2012 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle,
this system automatically and progres-
sively changes between the day and
night uses.

In order to ensure optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.









STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT




)
When stationary
, pull the control
lever to release the adjustment
mechanism.

)
Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.

)
Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions should only be carried out while
the vehicle is stationary.






Rear view mirror

Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
which darkens the mirror glass: this
reduces the nuisance to the driver
caused by the headlamps from follow-
ing vehicles, low sun...


Manual day/night model

Adjustment


)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.


Day/night position


)
Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.

)
Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".

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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.

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.

Unlocking using the key

Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid fl ash-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
In low light, the unlocking also brings on
the exterior and interior welcome light-
ing (see the "Visibility section).
Programming unlocking
Setting the total or selective un-
locking is done via the vehicle
confi guration menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.

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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 un-
lock 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

Unlocking using the key


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

Programming unlocking

Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid fl ash-
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
In low light, unlocking also brings on the
exterior and interior welcome lighting
(see the "Visibility" section).
Selective unlocking of the boot


)
Press the middle button on
the remote control to unlock
the boot. The doors remain
locked.
Setting the selective unlocking
of the boot is done via the ve-
hicle confi guration menu.
Selective unlocking of the boot is acti-
vated by default.

Programming the unlocking
Complete unlocking using the
remote control Selective unlocking is confi rmed by
rapid fl ashing of the direction indicators
for approximately two seconds.
If selective unlocking of the boot is de-
activated, pressing this button also un-
locks the doors. The complete or selective door
unlocking parameter is set
via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
Remember to lock your boot
again by pressing the closed
padlock.

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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.
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.
In low light, locking also brings on of the
guide-me-home lighting (see "Visibility").

If one of the doors or the boot
is still open, the central locking
does not take place; the vehicle
locks itself then unlocks straight
away, identifi able by the sound
of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it
is unlocked inadvertently, it will
lock itself again automatically af-
ter thirty seconds unless a door
or the boot is opened. The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.



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.


If you do not press the button when
folding the key, there is a risk of
damage to the mechanism.

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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 will not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.









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.


Switching the vehicle off



)
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
On opening the driver's door, an
alert message is displayed, ac-
companied by an audible signal, to
remind you that the key is still in the
ignition switch at position 1 (Stop)
.

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


Keep safely the label attached to
the keys given to you on acquisi-
tion of the vehicle.

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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.

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.

If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.

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Operating fault with the
3-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.

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.

If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.

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Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your per-
sonal identifi cation documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to fi nd the key code and the transponder
code required to order a new 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 ve-
hicle, 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 switch,
even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart-
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the
ignition switch 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 pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and
start the vehicle.