2023 CITROEN C4 boot

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Access
Boot
Opening

► After unlocking the vehicle, press the opening
control and then lift the tailgate.
Opening from the inside



► Press the boot opening button located on the
dashboard.
The tailgtate is released and opens slightly
.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►

Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Alarm
(Depending on version)



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.

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2The 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 one of the remote control unlocking
buttons:
Short press.
Long press.
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.
Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated;
the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second.
T

o take effect, this deactivation must be
performed whenever the ignition is switched
off.

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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.
Automatic activation
(Depending on version)
The system is activated automatically 2 minutes
after the last door or the boot is closed.
►

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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.
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.
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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► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night" position.
►

Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
►


Adjust the mirror to the normal "day" position.
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:

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► 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 .
► Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal
position.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator in the release grip is visible.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.


► Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►

Check that the red indicator is no longer
visible in the release grip 1

.
►

Ensure that the outer seat belts were not
trapped during the operation.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forwards - risk of serious injury!
Heated seats

The control knobs for each side seat are located
at the rear of the centre console.
►

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urn the corresponding knob to switch on and
select a setting: •

0 = off.
•


1 = low
.
•

2 = medium.
•


3 = high.
The function is active only with the engine
running and when the outside temperature is
below 20°C.
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

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3consumption 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.
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
Depending on version, the controls are
accessible in the touch screen 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
►

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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.

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3– 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.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
Activation/deactivation and adjustment of the brightness are set via the Driving
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
Activation/deactivation and adjustment of the brightness are set via the Vehicle
touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
Activation/deactivation and adjustment of the brightness are set via the Settings >
Brightness touch screen application.
Boot fittings
C4

C4 X

1. Boot lamp
2.Stowing rings
3. Boot carpet or 2-position boot floor
4. Storage well
5. Side storage boxes
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.
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.

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

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ake it past the retractable stops, then rest
the floor on these stops.
Storage well
C4

► Lift the boot floor as far as possible, then lift
the carpet to access the storage well.
C4 X


► Lift the boot carpet as far as possible 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.