Citroen C4 RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumi-
nation of the sidelamps on the traffi c
side only.


)
Within one minute of switching off
the ignition, operate the lighting con-
trol stalk up or down depending on
the traffi c side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control
stalk upwards; the right hand side-
lamps are on).
This is confi rmed by an audible signal
and illumination of the corresponding
direction indicator warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return
the lighting control stalk to the central
position.
Switching off the lighting when
switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off,
all of the lamps switch off immedi-
ately, except for the dipped beam
headlamps if automatic guide-
me-home lighting is activated.







Manual guide-me-home lighting

Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is poor.

Switching on


)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting stalk.

)
A further "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off.


Switching off

The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.



Switching on the lighting
when switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk, turn the ring A
to position "0"
- lighting off, then to the position of
your choice.
If the lighting is switched on manu-
ally after switching off the ignition,
there is an audible signal when a
front door is opened to warn the
driver that they have forgotten to
switch off the vehicle's lighting, with
the ignition off.
They switch off automatically after a
period which depends on the state
of charge of the battery (entry to en-
ergy economy mode).

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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.

Activation


)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.


Deactivation


)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the screen.

Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination
of headlamps provides "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional op-
tions:


- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the settings
in the vehicle confi guration menu
(except in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, for which the
duration is set: 60 seconds),

-
automatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.

In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp is
displayed on the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN or a qualifi ed work-
shop workshop.

Operating fault
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.

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Switching off
On the outside, the welcome lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time, when the ignition is switched on
or on locking the vehicle.
On the inside, the welcome lighting
switches off automatically after a pre-
determined time or on opening one of
the doors.

Programming
The lighting duration for the wel-
come lighting is selected via the
vehicle confi guration menu.
On the inside, the footwell and courtesy
lamps come on.












WELCOME LIGHTING


Switching on


)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control; your ve-
hicle is unlocked.
The remote switching on of the pas-
senger compartment lighting makes
your access to the vehicle easier in
poor light. It is activated depending on
the light level detected by the sunshine
sensor.
On the outside, the sidelamps and
dipped beam headlamps, as well as the
side spotlamps, located under the door
mirrors, come on.

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To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing to the load in the vehicle.

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.
3 people.

1.
5 people.

-.
Intermediate setting.

2.
5 people + maximum authorised load.

-.
Intermediate setting.

3.
Driver + maximum authorised load.







MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
The initial setting is position "0"
.












AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
XENON HEADLAMPS
This system adjusts the height of the
xenon headlamp beams automatically
and when stationary, according to the
load in the vehicle, so as to avoid caus-
ing a nuisance to other road user.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
The system then places your headlam-
ps in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING


Programming
with directional lighting


without directional lighting

When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function, allows the
light beams to better follow the road.
The use of this function, coupled with
the xenon headlamps and the corner-
ing lighting, considerably improves the
quality of your lighting round bends.

Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning
lamp fl ashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

This function is inactive:


- when stationary or at low speeds,

- when reverse is engaged.

The system is activated or de-
activated in the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu.

The system is activated by de-
fault.
The state of the system stays in memory
on switching off the ignition.

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CORNERING LIGHTING


With dipped or main beams, this func-
tion makes use of the beam from a
front foglamp to illuminate the inside
of a bend, when the vehicle speed is
below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersec-
tions, parking manouevres...).

with cornering lighting


without cornering lighting


Switching on
This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction
indicator is switched on,
or

- from a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel.


Switching off
The system does not operate:


- below a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.


Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle con-
fi guration menu.
The system is activated by default.

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WIPER CONTROLS

System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning the
screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibil-
ity according to the climatic conditions.
The wipers are controlled by means of
stalk A
for the front and the ring B
for
the rear.

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available depending on wheth-
er the following options are fi tted:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.


Model without AUTO wiping



Model with AUTO wiping



Windscreen wiper



A.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or
lower the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional
to the speed of the vehicle).
Park.

Single wipe (press downwards
or pull towards you, then re-
lease).

Automatic wiping (press
down, then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk
briefl y towards you).




or

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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
.

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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 windscreen,

- 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.

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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.