2007 CITROEN C4 Owners Manual

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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
to a suffi cient level or after the wind-
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-
tifunction screen confi guration
menu (in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, the duration is
fi xed),
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lighting
comes on, a message appears on
the multifunction screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
sensor may detect suffi cient light.
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 right of the
driver, to the appropriate position:

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.
3 people.

1.
5 people.

-.
Intermediate setting.

2.
5 people + maximum authorised
loads.

-.
Intermediate setting.

3.
Driver + maximum authorised loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
On vehicles fi tted with xenon bulbs
the height of the headlamps is ad-
justed automatically.

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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
confi guration menu.
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp fl ashes on the
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.
On vehicles fi tted with daytime run-
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,
wash-wipe (set duration).
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle),
automatic, then single
wipe (see next page).
park,
single wipe
(press downwards),
Windscreen wipers

A. wiping speed selection stalk:
or If a signifi cant accumulation of snow
or ice is present, or when using a
tailgate bicycle carrier, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper via the
multifunction screen confi guration
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 activated
or deactivated via the
multifunction screen con-
fi guration menu.
This function is activated
by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash

 Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a fi xed period.

If the dipped headlamps are on
,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-matically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
(sensor behind the interior mirror),
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 wiping
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
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
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, different
lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- 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
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
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, different
lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
-
with the engine running, unlimited.
- 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, approxi- mately 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
of a refl ective layer, which also
blocks certain radio-electric signals
(toll card payments, ...).
Facility for affi xing toll cards and/or
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the interior mirror.
They are two non-refl ective areas of
the athermic windscreen.
System which protects against sun
from ahead or from the side and
courtesy system with illuminated
mirror.

 With the ignition on, lift the fl ap;
the mirror is illuminated automati-
cally.
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi xing and pivoted over to the side
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-
senger compartment. It is fi tted with
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening

 Raise the blind's handle and
release.
Each blind is fi tted with a roller which
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.