CITROEN C4 2006 Owner's Manual

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24 Automatic photochromic
interior rear view mirror
This provides an automatic and
progressive changing between
day use and night use.
To avoid causing dazzle, the mirror
automatically becomes darker as
a function of the intensity of light
coming from the rear. It becomes
lighter as soon as brightness
diminishes, thus ensuring optimal
vision.
To operate
Switch on the ignition and press
control
1.
- Warning lamp 2 on: automatic
mode.
- Warning lamp 2 off: automatic
mode stopped. The mirror
remains in its lightest definition.
Note: for optimal vision, the mir-
ror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
Manual interior mirror
The lever on the lower edge ena-
bles you to place the rear view
mirror in either of two positions:
Day position:
the lever is not vis-
ible.
Night position (antidazzle): the
lever is visible. Permit holder
The athermic windscreen incorpo-
rates a zone located either side of
the rear view mirror base, to allow
the reading of access cards (e.g.
motorway toll passes).
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D O O R M I R R O R S
Adjustment of rear view
mirrors
Functions with ignition switched
on.
From the driver’s position,
select the rear view mirror via
the control 1, then adjust in the
four directions by moving the
control 2.
Deicing of rear view mirrors is
coupled with electric demisting of
the rear screen. Fold-back of door mirrors
When the vehicle is parked, the
door mirrors can be folded back
either manually or electrically.
Electric fold-back
From the central position, one
press towards the rear on control
1
folds the rear view mirrors back.
To return them to the initial posi-
tion, press again on the control
towards the rear.
Automatic fold-back
Automatic fold-back operates
when you lock the doors with the
remote control.
The opposite movement applies
when you unlock the doors, except
if you operated fold-back before
switching off the ignition.
Note: Automatic fold-back of the
rear view mirrors can be deac-
tivated. Consult your CITROËN
dealer. Adjustment of the indexed
positions for the passenger’s
and driver’s rear view mirrors
With the engine running:
- Select the rear view mirror using
control 1.
- Engage reverse gear, the mirror glass automatically positions
itself to improve your vision of
the pavement.
- If necessary, adjust the mirror to your preference using the elec-
tric control 2.
Deactivation of the rear view
mirror indexing function
To deactivate the function, move
control 1 to the central position.

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26 Electric operation
The driver uses the controls
located on the door to operate the
vehicle’s electric windows.
Note:
the electric windows can
also be operated for a limited
time after the ignition has been
switched off (including after the
front doors have been opened).
Sequential control
An action on the control to the first
notch causes a window move-
ment which stops as soon as the
control is released. An action on
the control to the second notch
causes the window to close or
open fully, a further press on the
control stops the movement.
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING WINDOWS.
- Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even for short
periods.
- If the driver is operating the passenger’s electric window con trol, the driver
should ensure that no passenger is obstructing the window from closing.
- The driver should check that the electric windows are used prope rly by the
passengers.
- Should there be any risk of a person becoming trapped by a win dow clos-
ing, you should immediately reverse the window movement. To do this,
reverse the position of the control concerned.
This prevents the rear windows from being operated, and the re ar
doors from being opened, from the rear seat positions.
It is activated by means of a press on control A located on the
electric windows control panel. The warning lamp in the inst rument
panel lights up for approx. 10 seconds.
Each time the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp comes on for
approx. 10 seconds.
Opening of the doors from the outside and operation of th e rear electric
windows remain possible from the front of the vehicle.
Anti-pinch device
An anti-pinch device stops the window from rising. If it meets a
n obstacle,
it goes back down.
After a battery disconnection or in the event of a malfunctio n, you
have to re-initialise the anti-pinch function:
- Lower the window fully using the control, then close. It will rise only a few
centimetres.
- Press repeatedly on the control until the window is fully clo sed.
Warning: During this operation, the anti-pinch protection does not work.
W I N D O W S
Child safety

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30 This driving assistance function
allows you to drive at the speed
of your choce without the need to
action the accelerator. It is avail-
able at speeds above 40 km/h
(25 mph), in the higher gears only.
Control
A for cruise control is
located below the lighting/signal-
ling stalk.
Note: Information relating to the
cruise control is displayed in
zone A of the instrument panel.
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “REG”.
To select a cruising speed
At the time you select the func-
tion via the control 1, there is no
cruise speed previously memo-
rised: Note:
you can use successive
presses to modify the cruise
speed in steps of 1 km/h and a
continuous press to jump in steps
of 5 km/h.
Accelerate to the desired speed,
then press button
2 or button
4 . The cruise speed will then
be memorised and displayed in
zone A on the instrument panel.
You can then release the accel-
erator pedal. The vehicle will
automatically keep to that chosen
speed.
Note: The vehicle speed may vary
slightly from that memorised.
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Adjustment of the memorised
speed while cruise control is in
operation
To adjust the memorised speed,
displayed in zone A, press on:
- button 4 to increase the speed,
- button 2 to decrease the speed. To exceed the cruise speed
temporarily
While cruise control is in use, it is
always possible to go above the
cruise speed simply by pressing
the accelerator pedal (for exam-
ple to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone
A
flashes.
You have only to release the acce-
lator pedal to return to your cruise
speed.
Note: if during cruise control the
system cannot keep to the cruise
speed (e.g. on a steep descent),
then the speed flashes. If neces-
sary, brake to curb your speed.

