B Button CITROEN C4 2023 Workshop Manual
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All operating conditions are met; the system is 
active.
(orange)
System malfunction.
If the driver no longer wishes to use the system 
for some time, they can deactivate it by pressing 
the button again (confirmed when the symbol 
disappears).
The system status is saved when the  ignition is switched off.
Operating conditions
– Adaptive cruise control active.
–  ESC system operational.
–
 
ASR system activated.
–
 
No trailer detected.
–
 
No 'space-saver' spare wheel in use.
–
 
V
 ehicle not subject to strong lateral g-forces.
–
 
Direction indicators not activated.
Regulation
The driver must hold the steering wheel 
properly.
When regulation is activated, the symbols are 
displayed in green: with small steering inputs, 
the system steers the vehicle and keeps it in the 
position chosen by the driver in the traffic lane. 
This position is not necessarily the centre of the 
lane.
The driver can feel movements in the steering 
wheel.
At any time, the driver can change the position of 
the vehicle by intervening on the steering wheel 
and maintaining the position until the system has 
taken it into account. If the chosen position is too 
off-centre, an automatic re-centering manoeuvre 
can occur. The system adjusts to the newly 
defined position.
Pausing/Suspending the 
system
The driver must act promptly if they believe that the traffic conditions or the 
state of the road surface require their 
intervention, by moving the steering wheel to 
temporarily suspend system operation. Any 
action on the brake pedal that causes the 
Adaptive cruise control
  system to be paused 
will also cause the system to be paused.
If the system detects that the driver is not 
holding the wheel firmly enough, it 
triggers a series of gradual alerts and then 
deactivates itself if there is no response from 
the driver.
If the function is suspended due to the 
prolonged release of the force holding 
the steering wheel, the system must be 
reactivated by pressing the button again.
Automatic suspension
Suspension of the system is accompanied by a 
specific audible signal.
–
 
T
 riggering of the ESC system.
–
 
Insufficient lane detection. In this case, the 
Lane keeping assist function can take over
, 
and the system will reactivate itself once the 
operating conditions are met again.
Paused by the driver
– Travelling outside the lane limits.
–  T oo tight a grip on the steering wheel or 
dynamic action on the steering wheel.
–
 
Action on the brake pedal (resulting in a pause 
until cruise control is reactivated) or accelerator 
pedal (suspension for as long as the pedal is 
depressed).
–
 
Pausing of the 
 Adaptive cruise control system.
–
 
Deactivation of the 
 ASR system.   
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Function statusDisplayComments
ON 
 
 
 
"Hold the steering 
wheel" or "Stay in lane"  (depending on version) If, while correcting the trajectory, the system determines that the correction will not be 
enough and that a solid line will be crossed: the driver is warned that \
they must provide 
additional trajectory adjustment.
If the steering wheel is not held properly, an audible warning sounds, accompanied by 
a message, until the trajectory correction is completed or the driver ha\
s grasped the 
steering wheel correctly.
The duration of audible warnings will increase if multiple corrections a\
re performed 
in quick succession. The warning will become continuous, persisting until the driver 
responds.
Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically in 
the following cases:
–
 
ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
–
 
Speed below 40 mph (65
   km/h) or greater 
than 112 mph (180
  km/h).
–
 
Electrical connection to a trailer
 .
–
 
Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected 
(as detection is not immediate, deactivation of 
the system is recommended).
–
 
Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on 
the brake or accelerator pedal.
–
 
Driving over lane markings.
–
 
Activation
   of the direction indicators.
–
 
Crossing the inside line on a bend.
–
 
Driving on a tight bend.
–
 
Inactivity by the driver detected during 
correction.
–
 
Narrow lane detected.
The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or 
prevent it from working:
–
 
Insufficient contrast between the road 
surface and the side of the road (e.g. shade).
–
 
Lane markings worn, hidden (snow
 , mud) 
or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
–
 
Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane 
markings may not be detected).
–
 
Roads that are narrow
 , winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the 
following situations:
– 
When changing a wheel or working near a 
wheel.
–
 
T
 owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing 
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or 
not approved. –
 
Road in poor condition, unstable or with very 
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow
 , ice).
–  
Adverse weather conditions.
–
  
Driving on racing circuits.
–
  
Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
With the dashboard button 
 
 
    
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6► Press and hold this button to deactivate or 
press briefly to reactivate the system at any time. 
Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of 
the indicator lamp in the button and this 
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application or via the  Shortcuts for 
driving aids .
Deactivation is confirmed by the 
illumination of this indicator lamp on the 
instrument panel.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, 
these warning lamps light up on 
the instrument panel, accompanied by the 
display of a message and an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Blind spot monitoring
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
This system warns the driver of a potential 
danger posed by the presence of another vehicle 
(car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind 
spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of 
vision) using sensors located on the sides of the 
bumpers.
 
