light CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

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Lighting dimmer
System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and controls in
relation to the exterior brightness.There is an audible signal and the
intensity of the lighting increases each
time the button is pressed.
With the lighting on or off, press the button
to change the intensity of the lighting of
the instruments and controls in "day" or
"night"
mode. When the lighting reaches the maximum
setting, press again to change to the minimum
setting.
When the lighting reaches the required
intensity, release the button.
With the vehicle's lighting off, only the
brightness of the instrument panel is modified. The setting is saved when the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
Wit the vehicle's lighting on, the brightness of
the entire dashboard (instrument panel, screen,
air conditioning control panel...) is modified.
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System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door lock or remotely. It is also used for the guide-me-home lighting and
starting the engine, as well as providing protection against theft.
Remote control key
Unfolding the key
F First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using
the remote control
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the front in the driver's door lock to unlock it.
Unlocking is confirmed by the interior
lighting which comes on for around
15
seconds and the direction indicators
which flash twice .
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
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F Press the open padlock once to unlock the driver's door only.
Selective unlocking using
the remote control
Selective unlocking is only available on
versions not fitted with deadlocking.
Selective unlocking is not available
using the key.
F

P

ress the open padlock again to unlock the
other doors and the boot. Unlocking is confirmed by illumination
of the interior lighting for about
15 seconds and the direction indicators,
which flash twice .
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time as the first
unlocking action.
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Switching on the lighting
remotely
This only operates with the ignition off
and the lighting control in the " OFF"
or " AUTO " position. Remote operation of the lighting will be
switched off:
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n switching on the ignition,
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f the lighting control is not in the "OFF"
or " AUTO " position,
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hen activating manual guide-me-home
lighting.
Press this button to switch on
the lighting remotely (illumination
of the sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps) for a period of
30
seconds.
A second press switches off the
lighting.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
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Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen while the siren is operating.
When the ignition is next switched on (ON
mode if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system), an audible signal sounds
four times to inform you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence.
Complete deactivation of
the alarm
F Switch off the ignition (OFF mode if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system).
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emove the key from the ignition switch,
if your vehicle does not have the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.
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pen the driver's door.
F

P
lace the lighting control stalk in
the " OFF"
position.
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ull the wiper control stalk towards you
and hold.
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fter about ten seconds there is an audible
signal.
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hen the audible signal stops, continue to
hold the wiper stalk pulled towards you and
press the remote control locking button.
You can completely deactivate the alarm
system. To do this, proceed as follows:
F T he state of the system is then signalled to
you by the number of beeps:
O

ne beep: the alarm system is completely
deactivated.
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wo beeps: the alarm system is activated.
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ach new press of the remote control
locking button changes the state of the
system.
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Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
as a s

afety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
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Front fittings
1. Sun visor.
2. Glove box.
3.
P

ortable ashtray.
4.
C

igarette lighter
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2 V socket (120 W max).
5.
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rmrest with storage compartments.
6.
C

up holder.
7.
B

ottle holder.
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Portable ashtray
F Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
F T o empty it, remove the ashtray by pulling it
upwards.
Cigarette lighter /
1 2 V accessory
socket
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F

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o 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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Rear parcel shelfStowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
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wo rings are located on the boot floor,
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wo rings are located on the rear side
pillars.
To remove the shelf:
F
u
nhook the two cords,
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r

aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
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ither upright behind the front seats,
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r flat at the base of the boot.
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For diesel vehicles, when
the engine is cold starting
does not take place until the
pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
The presence of the electronic key
in 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, the
engine will not stop.
This message is displayed
when the driver's door is
opened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
F

P

ress the " START/STOP " button again to
change to "OFF" mode.
F

I

mmobilise the vehicle.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral for vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox, or on P for
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox.
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ith 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 starting takes around
15 seconds. If the engine does not start, press
the "
START/STOP " button once more to try
again.
The presence of the electronic key in
the vehicle is essential for switching
on the ignition and starting only. Once
the engine has started,
make sure
that the electronic key remains with
the vehicle until the end of the journey:
other wise you would not be able to lock
the vehicle.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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