2014 Citroen C4 RHD warning

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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.

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MONITORING
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Engine oil level indicator

The vehicle must be on level
ground and the engine must
have been off for more than
30 minutes for this level check to
be accurate.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL"
or the display of a specifi c mes-
sage in the instrument panel, coupled
with the service warning lamp and ac-
companied by an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to avoid damage to the
engine.
Oil level indicator error

Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.
Oil level incorrect This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL--"
or the display of a specifi c mes-
sage in the instrument panel. Contact a
CITROËN or a qualifi ed workshop.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of dam-
age to the engine),

- B
= min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, us-
ing the correct grade of
oil for your engine.

This information is displayed for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, at the same time as the service in-
formation.

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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
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Defi ne the vehicle parameters
This menu allows you to activate or de-
activate the following equipment, clas-
sifi ed in different categories:


- "Access to the vehicle" (see the
"Access" section):


●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking
of the driver's door),

●
"Unlocking boot only" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).



"Telephone" menu

With the audio system switched on, this
menu allows you to make a call or view
the various telephone directories.
For more information on the "Telephone"
application, refer to the "Audio and
Telematics" section. This menu allows you to view informa-
tion on the status of the vehicle.

Warning log
This summarises the status and warn-
ing messages for systems (active, not
active or faulty), displaying them in suc-
cession in the multifunction screen.



Press the "MENU"
button for ac-
cess to the main menu.


Press the arrows, then the "OK"

button to select the " Trip computer
"
menu.


In the " Trip computer
" menu, se-
lect the "Warning log" line and con-
fi rm.




"Bluetooth connection"
menu
"Trip computer" menu

Wit the audio system on, this menu al-
lows a Bluetooth device (telephone,
media player) to be connected or dis-
connected and the connection mode to
be defi ned (hands-free, playing audio
fi les).
For more information on the "Bluetooth
connection" application, refer to the
"Audio and Telematics" section.


"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the following
functions:


- "Defi ne the vehicle parameters",

- "Choice of language",

- "Display confi guration",

- "Choice of sounds".

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COMFORT
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FRONT DEMIST - DEFROST


These markings on the control
panel indicate the control po-
sitions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen
and side windows.


With manual air conditioning




Put the temperature, air fl ow and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.


Put the air intake control to the
"Exterior air intake" position
(indicator lamp on the control off).


Switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C"
button; the warn-
ing lamp in the button comes on.










REAR SCREEN DEMIST -
DEFROST
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.

Switching on

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



Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and (depending on
version) the door mirrors. The indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.



Switching off

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



It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting 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/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.



With digital dual-zone air
conditioning

Automatic visibility programme



Select this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages
the air conditioning, air fl ow and air
intake, and provides optimum distribu-
tion towards the windscreen and side
windows.




To stop the programme, press either the
"visibility"
button again or "AUTO"
,
the warning lamp on the button goes
off and the warning lamp on the
"AUTO"

button comes on.

The system starts again with the values
in use before it was overridden by the
visibility programme.







With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
With Stop & Start, when the
demisting, air conditioning and
air fl ow functions are activated,
STOP mode is not available.

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COMFORT
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
Turn the knob to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.

This function provides a back massage;
it only operates when the engine is run-
ning.



Press the switch to activate the
function.
The warning lamp on the switch comes
on and the massage function is activated
for a period of 60 minutes. During this
time, massage is performed in 6 cycles
of 10 minutes each cycle (6 minutes of
massage followed by 4 minutes break).
After an hour, the function is automati-
cally deactivated. The warning lamp in
the switch goes off.

Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage func-
tion at any time by pressing the switch.
The movement in progress continues
until the initial non-massage position is
reached.


Manual lumbar adjustment







Massage function


Electric lumbar adjustment




Press the front or rear of the control
to obtain the desired lumbar support.

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ACCESS
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Anti-theft protection


Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.

In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.










Starting the vehicle




Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.


Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.


When the engine starts, release
the key.



A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.


Switching the vehicle off




Immobilise the vehicle.


Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.


Remove the key from the ignition
switch.











Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompa-
nied by an audible signal, to remind
you that the key is still in the ignition
switch at position 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
, the
ignition will be switched off automati-
cally after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position 1 (Stop)
, then
back to position 2 (Ignition on)
.



Keep safely, away from your
vehicle, the label attached to the
keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle.







Locating your vehicle

This function allows you to identify your
vehicle from a distance, particularly in
poor light. Your vehicle must be locked.



Press the closed padlock
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps
and the direction indicators will fl ash for
around ten seconds.

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ACCESS
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Fault with the remote control

In the event of a malfunction with the
remote control, you can no longer un-
lock, lock or locate your vehicle.



First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.


Then, reinitialise the remote control.

Reinitialisation



Switch off the ignition and remove
the ignition key.


Press the closed padlock immedi-
ately for a few seconds.


Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition
on)
.


Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
Changing the battery

If the battery is fl at, you are in-
formed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.



Unclip the cover using a small
screwdriver at the two cutouts.


Lift off the cover.


Remove the fl at battery from its lo-
cation.


Fit the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of
fi tment.


Clip the cover onto the casing.


If the problem persists, contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.

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ACCESS
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DOORS

Opening




After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control or
the key, pull the door handle.


From outside
When the selective unlocking is
activated, the fi rst press of the
remote control unlocking button
permits unlocking of the driver's
door only.


Pull the interior control lever of a
front door; this unlocks the vehicle
completely.



From inside
With the selective unlocking ac-
tivated:


- opening the driver's door un-
locks the driver's door only (if
the vehicle has not already
been completely unlocked).

- opening the passenger's
door unlocks the rest of the
vehicle.
The interior door controls do
not operate when the vehicle is
deadlocked.

Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is run-
ning
, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by
an alert message for a few
seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accom-
panied by an alert message for a
few seconds.