2011.5 Citroen C4 lock

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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret 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 system a few minutesafter the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does nothave the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen.In this case, your vehicle does not start; contacta CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.



Applying
)
Pull the parking brake lever fully up to
immobilise your vehicle.







Parking brake


Releasing
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button Athen lower thelever fully.
When the vehicle is bein
g driven, if the parkingbrake is still on or has not been fully released, a message appears in the screen.

When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply theparking brake, engage a gear or place the gear lever in position Pfor vehiclesfitted with a CVT gearbox, and switch off the ignition ("OFF" mode).

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Emergency release

If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P,Peven when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, i
f you have to move the vehicle, release the gear lever using the followingprocedure: ) Apply the parking brake. )
Switch off the engine if necessary. )
Remove the cap A, using a flat screwdriver covered with a cloth. )
Press the brake pedal firmly. )
Put the ignition switch into position ACC(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
Entry and Star ting system).) Inser t the screwdriver into the aper ture. )
While pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N.
You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked .

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Four wheel drive system
System which permits the selection of a transmission mode in relation to the driving conditions.
Three transmission modes are available and can be selected manually by the driver in accordance with his requirements.
You can chan
ge transmission mode when stationary or while driving.
The transmission mode can be selected byturning the control A .

Selecting the transmission
mode


4WD AUTO (position 1)

The vehicle operates with four wheel drive and
provides optimum traction for all levels of grip.
This is the vehicle's normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the torque between the front and rear axles is controlled
automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels,
the transfer of torque to the rear wheels is
mana
ged electronically by the control unit
in relation to the level of grip, so providing
optimum road holding.


4WD LOCK (position 2)

The vehicle operates with four wheel drive in
this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is par ticularly
poor or di
fficult (sand, mud, slopes, ...).


2WD (position 3)

The vehicle operates with front two wheel drive.
This is suitable for use on a tarmac roads or
where the driver considers that there is no riskof loss of grip (dry road).
Display in the instrument panel
The transmission mode is displayed in the
form of an intermittent display in the instrumentpanel screen when the transmission mode is
selected.
The selection of this mode isrecommended when the level of grippermits.

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As the engine torque is applied to all four wheels, the condition of the tyres
has a considerable impact on theperformance of the vehicle. Ensure that all four tyres are in good condition. Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or muddy areas or in other areas in whichthe wheels could spin. Spinning the wheels places thetransmission components under pressure and could cause a seriousmalfunction. Do not drive the vehicle through deep water. Avoid driving over excessively uneventerrain (risk of scraping under the body or of grounding on crossing a bridge).


Operating faults

If the selected transmission mode display flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to front "2WD"
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A
.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool
down then wait for the displa
y to clear beforesetting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternatelyand if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in
the instrument panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without dela
y.
Have your vehicle towed on a flatbed. The vehicle must not be towed with the front or rear wheels on the ground evenif it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)mode.

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The sensitivity of the automatic illuminationof headlamps can be configured via the colour screen "Equipment" menu.
In foggy weather or in snow, thesunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. The lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, the
associated functions will no longer becontrolled.
Automatic switching off
When the lighting control stalk is at "dipped or main beam headlamps", if the ignition switch
is at "LOCK" or "ACC" or if the key has been
removed from the ignition switch, the lamps switch off automatically when the driver's
door is opened .

Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is star ted making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This
function is assured by special lamps.
The lighting control stalk must be placed in
position "0"
or "AU TO "(day mode).

Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps come
on automatically, without any action on the par t of the
driver, if a low level of exterior light is detected or if the
wipers are switched on.
When the li
ght returns to a sufficient level or the wipers
are switched off, the lighting is switched off automatically.
The sensor is located at the base of the windscreen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.

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Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switchesoff immediately if you.


- flash the headlamps again,

- place the lighting control stalk in another
position,

- switch the ignition on (or select "ON" mode
for vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system).

Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
)
Place the lighting control stalk in the "OFF"
position, or "AUTO" for vehicles that have it. ) Place the ignition switch on "LOCK" and remove the key (or select "OFF" mode for
vehicles that have the "Keyless Entry andStarting" system). ) Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting control stalk.
The headlamps come on for around30 seconds. ) A further "headlamp flash" within 60 seconds of switching the ignition to OFF (or selection of "OFF" mode for vehicles
with the "Keyless Entry and Star ting" system) reactivates the function for a
further 30 seconds. Te m p o r a r i l
y keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched
o
ff makes the exit of the vehicle's occupants easier
when the light is poor.

The duration of the guide-me-home
lighting can be set in the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Exterior welcome lighting Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked remotely.
Switching on
) Place the lighting control in
position "OFF" or "AUTO". ) Press the open padlock on the
remote control or the electronickey.
The sidelamps come on for about 30 seconds. For vehicles fitted
with automatic illumination of
headlamps, the welcome lightingonly comes on under conditions of low ambient light.




Switching off


The welcome lighting goes off immediately if:


- you press the open padlock on the remote control,

- you place the lighting control in another position,

- you switch on the ignition (or select "ON"
mode for vehicles fitted with the "Keyless
Entry and Star ting" system).




It is possible to choose the type of lamps switched on or to deactivate
the function via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Courtesy lamps
Front courtesy lamp
Position 1
The cour tesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed again,
the lighting gradually dims for a few seconds
before switching off.
However, the cour tesy lamp is switched off automatically in the following cases:
- When the doors and the tailgate are closedand the ignition switch is placed in the
"ON"
position.
- When the doors and the tailgate are closedand you lock the vehicle.



Position 2

The cour tesy lamp is permanently off.
There are two map reading lamps, one on eachside of the cour tesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A.


Map reading lamps
The durations of lighting of the front courtesy lamps can be configured viathe colour screen "Equipment" menu.