Citroen C4 DAG 2008.5 1.G Manual Online
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008.5, Model line: C4 DAG, Model: Citroen C4 DAG 2008.5 1.GPages: 282, PDF Size: 12.66 MB
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* According to country.
Daytime running lights *
On vehicles which are equipped with
daytime running lights, the dipped
headlamps come on when the vehi-
cle is started.
This indicator lamp comes on on the
instrument panel screen.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen,
a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l . . . ) a r e
only lit on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lights are
switched on manually.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary lighting of dipped
headlamps after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes
the driver's exit easier when the light
is poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting
stalk B .
A s e c o n d " h e a d l a m p fl a s h "
switches the function off again.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time. The manual guide-me-home light-
ing is also available by pressing the
lighting button on the remote control
(refer to the section "Accesses - §
R e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y " ) .
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Automatic lighting
The sidelamps and dipped head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns
t o a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d -
screen wipers are switched off, the
lights are switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" posi-
tion. The automatic lighting is ac-
companied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other
than "AUTO" . Deactivation is
accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen. Linking with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic light-
ing provides the "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional
options:
- selection of the lighting duration
for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi x e d ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide- me-home" lighting when auto-
matic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on, a message appears on the mul-
tifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according to
the load in the vehicle. To do this, turn
the control, located below the fascia to
the left of the driver, to the appropriate
position:
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 to 7 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 4 to 7 people + maximum
authorised loads.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
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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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WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of
the various front and rear wiping
modes for the elimination of rain and
cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers
are designed to improve the driver's
visibility progressively according to
the climatic conditions.
Programming
Various automatic wiper control
modes are also available according
to the following options:
- automatic wiping for the wind-screen wipers,
- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear. Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued di-
rectly by the driver by means of the
stalk
A and the ring B . Rear wiper
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
w a s h - w i p e ( s e t d u r a t i o n ) .
f a s t ( h e a v y r a i n ) ,
n o r m a l ( m o d e r a t e r a i n ) ,
intermittent (proportional to
t h e s p e e d o f t h e v e h i c l e ) ,
automatic, then single
w i p e ( s e e n e x t p a g e ) .
park,
single wipe
( p r e s s d o w n w a r d s ) ,
Windscreen wipers
A. wiping speed selection stalk:
or I f a s i g n i fi c a n t a c c u m u l a t i o n o f
snow or ice is present, or when us-
ing a tailgate bicycle carrier, deac-
tivate the automatic rear wiper via
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
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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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SUN VISOR
TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the interior mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
System which protects against sun
from ahead or from the side and
courtesy system with illuminated
mirror.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automati-
cally.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC GLASS ROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable tempera-
ture.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and
release.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.
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ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of
w a t e r , t h e v e h i c l e ' s h a n d b o o k p a c k ,
etc.
I t s l i d h a s a r e a s f o r s t o r i n g a p e n , a
p a i r o f s p e c t a c l e s , t o k e n s , c a r d s , a
c a n , f r a g r a n c e c a r t r i d g e s . . .
T o o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x , r a i s e t h e
handle and lower the lid.
REFRIGERATED GLOVEBOX
I t m a y b e r e f r i g e r a t e d , d e p e n d i n g o n
y o u r v e h i c l e ’ s e q u i p m e n t , b y a v e n -
tilation duct that can be closed off
manually.
W i t h t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h i s d u c t
distributes the same cooled air as
the vents in the passenger compart-
ment.
T h e r e f r i g e r a t i o n o f y o u r g l o v e b o x
only operates when the engine is
running and the air conditioning is
on.
The lamp comes on au-
tomatically when the lid is
opened. F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , t h e
g l o v e b o x s h o u l d r e m a i n
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
Press the lower part of the hook
to unfold it.
Hang the strap of your bag on
the hook to secure it.