2012 Citroen C4 ESP
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MONITORING
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Manual test in the instrument panel
central screen associated with the
satellite navigation system
This function allows you to check the
status of the vehicle systems (reminder
of the "activated"/"deactivated" status
of the confi gurable functions) and to
display the alerts log.
)
With the engine running, to start
a manual test, briefl y press the
".../000"
button on the instrument
panel. The following information appears suc-
cessively in the instrument panel cen-
tral screen:
- engine oil level indicator (see corre-
sponding section),
- service indicator (see correspond-
ing section),
- under-infl ation detection (if your
vehicle is fi tted with this system; see
the "Safety" section),
- current warnings and alert messag-
es, if any (see corresponding sec-
tion for the warning lamp or system
concerned),
- status of confi gurable functions (see
"Multifunction screens").
This information also appears every
time the ignition is switched on (auto-
matic test).
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MONITORING
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Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are dis-
played for thirty seconds when the ig-
nition is switched off, when the driver's
door is opened and when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
Trip distance recorder
Total distance recorder
Setting the time and the time
format in the instrument panel
without audio system
On the two-tone instrument panel with-
out audio system, to adjust the time,
use buttons A
and B
then carry out the
operations in the following order:
)
press buttons A
and B
simultane-
ously: the minutes fl ash,
)
press A
to increase the minutes or
B
to reduce the minutes,
)
press buttons A
and B
simultane-
ously: the hours fl ash,
)
press A
to increase the hours or B
to reduce the hours,
)
press buttons A
and B
simultane-
ously: 24 H or 12 H is displayed and
fl ashes,
)
press button A
or B
to change the
format,
)
press buttons A
and B
simultane-
ously to exit from time setting.
After approximately 30 seconds without any ac-
tion, the screen returns to the normal display.
Measures the total distance travelled by
the vehicle since its fi rst registration.
Measures a distance travelled since it
was reset to zero by the driver.
)
With the ignition on, press and hold
this button until zeros appear.
On the two-tone instrument panel with-
out audio system, to change the display
units, use buttons A
and B
then carry out
the operations in the following order:
)
press buttons A
and B
simultane-
ously for three seconds: km/h or
mph fl ashes,
)
press button A
or B
to change the
units,
)
press buttons A
and B
simultane-
ously to exit from setting units.
After approximately 30 seconds without
any action, the screen returns to the
normal display
Setting units in the instrument
panel without audio system
Setting the time and units in the
multifunction screen
The other instrument panels are associated
with an audio system and a multifunction
screen. Refer to the corresponding section
in "Audio and Telematics".
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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
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Once the "TRIP COMPUTER" menu
has been selected, you can start diag-
nostics of the status of the equipment
(active, not active, faulty).
Trip computer
Date and time
Once the "DATE AND TIME" menu has
been selected, you have access to the
following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hours,
- minutes,
- 12 or 24 hour mode.
)
Once you have selected a setting,
press the "
" or "
" buttons to
change its value.
)
Press the "
" or "
" buttons to
switch respectively to the previous
or next setting.
)
Press the "OK"
button to record
the change and return to the normal
display or press the "ESC"
button
to cancel.
Languages
Once the "LANGUAGES" menu has
been selected, you can choose the lan-
guage used by the display, from a pre-
defi ned list.
For safety reasons, confi gura-
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be done
when stationary.
Vehicle parameters
Once the "VEHICLE PARAM" menu
has been selected, you can activate or
deactivate the following equipment:
- "PARK BRAKE" (Automatic electric
parking brake; refer to the "Driving"
section).
- "BEND LIGHTING" (Directional light-
ing; refer to the "Visibility" section),
- "AUTO HEADLAMPS" (Automatic
illumination of headlamps; refer to
the "Visibility" section),
- "REAR WIPE ACT" (Rear wiper
coupled with reverse gear; refer to
the "Visibility" section),
- "GUIDE LAMPS" (Guide-me-home
lighting; refer to the "Visibility" section),
- "ELECTRIC BOOT" (Selective un-
locking of the boot; refer to the
"Access" section),
- "CABIN SELECT" (Selective unlock-
ing; refer to the "Access" section),
- "DAY LAMPS" (Daytime running
lamps; refer to the "Visibility" section).
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COLOUR SCREEN AND MAP
From the navigation system control
panel, to select one of the applications:
)
press the dedicated "RADIO"
,
"MUSIC"
, "NAV"
, "TRAFFIC"
,
"PHONE"
or "SETUP"
button for
access to the corresponding menu,
)
turn the dial A
to select a function,
an item in a list,
)
press button B
to confi rm the
selection,
or
)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon
the current operation and return to
the previous display.
For more information on these applica-
tions, refer to the "Audio and Telematics"
section.