 
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on the 
side in question:
–
 
fixed
 , immediately, when being overtaken.
–
 
flashing , after a delay of about one second, 
when overtaking a vehicle slowly
, and when the 
direction indicator is used.
Activation/Deactivation
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio 
system or MyCitroën Play
The settings are changed via the  Driving 
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The settings are changed via the  Vehicle 
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The settings are changed via the  ADAS 
touch screen application.
When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp 
comes on in each mirror to indicate that the 
system is activated.
The status of the system is memorised when the 
ignition is switched off.
The system is automatically deactivated  when towing with a towing device 
approved by CITROËN.
Operating conditions
– All vehicles are moving in the same direction 
and in adjacent lanes.
–
 
The speed of your vehicle must be between 
7
  and 87   mph (12   and 140   km/h) (versions 
without Park Assist) or between 19
  and 87   mph 
(30
  and 140   km/h) (versions with Park Assist).
–
 
When overtaking a vehicle, the speed 
difference is less than 6
  mph (10   km/h).   
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Adjusting the audible signal
(With MyCitroën Drive or MyCitroën 
Drive Plus)
Pressing this button opens the window 
for adjusting the volume of the audible 
signal.
Visual assistance 
 
This supplements the audible signal, without 
taking account of the vehicle's trajectory, by 
displaying bars on the screen that represent the 
distance between the obstacle and the vehicle 
(white: more distant, orange: close, red: very 
close).
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger" 
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the 
front parking sensors are triggered when an 
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the 
vehicle is below 6 mph (10
  km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if 
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in 
forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected 
or the vehicle speed exceeds 6   mph (10   km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to 
the vehicle, in front or behind it.
Side parking sensors 
 
Using four additional sensors located on the 
sides of the bumpers, the system records the 
position of obstacles during the manoeuvre and 
indicates them when they are located alongside 
the vehicle.
Only fixed obstacles are indicated 
correctly. Moving obstacles detected at 
the beginning of the manoeuvre may be 
indicated mistakenly, while moving obstacles 
that appear alongside the vehicle but were 
not previously recorded will not be indicated.
Objects memorised during the 
manoeuvre will no longer be stored after 
switching off the ignition.
Deactivation/Activation
(Depending on country of sale)
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio 
system or MyCitroën Play
The settings are changed via the  Driving 
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The settings are changed via the  Vehicle 
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The settings are changed via the  ADAS 
touch screen application.
If the function is deactivated, this indicator 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
The system status is saved when the ignition is 
switched off.
 
 
The rear parking sensors are deactivated  automatically if a trailer or bicycle carrier 
is connected to a towing device installed in 
accordance with the Manufacturer's 
recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed 
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.   
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The screen is divided into two parts with a 
contextual view and a view from above the 
vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the information 
on the view from above the vehicle.
Various contextual views may be displayed:
–  
Standard view
 .
–
 
180° view
 .
–
 
Zoom view
 .
AUTO mode is activated by default.
In this mode, the system chooses the best 
view
  to display   (standard or zoom).
You can change the type of view at any time 
during a manoeuvre.
►
 
Press the button in the bottom left-hand 
corner of the touch screen.
►
 
Select the type of view:
•
  "Standard view".
•
  "180° view". •
  "Zoom view".
•   "AUTO view".
The display is immediately updated with the type 
of view selected.
The system status is not saved when the ignition 
is switched off.
Operating principle 
 
Using one or two cameras, the close 
surroundings of the vehicle are recorded whilst 
manoeuvring at low speed.
An image from above your vehicle in its close 
surroundings is reconstructed (represented 
between the brackets) in real time and as the 
manoeuvre progresses.
It facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when 
parking and allows obstacles close to the vehicle 
to be seen. It is automatically deleted if the 
vehicle remains stationary for too long.
With 360 Vision, the image is created using 
both cameras, when going forward and when 
reversing.
When the function is activated, it is possible 
that the view from above is not displayed. If  the system is activated when the vehicle has 
already moved, the view from above can be fully 
displayed.
Top Rear Vision
Rear view 
 
To activate the camera located near the number 
plate lamps, engage reverse gear and do not 
exceed a speed of
  6 mph (10   km/h).
The system is deactivated:
–
 
Automatically
 , at speeds above approximately 
12 mph (20
  km/h),
–
 
Automatically
 , if the boot is opened.
–
 
When changing out of reverse gear
 .
–
 
By pressing the white arrow in the upper-left 
corner of the touch screen.   
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7Traction battery
This battery stores the energy that powers 
the electric motor and the thermal comfort 
equipment in the passenger compartment. It is 
discharged during use, and must therefore be 
regularly recharged. There is no need to wait 
for the traction battery to fall to its reserve level 
before recharging.
The range of the battery may vary according 
to the type of driving, the route, the use of 
thermal comfort equipment and the ageing of its 
components.
The lifespan of the traction battery depends on multiple factors, such as 
climatic conditions, distance travelled and 
how often it has been fast-charged.
To preserve the mileage of your vehicle  and the durability of your traction battery, 
CITROËN recommends that you:
–
 
