This handbook has been designed to help to make the most of your C4 in all circumstances and in complete
safety
.
Take
the time to read through it so as to familiarise
yourself
with your vehicle.
This
handbook covers all of the variations in equipment
available
across the whole C4 range.
Your
vehicle will be fitted with only some of the
equipment
described in this document, depending
on
its trim level, version and the specification for the
country
in which it was sold.
The
descriptions and illustrations are given as
indications
only.
Automobiles
CITROËN reserves the right to modify the
technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories
without
having to update this edition of the guide.
CITRoËn has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing
together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for
a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We
thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Happy motoring!
keysafety warning
contributes
to the protection of the environment
at the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each
control, each setting,
makes
your trips, your journeys
more
comfortable and more enjoyable.
additional information
This
document forms an integral part of your vehicle.
Remember
to pass it on to the new owner in the event
of
the
sale of the vehicle.
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Direction indicators 122
Hazard warning lamps 122
Horn
122
Braking
assistance
systems
123
T
rajectory control
systems
124
Emergency
or
assistance
call
125
Front
seat belts
126
Airbags
129
8 - 122 132
SAFETY
Driving recommendations 133
Starting-switching off the engine 134
Electric
parking brake
137
Manual
parking brake
143
Manual
gearbox
143
Electronic
gearbox
144
Automatic
gearbox
147
Hill
start assist
150
Gear
shift indicator
151
T
yre under-inflation
detection
152
Stop
& Start
154
Lane
departure warning system
157
Blind
spot sensors
158
Speed
limiter
162
Cruise
control
164
Parking
space sensors
166
Parking
sensors
168
9 - 133 169
DRIVING
Fuel tank 171
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 173
Running
out of fuel (Diesel)
174
Bonnet
175
Petrol
engines
176
Diesel
engines
177
Checking
levels
178
Checks
181
AdBlue® additive and SCR
system (BlueHDi Diesel) 183
10 - 170 189
CHECKS
Temporary puncture
repair kit 190
Changing
a wheel
195
Snow
chains
201
Changing
a bulb
202
Changing
a fuse
208
12
V battery
212
Energy
economy mode
215
Changing
a wiper
blade
215
Fitting
roof bars
216
V
ery cold climate screen
216
T
owing the vehicle
217
T
owing a trailer
219
Audio
pre-equipment
220
Accessories
221
11 - 190
222
PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
Petrol engines 223
Petrol weights 225
Diesel
engines
227
Diesel
weights
229
Dimensions
232
Identification
markings
233
12 - 223 234
TECHNICAL
D ATA
Emergency or assistance 235
eMyW ay 237
Audio
system
293
235 326
AUDIO and
TELEMATICS
327
331
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Central switch panels
Emergency call ...................... 125, 235
Seat belt / front passenger
airbag warning lamp
display
........................... 126-127,
130
a
ccess to CITR o Ë n
services
................................ 125,
235
Hazard
warning lamps
................... 122
Central
locking
................................. 72
Black
panel (black screen)
.............. 33
Side switch panels
Fuel filler flap .......................... 171-172
DSC/ASR system ................... 124-125
Parking
sensors
...................... 168-169
Stop & Start
............................ 154-156
Blind
spot sensors
.................. 158-160
Lane
departure warning system
.... 157
Alarm
volumetric monitoring
....... 74-75
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TWO-TONE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITHOUT AUDIO SYSTEM
Dials and screens
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear
efficiency
indicator
or
gear
se
-
lector
lever
position
and
gear
for
an
electronic
or automatic gearbox.
3.
Cruise
control
or
speed
limiter
set
-
ting.
4.
Digital
speedometer (mph or km/h).
5.
Engine
oil level indicator. 6.
Service indicator
(miles
or km) then,
total
mileage recorder.
These
two
functions
are
displayed
successively
on
switching
on
the
ignition.
Lighting
dimmer
setting
(when
making
an adjustment).
7.
T
rip
mileage
recorder
(miles
or
km).
8.
Fuel
gauge
and
associated
low
fuel
level
warning
lamp
(
a or b
accord
-
ing
to version).
9.
T
ime.
Control buttons
A. Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).
B.
Reminder
of servicing information
Reset
service
indicator
or
trip
mile
-
age
recorder.
A
and B.
Setting
the
time
and
select
-
ing
units.
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TWO-TONE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH AUDIO SYSTEM
Dials and screens
A. Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).
B.
Reminder
of
the
servicing
informa
-
tion.
Reset
the
service
indicator
or
the
trip
mileage recorder.
7.
Service
indicator
(miles
or
km)
then,
total
mileage
recorder.
These
two
functions
are
displayed
successively
on
switching
on
the
ig
-
nition.
