2020 CITROEN C4 light

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Access
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
Automatic "electrochrome" model

The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
Rear bench seat
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding
backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
The rear seat cushion remains fixed. To increase the boot loading volume, tilt the
bench seat backrest.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– A high position , for when the seat is in use:
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
–

A low position , for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►

Press the lug
A to release the head
restraint and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
► Release the backrest using control 1 .
► T ilt the backrest slightly forwards.
►

Pull the head restraint fully up.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►

Push the head restraint fully down.
►


Press the lug
A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the backrests should only
be done when the vehicle is stationary.
First steps:
►

Lower the head restraints.
►


If necessary
, move the front seats forward.
►

Check
that no person or object might interfere
with the folding of the backrests (e.g.
clothing,
luggage).


► Press the backrest release grip 1 .

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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

14

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
3Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if it was deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no
need to alter the value displayed to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.
Manual control
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
of these functions, while the system retains
automatic control of the other functions:
–

air flow
.
–

air distribution.
The indicator lamp in the " AUT

O” button goes
out if a setting is changed.
►

Press knob
3 or button 10 of the touch
screen again to reactivate the automatic Comfort
programme.
Adjusting the air flow
► Turn the knob 3 or press one of the buttons
3 on the touch screen to increase or decrease
the air flow. The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according
to the request.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF
" is displayed alongside the fan.
Adjusting the air distribution
► Press the buttons 8 on the touch screen
to adjust the air flow distribution inside the
passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
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 or button 9 on the touch screen
to activate/deactivate the air conditioning.
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).
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
►

Press knob
2 to activate/deactivate the
function (confirmed by the indicator lamp coming
on/switching off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be linked
to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).
►

Press button
11 to activate the "MONO"
function.
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).

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Ease of use and comfort
3Auto® or CarPlay®, enabling certain smartphone
applications to be used on the touch screen.
For best results, use a cable made or approved
by the device manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering-mounted controls or the audio system
controls.
When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
power drawn by the portable device exceeds
the current supplied by the vehicle.
For more information about how to use this
equipment, refer to the sections describing
the audio and telematics systems.
12 V accessory socket



► Plug in a 12 V accessory (with a maximum
rated power of 120 W) using a suitable adapter.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging the accessory.
The connection of an electrical device not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio reception or
interference with displays in the screens.
Wireless smartphone
charger




This system allows wireless charging of a
portable device such as a smartphone, using the
magnetic induction principle, in accordance with
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
A mat can also be used provided that it is
approved by the Manufacturer.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With the Keyless Entry and Start system, the
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted
when a door is opened or the ignition is switched
off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear , place a device
in its centre.


When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins,
keys, vehicle remote control) in the
charging area while a device is being charged
- Risk of overheating or interrupting the
charging!
When using applications for a long time
in combination with wireless charging,
some smartphones may switch to thermal
safety and cause some functions to stop.

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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.