warning Citroen C4 RHD 2011 2.G Owner's Guide
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FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST
These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.
With manual air conditioning
)
Put the temperature, air fl ow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
)
Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).
)
Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C"
button; the warn-
ing lamp in the button comes on.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST - DEFROST
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting
can only operate when the engine is
running.
)
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
)
It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated
with the button goes off.
)
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
)
Select this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages
the air conditioning, air fl ow and air
intake, and provides optimum distribu-
tion towards the windscreen and side
windows.
)
To stop the programme, press ei-
ther the "visibility"
button again or
"AUTO"
, the warning lamp on the
button goes off and the warning lamp
on the "AUTO"
button comes on.
The system starts again with the values
in use before it was overridden by the
visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
With Stop & Start, when the
demisting, air conditioning and
air fl ow functions are activated,
STOP mode is not available.
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)
Turn the knob to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.
This function provides a back massage;
it only operates when the engine is
running.
)
Press the switch to activate the
function.
The warning lamp on the switch comes
on and the massage function is activated
for a period of 60 minutes. During this
time, massage is performed in 6 cycles
of 10 minutes each cycle (6 minutes of
massage followed by 4 minutes break).
After an hour, the function is automati-
cally deactivated. The warning lamp in
the switch goes off.
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage func-
tion at any time by pressing the switch.
The movement in progress continues
until the initial non-massage position is
reached.
Manual lumbar adjustment
Massage function
Electric lumbar adjustment
)
Press the front or rear of the control
to obtain the desired lumbar support.
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ACCESS
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)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release the
key.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back to
position 2 (Ignition
on
)
.
Starting the vehicle
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your
vehicle from a distance, particularly in
poor light. Your vehicle must be locked.
)
Press the closed padlock
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps
and the direction indicators will fl ash for
a few seconds.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
)
First press this button to fold the key.
Folding the key
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Fault with the remote control
In the event of a malfunction with the
remote control, you can no longer un-
lock, lock or locate your vehicle.
)
First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the ignition key.
)
Press the closed padlock immedi-
ately for a few seconds.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition
on)
.
)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
Changing the battery
If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
)
Unclip the cover using a small
screwdriver at the two cutouts.
)
Lift off the cover.
)
Remove the fl at battery from its lo-
cation.
)
Fit the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of
fi tment.
)
Clip the cover onto the casing.
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DOORS
Openin
g
)
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control or
the key, pull the door handle.
From outside
When the selective unlocking is
activated, the fi rst press of the
remote control unlocking button
permits unlocking of the driver's
door only.
)
Pull the front door control to open
the door; this unlocks the vehicle
completely.
)
Pull the rear door control to open
the door; this unlocks only the door
opened.
From inside
With the selective unlocking ac-
tivated:
- the driver’s door control un-
locks the driver’s door only.
- the passenger’s door control
unlocks the other doors and
the boot.
The interior door controls do
not operate when the vehicle is
deadlocked.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
-
when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
in the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accom-
panied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen
for a few seconds.
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BOOT
Unlocking the boot
)
Press this button to unlock
the boot.
As a safety measure, this action does
not unlock the doors.
Opening
)
After unlocking the boot or the ve-
hicle using the remote control or the
key, press the opening control, then
raise the tailgate.
Closing
)
Lower the boot lid using the interior
grab handle.
-
when the engine is running
, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
in the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
-
when the vehicle is moving
(speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
When the selective unlocking
is activated, the boot can be
opened at the second press
of the unlocking button on the
remote control.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside the
boot.
)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically,
its operation must be reinitialised:
)
pull the control until the window
stops,
)
release the control and pull it again
until the window closes fully,
)
continue to hold the control for ap-
proximately one second after the
window has closed,
)
press the control to lower the window
automatically to the low position,
)
when the window has reached the
low position, press the control again
for approximately one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
)
For the safety of your children, press
control 5
to deactivate the rear elec-
tric window controls regardless of
their position.
Indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
Deactivation of the rear electric
window controls
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
If an obstacle is encountered
during operation of the electric
windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do
this, press the control concerned.
When the driver operates the
controls for the passengers'
electric windows, they must en-
sure that nothing is preventing
the windows closing correctly.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when oper-
ating the windows.
Any other state of the warning
lamp indicates an operating fault
in this function. have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approximately
60 litres.
When the low fuel level in the
tank is reached, this warning
lamp on the instrument panel
comes on, accompanied by an
audible warning and a mes-
sage in the screen.
When it fi rst comes on, around
6 litres of fuel remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out.
Low fuel level
Refuellin
g
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the fi ller cap may result in an
inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of
the fuel system.
If you have put in the wrong
fuel for your vehicle, you must
have have the tank drained and
refi lled with the correct fuel be-
fore you start the engine.
)
Press control A
until the automatic
opening of the fuel fl ap is heard.
This control remains active for a few
minutes after switching off the igni-
tion. If necessary, switch the ignition
on again to reactivate it.
If you are fi lling your tank to the top,
do not persist after the third cut-
off; this could cause your vehicle to
malfunction.
)
Take care to select the pump that
delivers the correct fuel for your
vehicle.
)
Introduce the nozzle so as to push
in the metal non-return fl ap B.
)
Make sure that the nozzle is pushed
in as far as possible before starting
to refuel (risk of blowback).
)
Maintain this position while refuelling.
)
Push the fuel fl ap to close it.
With Stop & Start, never refuel
with the system in STOP mode;
you must switch off the ignition
with the key.
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VISIBILITY
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any ac-
tion 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 to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the screen.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination
of headlamps provides "guide-me-home"
lighting with the following additional op-
tions:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the settings
in the vehicle confi guration menu
(except in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, for which the du-
ration is set: 60 seconds),
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps is in operation.
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp
is displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN or a qualifi ed work-
shop workshop.
Operating fault
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumi-
nation of the sidelamps on the traffi c
side only.
)
Within one minute of switching off
the ignition, operate the lighting con-
trol stalk up or down depending on
the traffi c side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control
stalk upwards; the right hand side-
lamps are on).
This is confi rmed by an audible signal
and illumination of the corresponding
direction indicator warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return
the lighting control stalk to the central
position.
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EXTERIOR WELCOMELIGHTING
Switching on
)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.
Programming
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing to the load in the vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.
3 people.
1.
5 people.
-.
Intermediate setting.
2.
5 people + maximum authorised load.
-.
Intermediate setting.
3.
Driver + maximum authorised load.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OFHALOGEN HEADLAMPS
The initial setting is position "0"
.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OFXENON HEADLAMPS
The remote switching on of the light-
ing and side spotlamps makes your ap-
proach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It is activated depending on the light level
detected by the sunshine sensor.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on, as well as the side
spotlamps, located under the door mir-
rors; your vehicle is also unlocked.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp beams
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps
in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon head-
lamp bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. The lighting duration is select-
ed via the vehicle confi guration
menu.