2012 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS steering

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Safety
Knee airbag *
Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the front airbags.
System which protects the driver's knees in theevent of a serious front impact.
This airbag is fitted in the dashboard below the steering column.
System which protects the driver and
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front seat back frame, on the door side.


Deployment
The lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in theevent of a serious side impact applied to all or par t of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
t
owards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.


Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B.Side impact zone.
*
According to country.
Lateral airbags

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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
*
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.


*
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
This kit is installed in the boot under the floor. Complete s
ystem consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits the
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.



















Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
1.12 V compressor with integral pressuregauge, to measure and adjust the tyre pressure.
F
or access to it:
)Open the boot.)Lift and remove the floor. )Ta k e out the kit.




Composition of the kit

The speed restriction sticker must beaffixed to the vehicle's steering wheel toremind you that a wheel is in temporaryuse.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.
2.Sealant car tridge for the temporary repair
of a tyre. 3.Replacement valve core.4. Valve core removal/fitting tool.
5. Injection pipe.
6.Suction pipe, to remove the sealant product
if necessary.
7
. Speed limit sticker.

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Practical information
1. Sealing

Repair procedure


Avoid removing any foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre.
)Stop the vehicle in as safe a location as
possible and on a level and stable surface. )Apply the parking brake. )Place the gear lever in position Rfor
vehicle with a manual gearbox, or inposition P for vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox. )Switch off the ignition. )Indicate on the speed restriction sticker provided, the wheel to be repaired, then fixit to the steering wheel as a reminder that a
wheel is in temporary use.

)
Remove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired. ) Remove the valve core using the toolprovided, and store in in a clean place.)
Connect the injection pipe to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired.
) Shake the sealant car tridge, remove thecap and screw on the injection pipe.

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Practical information

Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Open the cover and remove it completely
by pulling it towards you.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1*30 A Cabin fan.
2 15 A
Brake lam
ps, third brake lamp.
310 A
Rear foglamps.
430 A Windscreen wiper, screenwash.
620 A
Central locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 A
Audio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth s
ystem.
87. 5 A
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
915 A
Instrument panel and interior lighting.
1015 A
Hazard warning lamps
1115 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5
A Instrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors, heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic headlampadjustment.
1
315 A
Cigarette lighter, accessory socket.
1520 A
Electric blind.
1
610 A Door mirrors, audio equipment.

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Recovering the vehicle



General
recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put thegearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.


Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towingwith the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
t
o " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.
) Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, smoker'skit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulatedmodule, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds...
"Transport solutions":
towbar with quickly detachable ball, rear carrying platform (easy base), roof bars, boot
liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes, flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels, chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, front spoiler, brushed aluminium interior
trim kit, gloss black interior trim kit, parkingbrake lever trim, aluminium gear knob, leather
steering wheel...

"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snowchains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...

"Protection":

mat *
, boot carpet, side protective mouldings, door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehiclecover, front and rear bumper protectivemouldings...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.



If a towbar and its harness is fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, this must be done in line with themanufacturer's instructions.

*

To prevent any risk of jamming of thepedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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CHANGING THE VOICE COMMAND LANGUAGE
BLUETOOTH®
TELEPHONE®


By default, the voice recognition system is in English.
Pr
ess this button.
Sa
y "Setup".

Say "Language".

Say the language of your choice in English, example: say"
French
" for French.


Say "Yes" to start the change of language process
Say "No " to return to steps 4 to 7.
The system says "
Select a language: English, Spanish, French,
German or Italian".
The system then says " French selected. Is this correct?
"
The system repeats the language chosen and completes the
change of language process.
I
f you do not start the training procedure within around 3 minutes of pressing SPEAK, the process is cancelled.
I
f you press SPEAK within 5 seconds following the play of a voice command, this command is saved again.













What is the Bluetooth®
hands-free telephone with voice ®
recognition?
The s
ystem uses wireless communication technology known as Bluetooth®

which allows you to make hands-free telephone calls in®
your vehicle via your Bluetooth ®compatible mobile telephone.

You can make telephone calls using a microphone located in the courtesy lamp, making use of the simple steering mounted controlsor by the voice recognition function with voice commands. Five
languages are available: English (the default), Spanish, French,German and Italian.