heating Citroen C4 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
ROOF CONSOLES - CENTRE CONSOLES




A.
Rear view mirror.

B.
Emergency call/Warning lamps
display for front passenger's airbag
and seat belt/Assistance call.

C.
Courtesy lamp/Map reading lamps/
Interior mood lighting.

D.
Microphone for audio and telematic
system.

E.
Panoramic sunroof blind control.




1.
Central adjustable air vents.

2.
Monochrome screen and small
storage box with fl ap or colour and
mapping screen.

3.
Audio system or eMyWay satellite
navigation system.

4.
Central switch panel.

5.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

6.
USB port/auxiliary Jack socket and
cigarette lighter/12 V accessory
socket.

7.
Gear lever, manual or automatic
gearbox.

8.
Manual parking brake.

9.
Portable ashtray.

10.
Large open storage or front
armrest.

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Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Parking brake


fi xed. The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off
the warning lamp, keeping your foot on
the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.



Electric
parking brake


fi xed. The electric parking brake is
applied. Release the electric parking brake to
switch off the warning lamp: with your
foot on the brake pedal, pull the electric
brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric
parking brake, refer to the "Driving"
section.




Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of
the electric
parking brake


fi xed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine)
and "automatic release"
functions are deactivated or
faulty. Activate the function (according to
country) via the vehicle confi guration
menu or contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.






Diesel engine
pre-heating


fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off
before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning
lamp is determined by the climatic
conditions (up to about thirty seconds in
extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the
ignition off and then on, wait until the
warning lamp goes off again, then start
the engine.

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VENTILATION

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger com-
partment is fi ltered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at
the base of the windscreen or from the
inside in air recirculation mode.


Air treatment

The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:


- direct arrival in the passenger com-
partment (air intake),

- passage through a heating circuit
(heating),

- passage through a cooling circuit
(air conditioning).



Control panel

The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A
on the centre
console.


Air distribution



1.
Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.


2.
Front side window demisting-defrost-
ing vents.

3.
Side adjustable air vents.

4.
Central adjustable air vents.

5.
Air outlets to the front footwells.

6.
Air nozzles to the front footwells.

7.
Air outlets to the rear footwells.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is
used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or
twice a month to keep it in perfect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" sec-
tion).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are
also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and
so improves the towing ability.
If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the pas-
senger compartment for a few
moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a set-
ting high enough to quickly
change the air in the passenger
compartment.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.

The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the ve-
hicle which is perfectly normal.



Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is run-
ning. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,
you can temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start system (see "Driving").

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7. Air fl ow adjustment


)
Turn this control to the left
to decrease the air fl ow or
to the right to increase the
air fl ow.
The air fl ow indicator lamps, between
the two fans, come on progressively in
relation to the value requested. For maximum cooling or heating
of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the mini-
mum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left
until "LO"
is displayed or
to the right until "HI"
is dis-
played.

See "Front demisting - defrosting".



4. Automatic visibility programme


Manual operation

If you wish, you can make a different
choice from that offered by the system
by changing a setting. The the "AUTO"

indicator lamps go off; the other func-
tions will still be controlled automati-
cally.


)
Pressing the "AUTO"
button returns
the system to completely automatic
operation.

5. Air conditioning On/Off


)
Press this button to switch
off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).


)
Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air con-
ditioning. The indicator lamp on the
"A/C"
button comes on.


)
Press one or more but-
tons to direct the air fl ow
towards:
6. Air distribution adjustment


- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),

- the outer and centre air vents,

- the footwells.

You can combine the three orientations
to obtain the desired air distribution.
2. Driver's side adjustment
The driver and front pas-
senger can each adjust the
temperature to their require-
ments.


)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left or to
the right respectively to decrease or
increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depend-
ing on your requirements, a setting be-
tween 18 and 24 is normal.
You are advised to avoid a left/right set-
ting difference of more than 3.
3. Passenger's side adjustment
The value indicated on the display cor-
responds to a level of comfort and not
to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.






With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
8. Air intake/Air recirculation


)
Press this button for recir-
culation of the interior air.
The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.


)
As soon as possible, press this but-
ton again to permit the intake of out-
side air and prevent the formation of
condensation. The indicator lamp in
the button goes off.

