2008.5 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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Removing the seat base
To increase the load space, the rear
seats are removable.

 detach one of the pivots from its
fi xing,

 disengage the other pivot to re-
move the seat assembly. Folding the backrest

 stow the head restraints,

 press on control A located on the
side of the backrest,

 tilt fully forwards.
When returning the seat backrest to
the normal position, ensure that it
locks into place: the red warning in-
dicator, located on the control, must
not be visible.
When you are handling the rear
seats, avoid trapping the seat belts
and make sure that the belt buckles
are positioned correctly.

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MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each mirror is adjustable to provide
the rear view needed for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded
for parking in confi ned spaces.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:

 move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,

 move control B in one of four di-
rections to adjust,

 return control A to the central po-
sition. The objects observed are, in real-
ity, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Folding

 from outside: lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using con-
trol A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on
control A .
Unfolding

 from outside: unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.

 from inside: with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the exte-
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
Programming

 With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.

 Select and adjust the left-hand
and right-hand mirrors in suc-
cession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Stopping

 Exit reverse gear and wait twen-
ty seconds.
or

 Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial
position.
The mirror glass also returns to its
initial position if:
-
the speed exceeds 6mph (10 km/h),
- the engine is switched off.
Using

 With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.

 Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
The demisting/defrosting of the ex-
terior mirrors is linked to that of the
rear screen.

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Interior mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Manual model
The mirror is fi tted with a night-time
anti-dazzle device.
Adjustment

 Adjust the mirror so that the
glass is directed correctly in the
"day" position.
Day/night position

 Pull the lever to change to the
"night" anti-dazzle position.

 Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.

In order to prevent dazzle, the inte-
rior mirror glass darkens automati-
cally depending on the intensity of
the light from the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam
of following vehicles, sun...) de-
creases, so guaranteeing optimum
visibility.
Switching on

 Switch on the ignition and press
switch 1 .
The indicator light 2 comes on and
the mirror operates automatically.
Switching off

 Press switch 1 .
The indicator light 2 switches off and
the mirror remains in its lightest state.
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility when manoeuvring the vehi-
cle, the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The height and reach of the steer-
ing wheel can be adjusted to adapt
the driving position to the size of the
driver.
Adjustment

 First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.

 When stationary , pull the con-
trol to unlock the steering wheel.

 Adjust the height and reach.

 Push the control to lock the
steering wheel.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors
must be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot". Automatic day/night model
System which automatically and
progressively changes between day
and night use.
As a safety precaution, it is impera-
tive that these operations are carried
out while the vehicle is stationary.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central un-
locking or locking of the vehicle us-
ing the lock or remotely. It is also
used to locate the vehicle, activate
the guide-me-home lighting and
start the engine, as well as providing
protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key

 First press button A to unfold the
key.

 Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle. Complete unlocking using the
key

 Turn the key to the left in the
driver’s door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time.
This also triggers the timed switch-
ing on of the welcome lighting, cour-
tesy lights and exterior sidelamps
for approximately thirty seconds. Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
 Press the closed pa-dlock to lock the vehicle completely.

 Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows automatically in ad-
dition to locking. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.

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 First press button A to fold the key.
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
courtesy lights and fl ashing of the di-
rection indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button
B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting of
the sidelamps and dipped beams for
approximately one minute).
A second press before the end of the
timing cancels the guide-me-home
lighting.
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 sys-
tem 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 mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the
vehicle completely and hold it
in this position for more than
two seconds to close the win-
dows automatically in addition to
locking.

 Turn the key to the right again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Deadlocking using the
remote control

 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows au-
tomatically in addition to
locking.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle. Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

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STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warning
lamps should also come on for a short
time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then operate
the starter again. Steering lock

1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .

2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).

3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition buzzer
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, a buzzer sounds when
the driver’s door is opened.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN
AN ENCLOSED SPACE OR
WHERE THERE IS INSUFFICIENT
VENTILATION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO
KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING
IN ORDER TO RETAIN BRAKING
AND STEERING ASSISTANCE .

NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP.
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.

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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the ve-
hicle battery, replacement of the re-
mote control battery or in the event
of a remote control malfunction, you
can no longer unlock, lock or locate
your vehicle.

 First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.

 Then, reinitialise the remote con-
trol.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the key to position 2
(Ignition
on
) .

 Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and re-
move the key from the ignition
switch.
The remote control is fully opera-
tional again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is avail-
able from CITROËN dealers.
If the remote control
battery is fl at, you are
informed by lighting
of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.

 Unclip the casing using a coin at
the notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its
location.

 Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.

 Clip the casing together.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery

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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle’s V5 registration document and your
personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the trans-
ponder code required to order a re-
placement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the vehi-
cle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons
of your remote control out of range
and out of sight of your vehicle.
You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control
would have to be reinitialised. The
remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to
the electronic engine immobiliser
system; this could cause malfunc-
tions.
When purchasing a second-
hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.