2020 CITROEN C4 remote control

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Driving
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►

With a
manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►

With an
automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode
P or N.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox
(EAT8), the steering column does not lock, but
the gearbox locks in mode P.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine


With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the " START/STOP"
button, without depressing any of the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine.
►

Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.


► Place and hold the remote control against the
reader .
►

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

W
ith an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, select mode
P, then depress the brake
pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message

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Driving
6appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
►
T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
approximately 5
seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button for about
5
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
► If using a remote control key , depress the
brake pedal and turn the key until it reaches
position 3 (Start).
►

If using
Keyless Entry and Start, depress the
brake pedal and briefly press the "START/STOP"
button.
►

Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY

indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
►
With your foot on the brake, select mode
D
or R.
►

Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral"
position.

The steering column automatically
unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the
steering wheel move).
Switching off
► If using a remote control key , turn the key
fully to position 1 (Stop).
►

If using Keyless Entry and Start, press the
"

START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–

The drive selector is in mode P

.
–
The READY indicator lamp is off.
The drive selector moves automatically
to mode P when the motor is switched off
or when the driver's door is opened.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for switching off are
not met, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
For the procedures for switching on the
ignition without starting the engine and
those for back-up starting/switching off using
the Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to
the Starting/Switching off the engine
using
Keyless Entry and Start section.
Manual parking brake
Release

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly , press
the release button, then lower the lever fully.
/ When driving the vehicle, if this
warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of a message, this
means that the parking brake is still applied or
has not been fully released.
Application
► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
the vehicle.
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.

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Practical information
7is connected correctly and that the electrical
system is not faulty.
If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Upon plugging the charging cable into a
domestic socket, all of the indicator lamps come
on briefly.
If no indicator lamps come on, check the
domestic socket's circuit-breaker:
–
If the circuit-breaker has tripped, contact a
professional to check that the electrical system
is compatible and/or carry out any necessary
repairs.
–


If the circuit-breaker has not tripped, stop
using the charging cable and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Control unit label - Recommendations
Refer to the handbook before use.
1. Incorrect use of this charging cable may
result in fire, property damage and serious
injury or death by electrocution! 2.
Always use a correctly earthed power
socket, protected by a 30 mA residual
current device.
3. Always use an electrical socket protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
4. The weight of the control unit must not be
borne by the electrical socket, plug and
cables.
5. Never use this charging cable if it is
defective or in any way damaged.
6. Never attempt to repair or open this
charging cable. It contains no repairable
parts - replace the charging cable if it is
damaged.
7. Never immerse this charging cable in water.
8. Never use this charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket, a
conversion adaptor or on a damaged
electrical socket.
9. Do not unplug the plug from the wall as a
means of stopping charging.
10. Immediately stop charging, by locking and
then unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control key, if the charging cable or wall
socket feel burning hot to the touch. 11 .
This charging cable includes components
liable to cause electrical arcing or sparks.
Do not expose to flammable vapours.
12. Only use this charging cable with CITROËN
vehicles.
13. Never plug the cable into the wall socket (or
unplug it) with wet hands.
14. Do not force the connector if it is locked into
the vehicle.
Control unit label - State of indicator
lamps
State of the
indicator lamp
Off


On

Flashing

POWER CHARGE FAULT SymbolDescription

Not connected to the power supply or power is not
available from the infrastructure.

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In the event of a breakdown
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►

Push clamp
B fully down.
►

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
–

Sunroof.
–

Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
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 with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
–


Not possible to put
the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.

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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 131
360 Vision
130
A
ABS 69
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
141
Accessories

66
Active Safety Brake

122–124
AdBlue®

20, 160
AdBlue® tank

161
Additive, Diesel

158
Adjusting headlamps

59
Adjusting head restraints

40
Adjusting seat

40–41
Adjusting the air distribution

49–50
Adjusting the air flow

49–50
Adjusting the date

206, 229
Adjusting the height and reach
of the steering wheel

42
Adjusting the lumbar support

41
Adjusting the seat angle

41
Adjusting the temperature

48, 50
Adjusting the time

206, 230
Advice on care and maintenance

139, 162
Advice on driving

7, 84–85
Airbags

73, 75, 77
Airbags, curtain

74–75
Airbags, front

74–75, 77
Airbags, lateral

74–75
Air conditioning

46–47, 49
Air conditioning, automatic 50
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic
47, 50
Air conditioning, manual

