key Citroen C4 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

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ACCESS
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DOORS

Opening



)
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control or
the key, pull the door handle.


From outside
When the selective unlocking is
activated, the fi rst press of the
remote control unlocking button
permits unlocking of the driver's
door only.

)
Pull the interior control lever of a
front door; this unlocks the vehicle
completely.



From inside
With the selective unlocking ac-
tivated:


- opening the the driver's door
unlocks the driver's door only
(if the vehicle has not already
been completely unlocked).

- opening one of the passen-
ger doors unlocks the rest of
the vehicle.


Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is run-
ning
, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by
an alert message for a few
seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accom-
panied by an alert message for a
few seconds.

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BOOT

Opening



)
After unlocking the boot or the ve-
hicle using the remote control or the
key, press the opening control, then
raise the tailgate.



Closing



)
Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle.

)
If necessary, press down on the tail-
gate to fully close it.







Tailgate release

System allowing the mechanical unlock-
ing of the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking system malfunction.

Unlocking


)
Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside the
boot.

)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole A

of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

)
Move the latch to the left.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display
of an alert message for a few
seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of
an alert message for a few seconds.


Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again,
the boot will remain locked.

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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically,
its operation must be reinitialised:


)
pull the control until the window
stops,

)
release the control and pull it again
until the window closes fully,

)
continue to hold the control for ap-
proximately one second after the
window has closed,

)
press the control to lower the window
automatically to the low position,

)
when the window has reached the
low position, press the control again
for approximately one second.

The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.





)
For the safety of your children, press
control 5
to deactivate the rear elec-
tric window controls regardless of
their position.
Indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
Deactivation of the rear electric
window controls
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
If an obstacle is encountered
during operation of the electric
windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do
this, press the control concerned.
When the driver operates the
controls for the passengers' elec-
tric windows, they must ensure
that nothing is preventing the
windows closing correctly.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when opera-
ting the windows.
Any other state of the warning
lamp indicates an operating fault
in this function. Have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

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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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VISIBILITY
111


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.

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FITTINGS
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To remove the shelf:


)
unhook the two cords,

)
raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing
the shelf:


- either upright behind the front
seats,

- or fl at at the base of the boot.








Rear parcel shelf

The hooks can be used to secure shop-
ping bags.






Hooks

An additional hook under the
shelf is used to hold up the boot
fl oor using its cord, to facilitate
access to the tools and spare
wheel or the temporary puncture
repair kit...

Access to the storage box

)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.

)
Turn the key to the ignition on posi-
tion.








12 V accessory socket

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CHILD SAFETY
130
Children under the age of 10 must
not travel in the "forwards-facing"
position on the front passenger seat,
unless the rear seats are already oc-
cupied by other children, cannot be
used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag
when a "rearwards-facing" child seat
is installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate.





ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- a child or children alone and un-
supervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the
"Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear win-
dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the
rays of the sun, fi t side blinds on the
rear windows.


Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child's
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of
a booster seat which has a back, fi t-
ted with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level. The incorrect installation of a child
seat in a vehicle compromises the
child's protection in the event of an
accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack relative to the child's body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the
seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
tightened correctly on the child seat
and that it secures the child seat fi rm-
ly on the seat of your vehicle. If your
passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "for-
wards-facing" child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is in contact
with the back of the vehicle's seat
and that the head restraint does not
cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be re-
moved, ensure that it is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from
being thrown around the vehicle in
the event of sharp braking.

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CHILD SAFETY
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MANUAL CHILD LOCK

Mechanical system to prevent opening
of the rear door using its interior control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door.


)
Using the ignition key, turn the red
control as far as it will go:


- to the left on the left-hand rear
door,

- to the right on the right-hand rear
door.


Locking

Unlocking


)
Using the ignition key, turn the red
control as far as it will go:


- to the right on the left-hand rear
door,

- to the left on the right-hand rear
door.

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SAFETY
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Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can
be deactivated:


)
insert the key in the passenger air-
bag deactivation switch,

)
turn it to the "OFF"
position,

)
then, remove the key keeping the
switch in the new position.
According to version, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the in-
strument panel and/or in the
seat belt and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display when the
ignition is on and until the airbag is re-
activated. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag
must be deactivated when you
install a "rear facing" child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if
the airbag were deployed.

Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn
the switch to the "ON"
position to re-
activate the airbag and so assure the
safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
With the ignition on, this warn-
ing lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front air-
bag warning lamps display for
approximately one minute, if the pas-
senger's front airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible warning
and the display of a message,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
If this warning lamp fl ashes in
the instrument panel and/or in
the seat belt and passenger's
front airbag warning lamps dis-
play, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. The passenger's
front airbag may no longer be deployed
in the event of a serious impact.
If even one of the two airbag
warning lamps comes on contin-
uously, do not install a child seat
on the front passenger seat.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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DRIVING
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STOP & START

The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily into standby - STOP
mode - during stops in the traffi c (red
lights, traffi c jams, or other...). The en-
gine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly,
quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise
level when stationary.

Operation


Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes into
standby automatically:


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you
put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal, If your vehicle is fi tted with
the system, a time counter
calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode dur-
ing a journey. It resets itself to zero ev-
ery time the ignition is switched on with
the key.

- with the 6-speed electronic gear-
box system
, at a speed below
5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the
brake pedal or put the gear lever
into position N
. With the electronic gearbox
system, for your comfort dur-
ing parking maoeuvres, STOP
mode is not available for a few
seconds after coming out of re-
verse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such
as braking, power steering, for
example.
Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start
using the key,

- the electric parking brake is applied
or being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the pas-
senger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery
charge, engine temperature, brak-
ing assistance, ambient tempera-
ture...) where the engine is needed
to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
lamp fl ashes for a few seconds,
then goes off. Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off
the ignition with the key.

This operation is perfectly normal.