Controls
"SETUP" menu
)
Press the "SETUP"
button for ac-
cess to its menu. You can choose
from the following functions:
- "Display confi guration",
- "Voice synthesis".
Display confi guration
This menu is used to set the bright-
ness of the screen, the screen colour
scheme and the date and time.
Voice synthesis
This menu is used to adjust the volume
for guidance messages and to select
the type of voice (male or female).
For safety reasons, confi gura-
tion of the multifunction screen
by the driver must only be done
when stationary.
Displays in the screen
It displays the following information au-
tomatically and directly:
- time,
- date,
- altitude,
- ambient temperature (the value dis-
played fl ashes if there is a risk of
ice),
- parking sensor information,
- audio functions,
- directory and telephone information,
- satellite navigation system information.
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COMFORT
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7. Air fl ow adjustment
)
Turn this control to the left
to decrease the air fl ow or
to the right to increase the
air fl ow.
The air fl ow indicator lamps, between
the two fans, come on progressively in
relation to the value requested. For maximum cooling or heating
of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to exceed the mini-
mum value 14 or the maximum
value 28.
)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left
until "LO"
is displayed or
to the right until "HI"
is dis-
played.
See "Front demisting - defrosting".
4. Automatic visibility programme
Manual operation
If you wish, you can make a different
choice from that offered by the system
by changing a setting. The the "AUTO"
indicator lamps go off; the other func-
tions will still be controlled automati-
cally.
)
Pressing the "AUTO"
button returns
the system to completely automatic
operation.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
)
Press this button to switch
off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
)
Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air con-
ditioning. The indicator lamp on the
"A/C"
button comes on.
)
Press one or more but-
tons to direct the air fl ow
towards:
6. Air distribution adjustment
- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
- the outer and centre air vents,
- the footwells.
You can combine the three orientations
to obtain the desired air distribution.
2. Driver's side adjustment
The driver and front pas-
senger can each adjust the
temperature to their require-
ments.
)
Turn control 2
or 3
to the left or to
the right respectively to decrease or
increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depend-
ing on your requirements, a setting be-
tween 18 and 24 is normal.
You are advised to avoid a left/right set-
ting difference of more than 3.
3. Passenger's side adjustment
The value indicated on the display cor-
responds to a level of comfort and not
to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
8. Air intake/Air recirculation
)
Press this button for recir-
culation of the interior air.
The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
)
As soon as possible, press this but-
ton again to permit the intake of out-
side air and prevent the formation of
condensation. The indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
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COMFORT
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Storing driving positions
System which registers the electrical
settings of the driver's seat and door
mirrors. It enables you to store and re-
call two positions using the buttons on
the side of the driver's seat.
Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Adjust your seat and the door mir-
rors.
)
Press button M
, then press button 1
or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the
position has been stored.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
)
Press button 1
or 2
to recall the cor-
responding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of
the adjustment.
You can interrupt the current
movement by pressing button M
,
1
or 2
or by using one of the seat
controls.
A stored position cannot be re-
called while driving.
Recalling stored positions is
deactivated 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Storing a new position cancels
the previous position.
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REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cush-
ion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right
hand 1/3) which can be folded individually
to adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up)
and a stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
)
release the backrest using control 1
,
)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards,
)
pull the head restraint upwards to
the stop,
)
then, press the lug A
.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted. When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts.
Folding the backrest
)
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.
)
Position the seat belt between the
outer and centre head restraints to
avoid trapping the belt when reposi-
tioning the seat backrest.
)
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release
the seat back 2
.
)
Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
Repositioning the seat backrest
)
Straighten the seat back 2
and se-
cure it.
)
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1
, is no longer
visible.
)
Put the seat belt back in place on
the side of the seat backrest.
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MIRRORS
Door mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glass permitting the lateral rearward vi-
sion necessary for overtaking or park-
ing. They can also be folded for parking
in confi ned spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
)
Move control A
to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.
)
Move control B
in all four directions
to adjust.
)
Return control A
to the central posi-
tion.
Adjustment
If the mirrors are folded using
control A
, they will not unfold
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull again on control A
.
The objects observed are, in re-
ality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of
vehicles approaching from be-
hind.
Folding
)
From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
)
From inside: with the ignition on,
pull the control A
in the central posi-
tion rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Unfolding
)
From outside: unlock the vehicle us-
ing the remote control or the key.
)
From inside: with the ignition on,
pull the control A
in the central posi-
tion rearwards.
Never fold or unfold the electric
folding mirrors manually.
If your vehicle is fi tted with
heated mirrors, the demisting-
defrosting operates with the
engine running, by switching
on the heated rear screen (re-
fer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"
page).