2023 CITROEN C4 child seat

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Child seat at the front

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the
highest and fully back longitudinal position ,
with the backrest straightened.
"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"Rearward facing"

The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward
facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed .


Warning label - Front passenger airbag

You must comply with the following instruction,
as reminded by the warning label on both sides
of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag


Passenger airbag OFF
To ensure the safety of the child, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed in the event of deployment of
the

airbag.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation/reactivation control
Installing a "rearward
facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat is strictly prohibited
- risk of death or serious injury in the event of
airbag deployment!
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is
located on the side of the dashboard or inside
the glove box.

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With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
►

T
o reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal activation.
Recommended child seats
Range of child seats secured using a three-
point seat belt .
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX 2R"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the side rear seats.
The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L6
"GRACO Booster"
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the front
passenger seat or on the rear side seats.
"ISOFIX" mountings
The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:


The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat, indicated by a marking:
–

T
wo rings A, located between the vehicle seat
backrest and cushion.

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These rings are located behind zips.
The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are
secured to them.
–

One ring
B called the TOP TETHER for
attaching seats fitted with an upper strap.
C4


C4 X

This system prevents the child seat from tipping
forwards in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:
►

Remove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once
the child seat has been removed).
►


Pass the strap of the child seat behind the
seat backrest, centring it between the openings
for the head restraint rods.
►


Secure the upper strap hook to ring

B
.
►

T
ighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the centre
rear seat belt towards the middle of the
vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering
with the operation of the seat belt.
An incorrectly installed child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's safety in
the event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the options for
fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,
refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child seats
Also consult the user guide from the child seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base" (size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

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5"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base"(size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings

A
.
The base has a support leg, height-
adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor. This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt."RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings
A and ring B, referred to as
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat positions not equipped with ISOFIX
mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–

either an upper strap that is attached to ring B

.
–

or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.

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Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats
In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the possib\
ilities for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and unive\
rsally approved
(a) as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats for the seat positions fitted with ISOFIX anchorage points in the vehicle.
Seat number
Front seats (j) Rear seats
(j)


1 3456


3 1456
Front passenger airbag Deactivated "OFF"
(b) Activated "ON" (c)
Position compatible with a universal (a)
child seat no
yes (d) (h) yes (d) (i)yes yes (e) yes
Position compatible with an i-Size child
seat no
no (f) yes no (f)yes
Position equipped with a TOP TETHER
hook no
no (f) yes no (f)yes
"Carrycot " type child seat nono (f) no
"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat no no (f) R3 (g)no (f)R3 (g)
"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat no no (f) F3 (g)no (f)F3 (g)
Booster child seat noB3 (f) (k) B3 (g)B3 (f)B3 (g)

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5Rules:
– A position that is i-Size compatible is also
compatible with R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.
–

A
position that is R3 compatible is also
compatible for R1 and R2.
–

A
position that is F3 compatible is also
compatible for F2X and F2.
–

A
position that is B3 compatible is also
compatible with B2.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) To install a "rearward facing" child seat at
this seat position, the front passenger airbag
must be deactivated ("OFF").
(c) Only a "forward facing" child seat is
authorised at this seat position with the front
passenger airbag activated (" ON").
(d) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust the
seat to the highest position and move it fully
back, with the backrest straightened.
For a seat without height adjustment,
move the seat fully back, with the backrest
straightened.
(e) Never install a child seat with a support leg
on the centre rear seat.
(f) Seats not fitted with "ISOFIX" mountings.
(g) Adjust the front passenger seat to the
middle longitudinal position with the
backrest straightened. (h)
For a "rearward facing" and/or "forward
facing" universal child seat (U) in groups 0,
0+, 1, 2 or 3.
(i) For a "forward facing" universal child seat
(UF) in groups 1, 2 or 3.
(j) Depending on version, refer to the
legislation in force in your country before
installing a child in this seat position.
(k) Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully
backward position.


