audio CITROEN C4 2023 Owner's Manual

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Lighting and visibility
4Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
obstruct the camera.
Automatic headlamp dipping
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations for
automatic lighting systems.
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO" position and the function activated on
the touch screen, this system automatically
switches between dipped and main beam
headlamps, according to lighting and traffic
conditions, using a camera located at the top of
the windscreen.


This system is a driving aid. The driver remains responsible for
the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions,
and for compliance with driving and vehicle
regulations.
The system becomes operational when the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).
When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the function is no longer operational.
Activation/Deactivation
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The settings are changed via the Driving
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The settings are changed via the Vehicle
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The settings are changed via the Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
The state of the system is stored when the
ignition is switched off.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
Operation
If the ambient light level is very low and traffic
conditions permit:
– The main beam headla mps
come on automatically. These
indicator lamps light up on the instrument panel.
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the
traffic conditions do not allow the main beam
headlamps to be lit:
– The dipped beam head lamps
remain lit. These indicator lamps
light up on the instrument panel.

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Lighting and visibility
The function is deactivated if the foglamps
are switched on or if the system detects poor
visibility conditions (e.g. fog, heavy rain,
snowfall).
When the foglamps are switched off or when the
visibility conditions become favourable again, the
function is automatically reactivated.
This indicator lamp goes out when the function is deactivated.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
►

Switch the headlamps manually between
dipped and main beam to pause the function.
If the "AUT

O" and "Dipped beam" indicator
lamps were on, the system changes to main
beam.
If the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator
lamps
were on, the system changes to dipped beam.
►

T
o reactivate the function, once again switch
the headlamps manually between dipped and
main beam.
Malfunction
If a malfunction occurs with the system or
the camera, this warning lamp lights up
on the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Cornering lighting
This system makes use of the beam from a front
foglamp to illuminate the inside of a bend, when
the main or dipped beam headlamps are on and
the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40
km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, junctions, parking
manoeuvres).


Without/With cornering lighting
Activation/Deactivation
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
It is configured via the Driving touch
screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
It is configured via the Vehicle touch
screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
It is configured in the Settings > Vehicle
touch screen application.
Switching on/off
This system starts:
– when the corresponding direction indicator is
switched on.
or
–

from a certain angle of rotation of the steering
wheel.
It becomes inactive:
–


below a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
–


above approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).
–

when reverse gear is engaged.
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.

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Safety
Operation of the system
Vehicles equipped with Touch screen
BLUETOOTH audio system, MyCitroën
Play or MyCitroën Drive
– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator
lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes
out: the system is operating correctly
.
–

The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the
back-up battery

.
–

The indicator lamp is fixed red: system
malfunction.

The emergency and assistance call
services may not work.
–

If the indicator lamp does not come on when
the ignition is switched on, this also means that
there is a system malfunction.
If the problem persists, contact a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
A system malfunction does not prevent the vehicle from being driven.
Vehicles equipped with MyCitroën Drive
Plus
– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator
lamp lights up for a few seconds and then goes
out: the system is operating correctly
.
–

The indicator lamp flashes red: emergency
battery is flat.

This will be recharged after a few
minutes' driving.
–

The indicator lamp is fixed red: system
malfunction.

The emergency and assistance call
services may not work.
– If the indicator lamp does not light up when
the ignition is turned on, this is also a system
malfunction.
If the problem persists, contact a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
A system malfunction does not prevent the vehicle from being driven.
When an onboard system update is
being performed, the eCall (SOS)
function is not available.
Data processing
All processing of personal data by
the eCall (SOS) function complies with
the framework for protection of personal
information established by Regulation
2016/679 (General Data Protection
Regulation - GDPR) and Directive 2002/58/
EC of the European Parliament and the
Council, and in particular, seeks to protect
the vital interests of the data subject, in
accordance with Article 6 (1) d) GDPR.
The processing of personal data is strictly
limited to the purpose of handling the eCall
(SOS) function used with the “112” single
European emergency call number.
The eCall (SOS) function is only able to
collect and process the following data
relating to the vehicle: vehicle identification
number, vehicle type (passenger vehicle or
light commercial vehicle), fuel type or power
source, three most recent locations and
direction of travel, number of passengers
and a timestamped log file of the automatic
activation of the system and its timestamp.
The recipients of the processed data are the
emergency call handling centres designated
by the relevant national authorities in the
territory in which they are located, enabling
priority routing and handling of calls to the
“112” emergency number.
Data storage
Data contained in the system’s memory
is not accessible from outside the system until
a call is made. The system is not traceable
and is not continuously monitored in its
normal operating mode.
The data in the system's internal memory is
automatically and continuously erased. Only
the vehicle’s three most recent locations,
necessary for the normal functioning of the
system, are stored.
When an emergency call is triggered, the data
log is stored for no more than 13 hours.
Access to data
You have the right of access to data and
as appropriate to request the rectification,
erasure or restriction of processing of any
personal data not processed in accordance
with the provisions of GDPR. Third parties
to which data has been disclosed shall