47, 50
Air intake

50
Air vents

45
Alarm

35–36
Amplifier, audio

54
Android Auto connection

204, 221
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

69
Antitheft / Immobiliser

29
Apple CarPlay connection

203, 220
Applications

221
Assistance call

67–68
Assistance, emergency braking

70, 124
Audible warning

67
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

200, 225
B
Battery, 12 V 153, 158, 175–177
Battery, ancillaries
175
Battery, charging

175–176
Battery, remote control

33–34
Blind

38–39
Blind spot sensors

121
BlueHDi

20, 158, 165
Bluetooth (hands-free)

201–202, 226
Bluetooth (telephone)

201–202, 226–227
Bluetooth touch screen audio system

24
Bodywork

163
Bonnet

154–155
Boot 35, 56
Brake discs
159
Brake lamps

174
Brakes

159
Braking

95
Braking assistance system

69–70
Braking, automatic emergency

122–124
Braking, dynamic emergency

90–92
Brightness

205
Bulbs

173
Bulbs (changing)

171–172, 174
C
Cable, audio 224
Cable, Jack
224
Capacity, fuel tank

137
Cap, fuel filler

137
Care of the bodywork

163
Central locking

31–32
Changing a bulb

171–172, 174
Changing a fuse

174
Changing a wheel

169
Changing a wiper blade

64
Changing the remote control battery

33
Changing to free-wheeling

178
Charge level indicator (Electric)

21
Charger, induction

53
Charger, wireless

53
Charging cable

142
Charging cable (Electric)

141

240
Alphabetical index
Instrument panel, LCD 9
Internet browser
218, 221
ISOFIX mountings

78, 81–82
J
Jack 165–166, 169, 224
Jump starting
176
K
Key 28–29, 32–33
Key, electronic
30–31
Keyless Entry and Starting

28, 30–31, 87–88
Key not recognised

88–89
Key with remote control

28, 86
Kit, hands-free

201–202, 226
Kit, puncture repair

166
Kit, temporary puncture repair

165–168
L
Labels, identification 185
Lamp, boot
56
Lamps, parking

58
Lamps, rear

174
Lams with Full LED technology

61
Lane assist

109, 113–115
Lane departure warning active

11 8
Leather (care) 163
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes
58, 172, 174
Level, AdBlue®

158
Level, brake fluid

157
Level, Diesel additive

158
Level, engine coolant

19, 157
Level, engine oil

19, 156
Levels and checks

155–157
Level, screenwash fluid

63, 157
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

58, 172, 174
Lighting, cornering

61
Lighting dimmer

23
Lighting, exterior

57, 60
Lighting, guide-me home

29, 59–60
Lighting, interior

55
Lighting, mood

55
Lighting, welcome

59
Loading

152–153
Load reduction mode

154
Locking

29, 31
Locking from the inside

32
Locking the doors

32
Low fuel level

137
Lumbar

41
M
Mains socket (domestic network) 141
Maintenance (advice)
139, 162
Maintenance, routine

102, 158–160
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

101
Map reading lamps 55
Markings, identification
185
Massage function

41
Mat

54, 102
Menu, main

26
Menus (audio)

197–198, 210–211
Menu short cuts

26
Messages

228
Messages, quick

228
Minimum traction battery charge
level (Electric)

21
Mirror, rear view

43
Mirrors, door

43, 51, 121
Mirror, vanity

52
Misfuel prevention

138
Mobile application

27, 51, 148
Motor, electric

89, 156, 184
Mountings, ISOFIX

78, 81–82
Multimedia support

52
N
Navigation 215–217
Navigation, connected
218–220
O
Obstacle detection 126
Oil change
156
Oil consumption

156

241
Alphabetical index
OIl, engine 156
On-board tools
56, 165–166
Opening the bonnet

154
Opening the boot

30, 35
Opening the doors

30, 35
Opening the windows

28
P
Pads, brake 159
Paint
163, 185
Paint colour code

185
Park Assist

132
Parking brake

89, 159
Parking brake, electric

90–92, 159
Parking sensors, audible and visual

126
Parking sensors, front

127
Parking sensors, rear

126
Passenger compartment temperature pre-
conditioning (Electric)

27, 51
Pedestrian horn (Electric)

