Citroen C4 (2016 year). Manual — part 5

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Locking the vehicle

Normal locking

F

With the electronic key on your person

and in the recognition zone A, press with a
finger or thumb on one of the door handles
(at the markings).

Maintaining pressure allows the windows to be
raised to the desired position.

If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for the
Keyless Entry and Starting system has
been left inside the vehicle, the central
locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if present) will be
fully activated after about 45 seconds.

As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system, even for a short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
key for the Keyless Entry and Starting
system is in one of the defined zones
with the vehicle unlocked.

The automatic folding and unfolding
of the door mirrors can be deactivated
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or
start the engine with the electronic key
in the reader.
For more information on starting with
the Keyless Entry and Starting system,
refer to the corresponding section.

If the vehicle is unlocked by mistake
and with no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will lock again automatically
after about 30 seconds.
If the alarm had been activated
previously, it will not be reactivated
automatically.

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Ensure that nothing could prevent the
correct operation of the windows.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.

The direction indicators come on for a
few seconds.
Depending on your version, the door
mirrors fold, the alarm is activated.

For reasons of safety and theft
protection, do not leave your electronic

key in the vehicle, even when you are

close to it.

It is recommended that you keep it on

your person.

Accumulations (water, dust, grime,
salt...) on the inner surface if the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of
water, high pressure jet washer, …)
may be identified by the system as the
desire to open the vehicle.

Locating your vehicle

This will switch on the courtesy lamps and
the direction indicators will flash for around
ten seconds.

F

Press the closed padlock on the

remote control.

This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.

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Back-up key

The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate:
- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged

or disconnected, ...

- vehicle located in an area with strong

electromagnetic signals.

F Maintain a pull on button 1

, to extract the

integral key 2.

Unlocking / Locking using the integral key with Keyless
Entry and Starting

If the alarm is activated, the audible
signal triggered on opening a door
with the key (integral with the remote
control) will stop when the ignition is
switched on.

Locking the driver's door

F

Insert the integral key in the door lock, then

turn it to the rear.

Unlocking the driver's door

F

Insert the integral key in the door lock, then

turn it to the front.

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Locking the passenger doors

F

Open the doors.

F

On the rear doors, check that the child lock

is not on.

For more information on the child lock, refer to
the corresponding section.
F

Remove the black cap, located on the edge

of the door, using the integral key.

F

Insert the integral key in the socket without

forcing it, then without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
door.

F

Remove the integral key and refit the cap.

F

Close the doors and check that the vehicle

has locked correctly from the outside.

Unlocking the passenger doors

F

Pull the interior door opening control.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
Battery replacement is signalled by the display
of a message.
F

Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver

at the cutout.

F

Lift off the cover.

F

Remove the flat battery from its location.

F Fit the new battery into its location

observing the original direction of fitment.

F

Clip the cover onto the casing.

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Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.

Remember to refit the mat below the armrest
after removing the reinitialised electronic key.

Remote control problem /
reinitialisation

F

Place the back-up key (integral with the

remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.

F

Open the front armrest.

● Raise the mat by its tongue and remove it.
● Place the electronic key on the back-up

reader.

F

Switch on the ignition by pressing the

"START/STOP

" button.

The electronic key is fully operational again.

If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

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Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off.

Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition or take the electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for
a short time.

Electrical interference

The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong
magnetic fields, ...

Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
Don't forget to turn the steering to engage the steering lock.

Lost keys, remote control, electronic key

Visit 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 required to order a new key

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection point.

When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle.

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Central locking control

Locking

F

Press this button to lock the vehicle.

The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.

Unlocking

F

Press the button again to unlock the

vehicle.

The red indicator lamp in the button goes off.

This control allows the simultaneous locking or unlocking of the doors and boot from inside the
vehicle.

If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place.

If the vehicle is locked from the outside,
this button is inactive.
F

In this case, use the remote control

or the key to unlock the vehicle or
pull an interior door handle to open
a door.

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Activation / Deactivation

You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F

With the ignition on, press this button

until an audible signal starts and a
corresponding message is displayed.

The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.

Anti-intrusion security

Operation

If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.

This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of
the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Pressing the central locking button unlocks the
vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.

This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.

Carrying long and voluminous
objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the the doors. Otherwise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.

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* Depending on the country of sale.

Alarm*

- exterior perimeter

The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...

- interior volumetric

The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.

- tilt

The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.

Self-protection function

The system checks for the putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.

For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:

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Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system

Activation

F

Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.

F

Lock the vehicle with the remote control.

or
F

Lock the vehicle with the "Keyless Entry

and Starting" system.

Deactivation

F

Press the unlocking button on the remote

control.

or
F

Unlock the vehicle with the "Keyless Entry

and Starting" system.

