Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2017 1.G Owners Manual

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Front fittings
1. Sun visor.
2. Glove box.
3.
P

ortable ashtray.
4.
C

igarette lighter
1

2 V socket (120 W max).
5.
A

rmrest with storage compartments.
6.
C

up holder.
7.
B

ottle holder.
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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 the
pins and clip the fixings. Check that the mat is
secured firmly.
To prevent any risk of jamming under the
pedals:
-
o
nly use mats suited to the fixings already
present in the vehicle; it is imperative that
these fixings are used.
-

n
ever 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...
F

T
o 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
same conditioned air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.
If your vehicle is fitted with the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system, it contains the back-up
starting unit C .
The sun visors fold for wards, and to the side
when they are unhooked.
They are fitted with a courtesy mirror and a
ticket holder.
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Portable ashtray
F Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
F T o empty it, remove the ashtray by pulling it
upwards.
Cigarette lighter /
1 2 V accessory
socket
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F

T
o connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter
back into
place straight away.
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Front armrest
Pull the right-hand lever to open the storage
compartment lid, which serves as an armrest.
To close, fold down the lid until it locks.Pull the left-hand lever to open the lid.
To close, fold down the lid until it locks.
This storage compartment may contain up
to 3 accessory sockets.This operates when the ignition switch is in the
"LOCK", "ACC" or "ON" position.
Open the cover of the front armrest to gain
access to the socket.
Upper storage compartment
Lower storage compartment
Check that the electrical equipment
operates on 12 V and that its maximum
electrical power is 120 W.
The prolonged use of electrical
equipment without running the engine
may discharge the battery.
12 V socket
(120 W max)
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It permits the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod® or
USB memory stick type.
Open the front armrest cover for access to the
port.
It reads certain audio file formats allowing them
to be heard via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel.
For more information on Audio and
Telematics and in particular the use of this
equipment, refer to the corresponding section.
USB port
Connected to the USB port, the
portable device charges automatically
while in use.
During charging, a message is
displayed if the consumption of the
portable device is higher than the
amperage supplied by the vehicle.
Auxiliary sockets
(RCA)
They are used to connect a portable device
(MP3 player, etc.).
Open the front armrest cover for access to the
sockets.
For more information on Audio and
Telematics and in particular the use of this
equipment, refer to the corresponding section.
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Rear fittings
Pull the handle downwards to lower it.
Grab handle
The rear left grab handle is fitted with a coat
hook.
Coat hookSeat pockets
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (
see details on a following page)
2.
S

towing rings
3.
R

etaining strap
4.
S

ide storage
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Rear parcel shelfStowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
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t
wo rings are located on the boot floor,
-

t
wo rings are located on the rear side
pillars.
To remove the shelf:
F
u
nhook the two cords,
F

r

aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
-

e

ither upright behind the front seats,
-

o

r flat at the base of the boot.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 25 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-

d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
-

d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never drive in a depth of water which
could cover the axles, the wheel shafts
and which could enter the exhaust.
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Starting - switching off the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCK The steering is locked.
-

P
osition 2: ACC
T

he accessories (radio, 12 V socket, etc.)
can be used.
-

P
osition 3: ON
I

gnition on.
-

P
osition 4: S TA R T
S

tarting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use accessories for a prolonged
period (with the key in position 2
(ACC) ), you risk discharging the battery.
Starting your vehicle will then no longer
be possible. Ta k e c a r e .
For more information on the Automatic
power cut-off to accessories , refer to
the corresponding section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
F

I

nsert the key in the ignition switch.
F

T

urn the key to position
2 (ACC) and unlock
the steering column, by turning the wheel
s li g ht l y.
F

P

ress and hold the brake pedal.
F

F

ully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox).
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or into
position P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
F

O

perate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (S TA R T ) .
F

O

nce the engine is running, release
the

key.
T

he key returns automatically to
position


3


(ON)
.
Starting using the key Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
P ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles fitted
with a manual gearbox), or into position P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox).
F

W
hile pressing the key, turn it to
position


1 (LOCK).
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

L
ock the steering column.Never attach a heavy object to the key
or to the remote control key: by weighing
down on the shaft of the key when it is in
the ignition switch, it could cause a fault.
Furthermore, a heavy or sharp object
could hinder the deployment of the knee
airbag or be projected and cause serious
injuries in the event of deployment of the
knee airbag.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold, wait with the ignition switch
in position 3 (ON) until the preheater
warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (S TA R T ) .
The warning lamp does not come on
when the engine is hot. Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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