USB port CITROEN C4 2023 Owners Manual

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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are intended
as a guide. The presence and location of certain
elements may vary depending on the version or
trim level.
Instruments and controls

1.Courtesy lamp/Front reading lamps
Emergency and assistance call buttons
Sunroof
Warning lamps display for seat belts and
front passenger airbag
2. Interior rear view mirror
3. Head-up display
4. Instrument panel
5. Fusebox
6. Electric windows
Electric door mirrors
7. Bonnet release
8. Smart Pad Support Citroën
9. Dashboard drawer
10. Glove box
Centre console

1.5-inch touch screen with Touch screen
BLUETOOTH audio system
or
10-inch touch screen with MyCitroën Play,
MyCitroën Drive or MyCitroën Drive Plus
2. Touch screen on/off and volume control
With MyCitroën Play or MyCitroën Drive:
Direct access to the Driving or Vehicle
menu
Access to the touch screen menus
With MyCitroën Drive Plus:
Access to the Shortcuts for driving aids
Access to the HOME pages
3. Hazard warning lamps
4. Central locking
5. Switching the engine on/off
6. Air conditioning
Heated seats
7. USB sockets (type A/type C)
8. Storage compartment or Wireless
smartphone charger
9. Gearbox or drive selector
10. Choice of driving mode
11 . Access to the Energy menu
12. Electric parking brake

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3For more information on Remotely operable
additional functions , refer to the corresponding
section.
The fan noise that occurs during temperature pre-conditioning is perfectly
normal.
Operating conditions
– The function is only activated when the
ignition is switched off and the
vehicle
locked.
–

When the vehicle is not connected, the
function is only activated if the battery charge
level is greater than 30%.
–


When the vehicle is not connected and a
recurring programme is active (e.g. from Monday
to Friday), if two temperature pre-conditioning
sequences are run without the vehicle being
used, the programme will be deactivated.
Interior fittings

1. Sun visor
2. Smart Pad Support Citroën
3. Dashboard drawer
4. Glove box
5. Wireless smartphone charger
USB sockets (type A/type C)
6. Storage compartment
12
V socket
7. Storage compartment with cup holders
8. Centre armrest with storage compartment
9. Door pockets
10. USB sockets
Heated rear seats
Make sure you do not leave any item in
the passenger compartment which could
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of
the sun's rays and cause a fire - risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!
Sun visor
► With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; depending on the version, the mirror is
illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
► To open the glove box, lift the handle.
With the ignition on, the glove box is lit when
open.
Never drive with the glove box open
when a passenger is at the front. It may
cause injury during sharp deceleration!
Dashboard drawer
► To open the drawer, press the handle and
pull.
Never drive with the drawer open and a
passenger in the front seat - risk of injury
during sharp deceleration!

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Smart Pad Support Citroën
This allows you to place a mobile device, such
as a smartphone or touch screen tablet, into a
dedicated holder (sold separately).
►
Press the bracket to make it pop out.
►


Open the clamp on the back of the holder to
insert the mobile device.
Remove the mobile device before
stowing the bracket.
USB sockets
These symbols determine the type of use of a USB socket:
Power supply and recharging.
Likewise, plus exchange of multimedia
data with the audio system.


USB sockets allow the connection of a portable
device.
The USB socket located at the front on the left-hand side also
allows a smartphone to be connected by Android
Auto® or CarPlay®, enabling certain smartphone
applications to be used on the touch screen.
For best results, use a cable made or approved
by the device manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering-mounted controls or the audio system
controls.
When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
power drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle.
For more information about how to use this
equipment, refer to the sections describing
the audio and telematics systems.
12 V accessory socket



► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging the accessory.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
Wireless smartphone
charger




This system allows wireless charging of a
portable device such as a smartphone, using the
magnetic induction principle, in accordance with
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
A mat can also be used provided that it is
approved by the Manufacturer.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.

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Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio system
10DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Choosing the DAB radio
Terrestrial digital radio (DAB) provides higher
quality reception.
The different "multiplexes/ensembles" offer a
choice of radio stations arranged in alphabetical
order.
Press the "Radio" menu.
Press the "SOURCE" button.
In the list of available sources, choose " DAB
Radio".
Activating FM-DAB Tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor, the
"FM-DAB tracking" allows you to continue
listening to the same station, by automatically
switching to the corresponding "FM" analogue
station (if there is one).
Press the "Radio Settings " button.
Activate "DAB-FM".
If "FM-DAB tracking" is activated, there
may be a difference of a few seconds
when the system switches to "FM" analogue
radio with sometimes a variation in volume.
Once the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on "FM", or if the "FM-DAB
tracking" is not activated, the sound will cut
out while the digital signal is too weak.
Media
Selecting the source
Press the "Media" menu.
Press the "SOURCE" button.
Select the source (USB, Bluetooth or AUX,
depending on equipment).
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection. Playlists are updated whenever a USB memory
stick is connected or the contents of a particular
USB memory stick are changed. The lists
are memorised: if they are not modified, the
subsequent loading time will be shorter.
Auxiliary (AUX) jack socket
Depending on equipmentConnect a portable device (MP3 player,
etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
This source is only available if " Aux
Amplification " has been selected in the audio
settings.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
audio system.
Controls are managed via the portable device.
Bluetooth®streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from your
smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on the portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of the system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.

