2020 CITROEN C4 ECO mode

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Access
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control

, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
This equipment contains a button type battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted
into a part of the body, seek immediate
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close
properly, stop using the product and keep it
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or leaking of
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment
where the temperature is extremely high or
where the pressure is extremely low due to
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
To reinitialise the remote control, visit a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Without Keyless Entry and Start

► Switch the ignition off.
► T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .►

Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
►

Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Start

► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
►

Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
►


W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

W
ith an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, while in mode

P
, depress the brake
pedal.
►

Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"

START/STOP" button.

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Access
The electric window controls remain operational for approximately 45 seconds
after switching off the ignition.
After that time, the controls are disabled. To
reactivate them, switch the ignition on again.
Anti-pinch
If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear electric
windows


For your children's safety, press control 5 to
deactivate the controls for the rear electric
windows, irrespective of their positions.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.
In the event of a serious impact, use of
the rear electric window controls is
re-enabled, if they had been deactivated.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
►

Lower the window fully
, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
►

Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press
the relevant control.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window controls, it is important to
ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.
It is important to ensure that passengers use
the electric windows correctly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other persons
present when closing windows using the key
or the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.
Do not put your head or arms through the
open windows when the vehicle is moving -
risk of serious injury!
Sunroof
The sunroof consists of a movable glass panel
that slides over the roof and a blind that can
be opened independently. Opening the sunroof
automatically opens the blind.
►

T
o operate the panoramic sunroof, use the
button in the roof console.




The sunroof can be operated when the ignition
is turned on (if the battery is charged enough),
with the engine running, in STOP mode of Stop
& Start, and up to 45 seconds after turning off
the ignition.
Precautions
Do not put your head or arms through the
sunroof while the vehicle is moving - risk
of serious injury!

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Ease of use and comfort
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
Depending on version, the controls are
accessible in the Climate touch screen menu
or are grouped together on the centre console
panel.
Air distribution

1. Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
2. Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
7. Adjustable and closable air vents
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

T

o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


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

.
►

If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.

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Ease of use and comfort
3For more information on the Stop &
Start system, refer to the corresponding
section.
ECO driving mode
Selecting this mode reduces electrical
energy consumption, but restricts the
performance of the heating and air
conditioning systems, although it does not
deactivate them.
Manual air conditioning

1. Adjusting the temperature
Air conditioning on/off
2. Adjusting the air flow
System switch-off
3. Adjusting the air distribution
4. Interior air recirculation
5. Rear screen demisting/de-icing
The air conditioning system only operates with
the engine running.
Adjusting the temperature
► Turn the knob 1 from blue (cold) to red (hot).
Air flow adjustment
► Turn the thumbwheel 2 to obtain a sufficient
air flow to ensure your comfort.
If the air flow control is in
the minimum position (system
deactivated), the temperature in the vehicle
will no longer be controlled. A slight flow of air
can still be felt, due to the forward movement
of the vehicle.
Adjusting the air distribution
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
►

Press one of the buttons
3 to adjust the air
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
The lighting of the button indicates that air
is being blown in the specified direction. It
is possible to activate the following buttons
simultaneously:
–

Central and side air vents + footwells.
–


Windscreen and side windows + footwells.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.
It is used to:
– lower the temperature in summer ,
– increase the effectiveness of demisting in
winter
, above 3°C.
►

Press knob
1 to turn the air conditioning on/
off.
When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is disabled.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).
Switching the system off
► Press knob 2; all the indicator lamps of the
system go out.
This action deactivates all of the functions of the
air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.

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Ease of use and comfort
To adjust the system, use the central controls
or press the button in the Climate menu on the
touch screen to display the controls page.


