..................................145Headlamp adjustment ...................................137Headlamp wash ............................................139Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r213Head restraints, front......................................81Head restraints, rear.......................................r83Heated seats...................................................84Heating...............................................22, 90, 92
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Keeping children safe ...................155, 159-169Key ......................................................60-63, 68Key, electronic....................................64, 68, 69Key in ignition warning..................................106Keyless Entry and Star ting...............64-67, 107Key with remote control ....................60, 62,110
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