2023 CITROEN C4 tow

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Ease of use and comfort
3When 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).
Ventilation with the ignition
on
When the ignition is switched on, you can use
the ventilation system to adjust the air flow
settings and the air distribution in the passenger
compartment, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
To adjust the system, use the central controls
or press the Climate application button on the
touch screen to display the controls page.


Central controls

Touch screen
1. Left-hand side temperature adjustment
Air conditioning on/off
2. Right-hand side temperature adjustment
Maximum air conditioning
3. Air flow adjustment
Automatic air conditioning
4. Interior air recirculation
5. Automatic Visibility programme
6. Rear screen demisting/de-icing
7. Direct access to the Climate application
8. Air distribution adjustment
9. Automatic air conditioning setting
10. Temperature synchronisation
11 . Temperature pre-conditioning (depending
on version)
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 of the central controls to
increase (red) or decrease (blue) the value.

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Ease of use and comfort
3It increases the effectiveness of demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
►
Press knob
1 to switch the air conditioning
on/off.
When the system is activated, the indicator lamp
of the button comes on.
Air conditioning does not operate when the air flow is deactivated.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, 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.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
This function is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Front demisting
- defrosting
With manual air
conditioning
► Adjust the temperature to maximum (red).
► Adjust the air flow to maximum.
► Press this button to activate the air
distribution to the "Windscreen" position;
its indicator lamp comes on.
►

Check that the recirculation of interior air is
deactivated; its indicator lamp must be off.
►


Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the
"

A/C" button; its indicator lamp comes on.
With automatic dual-zone
air conditioning
Automatic Visibility programme
This mode allows the windscreen and side
windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly
as possible.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the mode (confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The programme automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
It is possible to manually change the air flow
without deactivating the automatic Visibility
programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, STOP mode is not
available.
In wintry conditions, before moving off,
remove all snow or ice on the windscreen
near the camera.
Otherwise, the operation of the equipment
using the camera may be affected.

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Ease of use and comfort
Smart Pad Support Citroën
This allows you to place a mobile device, such
as a smartphone or touch screen tablet, into a
dedicated holder (sold separately).
►
Press the bracket to make it pop out.
►


Open the clamp on the back of the holder to
insert the mobile device.
Remove the mobile device before
stowing the bracket.
USB sockets
These symbols determine the type of use of a USB socket:
Power supply and recharging.
Likewise, plus exchange of multimedia
data with the audio system.


USB sockets allow the connection of a portable
device.
The USB socket located at the front on the left-hand side also
allows a smartphone to be connected by Android
Auto® 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.

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Ease of use and comfort
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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Ease of use and comfort

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
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.

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Lighting and visibility
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
You can activate/deactivate this function and adjust the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting in the Settings
> Vehicle touch
screen application.
Manual

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
When the vehicle is unlocked in low light
conditions and the "Automatic illumination of
headlamps" function is activated, this system
automatically switches on:
–

Outside, sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps
and door mirror spotlamps.
–


Inside, courtesy lamps and footwell lighting.
With Touch screen BLUETOOTH audio
system or MyCitroën Play
You can activate/deactivate this function and adjust the welcome lighting duration
in the Driving touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive
You can activate/deactivate this function and adjust the welcome lighting duration
in the Vehicle touch screen menu.
With MyCitroën Drive Plus
You can activate/deactivate this function and adjust the duration of the welcome
lighting in the Settings
> Vehicle touch screen
application.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
When the front courtesy lamp switch is in
this position, the spotlamps come on
automatically:
–

when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when a request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
Whatever the position of the front courtesy lamp
switch, they also come on with the welcome
lighting and guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
The automatic lighting systems use a detection
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
–

When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g.

snowfall, heavy rain).
–

If the windscreen is dirty
, misted-up or
masked (e.g.
sticker) in front of the camera.
–

If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs
or safety barrier reflectors.
The system is not able to detect:
–


Road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians.
–


V

ehicles with hidden lighting (e.g. travelling
behind a safety barrier on the motorway).
–

V

ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Maintenance
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.

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Lighting and visibility
4With intermittent wipers



With automatic wipers

Windscreen wipers
► To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wipers
or
Automatic wipers
Switching off
Manual
In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is
automatically reduced when the speed of
the vehicle drops below 3
mph (5 km/h).
When the speed is above 6
mph (10 km/h)
again, the wiping frequency returns to the
original frequency (fast or normal).
Single wipe
► Press and release the control stalk or briefly
pull the control stalk towards you.
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
A
final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to
protect the passenger compartment from any
odour.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Front intermittent wiping
In Intermittent mode, the driver can adjust the
wiping frequency by turning the ring to one of the
5 available positions.


The first (upper) position corresponds to the
longest time interval between 2 wipes for light
rain.
The last (lower) position corresponds to the
shortest time interval between 2 wipes
for heavy
rain.
A rotation of the ring from a higher position to a
lower position triggers a confirmation wiping.
After the ignition has been switched off for more than 1 minute with the wiper
control stalk in the INT, 1 or 2
position, when
the ignition is switched on again:
–

the system works as soon as the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), if the outside
temperature is below +3°C.
–


the system works immediately
, if the
outside temperature is above +3°C.

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Safety
5Front airbags

System that protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact,
limiting the risk of head and chest injury.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag
if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their forward
movement.
* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer t\
o the corresponding section.
Lateral airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact,
limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between
the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, on the door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B.
The lateral airbag inflates between the chest of
the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding
door panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the risk of
injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding
lateral airbag in the event of a serious side
impact applied to all or part of the side impact
zone B.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front
and rear occupants of the vehicle and the
corresponding windows.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction,
these warning lamps light up on
the instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.
The airbags may not be deployed in the event of
a serious impact.