ignition Citroen C4 DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Guide
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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle. If a malfunction occurs,
this warning lamp is
displayed on the in-
strument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
If a malfunction occurs, do not
touch the xenon bulbs. Contact a
CITROËN dealer.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function ena-
bles the light beam to follow the di-
rection of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the system is inactive.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e r u n -
ning lights, the function is activated
if the lighting stalk is in the "AUTO"
or "Dipped/main beam head-
lamps" position. In position "0" , the
function is not activated.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activat-
ed by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate au-
tomatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing stalk
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving stalk
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wip-
ing when using an automatic car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy
lamp
2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlim- ited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of
the windscreen.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For optimum and lasting wiping of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy
lamp
2. Map reading
lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, differ-
ent lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlim- ited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
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This comes on automatically when
the boot is opened and switches
off automatically when the boot is
closed.
Different lighting times are available:
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
The sill lighting is at the bottom of
each door panel.
The lamps come on automatically
when a door is opened and switch
off automatically when all of the
doors are closed.
BOOT LIGHTING Sill illumination
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REMOVABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ash-
tray.
T o e m p t y i t , r e m o v e t h e a s h t r a y
by pulling it upwards.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
T o u s e t h e l i g h t e r , p r e s s i t i n a n d
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory
( m a x p o w e r : 1 0 0 W a t t s ) , c o n n e c t
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
T h i s c o n n e c t i o n b o x , c o n s i s t i n g o f
a J A C K s o c k e t a n d a U S B p o r t , i s
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s a d i g i t a l a u d i o
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
I t r e a d s t h e a u d i o fi l e f o r m a t s w h i c h
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
Y o u c a n m a n a g e t h e s e fi l e s u s i n g
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
W h e n i t i s i n u s e , t h e p o r t a b l e e q u i p -
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
u s e o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e
"Audio and Telematics" section.
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REMOVABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ash-
tray.
T o e m p t y i t , r e m o v e t h e a s h t r a y
by pulling it upwards.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
T o u s e t h e l i g h t e r , p r e s s i t i n a n d
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory
( m a x p o w e r : 1 0 0 W a t t s ) , c o n n e c t
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
T h i s c o n n e c t i o n b o x , c o n s i s t i n g o f
a J A C K s o c k e t a n d a U S B p o r t , i s
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s a d i g i t a l a u d i o
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
I t r e a d s t h e a u d i o fi l e f o r m a t s w h i c h
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
Y o u c a n m a n a g e t h e s e fi l e s u s i n g
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
W h e n i t i s i n u s e , t h e p o r t a b l e e q u i p -
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
u s e o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e
"Audio and Telematics" section.
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MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Locking
T u r n t h e r e d c o n t r o l o n e q u a r t e r
of a turn to the right using the ig-
n i t i o n k e y .
Unlocking
T u r n t h e r e d c o n t r o l o n e q u a r t e r
of a turn to the left using the igni-
t i o n k e y .
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
M e c h a n i c a l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t o p e n -
ing of the rear door using its interior
c o n t r o l .
The control is located on the edge of
e a c h r e a r d o o r . R e m o t e c o n t r o l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s .
Activation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n
c o m e s o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s -
s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
This indicator lamp remains on until
t h e c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d . Deactivation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n a g a i n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n
s w i t c h e s o f f , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s -
s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
This indicator lamp remains off until
t h e c h i l d l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
T h i s s y s t e m i s i n d e p e n d e n t a n d i n
n o c i r c u m s t a n c e s d o e s i t t a k e t h e
p l a c e o f t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g c o n t r o l .
C h e c k t h e s t a t u s o f t h e c h i l d l o c k
e a c h t i m e y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e k e y f r o m t h e
i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
e v e n f o r a s h o r t t i m e .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a s e r i o u s i m p a c t ,
t h e e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o p e r m i t t h e e x i t o f
t h e r e a r p a s s e n g e r s . This warning lamp comes
o n t e m p o r a r i l y o n t h e i n s t r u -
ment panel when the child
l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
It also comes on when the ignition
is switched on, then switches off ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y t e n s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e
e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
T h e c o n t r o l i s l o c a t e d o n t h e d r i v e r ' s
door, with the electric window con-
t r o l s . A n y o t h e r s t a t u s o f t h e i n d i c a t o r
lamp indicates a malfunction of the
e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k . H a v e i t c h e c k e d
b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c j a m ,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.
Press at the lower part of the
fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s s t e e r i n g
wheel.
U s e t h e h o r n e x c l u s i v e l y a n d m o d e -
rately in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.
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TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the
wheels, by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the en-
gine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button,
located in the centre of the fascia. Reactivation
These systems are reactivated
automatically each time the ignition
is switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x c e p -
tional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver
t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t h i g h
speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.