2012 Citroen C4 RHD dashboard

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MONITORING


Side switch panel
Multifunction steering wheel


Cruise control/speed limiter
controls



167, 165


Optional functions controls


1.
Black panel (black screen).


49

2.
Dashboard lighting dimmer.

49
or
Control of the instrument panel central
screen associated with the satellite
navigation system.

57

3.
Courtesy lamp on/off.

108
or
Parking space sensors.

169


Audio system controls



228, 279


Bluetooth system or telephone
controls



228, 279

Illumination of the warning lamp indi-
cates the state of the system.


A.
Deactivating the ESP/ASR system.

133

B.
Deactivating the parking sensors.

171

C.
Deactivating the Stop & Start sys-
tem.


158

D.
Activating the blind spot sensors.

161

E.
Switching on the electric child lock.

129

F.
Deactivating the volumetric alarm
monitoring.

86

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MONITORING
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CUSTOMISABLE COLOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION
SYSTEM


1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).

2.
Gear effi ciency indicator with manual
gearbox or gear lever position and
gear for the electronic gearbox sys-
tem or automatic gearbox.

3.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).


Dials and screens


4.
Central screen associated with the
satellite navigation system.

5.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
level warning lamp.

6.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).

7.
Service spanner (if a service is due
or missed),
total mileage recorder.
(miles or km)


A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials.

B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation of
the background colour of the screens.

C.
Dashboard lighting dimmer (in night
mode).

D.
Start a manual test (procedure for
checking the status of systems and
display of vehicle alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.



Control buttons

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MONITORING
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Left-hand
direction
indicato

r


fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.






Right-hand
direction
indicator


fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.







Hazard warning
lamps


fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the
dashboard, has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction
indicators and their associated indicator
lamps fl ash simultaneously.






Sidelamps


fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.






Dipped beam
headlamps


fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO"
position in conditions of low
light.






Main beam
headlamps


fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped
beam headlamps.





Front foglamps


fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.





Rear foglamps


fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.

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MONITORING
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Passenger's
airbag system


fi xed in the
instrument panel
and/or seat
belt and front
passenger's
airbag warning
lamps display. The control switch, located
in the glove box, is set to the
"OFF" position.
The passenger's front airbag
is deactivated. Set the control to the "ON" position to
activate the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fi t a child seat in the
rear-facing position.





ESP/ASR


fi xed. The button, located at the
bottom left of the dashboard,
is pressed. Its indicator lamp
is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability
programme.
ASR: anti-slip regulation. Press the button to activate the ESP/ASR.
Its indicator lamp goes off.
The ESP/ASR system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is started.
If deactivated, the system is reactivated
automatically from around 30 mph
(50 km/h).

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COMFORT
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is
used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or
twice a month to keep it in perfect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purifi cation of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy
deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are
also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and
so improves the towing ability.
If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the pas-
senger compartment for a few
moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a setting
high enough to quickly change
the air in the passenger compart-
ment.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the
air conditioning results in a dis-
charge of water under the vehicle
which is perfectly normal.



Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is run-
ning. To maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,
you can temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start system (see "Driving").

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FITTINGS
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Component which protects against sunlight
from the front or the side, also equipped with
an illuminated courtesy mirror.


)
With the ignition on, raise the con-
cealing fl ap; the mirror is lit auto-
matically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder.








SUN VISOR










ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX


Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a
pair of glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...


)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fi tted with air condition-
ing, it provides access to the ventilation
nozzle B
, distributing the same cooled
air as the vents in the passenger com-
partment.
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see “Practical information - §
Changing a fuse”).






PORTABLE ASHTRAY




)
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.

)
To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
To avoid any problem of interfer-
ence or risk of overturning, do
not place the ashtray near the
gear lever.

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SAFETY
138
AIRBAGS


System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front
and side impacts sustained in the im-
pact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the
airbags are triggered instantly and
protect the occupants of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear cen-
tre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags defl ate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be triggered; the
seat belt alone is suffi cient to pro-
vide optimum protection in these
situations.


The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only deploy
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subse-
quent accident), the airbag will
not be triggered again.

A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.
Impact detection zones
Triggering of the airbag(s) is ac-
companied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise,
due to the activation of the pyro-
technic cartridge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experi-
ence slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing
for a short time.

















Front airbags

System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous front impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard
above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is de-
activated, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact
zone A
, in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the tho-
rax and head of the front occupant of the
vehicle and the steering wheel, driver's
side, and the dashboard, passenger's side
to cushion their forward movement.

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For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat
belt.
Do not leave anything between
the occupants and the airbags
(a child, pet, object...). This could
hamper the operation of the air-
bags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the ve-
hicle has been stolen or broken
into, have the airbag systems
checked.
All work on the airbag system must
be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of in-
jury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an airbag is
deployed cannot be ruled out.
The bag infl ates almost instantly
(within a few milliseconds) then
defl ates within the same time dis-
charging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.
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 the dashboard.
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.



Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you
can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause
injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the
curtain airbag is deployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they
play a part in securing the curtain airbags.