dead battery CITROEN C4 2023 Owners Manual

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Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking and partial opening of the boot.
–


Remote operation of lighting.
–


Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–


Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–


Locating the vehicle.
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Opening/Closing the windows.
–


Closing the sunroof.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–

Locking/Unlocking the vehicle.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–


Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
W

ithout Keyless Entry and Start


â–º To unfold or fold the key, press the button.
With Keyless Entry and Start


â–º To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
Selective unlocking is configured in the
Driving touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
Selective unlocking is configured in the
Vehicle touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
Selective unlocking is configured in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Complete unlocking
â–º Press the unlocking button.

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It is not possible to lock the vehicle if the
electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.


â–º Gently press the driver's door handle to lock
the vehicle.
â–º

Press it again within 3
seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
A double audible signal indicates that the vehicle
is not deadlocked.
Advice
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If fitted to the vehicle, the
alarm is automatically reactivated (if
previously activated).
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door mirrors is configured in the touch screen.
For more information on Mirrors, refer to the
corresponding section.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery:
–

The unlocking
on approach function
(zone
C) automatically switches to hibernation
mode after several days (approximately one
week) without being used. To unlock the
vehicle, use the remote control or press on
one of the door handles. The next time the
vehicle is started, the automatic unlocking
and locking functions will be reactivated.
–

If the welcome lighting is triggered
several times in succession without the
vehicle subsequently being started, it will be
deactivated.
–

All "hands-free" functions switch to
hibernation mode after 21 days without being
used.

To restore these functions, unlock the
vehicle using the remote control and start the
engine.
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
â–º Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.

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2Central 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.
â–º

After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
â–º


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):
â–º

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.


â–º Insert the key in the door lock.
â–º T urn the key towards the front or the rear to
unlock or lock the vehicle.
If 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
â–º 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
â–º Pull the interior door opening control.

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2The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its
components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
â–º Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
â–º Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or by pressing on the driver's
door handle.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric
monitoring after 45 seconds.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance.
If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric monitoring.
Deactivation
â–º Press one of the remote control unlocking
buttons:
Short press.
Long press.
or
â–º

Unlock the vehicle by pressing the driver
’s
door handle.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
After unlocking using the remote
control
If the vehicle automatically locks itself again
(as happens if a door or the boot is not
opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the
monitoring system is automatically activated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to
avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in
certain cases such as:
–

Slightly open window
.
–

W
ashing the vehicle.
–

Changing a wheel.
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T
owing the vehicle.
–

T
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
â–º Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is
on fixed.
â–º

Exit the vehicle.
â–º


Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote
control or by pressing on the driver's door
handle.
Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated;
the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second.
T

o take effect, this deactivation must be
performed whenever the ignition is switched
off.

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Ensure 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
â–º To open the sunroof, use the part of the
button located towards the rear.
â–º

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

Pressing the button again stops the
movement in progress.
â–º


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

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
â–º To open the blind, pull its handle backwards
until the desired position is reached.
â–º

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.
â–º

Check that nothing is affecting the movement
of the sunroof and that the seals are clean.
â–º 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.
â–º

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

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Alphabetical index
Charger, wireless 60
Charging cable
157
Charging cable (Electric)

156
Charging connector (Electric)

155, 160,
162–163
Charging flap (Electric)

155, 160, 162–163
Charging system (Electric)

5, 9, 28, 153, 171
Charging the traction battery
(Electric)

23, 153, 157, 160, 162–163
CHECK

24
Checking the engine oil level

20
Checking the levels

171–172
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

181, 183
Checks

170, 173–175
Checks, routine

173–174
Child lock

92
Children

81, 87–89
Children (safety)

92
Child seats

81, 84–87
Child seats, conventional

87, 90–91
Child seats, i-Size

89–91
Child seats, ISOFIX

87–91
Cleaning (advice)

154, 177–179
Closing the boot

36, 40
Closing the doors

35–36, 39
Collision Risk Alert

132–134
Configuration, vehicle

11, 28–29
Connected applications

239
Connection, Android Auto

221, 239
Connection, Apple CarPlay

221, 238Connection, Bluetooth 208–209, 218–219,
239–240, 244–245, 260–261
Connection, Wi-Fi network

240
Connectivity

238, 265
Consumptions

29–30
Container, AdBlue®

176
Control, emergency boot release

40
Control, emergency door

37
Control, heated seats

47, 50–51
Controls, steering mounted

102–103
Control stalk, lighting

65–66
Control stalk, wipers

70–72
Control unit

156–157
Courtesy lamps

62–63
Cruise control

113–114, 116–118
Cruise control, adaptive

113–114, 118–119
Cruise control by speed limit
recognition

113–114
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
207, 217, 242
Date (setting)

224, 247, 266
Daytime running lamps

66, 188
Deactivating the passenger airbag

83, 86
Deadlocking

33, 36
Deferred charging

30
Deferred charging (Electric)

28, 30,
155, 160, 163
Deferred charging (Rechargeable hybrid)

30
Defrosting 48, 57
Defrosting, front
57
Defrosting, rear screen

58
Demisting

48, 57
Demisting, front

57
Demisting, rear

58
Diagnosis, vehicle

24
Dials and gauges

10
Digital instrument panel

11
Dimensions

202
Dipstick

20, 171
Direction indicators (turn signals)

66, 188–189
Display, head-up

12
Display screen, instrument panel

10
Domestic charging
(Electric)

157, 162–163, 201
Doors

39
Drive, electric

5, 9, 23, 28, 30,
153, 164, 171, 192, 195, 201
Driver’s attention warning

136–137
Drive selector (Electric)

103, 174
Driving

93–94
Driving aids camera (warnings)

11 0
Driving aid shortcuts

111
Driving aids (recommendations)

109
Driving economically

8
Driving modes

104–105
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

78