light Citroen C4 2010 2.G Owner's Guide
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
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 activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a suf-
fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic illumination
of headlamps is accompanied by
a message on the multifunction
screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
guide-me-home lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration
to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of guide- me-home lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.
To do this, turn the control, located
below the fascia to the right of the
driver, to the appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
The initial setting is position "0" .
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h x e n o n b u l b s
the height of the headlamps is ad-
justed automatically.
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* According to country.
Daytime-running lamps *
System which switches on the ve-
hicle’s dipped headlamps automati-
cally on starting.
This safety system makes the vehi-
cle more visible to other road users
during the day.
The lighting of the instruments and
controls (instrument panel, multi-
function screen, air conditioning
c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) i s i n d e p e n d e n t o f
this function. It is provided by the
automatic lighting mode or when the
lamps are switched on manually.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary lighting of dipped
headlamps after the vehicle’s igni-
tion has been switched off makes
the driver’s exit easier when the light
is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time. The manual guide-me-home ligh-
ting is also available by pressing the
lighting button on the remote con-
trol (refer to the section "Access -
§ R e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y " ) .
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is acti- vated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
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 activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a suf-
fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic illumination
of headlamps is accompanied by
a message on the multifunction
screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic illu-
mination of headlamps provides the
guide-me-home lighting with the fol-
lowing additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration
to 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of guide- me-home lighting when auto-
matic illumination of headlamps
is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps comes
on, a message appears on the multi-
function screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.
To do this, turn the control, located
below the fascia to the right of the
driver, to the appropriate position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
The initial setting is position "0" .
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h x e n o n b u l b s
the height of the headlamps is ad-
justed automatically.
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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle. If a malfunction occurs,
this warning lamp is
displayed on the instru-
ment panel, accom-
panied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
If a malfunction occurs, do not
touch the xenon bulbs. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function en-
ables the light beam to follow the
direction of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
The function is activa-
ted or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the system is inactive.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e r u n -
ning lamps, the function is activated if
the lighting stalk is in the "AUTO" or
"Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position. In position "0" , the function
is not activated.
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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
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.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For maintain the effectiveness of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s of wear. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the
duration of lighting varies accord-
ing to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unli- mited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
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.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For maintain the effectiveness of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s of wear. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the
duration of lighting varies accord-
ing to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unli- mited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
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This comes on automatically when
the boot is opened and switches
off automatically when the boot is
closed.
Different lighting times are avai-
lable:
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
-
in energy economy mode, approxi-mately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
The sill lighting is at the bottom of
each door panel.
The lamps come on automatically
when a door is opened and switch
off automatically when all of the
doors are closed.
Sill illumination
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SUN VISOR TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the rear view mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.
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REMOVABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
T o e m p t y i t , r e m o v e t h e a s h t r a y
by pulling it upwards.
CIGAR LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
T o u s e t h e c i g a r l i g h t e r , p r e s s i t
in and wait a few seconds until it
pops out automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory
( m a x p o w e r : 1 2 0 W a t t s ) , c o n n e c t
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
T h i s c o n n e c t i o n b o x , c o n s i s t i n g o f a n
a u x i l i a r y J A C K s o c k e t a n d a U S B p o r t ,
is located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s a d i g i t a l a u d i o
player of the iPod ®
o r U S B m e m o r y
stick type.
I t r e a d s t h e a u d i o fi l e f o r m a t s w h i c h a r e
transmitted to your audio equipment
and played via the vehicle's speakers.
Y o u c a n m a n a g e t h e s e fi l e s u s i n g t h e
steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
W h e n i t i s i n u s e , t h e p o r t a b l e e q u i p -
ment charges automatically.
For more information on the use of
t h i s e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e " A u d i o
a n d T e l e m a t i c s " s e c t i o n .
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SUN VISOR TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the rear view mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.