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Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to use a
classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist. To
modify the classification used, return to the
first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and
confirm to go down through the menu to the
desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may
not be compatible with the generation of the
Apple
® player.
Media settings
Press the "Media Settings" button.
Activate/deactivate track playback options and
access the audio settings.
The audio settings are the same as the audio settings for the radio. For more
information on the " Audio settings", refer to
the corresponding section.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® players
via the USB ports. The adapter cable is not
supplied.
Devices are managed using the audio system
controls.
Other devices, not recognised on connection,
must be connected to the auxiliary socket using
a jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth
streaming, if compatible.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The audio system will only play audio files with
".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".mp3", ".mp4", ".m4a",
".flac", ".ogg" file extensions and with a bit rate
of between 32 Kbps and 320 Kbps (300 Kbps
maximum for ".flac" files).
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
All ".wma" files must be standard WMA 9 files.
The supported sampling rates are 11, 22, 44 and
48 KHz.
To avoid reading and display problems, we
recommend choosing file names less than 20
characters long that do not contain any special
characters (e.g. “ ? .
; ù).
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT or FAT32
format (File Allocation Table).
We recommend using the original USB
cable for the portable device.
Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
Up to 10 phones can be paired to the system.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone
beforehand and ensure that it is "visible to all"
(telephone configuration).
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is
used (from the telephone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the telephone.
The services available depend on the
network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Check for services availability in the phone's
manual and with the operator.
The profiles compatible with the system are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, DID, A2DP,
AVRCP, SPP and PAN.
Go to the Brand's website for more information
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).

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11Onboard audio: Arkamys Sound Staging©
optimises the sound distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality sound.
The various "multiplexes/ensembles" offer a
choice of radio stations organised in alphabetical
order.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to select "DAB band".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
FM-DAB Follow-up
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor, the
"FM-DAB Follow-up" enables you to continue
listening to the same station by automatically
switching to the corresponding "FM" analogue
station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/deactivate "FM-DAB Follow-up ".
Press in the shaded area to confirm.
If "FM-DAB Follow-up" is activated, there
may be a time offset of a few seconds
when the system switches to "FM" analogue
radio, and in some cases a change in volume.
When the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
To minimise this time lag, storing radio
stations in the "DAB" band is recommended.
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on "FM", or if "FM-DAB
Follow-up" is not activated, the sound will cut
out when the digital signal becomes too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub. The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated whenever the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The audio system memorises these
lists, which will subsequently load faster if they
have not been changed.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "SOURCES" button.
Select the source.
BluetoothStreaming®
Streaming allows you to listen to the audio feed
from your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.

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Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to use a
classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist. To
modify the classification used, return to the
first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and
confirm to go down through the menu to the
desired track.
The version of software in the audio system may
not be compatible with the generation of the
Apple
® player.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple® players
via the USB ports. The adapter cable is not
supplied.
Devices are managed using the audio system
controls.
Other devices, not recognised on connection,
must be connected via Bluetooth streaming, if
compatible.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The audio system will only play audio files with
".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3" file
extensions, at bit rates between 32 Kbps and
320 Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
All ".wma" files must be standard WMA 9 files.
The supported sampling rates are 11, 22, 44 and
48 KHz.
To avoid reading and display problems, we
recommend choosing file names less than 20
characters long that do not contain any special
characters (e.g. “ ? .
; ù).
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32 format
(File Allocation Table).
We recommend using the original USB
cable for the portable device.
Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
The services available depend on the
network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Consult the telephone user guide and the
service provider to check which services are
available.
The Bluetooth function must be activated and
the telephone configured as "Visible to all” (in the
telephone settings).
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is
used (from the telephone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the telephone.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth function on the
telephone.
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the list
of detected devices.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone.

