2012 Citroen C4 remote control

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ACCESS
92

















BOOT

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 tailgate using the interior
grab handle.

)
If necessary, press down on the tail-
gate to fully close it.







Tailgate release

System allowing the mechanical unlock-
ing of the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking system 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.

)
Move the latch to the left.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display
of an alert message 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 the display of
an alert message for a few seconds.


Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again,
the boot will remain locked.

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VISIBILITY
104

Switching off
On the outside, the welcome lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time, when the ignition is switched on
or on locking the vehicle.
On the inside, the welcome lighting
switches off automatically after a pre-
determined time or on opening one of
the doors.

Programming
The lighting duration for the
welcome lighting is selected
via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
On the inside, the footwell and courtesy
lamps come on.












WELCOME LIGHTING


Switching on


)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control; your ve-
hicle is unlocked.
The remote switching on of the pas-
senger compartment lighting makes
your access to the vehicle easier in
poor light. It is activated depending on
the light level detected by the sunshine
sensor.
On the outside, the sidelamps and
dipped beam headlamps, as well as the
side spotlamps, located under the door
mirrors, come on.

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VISIBILITY
111


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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
208

Charging the battery using a
battery charger

)
Operate the starter, let the engine
run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery 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
.

)
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.

Starting using another battery


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


)
Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle.

)
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.
Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries with-
out 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.

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VISUAL SEARCH
EXTERIOR


Remote control ........................... 80-86


- opening/closing

- antitheft protection

- starting

- battery


Wiper controls..........................108-110
Changing a wiper blade ................. 209
Door mirrors ................................ 77-78
Blind spot sensors .................. 167-169

Boot ........................................... 81, 92
Temporary puncture repair kit ...188-192
Changing a wheel ................... 193-196


- tools

- removing/refi tting


Changing bulbs....................... 201-202


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors ...................... 177-178
Parking space sensors ........... 175-176
Towbar ........................................... 213
Towing .....................................211-212

Accessories ............................ 215-216
Roof bars ....................................... 210
Panoramic sunroof .......................... 95

Braking assistance ........................ 137
Trajectory control .................... 138-139
Tyre under-infl ation detection ........ 136
Tyre pressures ....................... 192, 228
Lighting controls ....................... 99-103
Headlamp adjustment.................... 105
Welcome lighting ........................... 104
Directional lighting systems .... 106-107
Changing bulbs....................... 197-200


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- side repeaters


Doors ......................................... 87, 91


- opening/closing

- emergency control
Child lock ....................................... 134
Electric windows ......................... 93-94
Alarm .......................................... 89-90

Fuel tank ..................................... 96-97
Misfuel prevention ........................... 98

