2011 Citroen C4 remote control

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ACCESS
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BOOT

Unlocking the boot



)
Press this button to unlock
the boot.
As a safety measure, this action does
not unlock the doors.


Opening



)
After unlocking the boot or the ve-
hicle using the remote control or the
key, press the opening control, then
raise the tailgate.



Closing



)
Lower the boot lid using the interior
grab handle.


-
when the engine is running
, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
in the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,

-
when the vehicle is moving
(speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.

When the selective unlocking
is activated, the boot can be
opened at the second press
of the unlocking button on the
remote control.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.

Unlocking


)
Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside the
boot.

)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole A

of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

If the tailgate is not closed correctly:

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VISIBILITY
100
EXTERIOR WELCOMELIGHTING

Switching on


)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control.

Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.

Programming
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing to the load in the vehicle.

0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.

-.
3 people.

1.
5 people.

-.
Intermediate setting.

2.
5 people + maximum authorised
load.

-.
Intermediate setting.

3.
Driver + maximum authorised load.







MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OFHALOGEN HEADLAMPS

The initial setting is position "0"
.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OFXENON HEADLAMPS


The remote switching on of the light-
ing and side spotlamps makes your ap-
proach to the vehicle easier in poor light.
It is activated depending on the light level
detected by the sunshine sensor.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on, as well as the side
spotlamps, located under the door mir-
rors; your vehicle is also unlocked.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp beams
automatically and when stationary, in re-
lation to the load in the vehicle.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps
in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon head-
lamp bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop. The lighting duration is select-
ed via the vehicle confi guration
menu.

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VISIBILITY
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1.
Front courtesy lamp


2.
Front map reading lamps


3.
Rear courtesy lamp


4.
Rear map reading lamps


COURTESY LAMPS



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the
ignition,

- on opening a door,

- when the remote control locking but-
ton is used to locate your vehicle.


Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed. To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put
it in the the "permanently off" position.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to
the circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, un-
limited.
When the courtesy lamp is in
the "permanent lighting" posi-
tion, the rear courtesy lamp also
comes on, except if it is in the
"permanently off" position.
Front and rear map reading lamps

Take care not to put anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.

)
With the ignition on, press
the corresponding switch.

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This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP
The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running,
no limit.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
entry into the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated depending on the
light intensity detected by the sunshine
sensor.

Switching on
Switchin
g off

The interior welcome lighting switch-
es off automatically after a set time or
when one of the doors is opened.

Programming



)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control.
The side spotlamps, the footwell light-
ing and the courtesy lamps come on;
your vehicle is also unlocked. The lighting duration is select-
ed via the vehicle confi guration
menu.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
203
Charging the battery using abattery charger
)
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal
(-) of the slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C

on the broken down vehicle.

)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.

It is advisable to disconnect the bat-
tery if the vehicle is to be left unused
for more than one month. The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.

)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.

Starting using another battery


The Stop & Start battery does
not have to be disconnected for
charging.


)

Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.


)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.

)
Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).

)

Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
204

Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals fi rst.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if it is fi tted with the 6-speed
electronic gearbox system.


Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition 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 minute before start-
ing to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However, if
problems are encountered fol-
lowing this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Referring to the corresponding
section, you must yourself reini-
tialise:


- the remote control key,

- the panoramic sunroof blind,

- the GPS satellite navigation
system.


LOAD REDUCTION MODE

System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions according to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.

When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily deac-
tivates certain functions, such as the air
conditioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of thirty
minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the ve-
hicle has switched to economy mode and
the active functions are put on standby.
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the navigation
system, it will be interrupted af-
ter 10 minutes.
A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine
and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be
double the period for which the engine
is left running. However, this period will
always be between fi ve and thirty minutes.

This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.