Do not fully charge the battery of your 
electric vehicle daily (charge the traction 
battery below 80% as often as possible).
–
 
Do not completely discharge the battery
 .
–
 
Do not store the vehicle for a long period 
of non-use (more than 12
  hours) when the 
traction battery has a low or high charge level. 
Prefer a charge level between 20 and 40%.
–
 
Limit the use of fast charging.
–
 
Do not expose the vehicle to temperatures 
below -30°C and above +60°C for more than 
24
 
hours.
– Avoid charging the vehicle at negative 
temperatures (except if the vehicle ran more 
than 20   minutes) or above +30°C.
–
 
Do not use the vehicle's traction battery as 
a generator of energy
.
–
 
Do not use a generator to recharge your 
vehicle's traction battery
.
In the event of damage to the traction 
battery
It is strictly prohibited to work on the vehicle 
yourself.
Do not touch liquids coming from the battery, 
and in the event of skin contact with these 
products, wash abundantly with water and 
contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.
Disposal of the traction battery
The traction battery is designed for the life of the 
vehicle if the recommendations of CITROËN are 
followed.
If it becomes necessary to replace the battery, 
contact the CITROËN dealer for instructions on 
its disposal. Improper disposal carries the risk of 
severe burns, electric shock, and damage to the 
environment.
In accordance with regulations, CITROËN 
ensures a second life or recycling of this 
component in collaboration with qualified 
operators.
Charging connectors and 
indicator lamps
 
 
1. Charging connectors
2. Deferred charging activation button
3. Nozzle locking indicator lamp
Fixed red: nozzle positioned correctly and 
locked in the connector.
Flashing red: nozzle incorrectly positioned or 
locking not possible.
4. Charging indicator lamp
 
     
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For domestic or accelerated charging
Before charging
Depending on the context:
►
 
Have a professional check that the 
electrical system to be used complies with 
applicable standards and is compatible with 
the vehicle.
►
 
Have a professional electrician install 
a dedicated domestic power socket or 
accelerated charging unit (W
allbox) 
compatible with the vehicle.
You should preferably use the charging cable 
available as an accessory.
For more information, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
During charging
While charging is in progress, unlocking 
the vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings 
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the 
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and 
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–
 
Some areas remain very hot, even an hour 
after charging ends - risk of burns!
–
 
The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts 
or strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the 
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit 
or electrocution in the event of contact with or 
immersion in water!
For superfast charging
Before charging
Check that the fast public charging 
station and its charging cable are compatible 
with the vehicle.
If the exterior temperature is below:
–
 
0°C, charging times may be extended.
–
 
-20°C, charging is still possible, but 
charging times may be extended even further 
(the battery has to be heated first).
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Connection
► Before  charging, check that the drive selector 
is in mode   P, otherwise charging is not possible.
►
 
Open the charging flap by pressing the 
push-button, and check that there are no foreign 
bodies on the charging connector
.
Domestic charging, mode 2 
 
 
 
► Connect the charging cable from the control 
unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator 
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the 
POWER
 indicator lamp remains on in green.
►
 
Remove the protective cover from the 
charging nozzle.
►
 
Insert the nozzle into the charging connector
 .
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing 
green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then 
those on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not 
started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all 
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to 
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When charging is complete and while the 
charging cable is still connected, opening    
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7the driver's door will display the charge level 
on the instrument panel for about 20 seconds.
Accelerated charging, mode 3 
 
► Follow the accelerated charging unit 
(W allbox) user instructions.
►
 
Remove the protective cover from the 
charging nozzle.
►
 
Insert the nozzle into the charging connector
 .
The start of charging is confirmed when the 
charging indicator lamp in the flap flashes green.
If this is not the case, charging has not started; 
restart the procedure, ensuring that the 
connection has been properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to 
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Superfast charging, mode 4 
 
► Depending on version, remove the protective 
cover from the lower part of the connector .►
 
Follow the instructions for use of the fast 
public charger and connect the cable from the 
fast public charger
   to the vehicle's connector.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing 
green charging indicator lamp in the flap.
If this is not the case, charging has not started; 
restart the procedure, ensuring that the 
connection is properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to 
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Deferred charging
The deferred charging start time is set to 
midnight by default.
Depending on equipment, this time can be 
changed.
Settings
On a smartphone or tabletYou can programme the deferred  charging function at any time via the 
MyCitroën App application.
For more information on  Remotely operable 
additional functions , refer to the corresponding 
section.
In the vehicle, with MyCitroën Play or 
MyCitroën Drive
► In the  Energy touch screen menu, 
select the Charge page.
►
 
Set the charging start time.
►
 
Press 
 OK.
The setting is saved in the system.
In the vehicle, with MyCitroën Drive Plus
► In the  Energy touch screen 
application, select the  Charging tab.
►
 
Set the charging start time.
►
 
Press 
 OK.
Activation
Deferred charging is only possible with 
modes 2 and 3.
►
 
After programming the deferred charging, 
connect your vehicle to the desired charging 
equipment.
 