If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed
fully, the vehicle is not locked but the
exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after a delay of 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring.

When the vehicle automatically locks
itself again (as happens if a door or
boot is not opened within 30 seconds of
unlocking), the monitoring system is not
reactivated automatically. To reactivate
the system, it is necessary to unlock
the vehicle and then lock it again using
the remote control or the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.

Following an instruction to lock the vehicle,
the exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after a delay of 5 seconds and the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after a delay
of 45 seconds.

The monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp in the button flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
2 seconds.

The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.

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Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only

Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring to avoid unwanted triggering of the
alarm in certain cases such as:
- leaving a pet in the vehicle,
- leaving a window partially open,
- washing your vehicle,
- changing a wheel,
- having your vehicle towed,
- transport by sea.

Deactivating the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring

F

Switch off the ignition and within

ten seconds, press the button until the
indicator lamp is on continuously.

F

Get out of the vehicle.

F

Immediately lock the vehicle using the

remote control or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.

The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp in the button
flashes once per second.

Reactivating the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring

F

Deactivate the perimeter monitoring by

unlocking the vehicle with the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting
system.

The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

F

Reactivate all monitoring by locking the

vehicle with the remote control or the
Keyless Entry and Starting system.

The indicator lamp in the button flashes
once per second again.

To be effective, this deactivation must
be carried out each time the ignition is
switched off.

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Operating fault

When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Failure of the remote control

To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F

unlock the vehicle using the key (integral to

the remote control) in the driver's door lock,

F

open the door; the alarm is triggered,

F

switch on the ignition; the alarm stops; the

indicator lamp in the button goes off.

Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm

F

Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the

key(integral to the remote control) in the
driver's door lock.

Triggering of the alarm

This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.

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Electric windows

1. Driver's electric window.
2. Passenger's electric window.
3. Rear right electric window.
4. Rear left electric window.
5. Deactivation of the rear electric window

controls.

There are two options:

-

manual mode
F

Press or pull the control gently. The

window stops when the control is
released.

-

automatic mode
F

Press or pull the control firmly. The

window opens or closes fully when the
control is released.

F

Pressing the control again stops the

movement of the window.

One-touch electric windows

The electric window controls remain
operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until the vehicle is locked after a
door is opened.
If one of the passenger windows cannot
be operated from the driver's door
control panel, carry out the operation
from the control panel of the passenger
door in question.

After approximately ten consecutive
complete opening/closing movements
of the window, a protection function is
activated which only authorises closing
of the window to prevent damage to the
electric window motor.
Once the window is closed, the controls
will become operational again after
approximately 40 minutes.

Fitted with a safety anti-pinch system and a deactivation system for the rear controls.

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Reinitialisation

After reconnecting the battery or a fault, you
must be reinitialise the operation of the electric
windows. For each of the control switches on
the driver's side control panel:
F pull the control until the window stops,
F

release the control and pull it again until

the window closes fully,

F continue to hold the control for

approximately one second after the window
has closed,

F press the control to lower the window

automatically to the low position,

F when the window has reached the low

position, press the control again for
approximately one second.

The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.

Safety anti-pinch

When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.

If the window cannot be closed (for
example, in the presence of ice), once
the window has lowered:
F press and hold the control until the

window opens fully,

F

then pull the control immediately

and hold it until the window closes,

F continue to hold the control for

approximately one second after the
window has closed.

The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.

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F For the safety of your children, press

control 5 to deactivate the rear electric
window controls, regardless of their
position.

Indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.

Deactivation of the rear
electric window controls

If an obstacle is encountered during
operation of the electric windows, you
must reverse the movement of the
window. To do this, press the control
concerned.
When the driver operates the controls
for the passengers' electric windows,
they must ensure that nothing is
preventing the windows closing
correctly.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Take care of any passengers and/or
other persons present when closing the
windows using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.

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Doors

Opening

From outside

F

After unlocking the vehicle or with the

electronic key of the Keyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
pull the door handle.

From inside

F

Pull the interior control lever of a front door;

this unlocks the vehicle completely.

Closing

- with the engine running or the

vehicle moving (speed below
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied
by an alert message for a
few seconds.

With the selective unlocking activated:
- opening the the driver's door

unlocks the driver's door only
(if the vehicle has not already been
completely unlocked).

- opening one of the passenger

doors unlocks the rest of the
vehicle.

When the selective unlocking is
activated, the first press of the remote
control unlocking button permits
unlocking of the driver's door only.

When a door is not closed correctly:

- with the vehicle moving (speed above

6 mph (10 km/h)), in addition to the warning
lamp and alert message, there is an
audible signal for a few seconds.