2023 CITROEN C4 driving section

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Dashboard instruments
Recommendations
This screen is of the capacitive type.
– Do not use pointed objects on the touch
screen.
–

Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.
–


Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.
With MyCitroën Play or
MyCitroën Drive
Principles
Use this button to access the menus, then
press the buttons that appear on the
touch screen.
Use this button for direct access to the
Driving/Vehicle menu.
Some menus may display across two pages:
press the "OPTIONS" button to access the
second page.
After a few moments with no action on the second page, the first page is
displayed automatically.
To deactivate/activate a function, select " OFF"
or "ON".
Configuring a function
Access to additional information on the function
Confirm
Return to the previous page or confirm
Audio system on/off
Volume adjustment/mute
Menus
Press the touch screen with three fingers
to show all of the menu buttons.
For more information about the menus,
refer to the sections describing the audio
and telematics systems.
Radio/Media
Climate
Settings for temperature, air flow, etc.
For more information on Manual air
conditioning and Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Navigation (Depending on equipment)
Driving or Vehicle (Depending on
equipment)
Activation, deactivation and settings for certain
functions.
The functions are organised in 2 tabs: " Driving
functions" and "Vehicle settings".
Telephone
Applications Access to certain configurable equipment.
Settings
Main settings for the audio system, touch
screen and digital instrument panel.
Energy menu (Electric)
It can be accessed directly by pressing
the button located on the centre console.
The pages available vary depending on the
audio equipment.
Flow
The page displays a real-time representation of
the electric drive train’s operation.


1. Active driving mode
2. Electric motor
3. Estimated traction battery charge level
4. Energy flows
The energy flows have a specific colour for each
type of driving:
A. Blue: energy consumption
B. Green: energy recovery

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Dashboard instruments
1Statistics
This page shows electrical energy consumption
statistics.


– Blue bar chart: directly consumed energy
supplied by the traction battery .
–

Green bar chart: energy recovered during
deceleration and braking, used to recharge the
battery

.
The average result for the current trip is stated in
kWh/100
km.
►

Y
ou can change the displayed time scale by
pressing the

-
or + buttons.
A current trip is any trip of more than 20 minutes without switching off the ignition.
Charging
This page allows you to programme deferred
charging.
For more information on Charging the traction
battery (Electric) , refer to the corresponding
section.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
Main controls
Access to one of the home pages Return to the first home page
Direct access to the Shortcuts for
driving aids
►

Swipe down from the upper edge of the touch
screen to access a list of quick settings (e.g.
Brightness

, Diagnostics).
►

Depending on the pages displayed on the
screen, with or without the context menu, scroll
the text by swiping with your finger

, as with a
smartphone.
Show/Hide context menu
Return to the previous page
►

T

o change the status of a function, press the
description for the corresponding line (change
confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left:
function activated/deactivated).
Access additional information on the function
Access to function parameters
Adding/Removing shortcuts
Short press, ignition off: system on/off.
Short press, ignition on: mute/restore
sound.
Long press, ignition on: start standby mode
(mute sound, screens and clock display off).
Rotation: volume adjustment.
Applications
Press this button to access the
applications wall.
From any page, press the touch screen
with three fingers to display the
applications wall.
To obtain information about the other
applications not listed here, refer to the sections
describing the audio and telematic systems.
ADAS
Activation/Deactivation and configuration
of the driving aid functions.
Climate
Settings for temperature, air flow, etc.
For more information on Dual-zone automatic
air conditioning , refer to the corresponding
section.
Settings
Main settings for the audio system, touch
screen and digital instrument panel.
Activation/Deactivation and configuration of
the exterior lighting, vehicle access and safety
functions.
Energy
Access to the charging system features
(energy flow, consumption statistics, deferred
charging).

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Dashboard instruments
Energy application
Flow
The page displays a real-time representation of
the electric drive train’s operation.