 
► Lock the vehicle.
►  Press this button in the flap within one 
minute to activate the system (confirmed by the 
charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).
Disconnection 
 
Before disconnecting the nozzle from the 
charging connector:
►
 
If the vehicle is unlocked,  lock it and then 
unlock it .   
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► If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.
The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to 
confirm that the charging nozzle is unlocked.
►
 
Within 
 30 seconds, remove the charging 
nozzle.
The charging indicator lamp comes on in white.
With selective door unlocking activated, 
press the unlocking button twice to 
disconnect the charging nozzle.
When charging is complete, the green 
charging indicator lamp in the flap goes 
out after about 2 minutes.
Domestic charging, mode 2
The end of charging is confirmed when the green 
CHARGE indicator lamp on the control unit and 
the green charging indicator lamp in the flap 
come on fixed.
►
 
Replace the protective cover on the charging 
nozzle and close the charging flap.
►
 
Disconnect the control unit end of the 
charging cable from the domestic socket.
Accelerated charging, mode 3
The end of charging is indicated by the charging 
control unit and by the fixed lighting of the green 
indicator lamp in the flap.
►
 
Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and 
close the charging flap.
Superfast charging, mode 4
The end of charging is indicated by the charger 
and by the fixed lighting of the green indicator 
lamp in the flap.
► You can also pause charging by 
pressing this button in the flap (in mode 4 
only).
►
 
Hang up the nozzle on the charger
 .
►
 
Depending on version, replace the protective 
cover on the lower section and close the 
charging flap.
When the charging nozzle is 
disconnected, a message on the 
instrument panel indicates that charging is 
complete, even if the charging nozzle was 
disconnected before full charging was 
completed.
Towing device
Load distribution
►  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. 
The maximum towable load 
must be reduced by 10% per 1,000
  metres of 
altitude.
Use genuine towing devices and wiring 
harnesses approved by CITROËN. We 
recommend having them fitted by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
If not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, they must 
still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle 
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions 
are automatically deactivated while an 
approved towing system is in use.
Comply with the maximum authorised 
towable weight, as indicated on your 
vehicle's registration certificate, on the 
manufacturer's label and in the  Technical 
data section of this guide.
If using accessories attached to the 
towing device (e.g.   bicycle carriers, tow 
boxes):
–
 
Comply with the maximum authorised nose 
weight.
–
 
Do not transport more than 4 conventional 
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier 
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest 
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
Observe the legislation in force in the 
country where you are driving.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any 
circumstances be fitted with a towing device.   
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stations equipped with AdBlue® pumps specially 
designed for passenger vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates 
above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a 
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for 
at least a year.
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has 
completely thawed out at room temperature.
Never  store AdBlue® containers in your 
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based  solution. This fluid is 
non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when 
kept in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the 
affected area with soap and running water. In the 
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse 
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an 
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning 
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth 
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for 
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot 
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia 
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous 
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of 
children, in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that 
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature 
of the vehicle is above -11°C. Otherwise the 
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured 
into the tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area 
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried 
out.
Never pour the AdBlue® into the Diesel 
fuel tank.
If  any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are 
any spillages on the bodywork, rinse 
immediately with cold water or wipe with a 
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off using a 
sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after 
a breakdown because of a lack of 
AdBlue, it is essential to wait around 5 
minutes before switching on the ignition, 
without opening the driver’s door, 
unlocking the vehicle, inserting the key 
into the ignition switch, or bringing the 
key for the "Keyless Entry and Start" 
system into the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10 
seconds before starting the engine.
►
 
Switch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the switch to switch off the engine.
or
►
 
With Keyless Entry and Start, press the 
"
START/STOP" button to switch off the engine.
 
 
► Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►
 
With a container of 
AdBlue
®: after checking 
the expiry date, read the instructions on the 
label carefully before pouring the contents of the 
container into the vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
►
 With an 
AdBlue® pump: insert the nozzle and 
fill the tank until the nozzle automatically cuts 
out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
 Add between 10 and 13 litres using 
AdBlue® containers.
–
 Stop after the nozzle’ s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.