2011 Citroen C4 wiper

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
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Vehicle parameters
This menu is used to activate or deac-
tivate certain driving and comfort sys-
tems, classifi ed in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see
"Access" section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking
of the driver's door),

●
"Unlocking only boot" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



- "Driving assistance":


●
"Parking brake automatic" (Auto-
matic electric parking brake; see
"Driving" section),

●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear;
see "Visibility" section),

●
"Speeds memorised" (Memoris-
ing speeds; see "Driving" sec-
tion).



- "Vehicle lighting" (see "Visibility"
section):


●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/
additional directional lighting),

●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).



- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility"
section):


●
"Follow-me-home " (Automatic
timed operation of headlamps),

●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exte-
rior welcome lighting).


Display confi guration
This menu is used to confi gure:


- the display language of the central
colour screen, from a pre-defi ned
list,

- the units: temperature (°Celsius ou
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),

- the colour schemes of the central
screen.


Choice of sounds
This menu allows you to choose a fam-
ily of polyphonic sounds from the four
available. These sounds are grouped
together in a family and are adapted
to suit the situation and context (alert,
confi rmation, rejection, direction indica-
tors, lighting left on, key in ignition...).

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
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TRIP COMPUTER
Monochrome screen A


Information displays The trip computer provides the follow-
ing information:


- range,

- current fuel consumption,

- Stop & Start time counter,

- distance travelled,

- average fuel consumption,

- average speed.

)
Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk
, to display the
various items of trip computer infor-
mation in succession.
System that gives you current informa-
tion on your journey (range, fuel con-
sumption…).


)
Press the control for more than
two seconds to reset to zero the
distance travelled, the average
fuel consumption and the average
speed.


Zero reset

)
The next press then returns you to
the normal display.

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Monochrome screen C

You can choose between two types of
display by pressing button A
:


-
the trip computer information appears
temporarily above the audio informa-
tion, displayed permanently in full
screen,
or

- the trip computer and audio infor-
mation both appear permanently in
a shared screen.
Information displays


- the current information
tab with:


●
the range,

●

the current fuel con-
sumption,

●
the Stop & Start time
counter,



- the trip "1"
tab with:


●
the distance travelled,

●
the average fuel con-
sumption,

●
the average speed,
for the fi rst trip.


- the trip "2"
tab with:


●
the distance travelled,

●
the average fuel con-
sumption,

●
the average speed,
for the second trip.





)
Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk
, to display the
various trip computer tabs in suc-
cession.


)

When the trip required is displayed,
press the button on the end of the wiper
stalk for more than two seconds.

Trips "1"
and "2"
are independent but
their use is identical.
For example, trip "1"
can be used for
daily fi gures, and trip "2"
for monthly
fi gures.

Trip zero reset

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Central colour screen associated with the satellite
navigation system


- Display of instantaneous informa-
tion with:


●
the range,

●
the current fuel consumption,

●
Stop & Start time counter,



- Display of trip "1"
with:


●
the distance travelled,

●
the average fuel consumption,

●
the average speed,
for the fi rst trip.



- Display of trip "2"
with:


●
the distance travelled,

●
the average fuel consumption,

●
the average speed,
for the second trip.



)
Press the button, located at the end
of the wiper stalk


or

)
turn the thumb wheel, located on
the left of the steering wheel
,
to display the following information
in turn:


●
reminder of the speed,

●
instantaneous information,

●
trip "1"
,

●
trip "2"
,

●
information on the current audio
source,

●
black screen,

●
navigation-guidance messages.


Information displays

)

When the required trip is displayed,
press the thumb wheel located on
the left of the steering wheel
or the
button on the end of the wiper stalk

for more than two seconds.

Trips "1"
and "2"
are independent but
their use is identical.
For example, trip "1"
can be used for
daily fi gures and trip "2"
for monthly
fi gures.

Trip zero reset

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VISIBILITY
99
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.

Activation


)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.


Deactivation


)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the screen.

Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the settings
in the vehicle confi guration menu
(except in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, for which the du-
ration is set: 60 seconds),

- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps is in operation.


In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp
is displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN or a qualifi ed work-
shop workshop.

Operating fault
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.

Parking lamps

Side markers for the vehicle by illumi-
nation of the sidelamps on the traffi c
side only.


)
Within one minute of switching off
the ignition, operate the lighting con-
trol stalk up or down depending on
the traffi c side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control
stalk upwards; the right hand side-
lamps are on).
This is confi rmed by an audible signal
and illumination of the corresponding
direction indicator warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return
the lighting control stalk to the central
position.

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VISIBILITY
103
WIPER CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning the
screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibil-
ity according to the climatic conditions.
The wipers are controlled by means of
stalk A
for the front and the ring B
for
the rear.

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available depending on whether
the following options are fi tted:



- automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse
gear.


Model without AUTO wiping



Model with AUTO wiping

Windscreen wiper



A.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or
lower the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional
to the speed of the vehicle).
Park,

Single wipe (press downwards
or pull towards you, then re-
lease).

Automatic wiping (press
down, then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk
briefl y towards you).




or

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automat-
ically, without any action on the part of
the driver, if rain is detected (sensor be-
hind the rear view mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards.

The instruction is confi rmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel and an activation
message.


Switching on

Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper mal-
function occurs, the wipers will operate
in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain
sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.

The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards
again.
The instruction is confi rmed by
this warning lamp going off in
the instrument panel and/or the display
of a deactivation message.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicle fi tted with headlamp wash-
ers, the low level of this fl uid is indicated
by gauge in the reservoir fi ller neck un-
der the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fl uid can
only be done when stationary with the
engine off.
The driver should check the level of this
fl uid regularly, particularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/head-
lamp wash level" for the procedure on
checking the level.


Low screenwash/headlamp wash
level

)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.

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VISIBILITY
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B.
Rear wiper selection ring: turn the
ring to place the desired symbol
against the marking. Rear wiper

If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle carrier,
deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle confi gura-
tion menu. Park,
Intermittent wipe,
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring to its stop/the rear
screen wash, then the rear wip-
er operates for a set duration.

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle con-
fi guration menu.

This function is activated by de-
fault.

Programming
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of
the "fl at-blade" wiper blades, it is
advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the wind-
screen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.
In the moment following switching the
ignition off, any action on the stalk posi-
tions the wipers vertically on the wind-
screen.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and oper-
ate the stalk.