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VISUAL SEARCH
EXTERIOR


Remote control ........................... 79-84


- opening/closing

- antitheft protection

- starting

- battery


Wiper controls......................... 103-105
Changing a wiper blade ................. 205
Door mirrors ................................ 76-77
Blind spot sensors .................. 162-164

Boot ................................................. 90
Temporary puncture repair kit ...183-187
Changing a wheel ................... 188-191


- tools

- removing/refi tting


Changing bulbs....................... 196-197


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors ...................... 172-173
Parking space sensors ........... 170-171
Towbar ........................................... 208
Towing .................................... 206-207

Accessories .............................210-211
Panoramic sunroof .......................... 93

Braking assistance ........................ 132
Trajectory control .................... 133-134
Tyre under-infl ation detection ........ 131
Tyre pressures ....................... 187, 222
Lighting controls ......................... 96-99
Headlamp adjustment.................... 100
Welcome lighting ................... 100, 108
Directional lighting systems .... 101-102
Changing bulbs....................... 192-195


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- side repeaters


Doors .......................................... 86-89


- opening/closing

- emergency control
Child lock ....................................... 129
Electric windows ......................... 91-92
Alarm .......................................... 87-88

Fuel tank ..................................... 94-95

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............132
Accessories ................................210
Accessories socket,
12 V ................... 111, 112, 115, 119
Adjusting headlamps ..................100
Adjusting head restraints ..............72
Adjusting seat belt height ...........135
Adjusting the steering wheel ........78
Air conditioning (digital) ..........63, 66
Air conditioning (manual) .......63, 64
Air fi lter .......................................181
Air vents .......................................62
Alarm ............................................87
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ... 132
Anti-pinch .....................................91
Anti-theft steering lock ..................81
Ashtray, portable ........................ 110
Assistance call ...................134, 224
Audible warning ..........................130
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ........................264, 290
Audio system ..................50, 52, 277
Automatic gearbox .............154, 182
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................96, 99
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................130
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............103, 104
Auxiliary sockets ........ 111, 265, 289
B Battery ................................181, 202
Battery, remote control ............82-84
Battery recharge .........................203
Bench seat, rear ...........................75
Blind spot sensors ......................162
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......248, 291B Bluetooth (telephone) .........248, 291
Bonnet ........................................175
Bonnet stay ................................175
Boot ..............................................90
Boot lamp ...........................108, 120
Brake discs .................................182
Brake lamps ...............................196
Brake pads .................................182
Brakes ........................................182
Braking assistance system .........132
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................94
CD ..............................................284
CD MP3 ..............................261, 285
Central locking .......................81, 85
Centre console ........................... 112
Changing a bulb ..................192-197
Changing a fuse ..................198-201
Changing a wheel ...............188-191
Changing a wiper blade .....105, 205
Changing the date ..............267, 302
Changing the remote
control battery ......................82, 83
Changing the time ........47, 267, 302
CHECK ...................................30, 46
Checking levels ..................179, 180
Checking the engine oil level .......43
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................187
Checks ................................175-182
Child lock ....................................129

Children... 92, 122-129, 137, 139, 143
Child seats .........................122-128
Cigarette lighter .......................... 111
Clock ............................47, 267, 302
Closing the boot .....................81, 90
Closing the doors ...................81, 89C Cold climate screen ....................205
Colour and map
screen ..................55, 56, 229, 268

Connectors, audio ... 111, 265, 287, 289
Control stalk, wipers ............103-105
Coolant level ..............................179
Courtesy lamps ..........................106
Courtesy mirror .......................... 110
Cruise control .....................165, 168
Cup holder .................................. 112
Curtain airbags ...................140, 141
Customisation ..............................49
D Dashboard fusebox ....................199
Date (display) .....................267, 302
Daytime running lamps ...98, 192, 194
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................139
Defrosting .....................................69
Diesel additive level ...................180
Diesel engine .......95, 176, 178, 216
Dimensions ................................221
Dipped beam ................96, 192, 194
Dipstick .................................43, 179
Directional lighting ..............101, 102
Direction
indicators ....99, 130, 192, 193, 196
Door mirrors ...................76, 77, 162
Doors ............................................89
Doors emergency control .............86
Door pockets ..............................109
Driving positions (storing) .............74
Dynamic emergency
braking .............................142, 145
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................132
Economy mode ..........................204