Citroen C4 Aircross (2017 year). Manual — part 4

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Permanent display

Once the data and time are set, you can
choose to have them always displayed in the
screen. To do this:
F Press the MENU

button.

F Press "Setting

".

F Press "Clock Screen

".

Display format

You can change the display format for the date
and time:
F Press the MENU

button.

F Press "Setting

".

F Press "System Setting

".

The date and time are displayed.
Simply touch the screen again to return to the
original display.

F Press "Time Setting

".

F Press "Time Display Setting

".

You can then select the format for the display
of the date and time ("Date/Time Format")
and activate automatic adjustment of the time
("Clock Time

").

F Press "Time Adjustment

".

F Use the virtual arrows in the screen to

adjust the date and time.

F Press "Set

" to confirm or "Back" to cancel

and return to the previous screen.

Month.
Date.
Year.
Hour.
Min.
Day.

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Audio-Telematic system touch screen

General operation

Use the buttons on either side of the screen,
or touch the virtual buttons in the screen to
operate the system.

1. PWR/VOL

: audio system on/off, volume

adjustment.

2. AUDIO

: display of the last audio source

used.

3. SEEK TRACK

: change of audio source,

fast forward / rewind, automatic frequency
search.

4. MODE

: selection of an audio source.

5. OPEN

: access to the CD/DVD player.

6. SETTINGS

: access to system settings.

7. INFO

: access to information (calendar,

voice commands, etc.).

8. NAVI MENU

: access to navigation settings.

9. FOLDER / TUNE SOUND

: selection of a

folder or search for a radio station.

10. MAP

: display the map with the location of

the vehicle.

11. ZOOM

: zoom (in or out) on the map.

12.

Access to the navigation settings and the

selection of destination.

13.

Day / night mode.

Associated with the touch screen Audio-
Telematic system, this screen can display:
- the time,
- information related to the audio and

navigation systems.

For more information on the Audio and
telematics

, refer to the corresponding

section.

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System screen

Once in the "Settings

" menu, select "System"

to modify the time zone, the units or the
display language (English, Dutch, Swedish,
French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Spanish,
Norwegian, Flemish or Danish) and adjust
other settings.

"Settings" menu

Press the SETTINGS button on the control
panel to open the menu.

Uses a soft clean cloth to clean the
screen.

Do not use pointed objects on the touch
screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.

For safety reasons, the driver should
only carry out operations that require
close attention with the vehicle
stationary.
In addition, some functions are not
accessible when driving.

For more information on the Audio
and telematics

and these menus in

particular, refer to the corresponding
section.

Setting the time

The digital clock is set automatically.
This mode enables the system to set the local
time automatically using the signal from the
RDS stations.
F On the control panel, press the SETTINGS

button for access to settings.

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You must deactivate automatic
adjustment (RDS Auto Correct) to
change the time zone and summer time
settings.

1. Auto / GMT / GMT+1 / GMT+2:

Select the time zone.

2. Summer Time:

Summer time On / Off.

3. RDS Auto Correct:

Automatic adjustment On / Off.

Once this menu has been selected, you can
access the following functions:

Setting the display format

From the "Time" menu:
F press the "Format Change

" button.

F

adjust the display settings.

F press the "Back

" button to confirm.

F Press the Back

button to confirm and

return to the previous menu.

F On the touch screen, press the "System"

button.

The system settings screen is displayed.

F Press the "Time"

button.

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Lighting dimmer

System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and controls in
relation to the exterior brightness.

There is an audible signal and the
intensity of the lighting increases each
time the button is pressed.

With the lighting on or off, press the button
to change the intensity of the lighting of the
instruments and controls in "day" or "night"
mode.

When the lighting reaches the maximum
setting, press again to change to the minimum
setting.
When the lighting reaches the required
intensity, release the button.

With the vehicle's lighting off, only the
brightness of the instrument panel is modified.

The setting is saved when the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.

Wit the vehicle's lighting on, the brightness of
the entire dashboard (instrument panel, screen,
air conditioning control panel...) is modified.

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System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door lock or remotely. It is also used for the guide-me-home lighting and
starting the engine, as well as providing protection against theft.

Remote control key

Unfolding the key

F

First press this button to unfold the key.

Unlocking the vehicle

Complete unlocking using
the remote control

F

Press the open padlock to unlock

the vehicle.

Unlocking using the key

F

Turn the key to the front in the driver's door

lock to unlock it.

Unlocking is confirmed by the interior
lighting which comes on for around
15 seconds and the direction indicators
which flash twice

.

According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.

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F

Press the open padlock once to

unlock the driver's door only.

Selective unlocking using
the remote control

Selective unlocking is only available on
versions not fitted with deadlocking.
Selective unlocking is not available
using the key.