67, 85
Personalisation

10
Plates, identification

185
Player, Apple®

200, 225
Player, USB

200, 224
Port, USB

52, 200, 203, 220, 224
Post Collision Safety Brake

70
Power

21
Power indicator (Electric)

8, 21
Pressures, tyres

159, 167, 185
Pre-tensioning seat belts

72
Priming the fuel system 165
Profiles
229
Protecting children

74–80
Proximity Keyless Entry & Start

30
Public fast charging station

141, 147
Puncture

166–167, 169
R
Radar (warnings) 101
Radio
198, 223
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)

199–200, 224
Range, AdBlue®

20, 158
RDS

199, 223
Reading lamps

55
Rear screen, demisting

51
Recharging the battery

175–176
Recharging the traction battery
(Electric)

138, 142, 145, 147–148
Recirculation, air

50
Recovery

178–180
Recovery of the vehicle

178–179
Reduction of electrical load

154
Regeneration of the particle filter

158
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)

94–95
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

99–100
Reinitialising the remote control

34
Reminder, key in ignition

87
Reminder, lighting on 57–58
Remote control
28–32
Remotely operable functions
(Electric)

27, 51, 148
Removing a wheel

169–171
Removing the mat

54
Replacing bulbs

171–172, 174
Replacing fuses

174
Replacing the air filter

158
Replacing the oil filter

158
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

158
Reservoir, screenwash

157
Reset trip

24
Retractable support

52
Rev counter

9–10
Reversing camera

102, 127–130
Reversing lamps

174
Roof bars

152–153
Roof, opening

38–39
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

165
S
Safety, children 74–80
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
158
Screenwash

63
Screenwash, front

62
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

21, 160
Seat angle

41
Seat belts

71–72, 78

242
Alphabetical index
Seat belts, rear 71
Seat, rear bench
44
Seats, electric

41
Seats, front

40–41
Seats, heated

42, 45
Seats, rear

44–45, 76
Selector, gear

92, 94
Sensors (warnings)

102
Serial number, vehicle

185
Service indicator

18, 22
Servicing

18, 158–160
Settings, equipment

25–26
Settings, system

205, 229
Sidelamps

58, 173–174
Side parking sensors

127
Silent vehicle warning sound (Electric)

67, 85
Smartphone

27, 52–53
Snow chains

99, 153
Socket, 12 V accessory

53
Socket, auxiliary

224
Socket, Jack

224
Speakers

54
Speed limiter

104–106
Speed limit recognition

102, 104
Speedometer

9–10, 102
Sport mode

96
Spotlamps, side

60
Stability control (ESC)

69
Starting a Diesel engine

137
Starting the engine

86, 89
Starting the vehicle

86–87, 94
Starting using another battery

88, 176
Station, radio

198, 223Stay, bonnet 154–155
Steering mounted controls, audio
197, 210
Steering wheel, adjustment

42
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

163
Stopping the vehicle

86–88, 94
Stop & Start

24, 46, 50, 97–98,
137, 154, 158, 178
Storage

52
Storage box

56
Storage wells

56
Sunshine sensor

46
Sun visor

52
Super-fast charging (Electric)

147–148, 184
Suspension

159
Switching off the engine

86, 89
Synchronising the remote control

34
T
Tables of engines 184
Tank, fuel
137–138
Technical data

182–184
Telephone

201–203, 226–228
Temperature, coolant

19
Thermal comfort consumption indicator
(Electric)

22
Thermal comfort equipment

22
Time (setting)

206, 230
TMC (Traffic info)

217
Tool box

56
Tools

165–166
Topping-up AdBlue® 161
Top Rear Vision
128–129
Top Tether (fixing)

78, 81–82
Total distance recorder

23
Touch screen

24–26, 51
Touch screen tablet

25, 52
Towball, quickly detachable

150–152
Towbar

149
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

150–152
Towed loads

181–183
Towing another vehicle

178, 180
Traction battery (Electric)

21–22, 26,
138, 140, 184
Traction control (ASR)

70
Traffic information (TMC)

217
Trailer

149
Trajectory control systems

69
Triangle, warning

165
Trip computer

23–24
Trip distance recorder

23
Tyres

159, 185
Tyre under-inflation detection

99, 167
U
Under-inflation (detection) 99
Unlocking
28, 30
Unlocking from the inside

32
Unlocking the doors

32
Updating the date

206, 229
Updating the time

206, 230