2011.5 Citroen C4 keyless

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Fault with the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.
F
ault with the electronic anti-theftsystem. Switch off the ignition, then start theengine. If the problem persists, contact aCITROËN dealer.
The electronic key is not detected. Inser t the electronic key into the
housin
g located in the glove box. Remember to remove the electronickey from the housing after star ting
the vehicle.
The electronic ke
y has not been removed from the housing in the glove box. Remove the electronic ke
y from the
housing in the glove box.
The steering column is locked. Switch the ignition on and turn the
steering wheel slightly to unlock the
steering column.
The en
gine is off but the gear lever
is not in position P . P Place the gear lever in position P.P Only for vehicles fitted with a "CVT"gearbox.

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Warning messages (ignition at "ON")
Fault with the electric power steering. Stop the vehicle, wait few moments
then start the engine again. If the message remains after
restarting, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a quali
fied workshop.
The batter
y for the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system is flat. Replace the battery (see "Changingthe batteries").
The electronic ke
y that you have onyour person is not recognised. Check that you have the correctelectronic key. If the message persists, contact a CITROËN dealer.
The electronic ke
y is still in the
vehicle and you have tried to lock
the doors or boot from the outside. Ensure that
you have the electronickey on your person before lockingthe vehicle.
One of the doors or the boot is not properly closed when locking the
vehicle from the outside. Close the door or the boot, then lock
the vehicle.
Fault with the "Ke
yless Entry andStarting" system. Contact a CITROËN dealer.

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System screen
Once in the "Settings" menu, select "System" to modify the time zone, the units, or the display
language (English, Dutch, Swedish, French,
Portuguese, Italian, German, Spanish or
Danish) and adjust other settings.

Equipment screen
Once in the "Settings" menu, select
"Equipment" to activate or deactivate certain
drivin
g and comfor t systems, or to adjust settings.

"Settings" menu
On the control panel, press the SETbutton toopen the menu.
Remotecontrol:- operation of the direction indicators whenlocking and unlocking the vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Star ting system:
- operation of the direction indicators whenlocking and unlocking the vehicle,
- operation of the Keyless Entry and Starting system (only for unlocking, only for star ting,
or both).
Wi
pers:
- intermittent operation of the windscreen
wipers,
- operation of the front screenwash
associated with the wipers,
- ad
just the frequency of rear wiper
operation,
- continuous operation of the rear wiper,
- wiper linked to reverse gear.
Interior
/ exterior lighting:- sensitivity of the sensor for automatic
illumination of headlamps,
- guide-me-home lighting (activation/deactivation),
- welcome lighting (activation/deactivation),
Electric windows
:


- operating period after switching off the
ignition.
Direction indicators:

- motorway function.
Central lockin
g :


- selective unlocking.

- automatic door unlocking,

- timin
g of the automatic re-locking of the
vehicle after unlocking,

- deadlocking (activation/deactivation).
Other
s:

- automatic folding of the door mirrors,

- automatic cut of power supply to accessories.

- alarm (adjustment of sensor sensitivity,
activation/deactivation).


- operatin
g period for courtesy lamps after closing a door,

- automatic headlamp dipping (activation/deactivation),

- timin
g before automatic cour tesy lampsgo off,

- automatic lighting linked to the wipers.

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"Keyless Entry and Starting" system


Selective unlocking
This setting is done via the "Equipment" menuof the colour screen.
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
System that allows the locking, unlockingand starting of the vehicle while keeping theelectronic key on your person.
It can also be used as a remote control; see the
"R
emote control" section.


Unlocking the vehicle


Complete unlocking
)
With the electronic key on your person andin one of the defined zones A, press oneof the buttons Bor Cto unlock the vehicle,
then pull on the handle to open the door.
Yo u r p a s s e ngers can also open their doors,
as soon as the electronic key is in one of
the defined zones.

Unlocking is confirmed by an audible signal and the direction indicators whichflash twice.
The door mirrors unfold at the sametime. Selective unlocking is only available onversions not fitted with deadlocking.

)With the electronic key on your person, press button B
once to unlock only the driver's door, then pull on the door handle
to open.)Press button Bagain to unlock the vehicle completely.


For security, the detection zones inwhich the electronic key is operational have a radius of about 70 cm aroundeach opening button.

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Emergency procedure with the Keyless Entry and Starting
system
Unlocking
) Turn the key towards the front in thedriver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.



Emergency unlocking/locking

using the integral key
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate:


- cell batter
y flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...

- vehicle located in an area with stron
gelectro-magnetic signals.)Pull and hold button 1 , to extract the integral key 2.


Locking
)
Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle.



The emergency key allows you to lock or unlock the driver's door only. To lock or unlock the other doors, usethe interior controls (see "Locking / unlocking from inside").

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With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, message appears in the instrument panel when replacement of the battery is needed.
Changing the batteries
Do not throw the remote controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
Remote control key
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.


Electronic key

Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volt.
)Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cutout. )Lift off the cover. )Remove the flat battery from its location. )Fit the new battery into its location observing the original direction of fitment.
)Clip the cover onto the casing.

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Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document and your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your electronic key out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), take the Keyless Entry and Star ting electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor ttime.
Electrical interference
The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.Don't forget to turn the steering to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked and star ted.

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For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.






Alarm * System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring:




- perimeter

The system checks for any opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open adoor, the boot, the bonnet....


- volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.

- tilt

The system checks for any change in theattitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,moved or knocked.


Self-protection function

The system checks for the putting out of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the centralcontrol or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
)
Switch off the ignition (OFF mode if your
vehicle has the Keyless Entry and Star ting system).) Remove the key from the ignition switch,
if your vehicle does not have the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.) Leave the vehicle, and close all the doorsand the bonnet. )
Press the locking button on the remote control or one of the door or boot buttons
if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
Deactivation

Do one of the the following to deactivate thealarm:)
Press the unlocking button on the remotecontrol or one of the door or boot buttonsif your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system.
)
Switch on the ignition (ON mode if your
vehicle has the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). ) Open a door or the boot while the system is being activated.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp A
goes off.
The alarm is bein
g activated: the indicator
lamp A flashes rapidly accompanied byan intermittent audible signal for about
20 seconds.

Once the 20 seconds have expired, the
system is active . The audible signal stops and
the indicator lamp in the button flashes slowly.

*
According to equipment.