F

Press the open padlock again to unlock the

other doors and the boot.

Unlocking is confirmed by illumination
of the interior lighting for about
15 seconds and the direction indicators,
which flash twice

.

According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time as the first
unlocking action.

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Locking the vehicle

F

Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door

lock to lock it.

Normal locking using the remote
control

F

Press the closed padlock to lock

the vehicle completely.

If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not take
place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock itself
again automatically after a certain time
unless a door is open.

Normal locking using the key

Locking is confirmed by the direction
indicators which flash once.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.

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If you do not press the button, there is a
risk of damaging the remote control.

Deadlocking using the remote
control

F

Press the closed padlock to lock

the vehicle completely.

F

Press the closed padlock again within five

seconds to deadlock the vehicle.

Folding the key

Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, you should never leave
anyone inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.

Deadlocking is confirmed by the
direction indicators, which flash
three times

.

According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.

F

Press this button before folding the key.

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"Keyless Entry and Starting" system

Selective unlocking

F

With the electronic key on your person,

press button B

once to unlock only the

driver's door, then pull on the door handle
to open.

F Press button B

again to unlock the vehicle

completely.

System that allows the locking, unlocking
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person.
It can also be used as a remote control.
For more information on the Remote control
key

, refer to the corresponding section.

Unlocking the vehicle

Complete unlocking

F

With the electronic key on your person and

in one of the defined zones A, press one
of the buttons B or C

to unlock the vehicle,

then pull on the handle to open the door.

Your passengers can also open their
doors, as soon as the electronic key is in
one of the defined zones.

Unlocking is confirmed by an audible
signal and the direction indicators which
flash twice

.

The door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
Selective unlocking is only available on
versions not fitted with deadlocking.

For security, the detection zones in
which the electronic key is operational
have a radius of about 70 cm around
each opening button.

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Locking the vehicle

Locking

F

With the key in one of the defined zones A,

press one of the buttons B or C

.

Deadlocking

Locking is confirmed by an audible
signal and the direction indicators,
which flash once

.

The door mirrors fold at the same time.

F

With the electronic key in one of the

defined zones A, press button B or C to
lock the vehicle.

F

Within five seconds, press button B or C

again to deadlock the vehicle.

Locking is confirmed by two audible
signals and by the direction indicators
which flash three times

.

The door mirrors unfold at the same
time.

Always ensure that you have the
electronic key on your person
before locking the vehicle: in some
circumstances, it is possible to lock
the vehicle without the presence of the
electronic key having been detected
inside the vehicle.

The operating mode must be "OFF".
With Stop & Start, if the engine is in
Stop mode, the vehicle cannot be
locked.

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Switching on the lighting
remotely

This only operates with the ignition off
and the lighting control in the "OFF"
or "AUTO

" position.

Remote operation of the lighting will be
switched off:
- on switching on the ignition,
- if the lighting control is not in the "OFF"

or "AUTO" position,

- when activating manual guide-me-home

lighting.

Press this button to switch on
the lighting remotely (illumination
of the sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps) for a period of
30 seconds.
A second press switches off the
lighting.

Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

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Emergency procedure with the Keyless Entry and Starting

system

Unlocking

F

Turn the key towards the front in the

driver's door lock to unlock it.

Emergency unlocking/locking
using the integral 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, etc.

- vehicle located in an area with strong

electro-magnetic signals.

F

Pull and hold button 1, to extract the

integral key 2.

Locking

F

Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's

door lock to lock it.

The emergency key allows you to lock
or unlock the driver's door only.
To lock or unlock the other doors, use
the interior controls.
For more information on Locking /
unlocking from inside, refer to the
corresponding section.

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With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, a
message appears in the instrument panel when
replacement of the battery is needed.

Changing the batteries

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

Remote control key

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.

Electronic key

Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volt.

F

Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cut-out.

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.

Observe the polarity when fitting the
cell battery, as it could explode.
Always replace the cell battery with one
that is identical or of equivalent type.
When the housing is open, take car to
protect it from water and dust.

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Lost electronic key

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document and your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.

Electronic key

The electronic key 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 electronic key 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 electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.

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, never leave children alone in the vehicle, even for a very short time.
In all cases, take the remote control or electronic key (if Keyless Entry and Starting) with you when leaving the vehicle.

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.

When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked and
started.

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Opening

Doors

From outside

F

After unlocking the vehicle using the

remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.

Closing

From inside

F

Pull the front or rear door lever to open the

door.

If a door is not closed correctly, this symbol
comes on in the instrument panel screen until
the door concerned is closed.

On the driver's side, this action on the door
lever unlocks the door if it was locked.

On the passenger's side or for the rear doors,
the door must first be unlocked manually if it
was locked.
For more information on Locking / unlocking
from inside

and in particular the individual

controls, refer to the corresponding section.