1.Active driving mode
2. Electric motor
3. Estimated traction battery charge level
4. Energy flows
The energy flows have a specific colour for each
type of driving:
A. Blue: energy consumption
B. Green: energy recovery
Statistics
This page shows electrical energy consumption
statistics.


– Blue graph: energy consumed directly from
the traction battery .
–

Green graph: energy regenerated during
deceleration and braking phases used to
recharge the

traction battery.
The average result for the current trip is stated in
kWh/100
km.
Charging
This page allows you to programme deferred
charging.
For more information on Charging the traction
battery (Electric) , refer to the corresponding
section.
My shortcuts
With MyCitroën Drive Plus

From the left or right edge of the audio system's
screen, swipe right or swipe left to display the
shortcuts.
By default, it suggests the main applications:
Media, Navigation, Phone, Mirror Screen,
Settings, Help...
These shortcuts can be customised.
For more information on Personalisation - My
shortcuts, refer to the corresponding section for
the Audio equipment and telematics systems.
Remotely operable
additional functions
(Electric)
(Depending on country of sale)

The following functions are
available from the MyCitroën
App application, which is
accessible from a smartphone:
–

Managing the traction battery charging
(deferred charging).
–


Managing the temperature pre-conditioning.
–


V

iewing the state of charge and range of the
vehicle.
Installation procedure
► Download the MyCitroën App application
from the appropriate online store for your
smartphone.

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Access
Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–


Unlocking and partial opening of the boot.
–


Remote operation of lighting.
–


Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–


Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–


Locating the vehicle.
–


Opening/Closing the windows.
–


Closing the sunroof.
–


Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–

Locking/Unlocking the vehicle.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–


Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–


Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–


Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
W

ithout Keyless Entry and Start


► To unfold or fold the key, press the button.
With Keyless Entry and Start


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
Selective unlocking is configured in the
Driving touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
Selective unlocking is configured in the
Vehicle touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
Selective unlocking is configured in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Complete unlocking
► Press the unlocking button.

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Access
2Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is deactivated.
►

After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►


After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control or the

Keyless Entry and Start
system to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►

Press the button until a confirmation
message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–

Remote control malfunction.
–


V
ehicle battery discharged.
–

V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.


► Insert the key in the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the front or the rear to
unlock or lock the vehicle.
If 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.

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Ease of use and comfort
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Adjustment

► Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►

Move control
B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►

Return control A

to its central position.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
Depending on equipment, the door mirrors can
be folded electrically.
► From the inside, with the
ignition on, place control A
in the
central position.
►

Pull control A

backwards.
►

Lock the vehicle from the outside.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Electric unfolding
► From outside: unlock the vehicle.
► From inside: with the ignition on, place
control
A in the central position and then pull it
rearwards.
Activation/Deactivation
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
Driving touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
Vehicle touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The automatic door mirror folding/ unfolding function is configured via the
Settings
> Vehicle touch screen application.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position

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Ease of use and comfort
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►

Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
►

T

o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For 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.

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Safety
5These systems are activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event of a problem with grip or trajectory
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the
instrument panel).
Deactivation/Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (e.g. moving a vehicle
that is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow , on
loose soil), it may prove useful to deactivate the
ASR system, so that the wheels can move freely
and regain grip.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of
grip permits.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the Driving touch screen
menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the Vehicle touch screen
menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
The ASR system is deactivated/ reactivated in the ADAS touch screen
application.
Deactivation of the ASR system is
indicated by this indicator lamp on the
instrument panel coming on and the display of a
message.
The ASR system is automatically reactivated
every time the ignition is switched off or at
speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h)
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ASR/DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures provided by CITROËN
dealers.
In order to ensure that these systems remain
effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four
wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for
your vehicle.
All tyre specifications are listed on the
tyre/paint label. For more information
on Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to the shape of the user. The seat
belt returns to its storage automatically when it
is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Pyrotechnic pretensioning
This system improves safety in the event of a
frontal or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
Force limiting system