2010 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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REAR SEATS
Bench seat, the left-hand section
(2/3) or right-hand section (1/3) of
which can be folded independently
to vary the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be re-
moved and have two positions:
- high, when in use,
- low, to store.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up-
wards.
To lower it, press the catch then
press on the head restraint.
To remove it, move it to the high po-
sition, push the catch and pull the
head restraint upwards.
To put it back in place, engage the
rods of the head restraint in the
holes keeping them in line with the
backrest.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly. Folding the seat cushion

 raise the front of the seat cushion,

 tilt it towards the front seats.
When repositioning the seat base,
make sure that the seat belt buckles
are back in place.
When you fold a rear seat cushion,
you should also fold the corresponding backrest. Before tipping the rear seat, make
sure that the seat belts will not be
snagged or trapped by the seat and
its catches. Position them carefully
to the sides of the backrests.
Before folding the seat

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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
Door 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
directions to adjust,

 return control A to the central
position. The objects observed are, in reality,
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 door
mirrors using the remote control can
be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding mirrors manually. 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 immedi-
ately.
Switching off

 Exit reverse gear and wait
ten 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 6 mph (10 km/h),
- if the engine is switched off.
Switching on

 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 door
mirrors is linked to that of the rear
screen.

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Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
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. By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduc-
es any driver discomfort caused by
the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...
In order to guarantee optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres, 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 lever to unlock the steering
wheel adjustment.

 Adjust for height and reach.

 Push the control lever to lock the
steering wheel adjustment.
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
As a safety precaution, these op-
erations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unloc-
king or locking of the vehicle using
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 as-
hing of the direction indicators and
switching on of the courtesy lamp for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors unfold at the same time. Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mir-
rors fold at the same time.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
 Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Press the closed padlock for more
than two seconds to close the win-
dows in addition to locking. If one of the doors 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
door 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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Deadlocking using the key Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone in-
side the vehicle when it is dead-
locked.

 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
In order to activate this function from
the remote control, the lighting stalk
must be in the
"O" (lighting off) or

"AUTO" position.
A press on button B operates the
guide-me-home lighting (lighting
of the sidelamps and dipped beam
headlamps for approximately one
minute).
A second press before the end of
the timed period 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 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 (according to
version).

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.

 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 (according to version).

 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 door mirrors
fold at the same time.

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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 war-
ning 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 ope-
rate 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 audible
warning
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, there is an audible
warning when the driver’s door is
opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation.

It is essential always to keep
the engine running in order to
retain braking and steering as-
sistance .

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