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Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended
while driving.
Parking the vehicle.
Make the call using the steering mounted
controls.
Calling a new number
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Enter the phone number using the digital
keypad.
Press "Call" to start the call.
Calling a contact
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Or press and hold
the steering mounted PHONE button.
Press "Contacts".
Select the desired contact from the displayed list.
Press "Call".
Calling a recently used
number
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
OrPress and hold
the steering mounted button.
Press "Recent calls".
Select the desired contact from the displayed list.
It is always possible to make a call
directly from the telephone; as a safety
measure, first park the vehicle.
Setting the ringtone
Press Telephone to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Press "Ring volume" to display the
volume bar.
Press the arrows or move the slider to set
the ring volume.
Using CarPlay® or Android
Auto
Synchronising a smartphone enables users
to display applications that support the
smartphone’s CarPlay
® or Android Auto
technology on the vehicle’s screen. For CarPlay®
technology, the CarPlay® function must first be
activated on the smartphone.
The smartphone can be connected via USB
cable or via a wireless connection.
Unlock the smartphone for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to work.
As principles and standards are constantly
changing, we recommend keeping the
smartphone's operating system up-to-
date, together with the date and time on
the smartphone and the system.
For the list of compatible smartphones,
visit the Manufacturer's website in your
country.
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or
Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of
use and comfort" section.
Wireless connection
Before using CarPlay® or Android Auto
wirelessly, ensure the Wi-Fi regulatory
restrictions of your geographic location are
met, as indicated by a message on the touch
screen.
If the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network frequency is not
allowed in your location, select 2.4 GHz at the
first connection.
Check the Wi-Fi restrictions again when you
travel to different locations and set the Wi-Fi
frequency accordingly.

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From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the "Android Auto"
function.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
When connecting a smartphone to the
system, we recommend enabling
Bluetooth
® on the smartphone.
Wireless connection
First activate the smartphone’s Bluetooth®
function.
Connect a USB cable.
From the system, press "Telephone" to
display the main page.
If the device has already been connected to the
system via Bluetooth
®, select the device settings
from the list of known devices and choose
Android Auto
® as the wireless connection mode.
If the device has never been connected to the
system before, it will have to be paired (refer to
the corresponding section).
The system detects if the smartphone is
compatible with Android Auto and offers to
connect to it following the pairing process.
Subsequent automatic connection of the
smartphone requires activation of the Bluetooth®
on your device.
As soon as the connection is established, press "Android Auto" to display the
Android Auto interface.
Press and hold this steering-mounted
control button and say "OK Google" to
initiate the smartphone voice commands.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the Android Auto
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network.
Applications
Viewing photos
Insert a USB memory stick in the USB port.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system can read folders and image files in
the formats: .tiff; .gif; .jpg/jpeg; .bmp and .png.
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Photos".
Select a folder.
Select an image to view.
Press this button to display the details of
the photo.
Press the back arrow to go back a level.
Managing messages
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "SMS".
Select the "SMS” tab.
Press this button to select the display
settings for messages.
Press this button to search and select a
recipient.
Select the "Quick messages” tab.
Press this button to select the display
settings for messages.
Press this button to write a new message.
Press the bin alongside the selected
message to delete it.
Press this button alongside the selected
message to display the secondary page.

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11► Have the aerial checked by a dealer.
I cannot find some radio stations in the list of
received stations.
The name of the radio station changes.
The station is no longer received or its name has
changed in the list.
►

Press the round arrow on the "List" tab on the
"Radio" page.
Some radio stations send other information
in place of their name (the title of the song for
example).
The system interprets these details as the station
name.
►


Press the round arrow on the "List" tab on the
"Radio" page.
Media
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some files supplied with the memory stick may
greatly slow down access to reading the memory
stick (multiplication by 10 of the cataloguing
time).
►

Delete the files supplied with the memory
stick and limit the number of sub-folders in the
file structure on the memory stick.
Some characters in information about the
currently playing media are not displayed
correctly

.
The audio system is unable to process certain
types of character.
►

Use standard characters to name tracks and
folders. Playback of streaming files does not start.
The connected device does not automatically
launch playback.
►


Start playback from the device.
T
rack names and playing times are not
displayed on the audio streaming screen.
The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer
of this information.
Telephone
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone.
The telephone's Bluetooth function may be
switched off or the device may not be visible.
►

Check that the telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
►


Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system.
►


Check the compatibility of the telephone on
the Brand's website (services).
Android

Auto and/or CarPlay do not work.
Android Auto and CarPlay may not activate if the
USB cables are of poor quality.
►

Use genuine USB cables to ensure
compatibility

.
Android Auto and/or CarPlay do not work.
Android Auto and CarPlay are not available in all
countries.
►

Check the Google
Android Auto or Apple
website to see which countries are supported.
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible. The volume depends on both the system and the
telephone.
►

Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume of
the telephone if necessary
.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call.
►
Reduce ambient noise (close windows, turn
down ventilation, slow down, etc.).
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
order
.
Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
►

Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.