2011.5 Citroen C4 remote start

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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.

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According to equipment.

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Tr iggering of the alarm


This is indicated by sounding of the siren andflashing of the direction indicators for thirtyseconds.
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen while the siren is operating.
When the ignition is next switched on (ONmode if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system), an audible signal sounds four
times to inform you that the alarm was triggeredduring your absence.
Complete deactivation of
the alarm
)
Switch off the ignition (OFF mode if your vehicle has the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). )
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
if your vehicle does not have the "Keyless
Entry and Star ting" system.) Open the driver's door. )
Place the lighting control stalk in the "OFF"position. )
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
After about ten seconds there is an audible signal.) When the audible signal stops, continue to
hold the wiper stalk pulled towards you and
press the remote control locking button.
You can completely deactivate the alarm
system. To do this, proceed as follows:
) The state of the system is then signalled to you by the number of beeps:
One beep: the alarm system is completely deactivated.
Two beeps: the alarm system is activated.
Each new press of the remote control
lockin
g button changes the state of thesystem.
It is possible to adjust the sensitivity
of the alarm sensor and to deactivatethe function via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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From the outside:) by locking or unlocking the vehicle,using the remote control or the locking / unlocking buttons (for vehicles fitted with
the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system).



If you have folded the mirrors using thecontrol C
, you must use this control tounfold them, other wise the mirrors will not be lock in place correctly.
Some mirror functions (in particular the automatic folding and unfolding of the door mirrors) can be configured via thecolour screen "Equipment" menu.
The mirrors can also be foldedmanually. From inside:
- with the i
gnition switch in the "ON" or "ACC" position, by pressing the control C,
- with the ignition switch in the "LOCK"
position, by pressing control C, within30 seconds.

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Practical information

The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of inaccordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste. Ta k e used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collectionpoint.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger. Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.

It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
Before disconnectingthe battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off theignition before disconnecting the battery. Close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minutebefore starting to permit initialisation of theelectronic systems. However, if problemsremain following this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle, if necessary. )Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
)Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-). )Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger

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Alphabetical index
Dimensions...................................................221Dipped beam .................................132, 180, 182Dipstick..........................................................211Direction indicators...............145,180, 181,184Driving economically ......................................22Doors .............................................60, 64, 67,70DVD (mode)...........................................256, 257
EBFD .............................................................146Eco-driving.....................................................22Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)....146Electronic engine immobiliser.................r69, 110Emergency boot release .................................71Emergency warning lamps ...........................145Engine, Diesel ............... 207, 209, 210, 219,220Engine, petrol........................206, 209, 217,218Engine compartment.............................206, 207Engine compar tment fusebox.......................189Engine oil ......................................................211Engine oil level .............................206, 207, 211Engines.................................................217, 219Environment.............................22,68 , 19 4, 213Equipment settings .........................................57Error messages (audio equipment) ..............320
G.P.S.....................................................226-235Gearbox, manual...................111, 112,119, 215Gear shift indicator........................................112Gear lever, manual gearbox.........................111Glove box..................................................98, 99Grab handles.................................................103Guidance ...............................................226-235
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel..............................................87Hill start assist ...............................................118
Identification plates.......................................222Indicators, direction......................145, 181, 184
Inflating tyres .........................................22, 222
Inputs for audio system........102, 264,304,305Instrument panel.............................................24Instrument panel screen ...........................24, 31Interior fittings ...........................................98, 99iPhone...........................................................269iPod.......................................................266-268ISOFIX child seats................................165, 167ISOFIX mountings.................................164, 167
Jack...............................................................174JACK socket.................................264,304,305
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Flashing indicators ........145, 180, 181,183, 184Folding/unfolding the door mirrors..................86Four-wheel drive system...............................122Front foglamps..............................133, 180,182Front seats..........................................79, 80, 82Fuel.................................................22, 208,209Fuel consumption............................................22Fuel filler cap.................................................208Fuel filler flap .................................................208Fuel gauge ....................................................208Fuel tank........................................................208Fusebox, dashboard.....................................187Fuses.............................................................186E
Filling with fuel .....................................208, 209Fitting a wheel...............................................178Fittings, boot.................................................104Fittings, rear..................................................r103Fitting the mat .................................................99
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Hazard warning lamps..................................145Headlamp adjustment ...................................137Headlamp wash ............................................139Headlamp wash reser voir.............................r213Head restraints, front......................................81Head restraints, rear.......................................r83Heated seats...................................................84Heating...............................................22, 90, 92
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Keeping children safe ...................155, 159-169Key ......................................................60-63, 68Key, electronic....................................64, 68, 69Key in ignition warning..................................106Keyless Entry and Star ting...............64-67, 107Key with remote control ....................60, 62,110
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