2012 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS charging

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Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Battery charge*fixed.The battery charging circuit has afault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)
fixed.The anti-lock braking system has afault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Front seat beltnot fastened /
unfastenedfixed, then flashin
g,accompanied by an
audible signal. Th
e driver has not fastened or has unfastened their seat belt. Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle.

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According to destination country.
Airbags andpretensionerstemporarily. When you switch on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off. If it does not
go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed.Fault with one of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner s
ystems.Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Comfort











Front seats
Electric adjustments
Forwards-backwards
)Push the control forwards or rearwards toslide the seat.


Seat backrest angle
)
Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
adjust the angle of the seat backrest.


Driver's seat cushion height and angle
)Pull or push the front part of the control
upwards or downwards to raise or lower thefront of the seat cushion. )Pull or push the rear par t of the control
upwards or downwards to raise or lower the
rear of the seat cushion. )Pull or push all of the control upwards or downwards to raise or lower the whole seatcushion

.


To avoid discharging the battery, carry outthese adjustments with the engine running.

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Driving








Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCKThe steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACCThe accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can be used.
- Position 3: ONIgnition on.
- Position 4: STARTStarting the engine.
Ignition switch


If you use the accessories for aprolonged period (with the key in position 2 (ACC)), you risk dischargingthe battery. Star ting your vehicle will then no longer be possible. Be aware. See the "Automatic power cut-off toaccessories" section.

Key in ignition

A buzzer sounds on opening the driver'sdoor, if the key has been left in the ignition.
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.)
Turn the key to position 2 (ACC)
and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheelslightly.) Press and hold the brake pedal.)
Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox). )
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox), or in position P(vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox). ) Operate the star ter by turning the key to
position 4 (START).) Once the engine is running, release thekey.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON).

Starting using the key
Stopping
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Put the gear lever into neutral (vehiclesfitted with a manual gearbox), or inposition P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox).)While pressing the key, turn it toposition 1 (LOCK).)Remove the key from the ignition switch.)Lock the steering.


Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engineis cold wait with the ignition switchin position 3 (ON)
until the preheater warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (START)
. The warning lamp does not come on when the engine is hot.

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Driving











Starting - stopping the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
With the electronic key inside the vehicle; each press on the " START/STOP " button, with no
action on the pedals, changes the vehicle's mode:)First press (ACC mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in orange.
The accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can be used.)Second press (ON mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in green.

Switching on the ignition.)Third press (OFF mode), the warning lamp
in the button goes off.
If you use the accessories for aprolonged period with the ignition switch in position 2 (ACC), you risk dischargingthe battery. Star ting your vehicle will then no longer be possible. Take care.See the "Automatic power cut-off to accessories" section.



Changing the mode of
the vehicle
If the warning lamp flashes orange,contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
)Press and release the " START/STOP" button.
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles
with a manual gearbox or press the brake pedal on vehicles with a CVT gearbox.

Starting using the
electronic key

For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , put
the gear lever in neutral.
For vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox , put thegear lever in P.P

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Visibility

Rear courtesy lamp


Position 1 "ON"

The cour tesy lamp is permanently on.
Position 2 "●"
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 immediately 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 closed
and you lock the vehicle.
Position 3 "OFF"
The cour tesy lamp is permanently off.

Courtesy lamps automatic
switch off
The duration of lighting of the rear courtesy lamps can be configured viathe colour screen "Equipment" menu. With the en
gine off, the cour tesy lamps,
map reading lamps and boot lamp switch off automatically after 30 minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
The cour tesy lamps are switched on again if
the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"
or "ACC"
position, if you open then close a door or the tailgate or if you use the remote control.

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Safety
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between theoccupants and the airbags (a child, pet,object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.
Knee airbag
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Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the steering wheel than necessary.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer. Refer to the "Accessories" section.Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.Do not sit with the upper par t of the body anynearer to the door than necessary.


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According to country.


Avoid attaching a heavy object to the key asit could become a dangerous projectile if theairbag were deployed.




Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. Thiscould cause injury to the head if the cur tainairbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they playa par t in securing the cur tain airbags.

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Practical information











12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:)open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,
)secure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
) remove the retaining pins A , )
remove the protective cover B,)remove the retaining pins C , )remove the air duct D.

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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