Lighting
dimmer
setting
(when
mak
-
ing
an
adjustment).
8.
T
rip
mileage
recorder
(miles
or
km).
9.
Fuel
gauge
and
associated
low
fuel
level
warning
lamp
(
a or b
accord
-
ing
to
version).
10.
Range
(miles
or
km)
for
the
remain
-
ing
fuel
(
a)
or
the
AdBlueadditive
and
the
SCR
system
(b)
.
Control buttons
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear
efficiency
indicator
or
gear
se
-
lector
lever
position
and
gear
for
an
electronic
or automatic gearbox .
3.
Analogue
speedometer
(mph
or
km/h).
4.
Cruise
control
or
speed
limiter
set
-
ting.
5.
Digital
speedometer (mph or km/h).
6.
Engine
oil level indicator.
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CUSTOMISABLE COLOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH AUDIO SYSTEM OR NAVIGATION SYSTEM
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear
efficiency
indicator
or
gear
se
-
lector
lever
position
and
gear
for
an
electronic
or automatic gearbox.
3.
Analogue
speedometer
(mph
or
km/h).
4.
Cruise
control
or
speed
limiter
set
-
ting.
5.
Digital
speedometer (mph or km/h).
6.
Engine
oil level indicator. A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the background
colour of the dials.
B.
Screen
COLOUR:
customisation
of
the
background
colour
of
the
screens.
C.
Lighting
dimmer
(available
in
night
mode).
D.
Reminder
of
the
servicing
informa
-
tion.
Reset
the
service
indicator
or
the
trip
mileage recorder.
Dials and screens
7. Service indicator
(miles
or km) then,
total
mileage recorder.
These
two
functions
are
displayed
successively
on
switching
on
the
ig
-
nition.
Lighting
dimmer
setting
(when
mak
-
ing
an adjustment).
8.
T
rip
mileage
recorder
(miles
or
km).
9.
Fuel
gauge
and
associated
low
fuel
level
warning lamp.
10.
Range
(miles
or
km)
for
the
remain
-
ing
fuel
(
a)
or
the
AdBlueadditive
and
the SCR system (b).
Control buttons
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Warning and indicator lamps
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction (warn -
ing lamp) or of the operation of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain
warning
lamps
come
on
for
a
few
seconds
when
the
ignition
is
switched
on.
When
the engine is started, these warning lamps should go off.
If
they
remain
on,
before
moving
of
f,
refer
to
the
information
on
the
warning
lamp
in
question.
Associated warnings
The
illu
mination,
fixed
or
flashing,
of
certain
warning
lamps
may
be
accompanied
by
an audible signal and the display of a message.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the illumination of one of the fol -
lowing warning lamps indicates a malfunction which requires action on the part of the driver .
The
warning comes on in the instrument panel.
If your vehicle has a screen, a
warning lamp coming on is al -
ways
accompanied
by
the
dis
-
play
of
an
additional
message,
to
assist
you
in
identifying
the
problem.
If
you
encounter
any
problems,
do
not
hesitate
to
contact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
W
arning/indicator lamp is onCause Action/Observations
STOP fixed,
alone
or
associated
with another
warning
lamp,
accompanied
by
an
audible
signal
and
a
message
in
the
screen. Illumination
of
this
warning
lamp
is
associated
with
a
serious
fault
with
the
braking
system,
power
steering,
engine
lubrication
system
or
cooling
system. Stop
as
soon as it is safe to do so as
there
is
a
risk that the engine will cut out
while
driving.
Park,
switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed
red. The
temperature
of
the
cooling
system
is
too
high. Stop
as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait
until
the engine has cooled down
before
topping up the level, if necessary.
If
the
problem persists, contact a
CITROËN
dealer or qualified workshop.
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Engine oil pressure fixed.There is a fault with the
engine
lubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
W
arning/indicator lamp
is onCause Action/Observations
Battery charge fixed.The
battery charging circuit
has
a fault (dirty or loose
terminals,
slack or cut
alternator
belt, ...).The
warning lamp should go off when the
engine
is started.
If
it does not go off, contact a CITROËN
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Braking fixed,
associated
with the STo
P
warning
lamp.The
braking system fluid level
has
dropped significantly.You
must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top
up with brake fluid recommended by
CITROËN.
If
the problem persists, have the system
checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
+ fixed,
associated
with the electric parking
brake
malfunction
warning
lamp,
if
the parking
brake
is released.The
braking system has a
fault.Y
ou must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park,
switch off the ignition and contact a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
+ fixed,
associated
with the STo
P
and
ABS
warning
lamps.The
electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD) system
has
a fault.You
must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
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