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Safety
5be notified of any rectification, erasure or
restriction carried out in compliance with
GDPR, unless it proves impossible or
involves a disproportionate effort.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint
with the respective data protection
supervisory authority.
If you want to claim your above-mentioned
rights please contact us per email at:
[email protected].
For more information regarding our contact
details please take a look at our Privacy &
Cookies Policy on the brand's website.
ASSISTANCE
► If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2
for more than 2 seconds to request assistance
(confirmed by a voice message*).
►

Pressing again immediately cancels the
request.
Privacy mode allows you to manage the
level of sharing (data and/or location)
between your vehicle and CITROËN.
It can be configured in the Settings touch
screen menu or application, depending on the
audio equipment.
* Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems and the official national language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is ava\
ilable from dealers or on the website for your country.
By default, depending on equipment,
deactivate/reactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then
press the "ASSISTANCE" button to confirm.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the
CITROËN dealer network, you are
invited to have a dealer check the
configuration of these services and, if desired,
modify it as required. In a multilingual country,
services can be configured to use the official
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of telematics services
provided to customers, the Manufacturer
reserves the right to carry out updates to the
vehicle's on-board telematics system at any
time.
Vehicles equipped with MyCitroën
Drive Plus
During an update to the vehicle's on-board
telematics system, the ASSISTANCE system
will be unavailable.
If you benefit from the Citroën Connect
Box offer with the SOS and Assistance
Pack included, there are additional services
available to you in your personal space, via
the website for your country.
For information about the SOS and
Assistance Pack, please refer to the general
conditions for these services.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
The electronic stability control programme includes the following systems:
–

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic
brake force distribution (EBFD).
–


Emergency braking assistance (EBA).
–


Post Collision Safety Brake (PCSB).
–


Anti-slip regulation (ASR).
–


Dynamic stability control (DSC).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)/Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability
and handling during braking, and enable greater
control while cornering, particularly on poor or
slippery road surfaces.

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Safety
5These systems are activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event of a problem with grip or trajectory
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the
instrument panel).
Deactivation/Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (e.g. moving a vehicle
that is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow , on
loose soil), it may prove useful to deactivate the
ASR system, so that the wheels can move freely
and regain grip.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of
grip permits.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the Driving touch screen
menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the Vehicle touch screen
menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the ADAS touch screen
application.
Deactivation of the ASR system is
indicated by this indicator lamp on the
instrument panel coming on and the display of a
message.
The ASR system is automatically reactivated
every time the ignition is switched off or at
speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h)
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ASR/DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures provided by CITROËN
dealers.
In order to ensure that these systems remain
effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four
wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for
your vehicle.
All tyre specifications are listed on the
tyre/paint label. For more information
on Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to the shape of the user. The seat
belt returns to its storage automatically when it
is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Pyrotechnic pretensioning
This system improves safety in the event of a
frontal or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
Force limiting system

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Driving
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 1
.
►

Remove the key from the ignition switch.
►


T
o lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of
loss of control of the vehicle!
Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position 1. Stop),
for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes,
you can still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped
beam headlamps.
For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
When the driver's door is opened, a
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, if the key has been left in the
ignition switch in position 1.
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
in position 2, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to
position 1, then back to position 2.
Starting/switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Start
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
The electronic key is also detected in the
boot.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.
Starting

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

With an
automatic gearbox, select mode P
or
N and press the brake pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
Diesel engines
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP" button:
►

Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "

START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel

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Driving
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, these
warning lamps light up on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine)
This system is designed to reduce fuel
consumption by recommending the most suitable
gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and
the vehicle's equipment, the system may
recommend skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the traffic density and
safety remain determining factors when choosing
the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not to follow
the system’s advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears on the instrument panel, in the form of an arrow
and the recommended gear.
The system adapts the gear change instructions according to the driving
conditions (e.g.
slope, load) and driving style
(e.g.
power demand, acceleration, braking).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear;
–


engaging reverse gear
.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g.
red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
By default, the function is activated when the
ignition is switched on.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The settings are changed via the Driving
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The settings are changed via the Vehicle
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The settings are changed via the ADAS
touch screen application or via the
Shortcuts for driving aids .
The display of a message on the instrument
panel confirms the change of state.
If the function is deactivated while the engine is
in STOP mode, it will restart immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated: engine on standby
(STOP mode)
Function deactivated or malfunction
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.

