2009 Citroen C4 warning

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A C C E S S
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote
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
control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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 remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available
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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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
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 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
courtesy lamps 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 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
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.

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A C C E S S
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 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.

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A C C E S S
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
approximately 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 con-
trol again for approximately one
second.

The safety anti-pinch function is
not operational during these ope-
rations. Deactivation of the rear
electric window and door
controls

 For the safety of your children,
press control 5 to deactivate the
rear electric window controls re-
gardless of their position.
Indicator lamp on, the rear controls
are deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls
are activated. 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 con-
trols for the passengers' electric
windows, he must ensure that no
one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that the pas-
sengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
This warning lamp comes
on temporarily on the instru-
ment panel on deactivation
and each time the ignition is
switched on. This control also deactivates the
interior controls for the rear doors
(refer to the section "Child safety -
§ Electric child lock").
Any other status of the indicator
lamp indicates a malfunction of the
electric child lock. Have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer.

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IV
A C C E S S
BOOT

 After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, push upwards on the
lever 1 , located between the
number plate lamps, then raise
the tailgate.
 Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 2 , located on
the inside of the tailgate.

 Push at the end of travel.
- when the engine is run-
ning
, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the mul-
tifunction screen for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening Closing
Emergency 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.

 Push the white part, located in-
side the lock, to the left to unlock
the boot.

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A C C E S S
DIESEL FUEL
Refuelling
A label on the inside of the fuel fi ller
fl ap indicates the type of fuel to be
used.
To fi ll the tank safely:

 it is imperative that you switch
off the engine,

 open the fuel fi ller fl ap,

 insert the key in the fuel tank cap
then turn it to the left. Petrol engines are designed to run
on 95 RON fuel.
However, for better vehicle perform-
ance (petrol engines), we recommend
98 RON.

For petrol engines with catalytic
converter, use of unleaded fuel is
obligatory.
The fi ller neck has a narrower orifi ce
to admit only petrol fi ller nozzles.
UNLEADED PETROL

When you are fi lling your fuel
tank, do not persist after the
third cut-off; this could cause
your vehicle to malfunction.
FUEL TANK

Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level
in the fuel tank is reached,
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.

You have enough fuel left to drive
approximately 30 miles (50 km).
Fuel cut-off switch
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety
device which cuts off the fuel supply
in the event of a collision.

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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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S A F E T Y
DIRECTION INDICATORS

 Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.

 Press the button A, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.
 Press at the lower part of the
fi xed centred controls steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.