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............137
Accessories ................................215
Accessory socket,
12 V .................. 115, 116, 119, 123
Adjusting headlamps ..................105
Adjusting head restraints ..............73
Adjusting seat belt height ...140, 141
Adjusting the steering wheel ........79
Airbags, curtain ..................145, 146
Airbags, front ......................143, 146
Airbags, lateral ...................145, 146
Air conditioning .............................26
Air conditioning, digital ...........64, 67
Air conditioning, manual .........64, 65
Air fi lter .......................................186
Air fl ow .........................................26
Air vents .......................................63
Alarm ............................................89
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ...137
Anti-pinch .....................................93
Anti-theft .......................................83
Armrest, front ..................... 117, 118
Armrest, rear ..............................121
Ashtray, portable ........................ 114
Assistance call ...................139, 230
Audible warning ..........................135
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ........................270, 296
Audio system ..................51, 53, 283
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ....................100, 103
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ..........135
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............108, 109
Auxiliary socket ..................271, 295
Auxiliary sockets ........................ 115B Battery ................................186, 207
Battery, charging ........................207
Battery, remote control ............84-86
Black panel ...................................49
Blind spot sensors ......................167
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......254, 297
Bluetooth (telephone) .................254
Bonnet ........................................180
Bonnet stay ................................180
Boot ..............................................92
Boot lamp ........................... 112, 124
Brake discs .................................187
Brake lamps ...............................201
Brake pads .................................187
Brakes ........................................187
Braking assistance system .........137
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................96
CD ..............................................290
CD MP3 ..............................291, 292
Central locking .......................82, 87
Centre console ........................... 116
Changing a bulb .................197, 201
Changing a fuse .........................203
Changing a wheel ......................193
Changing a wiper blade ..... 110, 209
Changing the date ..............273, 308
Changing the remote
control battery ......................84, 85
Changing the time ........48, 273, 308
CHECK ...................................31, 47
Checking levels ..................184, 185
Checking the engine oil level .......44
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................188
Checks ...............182, 183, 186, 187
Child lock ....................................134C Children ......................129, 132, 133
Child seats ................. 126, 128-130
Cigar lighter ................................ 115
Clock ............................................48
Closing the boot .....................82, 92
Closing the doors ...................82, 91
Cold climate screen ....................210
Connectors, audio ...... 115, 293, 295
Coolant level ..............................184
Courtesy lamps .................. 104, 111
Courtesy mirror .......................... 114
Cruise control .....................170, 173
Cup holder .................................. 116
D Date (setting) ..............................273
Daytime running
lamps ........................100, 197, 199
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ...............143
Defrosting .....................................70
Diesel additive level ...................185
Dimensions ................................227
Dipped beam ................99, 197, 199
Dipstick .................................44, 184
Directional lighting ..............106, 107
Direction
indicators ...102, 135, 197, 198, 201
Doors ............................................91
Doors emergency control .............88
Door trays ................................... 113
Driving positions (memorising) .....75
Dynamic emergency
braking .............................147, 150
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................137
Eco-driving ...................................26

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E Economical driving .......................26
Economy mode ..........................209
Electric window controls ...............93
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................137
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................83, 86
Electronic stability control
(ESC) .......................................138
Emergency boot release ..............92
Emergency braking system ........137
Emergency call ...................139, 230
Emergency warning lamps .........135
eMyWay ...............................56, 231
Energy economy mode ..............209
Engine, Diesel ......97, 181, 183, 223
Engine, petrol ...............97, 182, 217
Engine compartment ..........182, 183
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................203
Engine oil level
indicator ........................44, 47, 184
Engines ......................217, 221, 223
Environment ...........................26, 86
Equipment settings .....51, 53, 56, 57
ESC/ASR ...................................138
ESP ............................................138
F Filling with fuel .........................96-98
Fitting a wheel ............................195
Fitting roof bars ..........................210
Fittings, boot .......................122, 125
Fitting speakers ..........................214
Flashing
indicators ..........102, 135, 198, 200
Foglamps, rear ...................101, 201
Front foglamps ...101, 107, 197, 200F Front seats .......................71, 72, 75
Fuel ........................................26, 97
Fuel consumption .........................26
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................96, 98
Fuel gauge ...................................96
Fuel tank ................................96, 98
Fusebox, dashboard ..................203
Fuses .........................................203
G G.P.S. .........................................240
Gearbox, automatic ............159, 187
Gearbox, electronic ....156, 163, 187
Gearbox,
manual .............154, 155, 163, 187
Gear effi ciency
indicator ....................................155
Gear lever ....................................26
Gear lever,
automatic gearbox ....................159
Gear lever,
electronic gearbox system .......156
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......154
Glove box ................................... 114
Grab handles .............................. 113
Guidance ............................238, 245
H Halogen headlamps ...................197
Hands-free kit .....................254, 297
Hazard warning lamps ...............135
Headlamp adjustment ................105
Headlamps,
directional .................105, 106, 197
Headlamp wash .........................109
Head restraints, front ....................73
Head restraints, rear ....................76
Heated seats ................................73
Heating ...................................26, 65H Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................79
Hill start assist ............................162
Hooks .........................................123
I Ignition ..........................................83
Indicator lamps, status .................41
Indicators, direction ............135, 198
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................188
Infl ating tyres ................................26
Inputs for audio
system ...................... 115, 271, 295
Installing speakers .....................214
Instrument panel lighting ..............49
Instrument
panels ................. 28-31, 47, 50, 57
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 28-31, 155
Intelligent Traction Control .........138
Interior fi ttings ..................... 113, 114
Interior mood lighting .................. 112
ISOFIX child seats ..............131-133
ISOFIX mountings ......................131
J Jack ............................................193
JACK socket ............... 115, 271, 295
K Keeping children
safe ..........126, 129, 132, 133, 143
Key in ignition warning .................83
Key with remote
control ......................80, 82, 83, 86
L Labels, identifi cation ...................228
Lamps,
warning and indicator .....33, 40, 43