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Driving
6blow-out. This is because analysis of the
values read by the wheel's speed sensors
can take several minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty
driving mode.
The alert is kept active until the system is reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
► The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,
and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, make
sure that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and conform to the values written on
the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres before
performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
With the vehicle stationary, the system
can be reinitialised via the Driving touch
screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
With the vehicle stationary, the system
can be reinitialised via the Vehicle touch
screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
With the vehicle stationary, the system
can be reinitialised in the
Settings>Vehicle touch screen application.
►

Then select
Safety > Tire Pressure Setup.
►

Press
YES to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
these warning lamps light up on
the instrument panel.
A message appears, accompanied by an audible
signal.
In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring
function is no longer performed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Non-standard or 'space-saver' spare
wheel
The use of this type of spare wheel may
suspend tyre pressure monitoring.
In this case, the malfunction warning lamp
comes on and disappears once the wheel
has been replaced by one of uniform size (the
same as the others), the pressure readjusted
and the reinitialisation carried out.
Driving and manoeuvring
aids - General
recommendations
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must comply with the Highway
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in
all circumstances and must be able to retake
control of it at all times. The driver must adapt
the speed to climatic conditions, traffic and
the state of the road.
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly
monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance
and relative speed of other vehicles, and
anticipate their manoeuvres before using the
direction indicator and changing lanes.
These systems do not make it possible to
exceed the laws of physics.
Driving aids
You should hold the steering wheel with
both hands, always use the door and interior
mirrors, always leave your feet close to the
pedals and take a break every 2 hours.

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Driving
6instrument panel must match that of the
country you are driving in.
Automatic sign reading is a driving aid system and does not always display the
correct speed limits.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over those displayed by
the system.
The system is designed to detect signs that
conform to the Vienna Convention on road
signs.
Specific speed limits, such as those for
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit on the
instrument panel is updated when passing
a speed limit sign intended for cars (light
vehicles).
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The settings are changed via the Driving
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The settings are changed via the Vehicle
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The settings are changed via the ADAS
touch screen application.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel


1. Detected speed limit indication
or
2. End of speed limit indication


The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.


On detecting speed limit information, the system
displays the value.


For a suggested maximum speed, the first time
that the vehicle exceeds it
by more than 3 mph
(5
km/h) (e.g. 59 mph (95 km/h)), the speed is
displayed and flashes for 10 seconds (depending
on version).
Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–

Atmospheric pollution.
–

Towing.
–

Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted.
–


T
yre repaired using the temporary puncture
repair kit.
–

Y
oung drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period and in the following situations:
–

Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard,
damaged or bent.
–


Obsolete or incorrect maps.
Speed setting
recommendations
The driver can select the speed displayed by the
Road signs recognition system as the speed
setting for the speed limiter, cruise control or
adaptive cruise control using the OK button.
In the event of rain detection, the system offers
the driver a speed setting lower than the speed

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Driving
read/from the map in order to adapt to weather
conditions (e.g.on motorways, the proposed
speed is 68 mph (110 km/h) instead of 81 mph
(130 km/h).
For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control, refer to the corresponding
sections.
Steering-mounted controls



1. Select speed limiter mode
2. Select cruise control mode
3. Memorise the speed setting
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


4.Current speed setting
5. Speed memorisation prompt
6. Current speed limit indication
Memorising the speed setting
► Switch on the speed limiter 1-LIMIT or cruise
control 2.
Information related to the speed limiter or cruise
control is displayed.
When a new speed setting is detected, the
system displays the value and “ OK?“ flashes
for a few seconds to suggest saving it as a new
speed setting.
If there is a difference of less than 3 mph
(5 km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the Road signs
recognition, the " OK?“ symbol is not
displayed.
Depending on the road conditions, several
speeds may be displayed.
►

Press
3-OK to confirm the new speed setting.
The display then reverts to its previous state.
Extended Traffic Sign
Recognition
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .


This additional system recognises these road
signs and displays them on the instrument panel.
As you approach it, the symbol of the
corresponding sign is displayed on the
instrument panel.
The actual road signs always take priority
over those displayed by the system.
The signs must comply with the Vienna
Convention on road signs.
Activation/Deactivation
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The settings are changed via the Driving
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The settings are changed via the Vehicle
touch screen menu.