Central controls



Touch screen
1. Left-hand side temperature
adjustment
Air conditioning on/off (central controls) 2.
Right-hand side temperature
adjustment
Maximum air conditioning (central controls)
3. Adjusting the air flow
Automatic Comfort programme (central
controls)
4. Interior air recirculation
5. Automatic V
isibility programme
6. Rear screen demisting/de-icing
7. Direct access to the Climate menu
8. Adjusting the air distribution
9. Air conditioning on/off
10. Automatic Comfort programme
11 . Mono-zone/Dual-zone
12. Access to the secondary page
13. Temperature conditioning (depending on
version)
14. Selection of setting for the Automatic
Comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).
This system works with the engine running but
access to the ventilation and its controls remains
possible with the ignition on.
Adjusting the temperature
The driver and front passenger can each choose
their own temperature setting.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
►

T
urn the knob 1 or 2 or press one of the
buttons 1 or 2 on the touch screen to increase
(red) or decrease (blue) the value.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
Automatic Comfort programme
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►

Press knob
3 on the central controls or button
10 on the touch screen to activate/deactivate the
air conditioning system's automatic mode.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
You can adjust the intensity of the
automatic Comfort programme by using the
"OPTIONS "
button to select one of the available
settings:
–
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
–
"Normal": offers the best compromise
between a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation (default setting).
–
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
To change the current setting (shown by the
corresponding indicator lamp), press button

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repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed.
To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats,
favour "Normal" and "Fast" settings.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of
AUTO mode,
the indicator lamp for the most recently selected
setting remains on.

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Ease of use and comfort
3The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
Courtesy lamps
1.Front courtesy lamp
2. Front reading lamps
3.Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy
lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
– when a door is opened.
– when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–

when the vehicle is locked.
–


when the ignition is switched on.
–


30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

With
the ignition off, approximately 10 minutes.
–

In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


With the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the
"Permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, unless it is in
the "Permanently off" position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it in
the "Permanently off" position.
Reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Do not place anything against the
courtesy lamps.
Interior ambient lighting
The interior ambient lighting casts soft lighting in
the passenger compartment, both day and night.
Activation/deactivation and adjustment of the brightness are set via the Driving/
Vehicle touch screen menu.
Boot fittings

1. Boot lamp
2. Stowing rings
3. Side storage boxes
4. Boot carpet or 2-position boot floor
5. Storage well
The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets.
These retaining nets are available as an
accessory.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Ease of use and comfort
2-position boot floor
This two-position floor allows the boot volume to
be optimised using the lateral stops located on
the sides:
–
High position ( 100

kg max.): to obtain a flat
floor up to the front seats, when the rear seats
are folded down.
–

Low position ( 150

kg max.): maximum boot
volume.
On certain versions, the adjustable boot
floor cannot be fitted in the low position.
To change the height:
►

Lift and pull the floor towards you using its
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
►


Push the floor all the way forwards to place it
in the desired position.


To keep it in the inclined position:
► From the high position, lift the floor towards
the boot.
►

T
ake it past the retractable stops, then rest
the floor on these stops.
Storage well

► Lift the boot floor as far as possible, then lift
the carpet to access the storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
–

A
temporary puncture repair kit with the tool
kit.
–

A
spare wheel with the tool kit.
–

The traction battery charging cable (Electric).
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
–
When the ignition is off, approximately 10
minutes.
–


In energy saving mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–


With the engine running, unlimited.

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Lighting and visibility
4Lighting control stalk
Main lighting



Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime running lamps
Sidelamps only
Dipped or main beam headlamps
Headlamp dipping

► Pull the lighting control stalk to switch
between dipped and main beam headlamps. In "
AUTO" and sidelamps mode, pull the lighting
control stalk to switch the main beam headlamps
on directly ("headlamp flash").
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp on the instrument panel confirms that the
selected lighting is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the permanent illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Rear foglamp
It only works if the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on.


► Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn
it on/off.
When the lighting is switched off automatically
("
AUTO" position) the foglamp and the
sidelamps remain on.
Front foglamps/Rear
foglamp
They operate with the sidelamps, dipped or main beam headlamps on.


► Rotate the ring forwards:
• once to switch on the front foglamps,
•

a second time to switch on the rear foglamp.
►


T
urn in the opposite direction to switch off.
If the lighting is switched off automatically
("AUTO" position) or the dipped beam
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
►

Rotate the ring backwards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited
in clear weather or in rain, both day and
night. In these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for the
sidelamps and the dipped beam headlamps
if automatic guide-me-home lighting is
activated.