Citroen C4 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

5
VISIBILITY
109











Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automat-
ically, without any action on the part of
the driver, if rain is detected (sensor be-
hind the rear view mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Briefl y push stalk A
down-
wards.
The instruction is confi rmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied
by illumination of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel and an activation
message.
Switching on

Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper mal-
function occurs, the wipers will operate
in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain
sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.

The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards
again.
The instruction is confi rmed by
this warning lamp going off in
the instrument panel and/or the display
of a deactivation message.










Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicle fi tted with headlamp wash-
ers, the low level of this fl uid is indicated
by gauge in the reservoir fi ller neck un-
der the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fl uid can
only be done when stationary with the
engine off.
The driver should check the level of this
fl uid regularly, particularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/head-
lamp wash level" for the procedure on
checking the level.


Low screenwash/headlamp wash
level

)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.

5
VISIBILITY
110

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 wiper
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 de-
activated via the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu.
This function is activated by de-
fault.

Programming










Special position of the
windscreen wipers

To maintain the effectiveness
of the "fl at-blade" type of 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.



)
Any action on the wiper stalk imme-
diately after switching off the ignition
places the blades vertically on the
screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper
stalk.

5
VISIBILITY
111


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.

5
VISIBILITY
112








INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.

Switching on

At night, two interior mood lamps in the front courtesy lamp come on automatically
when the sidelamps are switched on.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjust-
ing the instrument panel lighting rheostat
button to one of the lowest settings.
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.

6
FITTINGS
11 3

















INTERIOR FITTINGS



1.
Grab handle


2.
Sun visor


(see details on a following page)

3.
Ticket/

map

holder


4.
Illuminated

glove box


(see details on a following page)

5.
Door

pocket

s


6.
Large open storage box
(without audio system)


or
Small storage box with fl ap
(with audio system)


7.
Small open storage box
(without audio system)


8.
USB port/Auxiliary socket


(see details on a following page)

9.
Cigarette

lighter/12 V accessory
socket


(see details on following pages)

10.
Portable ashtray


(see details on following pages)

11 .
Centre armrest with storage


(see details on a following page)

6
FITTINGS
114
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.

6
FITTINGS
11 5








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 ciga-
rette lighter and connect a suitable
adaptor.





















USB PORT/AUXILIARY SOCKET


The "AUX"
connection box, located in
the centre console, comprises an auxil-
iary JACK socket and/or a USB port.
It permits the connection of a portable
device, such as a digital audio player of
the iPod
® or USB memory stick type.
It reads certain audio fi le formats allow-
ing them to be heard via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering mounted controls or the audio
system control panel and display them
on the multifunction screen.

For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the "Audio and
Telematics" section.
Connected to the USB port, the
portable device charges auto-
matically while in use.

LOWER CENTRE CONSOLE




1.
Storage pocket


2.
Cup holder


3.
Large open storage box

6
FITTINGS
116














SEMI-RAISED CENTRE CONSOLE




1.
Front armrest


(see details on following pages)

2.
Open storage


3.
Cup holder


4.
Storage pocket









RAISED CENTRE CONSOLE




1.
Front armrest

(see details on following pages)

2.
12 V accessory socket

(see details on following pages)

3.
Storage box


4.
Cup holder/Bottle holder


5.
Storage pocket


6.
Large multifunctional storage
unit

(see details on following pages)

6
FITTINGS
11 7
LARGE MULTIFUNCTIONAL
STORAGE UNIT

This storage unit is closed by a sliding
shutter.
It contains:


- the USB port and 12 V/auxiliary
sockets 1
,

- a retractable support 2
to receive
your mobile phone or portable de-
vice,

- a space ventilated by a closeable
nozzle 3
, to keep food and drinks
fresh if the air conditioning is oper-
ating.








FRONT ARMREST

Comfort and storage system for the
driver and front passenger.
The height and length of the armrest
cover can be adjusted.

Height adjustment



)
Raise the cover to the required po-
sition (low, intermediate or high).

)
If you raise the cover slightly beyond
the high position, guide it when low-
ering it to the low position.



Longitudinal adjustment



)
Slide the cover fully forwards or
rearwards.



Storage

The storage space in the armrest can
hold up to 6 CDs.
This storage space may be fi tted with a
230 V/50 Hz socket.


)
Raise the lever.

)
Raise the cover fully.
It is illuminated only when the
sliding shutter is fully open.
The sliding shutter can be partly
closed up to the level of the re-
tractable support, so as to keep
the storage unit cool.

6
FITTINGS
118







FRONT ARMREST

Comfort and storage device for the driver
and front passenger.
The length of the armrest cover can be
adjusted.

Longitudinal adjustment



)
To move forwards, raise the lever.
The armrest slides forwards to its
stop.

)
To stow it, slide it fully back and
press down to lock it.



Storage

The armrest's compartment can hold
up to 6 CDs.


)
Raise the cover fully.