2020 CITROEN C4 ignition

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Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.
Proximity Keyless Entry
and Start
This is a Keyless Entry and Start system.
It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking
simply by detecting the electronic key.
As long as the driver has the electronic key
on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they
approach and locks when they walk away.
If the electronic key is present in an area
between 2 and 7 m from the vehicle for more
than 30 minutes, the system is deactivated to
preserve the battery.
Key recognition zones:


Zone A: welcome lighting on approaching
the vehicle (between 3 and 5 metres from the
vehicle).
Zone B: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle
(about 2
metres from the vehicle).
Zone C: automatic unlocking on approaching
the vehicle (between 1 and 2
metres from the
vehicle).
The automatic functions are configured via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking is configured via the
Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.
Selective unlocking is deactivated by default.
Complete unlocking
The vehicle (doors and boot) unlocks:
► Either automatically as the driver approaches
in zone
C, if the automatic functions are
activated.
►

Or by gently pressing the driver's door
handle.
Unlocking, and alarm deactivation (depending
on version), is confirmed by the flashing of the
direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
If the electronic key remains around the
vehicle (zones A, B or C) for more than
15 minutes without action, the automatic
functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock
the vehicle, use the remote control or press
the driver's door handle.
If using the door handle does not lock/unlock
the vehicle, bring the electronic key closer
and repeat the desired action.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel/charging flap
They unlock:
►

Either automatically when approaching the
driver

’s door, if the automatic functions are
activated.

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2If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–

Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key into the lock and turn it towards
the front or rear of the vehicle to lock and unlock
the door
.
Other doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking

► Open the doors.
► For the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
►

Gently insert the key into the latch located in
the door lock, then turn the latch an eighth of a
turn towards the outside of the door

.
►

Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Start


With Keyless Entry and Start

► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►

Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►


Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity

. Start by inserting it into the contacts

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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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System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its
components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or by pressing on the driver's
door handle.
When the monitoring system is active, the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes once per
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric
monitoring after 45 seconds.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance.
If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric monitoring.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking
button.
or
►

Unlock the vehicle by pressing the driver
’s
door handle.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
After unlocking using the remote
control
If the vehicle automatically locks itself again
(as happens if a door or the boot is not
opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the
monitoring system is automatically activated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to
avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in
certain cases such as:
–

Slightly open window
.
–

W
ashing the vehicle.
–

Changing a wheel.
–


T
owing the vehicle.
–

T
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is
on fixed.
►

Exit the vehicle.
►


Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote
control or by pressing on the driver's door
handle.

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2Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated;
the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second.
To take effect, this deactivation must be
performed whenever the ignition is switched
off.
Reactivating interior volumetric
monitoring
► Deactivate exterior perimeter monitoring by
unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or
the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
►

Reactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or by
pressing the driver

’s door handle.
The red indicator lamp in the button once again
flashes every second.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30
seconds.
Depending on the country of sale, certain
monitoring functions remain active until the alarm
has been triggered eleven times consecutively.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Start system,
rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the
button informs you that the alarm was triggered
during your absence. When the ignition is
switched on, this flashing stops.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
► Unlock the vehicle using the key in the front
left-hand door lock.
►

Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
►


Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
► Lock the vehicle using the key (built-in the
remote control) in the front left-hand door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed
lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button
indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation
(Depending on version)
The system is activated automatically 2 minutes
after the last door or the boot is closed.
►

T
o avoid triggering the alarm on entering the
vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the
remote control or unlock the vehicle using the
"Keyless Entry and Start" system.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear
5. Deactivation of electric window controls
located by rear seats
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its resistance point: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.

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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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2Ensure that any luggage or accessories
carried on the roof bars do not interfere
with the movement of the sunroof.
Do not place heavy loads on the movable
glass panel of the sunroof.
If the sunroof is wet, following a shower
or washing the vehicle, wait until it is
completely dry before opening.
Do not operate the sunroof if it is covered by
snow or ice - risk of damage!
Use only plastic scrapers to remove snow or
ice from the sunroof.
Regularly check the condition of the
sunroof seals (e.g. presence of dust,
dead leaves).
If using a car wash, check first that the roof is
correctly closed and keep the high-pressure
jet at least 30 centimetres from the seals.
Never leave the vehicle with the sunroof
open.
Operation
When opening the sunroof fully, the movable
glass moves to a partially open position, then
slides over the roof. Any intermediate position is
possible.
Before operating the sunroof control
button, ensure that no object or person
might prevent the movement.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the sunroof.
If something is trapped when operating the
sunroof, reverse the movement of the sunroof
by pressing the control button in question.
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the sunroof correctly.
Any manual intervention on the position of
the sunroof may disturb the anti-pinch device.
Perform a reinitialisation.
Anti-pinch system
If the sunroof encounters an obstacle when
closing, the movement is automatically reversed.
Opening/closing the sunroof
► To open the sunroof, use the part of the
button located towards the rear.
►

T
o close the sunroof, use the part of the
button located towards the front.
Operating the button
► Pressing the button beyond its point of
resistance opens or closes the sunroof fully .
►

Pressing the button again stops the
movement in progress.
►


By keeping the button pressed (without going
beyond the point of resistance), the movement of
the glass stops when this button is released.
► When the sunroof is closed: pressing once
without passing the point of resistance moves it
to the partially open position.
►

When the sunroof is partially open: pressing
once on the front part of the button, without
going beyond the point of resistance, closes it
completely

.
The sunroof and windows can be closed by holding down the remote control
locking button.
Opening/closing the blind
► To open the blind, pull its handle backwards
until the desired position is reached.
►

T
o close the blind, push its handle forwards
until the desired position is reached.
Reinitialisation
Reinitialisation is required after reconnecting the
battery, or if the sunroof malfunctions or moves
in a jerky manner.
►

Check that nothing is affecting the movement
of the sunroof and that the seals are clean.
► With the ignition on, press and hold
the front part of the button to close the
sunroof.
The sunroof closes step by step. When fully
closed, it performs a slight opening/closing
movement.
►

Release the button 1 second after the end of
the movement.

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Ease of use and comfort
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running and when the outside temperature is
below 20°C.
►
Press the button corresponding to the seat.
►


Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►


T
o switch off the heating, press the button
until all of the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the
ignition is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (e.g.
illness,
taking medication).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent
a short circuit:
–

Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–


Do not kneel or stand on the seat.
–


Do not spill liquids onto the seat.
–


Never use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Steering wheel
adjustment


► When stationary , pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
► Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►

Push the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Heated steering wheel
(Depending on country of sale)
In cold weather, this function heats the circular
part of the steering wheel.
It can be activated when the outside temperature
is below 20°C.




► With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by the
indicator lamp coming on/going out).
The system is automatically deactivated every
time the engine is switched off.