2011 Citroen C4 DAG Owner's Manual

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlocking
or locking of the vehicle using the door
lock or from a distance. It is also used
to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.


)
Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver's
door only.

)
Press the open padlock again to un-
lock the other doors and the boot.

Selective unlocking using the
remote control


)
Turn the key towards the front in the
driver's door lock to unlock the ve-
hicle completely.
The complete or selective un-
locking parameter is set via the
vehicle confi guration menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by de-
fault.

Complete unlocking using the
remote control


)
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.

Opening the vehicle using the
2-button remote control

Unfolding the key


)
Press this button to unfold the key.

Complete unlocking using the key

Selective unlocking using the key


)
Turn the key towards the front in the
driver's door lock once to unlock the
driver's door only.

)
Turn the key towards the front in the
driver's door lock again to unlock
the other doors and the boot.

Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
It also brings on the timed operation
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
lamps and exterior side spotlamps for
around 30 seconds.

Programming

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Unlocking the vehicle using the 3-button remote control

Unfolding the key


)
Press this button to unfold the key.



)
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.



)
Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver's
door only.

)
Press the open padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot.

Selective unlocking using the
remote control

)
Maintain the press on the
open padlock until the de-
sired opening is obtained.
The windows stop as soon
as you release the button.

Opening the windows using the
remote control

Complete unlocking using the key


)
Turn the key forwards in the driver's
door lock to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.


Selective unlocking using the key


)
Turn the key towards the front in the
driver's door lock once to unlock the
driver's door only.

)
Turn the key towards the front in the
driver's door lock again to unlock
the other doors and the boot.


Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
It also brings on the timed operation
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
lamps and exterior side spotlamps for
around 30 seconds.
Selective unlocking of the boot


)
Press this button to unlock
the boot. The doors remain
locked.
The complete or selective un-
locking parameter is set via the
vehicle confi guration menu.
Only selective unlocking of the boot is
activated by default.

Programming

Complete unlocking using the
remote control If selective unlocking of the boot is
deactivated, pressing this button also
unlocks the doors.

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Locking the vehicle


)
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.

Normal locking using the remote
control

Normal locking using the key


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

Locating your vehicle

This function allows you to identify your
vehicle from a distance, particularly in
poor light. Your vehicle must be locked.


Folding the key


)
First press this button to fold the key.



)
Press the closed padlock
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps
and the direction indicators will fl ash for
a few seconds.
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 system 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 fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.

Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
It also brings on of the timed operation
of the exterior side spotlamps and the
guide-me-home lighting, if this is acti-
vated.

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.


Closing the windows using the
3-button remote control


)
Press and hold down the
closed padlock until the
level of closing is achieved.
The windows stop when
you release the button.
When closing the windows using
the remote control you must en-
sure that nothing prevents their
correct closing.
If you want to leave the windows
partly open, it is necessary to
deactivate the volumetric alarm
protection.

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Starting the vehicle


)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.

)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.

)
When the engine starts, release the
key.



A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.



)
Immobilise the vehicle.

)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.

)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.







Key left in the "Ignition on" position
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back to
position 2 (Ignition

on

)
.
Operating fault with the 2-button remote control

Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote con-
trol battery or in the event of malfunction
of the remote control, 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 control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Reinitialisation


)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition
on)
.

)
Press the closed padlock immedi-
ately for a few seconds.

)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
Changing the battery

If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.


)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.

)
Slide the fl at battery out of its loca-
tion.

)
Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.

)
Clip the casing.

)
Reinitialise the remote control.

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Operating fault with the3-button remote control
In the event of a malfunction with the
remote control, you can no longer un-
lock, lock or locate your vehicle.


)
First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.

)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Reinitialisation


)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the ignition key.

)
Press the closed padlock immedi-
ately for a few seconds.
) Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
.


)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
Changing the battery

If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.


)
Unclip the cover using a small
screwdriver at the two cutouts.

)
Lift off the cover.

)
Remove the fl at battery from its lo-
cation.

)
Fit the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of
fi tment.

)
Clip the cover onto the casing.

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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and
your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the tran-
sponder code required to order a replacement key.






Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved col-
lection point.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control 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 remote control 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 remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment
by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic engine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle.

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CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL

Locking


)
Press button A
to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button
comes on. If the vehicle is locked from the
outside, button A
is inactive.


)
In this case, use the remote
control or the key to unlock
the vehicle or pull an interior
door handle to open a door.


If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does
not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic
central locking of the doors is ac-
tive.
If one of the doors is open, cen-
tral locking from the inside does
not take place.
Unlocking


)
Press button A
again to unlock the
vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
ANTI-INTRUSION SECURITY

Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h), the doors and the boot lock
automatically.

Unlocking


)
Press button A
to unlock the doors
and the boot.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this locking is
temporary.
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors from
the inside.
System which provides full automatic
locking or unlocking of the doors and
the boot while driving.
You can activate or deactivate this func-
tion.

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Emergency control
To lock or unlock the doors manually in
the event of a malfunction of the central
locking system or battery failure.

Locking the driver's door


)
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the rear.


Unlocking the driver's door


)
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the front.

Locking the front and rear
passenger doors

Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors


)
Pull the interior door opening control.



)
On the rear doors, check that the
child lock is not activated.

)
Remove the black cap, located on
the edge of the door, using the key.

)
Insert the key in the socket without
forcing it, then without turning it,
move the latch sideways towards
the inside of the door

)
Remove the key and refi t the cap.

Activation


)
Press button A
until an audible sig-
nal is heard and a message appears
in the multifunction screen.


Deactivation


)
Press button A
again until an audi-
ble signal is heard and a message
appears in the multifunction screen.