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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 pre-
vents 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 re-
straints 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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT

Your vehicle is equipped with certain
factory-fi tted audio equipment:


- a dual-function aerial at the rear of
the roof,

- a coaxial aerial cable,

- basic interference suppression,

- cabling for speakers in the front doors
and tweeters in the dashboard,

- cabling for speakers in the rear
doors,

- two 8-way connectors.
Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain a suitable
wiring harness.
Never use a separate wire to
connect the (+) of your audio
equipment (risk of discharging of
the battery).

Fitting an audio unit

The audio unit is fi tted in place of one
of the storage boxes located above
the heating and air conditioning control
panel.


)
Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial
coaxial cable and two 8-way connectors.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.













Fitting speakers

It is possible to fi t:


- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,

- 130 mm diameter speakers in the
rear doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the
top of the dashboard.


Connectors


8-way connector (A)

A1: -
A2: -
A3: -
A4: -
A5: -
A6: (+) Ignition positive (in this case,
the audio equipment only op-
erates when the ignition is on)
A7: (+) Permanent
A8: Earth

8-way connector (B)

B1: (+) Rear right speaker
B2: (-) Rear right speaker
B3: (+) Front right speaker and tweeter
B4: (-) Front right speaker and tweeter
B5: (+) Front left speaker and tweeter
B6: (-) Front left speaker and tweeter
B7: (+) Rear left speaker
B8: (-) Rear left speaker

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E Economical driving .......................26
Economy mode ..........................209
Electric window controls ...............93
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................137
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................83, 86
Electronic stability control
(ESC) .......................................138
Emergency boot release ..............92
Emergency braking system ........137
Emergency call ...................139, 230
Emergency warning lamps .........135
eMyWay ...............................56, 231
Energy economy mode ..............209
Engine, Diesel ......97, 181, 183, 223
Engine, petrol ...............97, 182, 217
Engine compartment ..........182, 183
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................203
Engine oil level
indicator ........................44, 47, 184
Engines ......................217, 221, 223
Environment ...........................26, 86
Equipment settings .....51, 53, 56, 57
ESC/ASR ...................................138
ESP ............................................138
F Filling with fuel .........................96-98
Fitting a wheel ............................195
Fitting roof bars ..........................210
Fittings, boot .......................122, 125
Fitting speakers ..........................214
Flashing
indicators ..........102, 135, 198, 200
Foglamps, rear ...................101, 201
Front foglamps ...101, 107, 197, 200F Front seats .......................71, 72, 75
Fuel ........................................26, 97
Fuel consumption .........................26
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................96, 98
Fuel gauge ...................................96
Fuel tank ................................96, 98
Fusebox, dashboard ..................203
Fuses .........................................203
G G.P.S. .........................................240
Gearbox, automatic ............159, 187
Gearbox, electronic ....156, 163, 187
Gearbox,
manual .............154, 155, 163, 187
Gear effi ciency
indicator ....................................155
Gear lever ....................................26
Gear lever,
automatic gearbox ....................159
Gear lever,
electronic gearbox system .......156
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......154
Glove box ................................... 114
Grab handles .............................. 113
Guidance ............................238, 245
H Halogen headlamps ...................197
Hands-free kit .....................254, 297
Hazard warning lamps ...............135
Headlamp adjustment ................105
Headlamps,
directional .................105, 106, 197
Headlamp wash .........................109
Head restraints, front ....................73
Head restraints, rear ....................76
Heated seats ................................73
Heating ...................................26, 65H Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................79
Hill start assist ............................162
Hooks .........................................123
I Ignition ..........................................83
Indicator lamps, status .................41
Indicators, direction ............135, 198
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................188
Infl ating tyres ................................26
Inputs for audio
system ...................... 115, 271, 295
Installing speakers .....................214
Instrument panel lighting ..............49
Instrument
panels ................. 28-31, 47, 50, 57
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 28-31, 155
Intelligent Traction Control .........138
Interior fi ttings ..................... 113, 114
Interior mood lighting .................. 112
ISOFIX child seats ..............131-133
ISOFIX mountings ......................131
J Jack ............................................193
JACK socket ............... 115, 271, 295
K Keeping children
safe ..........126, 129, 132, 133, 143
Key in ignition warning .................83
Key with remote
control ......................80, 82, 83, 86
L Labels, identifi cation ...................228
Lamps,
warning and indicator .....33, 40, 43