tow Citroen C4 RHD 2012 2.G User Guide
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Locking the vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.
Normal locking using the remote
control
Normal locking using the key
)
Turn the key towards the rear in the
driver's door lock to lock the vehicle.
Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold the key.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
In low light, locking also brings on of the
guide-me-home lighting (see "Visibility").
If one of the doors or the boot
is still open, the central locking
does not take place; the vehicle
locks itself then unlocks straight
away, identifi able by the sound
of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it
is unlocked inadvertently, it will
lock itself again automatically af-
ter thirty seconds unless a door
or the boot is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Closing the windows using the
remote control
)
Press and hold down the
closed padlock until the de-
sired position is obtained.
The windows stop when
you release the button.
When closing the windows using
the remote control you must en-
sure that nothing prevents them
from closing correctly.
If you want to leave the windows
partly open, you must deactivate
the volumetric alarm monitoring.
If you do not press the button when
folding the key, there is a risk of
damage to the mechanism.
Deadlocking using the remote
control
)
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle completely.
)
Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key
)
Turn the key to the rear in the driver’s
door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
)
Turn the key to the rear again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximate-
ly two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
In low light, deadlocking also brings
on the guide-me-home lighting (see
"Visibility").
Deadlocking renders the exte-
rior and interior door controls
inoperative.
It also deactivates the central
locking control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release
the key.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an
alert message is displayed, ac-
companied by an audible signal, to
remind you that the key is still in the
ignition switch at position 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
,
the ignition will be switched off auto-
matically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position 1 (Stop)
, then
back to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
Keep safely the label attached to
the keys given to you on acquisi-
tion of the vehicle.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your
vehicle from a distance, particularly in
poor light. Your vehicle must be locked.
)
Press the closed padlock
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps
and the direction indicators will fl ash for
a few seconds.
Starting the vehicle
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Emergency control
System allowing the doors to be locked
and unlocked manually in the event of
a malfunction of the central locking sys-
tem or battery failure.
Locking the driver's door
)
Insert the key in the door lock, then
turn it to the rear.
You can also apply the procedure de-
scribed for the passenger doors.
Unlocking the driver's door
)
Insert the key in the door lock, then
turn it to the front.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
)
Pull the interior door opening control.
)
Open the doors.
)
On the rear doors, check that the child
lock is not on (see Child Safety).
)
Remove the black cap, located on
the edge of the door, using the key.
)
Insert the key in the socket without
forcing it, then without turning it,
move the latch sideways towards
the inside of the door.
)
Remove the key and refi t the cap.
)
Close the doors and check that the
vehicle has locked correctly from
the outside.
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this func-
tion permanently.
)
With the ignition on, press this but-
ton until an audible signal starts and
a corresponding message is dis-
played.
The state of the system stays in memory
when switching off the ignition.
In the event of a serious impact
with deployment of an airbag, the
vehicle's doors unlock automatical-
ly to allow the exit of occupants and
access for the security services.
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Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, fi xed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the
button indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Locking the vehicle with exterior
perimeter monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring to avoid unwanted
triggering of the alarm in certain cases
such as:
- leaving a pet in the vehicle,
- leaving a window partially open,
- washing your vehicle,
- changing a wheel,
- having your vehicle towed,
- transport by sea.
Deactivation of the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Within ten seconds, press the but-
ton until the indicator lamp is on
continuously.
)
Get out of the vehicle.
)
Press the locking button on the re-
mote control immediately. The exterior perimeter monitoring alone
is activated: the indicator lamp in the
button fl ashes once per second.
To be effective, this deactivation
must be carried out each time
the ignition is switched off.
Reactivation of the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
)
Press the unlocking button on the
remote control to deactivate the ex-
terior perimeter monitoring.
)
Press the locking button on the re-
mote control to activate all the moni-
toring functions.