KeySeat position where the installation of a
child seat is forbidden.
Front passenger airbag deactivated.
Front passenger airbag activated.
Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat belt

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and universally approved "rearward facing"
and/or "forward facing" (U) for all sizes and
weight groups.
Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved "forward facing"
(UF) for groups 1, 2 & 3 only.
Seat position authorised for the
installation of an i-Size child seat.
Seat position not suitable for the
installation of a child seat with support
leg.
Presence of a Top Tether anchorage
point behind the seat or on the cover
shelf, authorising the installation of a universal
ISOFIX child seat .
"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:
–

R1

: ISOFIX child seat for a baby.
–

R2

: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.
–

R3

: ISOFIX large size child seat.
"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:
–

F2X

: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.
–

F2

: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.
–

F3

: ISOFIX full height child seat.
Booster child seat:
–

B2

: reduced width booster seat.
–

B3

: full width booster seat.
Seat position where the installation of an
ISOFIX child seat is forbidden.
Manual child lock
The system prevents a rear door from being
opened using its interior handle.
The control is located on the edge of each rear
door (indicated by a marking on the bodywork).
Activation/Deactivation

► To activate, turn the built-in key fully:
• T o the right on the left-hand rear door.
•

T
o the left on the right-hand rear door.
►

T
o deactivate, turn it in the opposite direction.

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Alphabetical index
Charger, wireless 60
Charging cable
157
Charging cable (Electric)

156
Charging connector (Electric)

155, 160,
162–163
Charging flap (Electric)

155, 160, 162–163
Charging system (Electric)

5, 9, 28, 153, 171
Charging the traction battery
(Electric)

23, 153, 157, 160, 162–163
CHECK

24
Checking the engine oil level

20
Checking the levels

171–172
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

181, 183
Checks

170, 173–175
Checks, routine

173–174
Child lock

92
Children

81, 87–89
Children (safety)

92
Child seats

81, 84–87
Child seats, conventional

87, 90–91
Child seats, i-Size

89–91
Child seats, ISOFIX

87–91
Cleaning (advice)

154, 177–179
Closing the boot

36, 40
Closing the doors

35–36, 39
Collision Risk Alert

132–134
Configuration, vehicle

11, 28–29
Connected applications

239
Connection, Android Auto

221, 239
Connection, Apple CarPlay

221, 238Connection, Bluetooth 208–209, 218–219,
239–240, 244–245, 260–261
Connection, Wi-Fi network

240
Connectivity

238, 265
Consumptions

29–30
Container, AdBlue®

176
Control, emergency boot release

40
Control, emergency door

37
Control, heated seats

47, 50–51
Controls, steering mounted

102–103
Control stalk, lighting

65–66
Control stalk, wipers

70–72
Control unit

156–157
Courtesy lamps

62–63
Cruise control

113–114, 116–118
Cruise control, adaptive

113–114, 118–119
Cruise control by speed limit
recognition

113–114
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
207, 217, 242
Date (setting)

224, 247, 266
Daytime running lamps

66, 188
Deactivating the passenger airbag

83, 86
Deadlocking

33, 36
Deferred charging

30
Deferred charging (Electric)

28, 30,
155, 160, 163
Deferred charging (Rechargeable hybrid)

30
Defrosting 48, 57
Defrosting, front
57
Defrosting, rear screen

58
Demisting

48, 57
Demisting, front

57
Demisting, rear

58
Diagnosis, vehicle

24
Dials and gauges

10
Digital instrument panel

11
Dimensions

202
Dipstick

20, 171
Direction indicators (turn signals)

66, 188–189
Display, head-up

12
Display screen, instrument panel

10
Domestic charging
(Electric)

157, 162–163, 201
Doors

39
Drive, electric

5, 9, 23, 28, 30,
153, 164, 171, 192, 195, 201
Driver’s attention warning

136–137
Drive selector (Electric)

103, 174
Driving

93–94
Driving aids camera (warnings)

11 0
Driving aid shortcuts

111
Driving aids (recommendations)

109
Driving economically

8
Driving modes

104–105
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

78