2010 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- replace them at the fi rst signs of wear. 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, the
duration of lighting varies accord-
ing to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unli- mited.
- 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 avai-
lable:
- 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.
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 rear view mirror.
They are two non-refl ective areas of
the athermic windscreen.

 With the ignition on, lift the fl ap;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
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 SUNROOF
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 re-
lease.
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.

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ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
cup, fragrance cartridges...

 To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
COOLED GLOVE BOX
It may be cooled, depending on your
vehicle’s equipment, by a ventilation
duct that can be closed off manually.
With air conditioning, this duct dis-
tributes the same cooled air as the
vents in the passenger compart-
ment.
The cooling of your glove box only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
The lamp comes on au-
tomatically when the lid is
opened. For safety reasons, the
glove box should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.

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REMOVABLE ASHTRAY

 Pull the cover to open the ashtray.

 To empty it, remove the ashtray
by pulling it upwards.
CIGAR LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET

 To use the cigar lighter, press it
in and wait a few seconds until it
pops out automatically.

 To connect a 12 V accessory
(max power: 120 Watts), connect
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
This connection box, consisting of an
auxiliary JACK socket and a USB port,
is located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
equipment, such as a digital audio
player of the iPod ®
or USB memory
stick type.
It reads the audio fi le formats which are
transmitted to your audio equipment
and played via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these fi les using the
steering mounted controls or the audio
equipment control panel and display
them on the multifunction screen.
When it is in use, the portable equip-
ment charges automatically.
For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the "Audio
and Telematics" section.

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Storage pockets in the front doors and rear panels
Storage pockets
STORAGE DRAWERS
To open

 Press the front of the drawer.
To retrieve an object, lift the drawer
up using the aperture provided.

The storage drawers must not be
removed.
Flap

 Press at the centre of the fl ap.

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Oddments tray on front
central console
Grab handles/Coat hooks
MATS
Removable carpet protection com-
ponent.
Fitting
When fi tting the mat for the fi rst time,
on the driver's side, use only the fi xings
provided in the wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on
the carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:

 move the seat as far back as
possible,

 unclip the fi xings,

 remove the mat. Refitting
To refi t the mat on the driver's side:

 position the mat correctly,

 refi t the fi xings by pressing,

 check that the mat is secured
correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited to the fi xings already present in the
vehicle; their use is essential,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.

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BAG HOOK
Located on the left-hand interior
wall of the boot, this can be used to
secure shopping bags.
REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.

 Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.

 Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
This has a storage tray, two cup
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS

 Use the 2 rear side fi xings and
the 4 securing rings on the boot
fl oor to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects on the fl oor as
close as possible to the back of the
rear seat.