The indicator lamp in the button again
fl ashes once per second.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the si-
ren and fl ashing of the direction indica-
tors for thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active
until the alarm has been triggered elev-
en times in succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control, rapid fl ashing of the in-
dicator lamp in the button informs you
that the alarm was triggered during your
absence. When the ignition is switched
on, this fl ashing stops immediately.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
)
unlock the vehicle using the key in
the driver's door lock,
)
open the door; the alarm is trig-
gered,
)
switch on the ignition; the alarm
stops; the indicator lamp in the but-
ton goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the key in the driver's door lock.
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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approximately
60 litres.
When the low fuel level in the
tank is reached, this warning
lamp comes on in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied by
an audible warning and an alert
message. When it fi rst comes
on, around 6 litres
of fuel re-
main in the tank.
Until suffi cient fuel has been added,
every time the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp appears, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and an alert
message. Depending on version, when
driving, this audible signal and the dis-
play of this alert message are repeated
with increasing frequency, as the level
drops towards 0
.
You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to "Checks".
Low fuel level
Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the fi ller cap may result in an
inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of
the fuel system.
If you have put in the wrong
fuel for your vehicle, you must
have have the tank drained and
refi lled with the correct fuel be-
fore you start the engine.
)
Press control A
until the automatic
opening of the fuel fl ap is heard.
This control remains active for a few
minutes after switching off the igni-
tion. If necessary, switch the ignition
on again to reactivate it.
If you are fi lling your tank to the top,
do not persist after the third cut-off;
this could cause your vehicle to mal-
function.
)
Take care to select the pump that
delivers the correct fuel for your ve-
hicle.
)
Introduce the nozzle so as to push
in the metal non-return fl ap B.
)
Make sure that the nozzle is pushed
in as far as possible before starting
to refuel (risk of blowback).
)
Maintain this position while refuel-
ling.
)
Push the fuel fl ap to close it.
With Stop & Start, never refuel
with the system in STOP mode;
you must switch off the ignition
with the key.
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
A.
Main lighting mode selection ring:
turn it to position the symbol re-
quired facing the mark.
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the
driver by means of the ring A
and the
stalk B
.
Lamps off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
B.
Stalk for switching headlamps: pull
the stalk towards you to switch the
lighting between dipped and main
beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam head-
lamps temporarily ("headlamp fl ash") by
maintaining a pull on the stalk. Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam
headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel confi rms
that the lighting selected is on.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automati-
cally when the engine is started making
the vehicle more visible to other users.
This function is assured:
- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps with the sidelamps and
number plate lamps; this function
cannot be deactivated.
- for other countries where it is pro-
vided,
by the use of dedicated lamps; this
function can be activated or deac-
tivated via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
illuminated, except in night mode with
manual or automatic illumination of
headlamps.
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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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FITTINGS
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)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
12 V ACCESSORY SOCKET
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.
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"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
Your vehicle has been approved in
accordance with the new
ISOFIX regu-
lation
.
The seats, represented below, are fi tted
with regulation ISOFIX mountings: There are three rings for each seat:
- two rings A
, located between the
vehicle seat back and cushion, indi-
cated by a label,
- a ring B
, behind the seat, referred to
as the TOP TETHER
for fi xing the
upper strap. This ISOFIX mounting system provides
fast, reliable and safe fi tting of the child
seat in your vehicle.
The incorrect installation of a
child seat in a vehicle compro-
mises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
For information regarding the ISOFIX
child seats which can be installed in
your vehicle, refer to the table showing
the locations for installing ISOFIX child
seats. When fi tting an ISOFIX child
seat to the left hand rear seat,
before fi tting the seat, fi rst move
the centre rear seat belt towards
the middle of the vehicle, so as
to avoid the seat interfering with
the operation of the seat belt.
The ISOFIX child seats
are fi tted with
two latches which are secured on the
two rings A
.
Some seats also have an upper strap
,
known as the Top Tether, which is at-
tached to ring B
.
To attach this strap, raise the vehicle
seat's head restraint then pass the hook
between its rods. Then fi x the hook on
ring B
and tighten the upper strap.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.
)
Right: raise the lighting stalk pass-
ing the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
"Motorway" function
)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction in-
dicators will fl ash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the di-
rection indicators for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of
the audible signal will increase
if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h). Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
)
Press the central part of the mutli-
function steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking
visibility.