2008 Citroen C4 alarm
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MONITORING
Instrument panelControls
A. Speedometer.
B. Rev counter.
C. Fuel gauge.
D. Lighting rheostat.
E. Warning lamp.
Ignition on, the orange and red alert warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these same warning lamps should go out.
If a warning lamp stays on, refer to the relevant page.
Warning lamps
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A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
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B. Deactivation of the visual and audible parking assistance.
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C. Deactivation of the lane departure warning system.
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D. Deactivation of the alarm volumetric sensors.
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Note: The simultaneous use of other high frequency equipment (mobile telephones, domestic alarms...) may momentarily hinder the operation of the remote control.
In the event of a permanent fault, the remote control should be reini-tialised. (See next page).
It is dangerous to deadlock the vehicle when someone is inside as unlocking from the interior is impossible (without the remote control).
When closing the windows using the remote control, the user should make sure that nobody is obstructing the windows from shutting properly.
Central unlocking
A short press on button B unlocks your vehicle.
T h i s o p e r a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e r a p i d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n indicators and the lighting of the interior lamp (if the function is activated). It can also deploy the exterior rear view mirrors.
Central locking, closing windows, deadlocking
- A short press on button A locks your vehicle.
- A long press on button A locks your vehicle and closes the windows.
T h i s o p e r a t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e direction indicators illuminating for approx. two seconds and by the interior lamp switching off. This also folds the exterior rear view mirrors.
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly closed, central locking does not operate.
For vehicles equipped with dead-locking, two successive presses on button A deadlocks the vehicle.
It is then impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
REMOTE CONTROL
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Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button C operates the guide-me-home lighting (illumination of the sidelamps and dipped beams for approx. one minute).
A second press prior to the end of this timing cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle in a carpark, press button A, the interior lamps come on and the direction indicators fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s . T h e v e h i c l e remains locked.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the mechanism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if no door is opened with 30 seconds of unloc king, the vehicle locks itself again automatically, without arming the alarm.
Warning: There a is a risk of damage if the replacement battery is not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thos e approved by CITROËNOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thoseOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery: CR 0523: 3 V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, it is necessary to re-initialise the remote control. To do that, switch on the ignition and immediately action button A on your remote control to trigger the action desired. This may take some ten seco nds.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycling facilityDo not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned Do not throw .
Take care not to place the remote control in contact with grease or dust, or leave it in the rain or in a damp environment.
A hard object also on the key ring, pressing on the key while it is in the ignition, can cause a malfunction.
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Guide-me-home lighting
A press on button C operates the guide-me-home lighting (illumination of the sidelamps and dipped beams for approx. one minute).
A second press prior to the end of this timing cancels the guide-me-home lighting.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle in a carpark, press button A, the interior lamps come on and the direction indicators fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s . T h e v e h i c l e remains locked.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting the key from its housing in the remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you could damage the mechanism.
Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot function while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, when for example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehicle without your realising it.
However, if no door is opened with 30 seconds of unloc king, the vehicle locks itself again automatically, without arming the alarm.
Warning: There a is a risk of damage if the replacement battery is not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thos e approved by CITROËNOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thoseOnly use batteries that are identical or equivalent to those.
Changing the remote control battery
Unclip the cover to gain access to the battery.
Battery: CR 0523: 3 V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, it is necessary to re-initialise the remote control. To do that, switch on the ignition and immediately action button A on your remote control to trigger the action desired. This may take some ten seco nds.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycling facilityDo not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned Do not throw .
Take care not to place the remote control in contact with grease or dust, or leave it in the rain or in a damp environment.
A hard object also on the key ring, pressing on the key while it is in the ignition, can cause a malfunction.
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Arming the alarm using the remote control
Switch off the ignition and leave the vehicle.
Ensure that all doors and the boot are closed.
Lock the vehicle using button A on the remote control.
When the alarm is armed, the protections become active within 5 seconds (perimeter) and 45 seconds (volumetric).
Your vehicle may be equipped with an anti-intrusion alarm.
This ensures:
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Deactivation of volumetric detection
The alarm is able to operate with only perimeter protection if you deactivate the volumetric protection (if for example you wish to leave an animal in the vehicle).
To do this, switch off the ignition, then press immediately on control 1for at least one second.
The warning lamp 2 should be on p e r m a n e n t l y . I t w i l l s t a r t t o fl a s h when the alarm activates.
Arm the alarm by locking your vehicle using the remote control.
Disarming the alarm using the remote control
The alarm is disarmed when you unlock the vehicle (by pressing button B on the remote control).
Disarming the alarm using the key
Unlock the doors with the key. The siren is triggered. Enter the vehicle and switch on the ignition to stop the siren. Otherwise the siren will continue for about 30 seconds.
Note: