2017 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS tailgate

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Boot
Opening
F After unlocking the vehicle, press the handle A and raise the tailgate. F
P ull the handle B downwards to guide the
tailgate.
F

R
elease the handle and press gently on the
exterior sur face of the tailgate to close it.
Closing Emergency release
This enables the boot to be unlocked in the
event of a central locking fault.
-

F
old back the rear seats to gain access to
the tailgate release from inside the boot.
-

R
emove the plastic cover from the
opening
A

in the tailgate interior pillar.
-

M
ove the control B to the right to unlock
and open the boot.
If the tailgate is not fully closed, this symbol
comes on in the instrument panel screen until
it is closed.
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Access

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Courtesy lamps
Front courtesy lamp
Position 1
The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened.
When the door or the tailgate is closed again,
the lighting gradually dims for a few seconds
before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
automatically in the following cases:
-
W
hen the doors and the tailgate are
closed and the ignition switch is placed in
the
"ON" position.
-

W
hen the doors and the tailgate are closed
and you lock the vehicle.
Position 2
The courtesy lamp is permanently off. There are two map reading lamps, one on each
side of the courtesy lamp.
Press the corresponding lamp lens A
.
Map reading lamps
Lighting and visibility

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Rear courtesy lamp
Position 1 "ON"
The courtesy lamp is permanently on.
Position 2 "●"
The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened. When the door or the
tailgate is closed again, the lighting gradually
dims for a few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately in the following cases:
-
W
hen the doors and the tailgate are
closed and the ignition switch is placed in
the
"ON" position.
-

W
hen the doors and the tailgate are closed
and you lock the vehicle.
Position 3 "OFF"
The courtesy lamp is permanently off.
Courtesy lamps automatic
switch off
With the engine off, the courtesy lamps,
map reading lamps and boot lamp switch
off automatically after 30 minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
The courtesy lamps are switched on again if
the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"
or "ACC " position, if you open then close a
door or the tailgate or if you use the remote
control.
5
Lighting and visibility

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Do not invert the polarities and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to start the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.
Disconnecting the battery
To maintain a sufficient level of charge
to start the engine, it is advisable to
disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not
going to be used for a very long period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F
C
lose all the doors and windows,
the
tailgate and the roof.
F

S
witch off all power-consuming
equipment (audio system, wipers,
lamps, etc.).
F

S
witch off the ignition and wait
4
m

inutes.
Once you have gained access to
the
battery, start by disconnecting
the (-) terminal.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must reinitialise certain equipment yourself,
such as:
-

T
he remote control key or the electronic
key (depending on version).
-

T
he electric blind(s).
-

T
he electric windows.
-

T
he date and time.
-

T
he stored radio stations. Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Never try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop, who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
In the event of a breakdown