2014 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD Owner's Manual

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Manual settings


1. Temperature setting

2. Air fl ow setting
the central and side vents and
the footwells,

)
Turn the temperature control
dial to the right to increase the
temperature and to the left to
decrease it.



)
Turn the dial to the right to
increase the air flow or to the
left to decrease it.
To avoid condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that a sufficient flow of
air is maintained.


3. Air distribution setting



)
Place the dial in the position
required to direct the air
towards:
the central and side vents,
the footwells,
the windscreen, the side
windows and the footwells,
the windscreen and the side
windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing
the adjustment dial in the intermediate
positions. It is possible to set one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not offer optimum
comfort.

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Personalisation of the
Exterior air intake / Interior air
recirculation function
This function is controlled automatically.
However, you can deactivate its automatic
control if you wish to change the air intake
mode at any time.


Changing the status

Press the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator
lamp flashes three times.


Automatic control active

If the air distribution adjustment dial and the air
flow adjustment dial are placed in the "AUTO"
position, the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
function is also controlled automatically.


Automatic control inactive

Even if the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, the Air intake / Interior air
recirculation function is no longer controlled
automatically.
The settings are retained, even after switching
off the ignition.


4. Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
This function insulates the passenger
compartment from exterior odours and smoke.


)
Press button 4
to select the air
intake mode.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is off, the
exterior air intake function is on.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is on, the
intake of exterior air is off and the system is in
air recirculation mode.
Do not drive for long periods in interior
air recirculation mode, except in truly
exceptional atmospheric conditions.

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5. Air conditioning On / Off



)
Press button 5
to activate the air
conditioning.
The indicator lamp comes on.

Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On / Off function
This function is controlled automatically.
However, you can deactivate its automatic
control if you wish to activate or deactivate the
air conditioning at any time.


Changing the status

Press the Air Conditioning On / Off button for at
least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator
lamp flashes three times.


Automatic control active

If the air distribution adjustment dial and the
air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, or if the temperature control
dial is set to the minimum temperature, the air
conditioning system is controlled automatically.


Automatic control inactive

The air conditioning system is no longer
controlled automatically.

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Front Demist - Defrost













1.
Press button A
, to select "exterior air intake". The lamp in the button
is off.

2.
Place the air distribution dial in the "windscreen, side windows and
footwells" position.

3.
Select the desired level of air flow.

4.
Select the desired temperature.

5.
If your vehicle has air conditioning, switch it on by pressing button B
.
The lamp in this button comes on.


Rapid demisting



1.
Place the distribution control on the "windscreen and side window"
position.

2.
Select maximum air flow.

3.
Select maximum temperature.

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Rear screen demist - defrost


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.


)
It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.


)
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the
rear screen and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate, as lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel consumption.
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.


)
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending
on version) the door mirrors. The
indicator lamp associated with the
button comes on.

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Front fi ttings




1.
Sun visor.

2.
Glove box.

3.
Portable ashtray.

4.
Cigarette lighter
12 V socket (120 W max).

5.
Armrest with storage compartments.

6.
Cup holder.

7.
Bottle holder.

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Mat


When removing the mat on the driver's side,
move back the seat as far as possible and
remove the fixings.
When refitting, position the mat correctly on the
pins and clip the fixings. Check that the mat is
secured firmly.
To prevent any risk of jamming under the
pedals:


- only use mats suited to the fixings already
present in the vehicle; it is imperative that
these fixings are used.

- never fit one mat on top of another.







Sun visor










Glove box


It has dedicated locations for storing a water
bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack...


)
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is illuminated when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning,
it has a ventilation nozzle B
, distributing the
same conditioned air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.
If your vehicle is fitted with the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system, it contains the back-up
starting unit C
. The sun visors fold for wards, and to the side
when they are unhooked.
They are fitted with a courtesy mirror and a
ticket holder.

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Portable ashtray




)
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.

)
To empty it, remove the ashtray by pulling it
upwards.











Cigarette lighter /
12 V accessory
socket


)
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.

)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.