ECU Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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"Keyless Entry and Starting" system


Selective unlocking
This setting is done via the "Equipment" menuof the colour screen.
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
System that allows the locking, unlockingand starting of the vehicle while keeping theelectronic key on your person.
It can also be used as a remote control; see the
"R
emote control" section.


Unlocking the vehicle


Complete unlocking
)
With the electronic key on your person andin one of the defined zones A, press oneof the buttons Bor Cto unlock the vehicle,
then pull on the handle to open the door.
Yo u r p a s s e ngers can also open their doors,
as soon as the electronic key is in one of
the defined zones.

Unlocking is confirmed by an audible signal and the direction indicators whichflash twice.
The door mirrors unfold at the sametime. Selective unlocking is only available onversions not fitted with deadlocking.

)With the electronic key on your person, press button B
once to unlock only the driver's door, then pull on the door handle
to open.)Press button Bagain to unlock the vehicle completely.


For security, the detection zones inwhich the electronic key is operational have a radius of about 70 cm aroundeach opening button.

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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.


Folding the backrest

Repositioning the seat backrest
)Move the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary. )Place the head restraints in the low position (see "Rear head restraints"). )Press control 1 forwards to release theseat backrest 2.)Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
)
Straighten the seat backrest 2
and secure it. )
Check that the red indicator, located next to
the control 1, is no longer visible.

When repositionin
g the seat backrests, theycan be locked in one of two different positions,
depending on the speed in which the operation is carried out:


- if done quickly, the backrest returns to its
original position 1 ,

- if done slowly, the backrest goes into the
ver tical position 2
.
To go from position 2
to position 1
, simplyrelease the backrest and push it until it locks
in place.

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Mat

When removing the mat on the driver's side, move back the seat as far as possible and
remove the fixings.
When refitting, position the mat correctly on thepins and clip the fixings. Check that the mat issecured firmly.
To prevent any risk of jamming under thepedals:


- only use mats suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; it is imperative that
these fixings are used.

- never fit one mat on top of another.






Sun visor










Glove box


It has dedicated locations for storing a water bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack... )
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is illuminated when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation switch A.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it has a ventilation nozzle B
, distributing the sameconditioned air as the vents in the passenger compartment.
If your vehicle is fitted with the "Keyless Entryand Starting" system, it contains the back-upstarting unit C.
The sun visors fold for wards, and to the sidewhen they are unhooked.
They are fitted with a cour tesy mirror and a
ticket holder.

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Stowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
- two rings are located on the boot floor,
- two rings are located on the rear side
pillars.
T
o 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 flat at the base of the boot.

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Safety
The driver must ensure that passengers usethe seat belts correctly and that they are allrestrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, always fasten your seat belt, even for short journeys. Do not interchange the seat belt buckles asthey will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel permitting automatic adjustment of the length of the strap to your size. The seat belt isstowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seatbelt is reeled in correctly.
The lower par t of the strap must bepositioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic locking device which comes into operation inthe event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over. You can releasethe device by pulling firmly on the strap and releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger isless than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres. Never use the same seat belt to secure morethan one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:


- be tightened as close to the body as possible,


- be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does nottwist,

- be used to restrain only one person,

- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its per formance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness of the impact
, thepretensioning device may be deployedbefore and independently of the airbags.Deployment of the pretensioners isaccompanied by a slight discharge of harmless smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.In all cases, the airbag warning lampcomes on.Following an impact, have the seat belts system checked, and if necessary replaced,by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills andequipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer is able to provide. Have your seat belts checked regularly bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,particularly if the straps show signs of damage.Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or a textile cleaning product, sold byCITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned and reeled in correctly.

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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between theoccupants and the airbags (a child, pet,object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Knee airbag
*
Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the steering wheel than necessary.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer. Refer to the "Accessories" section.Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body anynearer to the door than necessary.


*
According to country.


Avoid attaching a heavy object to the key asit could become a dangerous projectile if theairbag were deployed.




Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. Thiscould cause injury to the head if the cur tainairbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they playa par t in securing the cur tain airbags.

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Child seats recommended by CITROËN
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
L1"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear wards-facing position.
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
L2"FAIR G 0/1 S ISOFIX"
Installed forwards-facing, without the ISOFIX base.
6 positions of inclination of the shell.
L3"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"
Installed forwards-facing. Can be secured with the seat belt.
3 positions of inclination of the shell. CITRO
ËN offers a range of recommended child seats which are secured using a three point seatbelt
:
These seats can also be installed usingthe ISOFIX mountings (see following pages).Follow the instructions for fitting
the child seat given in the seatmanufacturer's installation guide.

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Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved (a)
in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
Seat
Weight of the child and indicative age
Less than 13 kg (groups 0 (b) and 0+)Up to ≈ 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg(group 1)From 1 to ≈ 3 years
From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)From 3 to ≈ 6 years
From22 to 36 kg(group 3) From 6 to ≈ 10 years

Front passenger seat (c) withpassenger airbag activated XXXX

Front passenger seat (c) withpassenger airbag deactivated L1L2, L3XX
Outer rear seats (row 2)UUUU
Centre rear seat (row 2)L1L2, L3XX
(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from bir th to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat. U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or "for ward facing".
X:seat not suitable for the installation of a child seat of the weight group indicated.L-:
only the child seats indicated can be installed on the seat concerned (according to country).

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"ISOFIX" mountings
with the latest
ISOFIX regulations.The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:


- two rings
A, located between the vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by a label,

- a rin
g B , behind the seat, referred to as theTOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap. This IS
OFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.

The ISOFIX child seatsare fitted with two latches which are easily secured on the two
rings A .
Some also have an upper strapwhich isattached to ring B.
To attach this strap, raise the vehicle seat's
head restraint then pass the hook between its
rods. Then fix the hook on ring Band tighten
the upper strap.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child'sprotection in the event of an accident.

For information regarding the ISOFIXchild seats which can be installed in your vehicle, refer to the table showing the locations for installing ISOFIX child seats. There are three rin
gs for each seat:

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ISOFIX child seat recommended by CITROËN and approved for your vehicle

These child seats can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, they must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.


CITROËN offers a range of child seats secured using the ISOFIX mountings.
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
IL1RÖMER Baby- Safe Plus and its Baby- Safe plus ISOFIX base
Installed in the rear wards-facing position using its ISOFIX base, which is attached to the rings A.The base has a height-adjustable stay.
IL2FAIR G 0/1 S and its RWF ISOFIX base
Installed in the rear wards-facing position using its ISOFIX base, which is attached to the rings A
.
The base has a stay. 6 positions of inclination for the shell.
This configuration is reserved for children weighing up to 13 kg.