2012 Citroen C4 RHD Owner's Manual

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DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING


Programming
with directional lighting


without directional lighting

When the dipped or main beam head-
lamps are on, this function, allows the
light beams to better follow the road.
The use of this function, coupled with
the xenon headlamps and the corner-
ing lighting, considerably improves the
quality of your lighting round bends.

Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning
lamp fl ashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

This function is inactive:


- when stationary or at low speeds,

- when reverse is engaged.

The system is activated or de-
activated in the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu.

The system is activated by de-
fault.
The state of the system stays in memory
on switching off the ignition.

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CORNERING LIGHTING


With dipped or main beams, this func-
tion makes use of the beam from a
front foglamp to illuminate the inside
of a bend, when the vehicle speed is
below 25 mph (approximately 40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersec-
tions, parking manouevres...).

with cornering lighting


without cornering lighting


Switching on
This function starts:


- when the corresponding direction
indicator is switched on,
or

- from a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel.


Switching off
The system does not operate:


- below a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel,

- above 25 mph (40 km/h),

- when reverse gear is engaged.


Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle con-
fi guration menu.
The system is activated by default.

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WIPER CONTROLS

System for selection and control of the
various front and rear wiping modes for
the elimination of rain and cleaning the
screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibil-
ity according to the climatic conditions.
The wipers are controlled by means of
stalk A
for the front and the ring B
for
the rear.

Programming

Various automatic wiper control modes
are also available depending on wheth-
er the following options are fi tted:


- automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers,

- rear wiping on engaging reverse gear.


Model without AUTO wiping



Model with AUTO wiping



Windscreen wiper



A.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or
lower the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional
to the speed of the vehicle).
Park.

Single wipe (press downwards
or pull towards you, then re-
lease).

Automatic wiping (press
down, then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk
briefl y towards you).




or

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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automat-
ically, without any action on the part of
the driver, if rain is detected (sensor be-
hind the rear view mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Briefl y push stalk A
down-
wards.
The instruction is confi rmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied
by illumination of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel and an activation
message.
Switching on

Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper mal-
function occurs, the wipers will operate
in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain
sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.

The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards
again.
The instruction is confi rmed by
this warning lamp going off in
the instrument panel and/or the display
of a deactivation message.










Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicle fi tted with headlamp wash-
ers, the low level of this fl uid is indicated
by gauge in the reservoir fi ller neck un-
der the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fl uid can
only be done when stationary with the
engine off.
The driver should check the level of this
fl uid regularly, particularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/head-
lamp wash level" for the procedure on
checking the level.


Low screenwash/headlamp wash
level

)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.

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B.
Rear wiper selection ring: turn the
ring to place the desired symbol
against the marking.










Rear wiper


If a signifi cant accumulation of
snow or ice is present, or when
using a tailgate bicycle carrier,
deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle confi gura-
tion menu. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Turn the ring to its stop/the rear
screen wash, then the rear wiper
operates for a set duration.

Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or de-
activated via the vehicle confi gu-
ration menu.
This function is activated by de-
fault.

Programming










Special position of the
windscreen wipers

To maintain the effectiveness
of the "fl at-blade" type of wiper
blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using
soapy water,

- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,

- replace them at the fi rst signs
of wear.

This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful, in
winter, to detach the blades from the
windscreen.



)
Any action on the wiper stalk imme-
diately after switching off the ignition
places the blades vertically on the
screen.

)
To park the blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper
stalk.

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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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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING

The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.

Switching on

At night, two interior mood lamps in the front courtesy lamp come on automatically
when the sidelamps are switched on.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjust-
ing the instrument panel lighting rheostat
button to one of the lowest settings.
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.





BOOT LAMP

The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running,
no limit.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS



1.
Grab handle


2.
Sun visor

(see details on a following page)

3.
Ticket/card holder


4.
Oddments storage


5.
Illuminated
glove box

(see details on a following page)

6.
Door pocket

s


7.
Large open storage box (without
audio system)

or
Small storage box with fl ap (with
audio system)


8.
Small open storage box (without
audio system)


9.
USB port/Auxiliary socket

(see details on a following page)

10.
Cigarette lighter/12 V accessory
socket

(see details on following pages)

11 .
Portable ashtray

(see details on following pages)

12.
Centre armrest with storage

(see details on a following page)