2009 Citroen C4 warning
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
-
The warning lamp comes on if the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched on and
between 0 and 12 mph (approx.
20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h),
t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p p r o x i -
mately 120 seconds, accompanied by
an audible signal. It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between 0
and 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Airbags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems.
Door open
A door, the boot or the bonnet
is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on continuously, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
Driver's seat belt not fastened:
-
The warning lamp comes on if the
driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched on and
between 0 and 12 mph (approx.
20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h),
t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p p r o x i -
mately 120 seconds, accompanied by
an audible signal. It then remains on.
Front passenger and rear passenger
seat belts not fastened:
- When the ignition is switched on, the warning lamp always comes
on if the passenger's seat belt is
not fastened.
It goes off when the engine is running,
doors closed and after 30 seconds.
- If a seat belt is unfastened, the warning lamp comes on between 0
and 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h).
- Above 12 mph (approx. 20 km/h), t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p -
proximately 120 seconds, accom-
panied by an audible signal. Maintenance indicator
System which informs the driver
when the next service is due, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
is calculated from the last indicator
zero reset. It is determined by two
parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last
service.
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C O M F O R T
HEATING/VENTILATION
A i r fl o w t o t h e f a c e l e v e l
vents.
1 - A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e a i r
distribution
Demisting - Defrosting.
F l o w t o t h e w i n d s c r e e n
a n d f r o n t s i d e w i n d o w s .
D i s t r i b u t i o n t o t h e w i n d -
s c r e e n , s i d e w i n d o w s a n d
f o o t w e l l s .
F l o w t o f r o n t a n d r e a r p a s -
s e n g e r f o o t w e l l s .
Distribution from the air blower can
be altered at will by placing the dis-
tribution control 1 in an intermediate
position. 2 - Air recirculation
3 - H e a t e r b l o w e r c o n t r o l
The air blower operates only when the
engine is running. For optimum com-
fort in the passenger compartment,
the control should not remain in posi-
tion
0 (position 1 minimum ).
This position is for excluding
disagreeable odours or emis-
sions coming from outside
the cabin. With a press on
control 2 , the entry of air from outside
is closed off, the lamp comes on.
This should be cancelled as soon as
possible to prevent misting and to
allow fresh air into the cabin.
To deactivate air recirculation, press
again on control 2 , the warning lamp
goes out.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
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C O M F O R T
D e m i s t i n g - d e i c i n g o f t h e
w i n d s c r e e n a n d f r o n t s i d e
w i n d o w s
Place the controls for tempera-
t u r e a n d a i r fl o w o n m a x i m u m .
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning by
pressing the control 6 , the warning
lamp comes on.
The system should not be in air re-
circulation.
5 - Rear screen demisting
Can only be operated with the engine
running.
One press on control 5 acti-
vates the electric demisting of
the rear screen and, accord-
ing to version, the exterior
rear view mirrors. The warning lamp
comes on.
It switches off automatically to avoid
excessive power consumption.
One press stops the demisting.
A further press starts it again.
If the engine is stopped before the
end of demisting, the operation will
resume the next time the engine
is started. 6 - Air conditioning
The air conditioning will only operate
when the engine is running.
Press on control 6 The warn-
ing lamp comes on.
For air conditioning, the air
blower control 3 must not be
on position "0" .
Air conditioning is obtained by mixing
the warm air with refrigerated air. The
temperature control 4 adjusts the air
conditioning provided the control 6 is
operational.
4 - T e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
The heating/ventilation and manual
air conditioning systems can only
function with the engine running.
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C O M F O R T
7 - A i r f l o w
Heater blower speed: press button: 9 - Demisting - defrosting
o f t h e r e a r s c r e e n
To increase it .
To decrease it.
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s r e p r e s e n t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the fan blades.
A press on the control 7 deactivates
the "AUTO" function. To restart it,
press again on the control AUTO .
To avoid condensation and poor air
quality in the passenger compartment,
it is recommended always to maintain
a s u f fi c i e n t fl o w o f a i r . 8 - Demisting - defrosting of
t h e w i n d s c r e e n a n d f r o n t
s i d e w i n d o w s
While it is operating, the
warning lamp lights and the
symbol appears on the mul-
tifunction screen.
This control is for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen, acting
a u t o m a t i c a l l y o n t h e a i r b l o w e r fl o w ,
air distribution, air conditioning and
air entry.
To stop it, press again on control 8 or
on the control AUTO .
You should not have air recirculation
selected. When this function is working,
the warning lamp comes on
and the symbol appears on
the multifunction screen.
This control is for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the rear screen.
It switches off automatically to avoid
excessive consumption of power.
To stop it, press again on the control 9 .
P r e s s A U T O t o r e t u r n t h e s y s t e m
t o a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n .
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R e m o v i n g t h e s e a t b a s e
To increase the load space, the rear
seats are removable.
detach one of the pivots from its
fi x i n g ,
disengage the other pivot to re-
move the seat assembly. F o l d i n g t h e b a c k r e s t
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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A C C E S S
Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in
this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows
automatically in addition to locking.
Turn the key to the right again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time. 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.
First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
c o u r t e s y l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i -
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 multi-
function screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
Deadlocking using
the remote control
Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle com-
pletely or press the closed
padlock for more than two
seconds to close the win-
dows auto-matically in
addition to locking.
Press the closed padlock again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
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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.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
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 VENTI-
LATION.
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.