tow CITROEN C4 2020 Owners Manual

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Contents






Active lane departure warning system 11 8
Blind spot monitoring 121
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
122
Distraction detection 125
Parking sensors 126
Reversing camera 127
Top Rear Vision - 360 vision 128
Park Assist 132
7Practical informationCompatibility of fuels 137
Refuelling 137
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 138
Charging system (Electric) 138
Charging the traction battery (Electric) 145
Towing device 149
Towing device with quickly detachable towball 150
Roof bars 152
Snow chains 153
Energy economy mode 153
Bonnet 154
Engine compartment 155
Checking levels 156
Checks 158
AdBlue® (BlueHDi) 160
Free-wheeling 162
Advice on care and maintenance 162
8In the event of a breakdownWarning triangle 165
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 165
Tool kit 165
Temporary puncture repair kit 166
Spare wheel 169
Changing a bulb 171
Fuses 174
12

V battery

/ Accessory battery 175
Towing the vehicle 178
9Technical dataEngine technical data and towed loads 181
Petrol engines 182
Diesel engines 183
Electric motor 184
Dimensions 185
Identification markings 185
10Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio systemFirst steps 186
Steering mounted controls 186
Menus 187
Radio 188
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 189
Media 190
Telephone 191
Settings 193
Frequently asked questions 193
11MyCitroën PlayFirst steps 196
Steering mounted controls 197
Menus 197
Radio 198
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 199
Media 200
Telephone 201
Applications 205
Settings 205
Frequently asked questions 206
12CITROËN Connect NavFirst steps 209
Steering mounted controls 210
Menus 210
Voice commands 212
Navigation 215
Connected navigation 218
Applications 220
Radio 223
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio 224
Media 224
Telephone 226
Settings 228
Frequently asked questions 230
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Access
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not work if it is
close to an electronic device (e.g.
mobile
telephone (switched on or on standby), laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields). If this
occurs, move the electronic key away from
the electronic device.
Central locking



Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is deactivated.
► After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►

After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control or the

Keyless Entry and Start
system to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►

Press the button until a confirmation
message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
–
Remote control battery discharged.
–

Remote control malfunction.
–


V
ehicle battery discharged.
–

V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key in the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the front or the rear to
unlock or lock the vehicle.

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2If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–

Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key into the lock and turn it towards
the front or rear of the vehicle to lock and unlock
the door
.
Other doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking

► Open the doors.
► For the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
►

Gently insert the key into the latch located in
the door lock, then turn the latch an eighth of a
turn towards the outside of the door

.
►

Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Start


With Keyless Entry and Start

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►

Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►


Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity

. Start by inserting it into the contacts

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2Ensure that any luggage or accessories
carried on the roof bars do not interfere
with the movement of the sunroof.
Do not place heavy loads on the movable
glass panel of the sunroof.
If the sunroof is wet, following a shower
or washing the vehicle, wait until it is
completely dry before opening.
Do not operate the sunroof if it is covered by
snow or ice - risk of damage!
Use only plastic scrapers to remove snow or
ice from the sunroof.
Regularly check the condition of the
sunroof seals (e.g. presence of dust,
dead leaves).
If using a car wash, check first that the roof is
correctly closed and keep the high-pressure
jet at least 30 centimetres from the seals.
Never leave the vehicle with the sunroof
open.
Operation
When opening the sunroof fully, the movable
glass moves to a partially open position, then
slides over the roof. Any intermediate position is
possible.
Before operating the sunroof control
button, ensure that no object or person
might prevent the movement.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the sunroof.
If something is trapped when operating the
sunroof, reverse the movement of the sunroof
by pressing the control button in question.
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the sunroof correctly.
Any manual intervention on the position of
the sunroof may disturb the anti-pinch device.
Perform a reinitialisation.
Anti-pinch system
If the sunroof encounters an obstacle when
closing, the movement is automatically reversed.
Opening/closing the sunroof
► To open the sunroof, use the part of the
button located towards the rear.
►

T
o close the sunroof, use the part of the
button located towards the front.
Operating the button
► Pressing the button beyond its point of
resistance opens or closes the sunroof fully .
►

Pressing the button again stops the
movement in progress.
►


By keeping the button pressed (without going
beyond the point of resistance), the movement of
the glass stops when this button is released.
► When the sunroof is closed: pressing once
without passing the point of resistance moves it
to the partially open position.
►

When the sunroof is partially open: pressing
once on the front part of the button, without
going beyond the point of resistance, closes it
completely

.
The sunroof and windows can be closed by holding down the remote control
locking button.
Opening/closing the blind
► To open the blind, pull its handle backwards
until the desired position is reached.
►

T
o close the blind, push its handle forwards
until the desired position is reached.
Reinitialisation
Reinitialisation is required after reconnecting the
battery, or if the sunroof malfunctions or moves
in a jerky manner.
►

Check that nothing is affecting the movement
of the sunroof and that the seals are clean.
► With the ignition on, press and hold
the front part of the button to close the
sunroof.
The sunroof closes step by step. When fully
closed, it performs a slight opening/closing
movement.
►

Release the button 1 second after the end of
the movement.

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Ease of use and comfort
Correct driving position
For safety reasons, adjustments must
only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
–

head restraint height.
–


seat backrest angle.
–


seat cushion height.
–


longitudinal seat position.
–


steering wheel height and reach.
–


rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the instrument panel
can be viewed correctly from your driving
position.
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height

Upwards:
► Pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; you can feel the head restraint clicking
into position.
Downwards:
►

Press lug
A to lower the head restraint.
The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top
of the head.
Removing a head restraint
► Tilt the backrest to the rear to make it easier
to remove the head restraint.
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
►


Press lug
A to release the head restraint and
raise it fully.
►

Stow the head restraint securely
.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
►

Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Manual adjustments
Longitudinal

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Ease of use and comfort
3Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Adjustment

► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the door mirrors can
be folded electrically.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Electric unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle.
► From inside: with the ignition on, place
control
A in the central position and then pull it
rearwards.
The remote-controlled automatic door mirror folding/unfolding function is
configured via the Driving
/ Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night" position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
►


Adjust the mirror to the normal "day" position.

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Ease of use and comfort
Automatic "electrochrome" model

The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rear bench seat
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding
backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
The rear seat cushion remains fixed. To increase the boot loading volume, tilt the
bench seat backrest.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– A high position , for when the seat is in use:
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
–

A low position , for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►

Press the lug
A to release the head
restraint and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
► Release the backrest using control 1 .
► T ilt the backrest slightly forwards.
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the backrests should only
be done when the vehicle is stationary.
First steps:
►

Lower the head restraints.
►


If necessary
, move the front seats forward.
►

Check
that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g.
clothing,
luggage).


► Press the backrest release grip 1 .

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Ease of use and comfort
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
Depending on version, the controls are
accessible in the Climate touch screen menu
or are grouped together on the centre console
panel.
Air distribution

1. Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
2. Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
7. Adjustable and closable air vents
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

T

o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.

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3Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if it was deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no
need to alter the value displayed to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.
Manual control
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
of these functions, while the system retains
automatic control of the other functions:
–

air flow
.
–

air distribution.
The indicator lamp in the " AUT

O” button goes
out if a setting is changed.
►

Press knob
3 or button 10 of the touch
screen again to reactivate the automatic Comfort
programme.
Adjusting the air flow
► Turn the knob 3 or press one of the buttons
3 on the touch screen to increase or decrease
the air flow. The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according
to the request.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF
" is displayed alongside the fan.
Adjusting the air distribution
► Press the buttons 8 on the touch screen
to adjust the air flow distribution inside the
passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
The lighting of the button indicates that air is
being blown in the specified direction.
It is possible to activate the following buttons
simultaneously:
–

Central and side air vents + footwells
–


Windscreen and side windows + footwells
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.
It is used to:
–
lower the temperature in summer
,
–

increase the effectiveness of demisting in
winter

, above 3°C.
►

Press knob
1 or button 9 on the touch screen
to activate/deactivate the air conditioning.
When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is disabled.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
►

Press knob
2 to activate/deactivate the
function (confirmed by the indicator lamp coming
on/switching off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be linked
to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).
►

Press button
11 to activate the "MONO"
function.
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).

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Automatic Visibility programme
For more information on button 5, refer to the
“Front Demisting/Defrosting ” section.
Ventilation with the ignition
on
When the ignition is switched on, you can use
the ventilation system to adjust the air flow
settings and the air distribution in the passenger
compartment, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
This function is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Front demisting
- defrosting
With manual air
conditioning
► Adjust the temperature to maximum (red).
► Adjust the air flow to maximum.
► Press this button to activate the air
distribution to the "Windscreen" position;
its indicator lamp comes on.
►

Check that the recirculation of interior air is
deactivated; its indicator lamp must be off.
►


Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the
"

A/C" button; its indicator lamp comes on.
With automatic dual-zone
air conditioning
Automatic Visibility programme
This mode allows the windscreen and side
windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly
as possible.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the mode (confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The programme automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
It is possible to manually change the air flow
without deactivating the automatic Visibility
programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
In wintry conditions, before moving off,
remove all snow or ice on the windscreen
near the camera.
Otherwise, the operation of the equipment
using the camera may be affected.
Heated windscreen

In cold weather, this function heats the entire
windscreen and complements the Automatic
Visibility programme to speed up the evacuation
of elements that interfere with visibility (e.g.
dew,
mist, frost, snow), located on either side of the
windscreen.
It can be used both before setting off and while
driving.