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Deactivation of cruise control
with memorised speed
- Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.
- Or with a press on button 3.
- Or when ESP or ASR is active.
Note: cruise control is disengaged
when the gear lever is in neutral
position.
These actions bring up the display
“OFF” in zone A in the instrument
panel.
These actions do not cancel your
cruise speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Cruise control must only be used where road
conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when weather and road conditions are poor.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete control of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
Reactivation of cruise control
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by recalling the memorised
speed:
Following a deactivation, press on button 3. Your vehicle
automatically resumes the mem-
orised cruise speed displayed in
zone A.
- by selecting the current
speed:
Press on button 2 or 4 as soon
as the desired speed is reached.
The information “OFF” will then
disappear from zone A. To cancel the function
- by moving the control from posi-
tion “REG” to position 0.
- by stopping the engine.
The cruise speed chosen pre-
viously is no longer memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a
message is displayed, accompa-
nied by a sound signal and lighting
of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
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32 This driving assistance device
allows you to select a maximum
speed that you wish not to exceed.
This has to be a speed greater
than 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
The speed limiter controls are
located on the steering wheel.
Note: The information relating
to the limiter is displayed in
zone A of the instrument panel.
To select the function
Turn control
1 to position “LIM”.
On selection of the function, the
last speed memorised and the
information “OFF” will appear: To adjust the maximum speed
Provided the engine is running,
you can adjust the memorised
maximum speed, with short or
long presses on:
- button
4 to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed,
- button 2 to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed.
Note: successive presses modify
the memorised speed in steps
of 1 km/h (1 mph), a continuous
press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph). Activation of the maximum
speed
When the desired maximum
speed is displayed, press button
3
to activate the limitation.
The information “OFF” then dis-
appears from zone A.
While the function is active, press-
ing the accelerator pedal will not
enable you to go beyond the pro-
grammed speed unless you press
the pedal hard down past the tight
spot (see “Temporary exceeding
of the maximum speed”).
Note: The vehicle speed may vary
slightly from that memorised.
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To stop the function
- move the control from position
“LIM” to position 0.
- or stop the engine.
The speed that you chose is
memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a
message is displayed, accompa-
nied by a sound signal and lighting
of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
A floor carpet not recommended by CITROËN risks sliding under
the accelerator pedal, thus preventing you from pressing past the
tight spot.
It will then be impossible to exit from the desired limita tion,
unless by acting on the steering wheel control.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of
the vehicle.
Temporary override of the
maximum speed
You can exceed the memorised
maximum speed at any time by
pressing the accelerator pedal
hard down past the tight spot.
During the time the limit speed
is being exceeded, the displayed
speed flashes.
You have only to release the
accelerator pedal to return below
the maximum speed, thus keep-
ing the function active.
Note:
if during speed limitation,
the system cannot keep to the
maximum speed (especially on a
steep descent or if you accelerate
too hard) the speed flashes. Adapt
your speed as necessary.
The function will re-engage when
your speed has returned below
the desired maximum.
Deactivation of the maximum
speed
Press button
3.
The information “OFF” will appear
on the instrument panel screen.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed,
which remains displayed in zone A
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6 - S P E E D E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
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The 6-speed electronic gearbox offers you a choice of two driving modes :
- automatic mode,
- manual mode,
with two methods of control : the controls under the steering wheel and the gear selec tor on the
central console.
For each of these two modes, a Sport option, corresponding to a more dynamic driving style, is also available.
Neutral
When the vehicle is mov-
ing, do not select this
position, even momentarily.
Manual mode Automatic mode
Sport option
Reverse gear
• Manual gear changing using the selector : - push the selector to change up a gear,
- pull the selector to change down a gear. or
• Manual gear changing using the controls
under the steering wheel:
An action on one of the controls under the steering
wheel «+» or «-» gives you an immediate change
of gear.
Note : During heavy acceleration, a higher gear will n ot engage if the driver does not action
the gear selector or the controls under the steering whee l.

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6 - S P E E D E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Starting the vehicle
- To start the engine, the gear selector has to be in position N.
- Press the brake pedal.
- Action the starter.
- When the engine is running, select R, A or M as required.
- Check the position you have engaged in the rev counter.
Note : If the vehicle has been
stationary for a long time, or if you
have pressed the brake pedal a
number of times while stationary,
it will be necessary to press the
brake pedal hard down in order to
authorise the engine to start. Temporary manual mode
In automatic mode, a touch on the
controls under the steering wheel
«+» or «-» lets you change gear
immediately.
The warning lamp
«AUTO»
remains displayed in the rev coun-
ter.
In the absence of any new action,
automatic mode reactivates
depending on the driving condi-
tions.
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is completely station-
ary.
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When the vehicle is moving at
very low speed, if reverse gear is
requested (position R), this will
be taken into account only when
the vehicle stops.
The «foot on brake» warning lamp may flash in the instrument
panel to remind you to brake.
• If vehicle is moving at high speed
and reverse gear is requested,
the warning lamp «N» will flash
and your vehicle will go automati-
cally into neutral. To re-engage a
gear, you have only to return the
gear selector to position A or M.
Note : A sound signal indicates
when reverse gear is engaged.
If parking assistance is deacti-
vated, the sound signal for reverse
gear engaged is absent.

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36 H I L L S T A R T A S S I S T
( w i t h 6 s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m )
To aid starting on a gradient, your
vehicle is equipped with a system
which keeps it temporarily immo-
bilised.
It keeps the brakes applied for a
brief moment, precisely the time
taken for moving your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
This function is only active
when the vehicle has been com-
pletely stationary, with your foot
on the brake pedal, in particular
conditions on a slope .
Note :
The hill start assist function can-
not be deactivated. On a descending slope, pro-
vided the vehicle is stationary
and reverse gear is engaged,
the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the
brake pedal.

Warning : do not exit the vehicle during the hill start as sist phase.
On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle
is held for a brief moment when
you release the brake pedal
,
provided you are in A or M.
Display of these warning lamps
indicates a malfunctioning of the
hill start assist function.