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
L Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................166
Level, brake fl uid ........................184
Level, power steering fl uid .........184
Levels and checks ...............182-185
Lighting, guide-me home ....102, 103
Lighting, interior ...................111, 112
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ...................197, 201
Lighting control stalk ............99, 102
Lighting dimmer .................28-31, 49
Loading ................................26, 210
Load reduction mode .................209
Load space cover .......................125
Locating your vehicle ...................82
Locking from the inside ................87
Locking the boot ...........................92
Long objects, transporting ..........121
LPG ............................................221
Luggage retaining strap .............122
M Main beam ...................99, 197, 199
Maintenance .................................26
Map reading lamps ..................... 111
Markings, identifi cation ...............228
Massage function .........................74
Mat .............................................120
Menu, main ................................286
Mini fuel level ...............................96
Mirror, rear view ...........................79
Mirrors, door ...................77, 78, 167
Misfuel prevention ........................98
Motorway function
(direction indicators) .................135
Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......131
MP3 CD ..............................291, 292
Music media players ..................266N Navigation ..........................237, 238
Number plate lamps ...................202
O Oil fi lter .......................................186
Oil level ................................44, 184
Opening the bonnet ....................180
Opening the boot ..........................92
Opening the doors ........................91
Opening the panoramic
sunroof blind ...............................95
Operation indicator
lamps ........................35, 40, 41, 43
P Paint colour code .......................228
Panoramic glass sunroof ..............95
Parcel shelf, rear ................123, 125
Parking brake .....................154, 187
Parking brake, electric ........147, 150
Parking lamps ............................102
Parking sensors, front ................178
Parking sensors, rear .................177
Parking space sensor .................175
Particle emission fi lter ........185, 186
Passenger compartment fi lter ....186
Personalisation .............................50
Player, CD MP3 ..................291, 292
Port, USB ........................... 115, 293
Priming the fuel system ..............181
Protecting
children ..... 126, 129, 131-133, 143
Puncture .....................................188
R Radio ..........................263, 264, 287
Radio pre-equipment ..................214
Rear screen (demisting) ...............70
Recharging the battery ...............207
Reduction of electrical load ........209R Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................93
Reinitialising the remote
control ..................................84, 85
Remote control .................80, 82, 86
Removable screen
(snow shield) ............................210
Removing a wheel ......................195
Removing the mat ......................120
Repair kit, puncture ....................188
Replacing bulbs ..................197, 201
Replacing fuses ..........................203
Replacing the air fi lter ................186
Replacing the oil fi lter .................186
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................186
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................186
Replacing wiper blades ...... 110, 209
Resetting the service indicator .....46
Resetting the trip recorder ............48
Rev counter .............................28-32
Reversing lamps ........................201
Risk areas (update) ....................242
Roof bars ....................................210
Roof blind .....................................95
Routine checks ...................186, 187
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........181
S Safety for children ................93, 134
Satellite navigation system ...........56
Screen, colour and
mapping ...............56, 57, 235, 274
Screen,
monochrome ........51, 53, 286, 310
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment) .............51, 53, 56, 286