Citroen C4 (2016 year). Instruction — part 11

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U

: seating position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved rearward facing
and/or forward facing.

U(R1)

: identical to U, with the vehicle's seat

backrest inclined fully forwards.

U(R2)

: identical to U, with the vehicle's seat

adjusted to the highest position.

X

: seating position not suitable for installing a

child seat for the weight group indicated.

(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats

and "car cots" cannot be installed on the
front passenger seat.

(c) Consult the legislation in force in your

country before installing your child on this
seat.

(d) To install a child seat at the rear, rearward

or forward facing, move the front seat
forward, then straighten the backrest to
allow enough room for the child seat and the
child's legs.

Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.

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"ISOFIX" mountings

There are three rings for each seat:

- two rings A, located between the vehicle

seat back and cushion, indicated by
a marking,

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two rings A.
Some seats also have an upper strap, which is
attached to ring B.

Your vehicle has been approved in accordance with the latest ISOFIX regulation

.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER

:

- remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),

-

raise the carpet cover on the TOP
TETHER,

-

pass the upper strap of the child seat
behind the seat backrest, between the
apertures for the head restraint rods,

- fix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B,
- tighten the upper strap.

- a ring B, behind the seat and identified by

a marking, referred to as the TOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap.

The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Follow strictly the fitting instructions
provided by with the child seat.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to
the left hand rear 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.

For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.

The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:

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ISOFIX child seats recommended by CITROËN

CITROËN offers a range of ISOFIX child seats listed and type approved for your vehicle.

Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's fitting instructions for information on installing and removing the seat.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus" 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 the rings A.

The base has a support leg, adjustable for height, which sits 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's seat by the three-point seat belt.

Baby P2C Mini and its ISOFIX base

(size categories: C, D, E)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX base which is attached to the anchorage rings A.

The base has a support leg, adjustable for height, which sits on the vehicle's floor.

This seat can also be secured with a seat belt.

In this case only the seat shell is used.

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"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed only in the forward facing position.

Attached to the rings A, as well as the ring B, referred to as the TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings.

In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt.

Baby P2C Midi and its ISOFIX base

(size categories: D, C, A, B, B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Installed rearward facing using an ISOFIX base which is attached to the rings A.

The base includes a support leg, adjustable for height, which rests on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be used forward facing.

This child seat can not

be secured with a seat belt.

We recommend that it be used rearward facing up to 3 years.

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* Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
** The ISOFIX infant car seat, secured on the lower rings of a vehicle ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.

Locations for ISOFIX child seats

In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child seat
next to the ISOFIX logo.

IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I

sofix Universal seat, "Forward facing" secured using the

upper strap.

IL-SU: seat suitable for the installation of an I

sofix Semi-Universal seat either:

- rearward facing fitted with an upper strap or a support leg,
- forward facing fitted with a support leg,
- an infant car seat fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
For advice on securing of the upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.

Weight of the child

/indicative age

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to approx.

6 months

Less than 10 kg

(group 0)

Less than 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to approx. 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From approx. 1 to 3 years

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Infant car seat*

rearward facing

rearward facing

forward facing

ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

ISOFIX child seats universal and
semi-universal which can be installed
on the rear outer seats

IL-SU**

IL-SU

IL-SU

IUF

IL-SU

Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.

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For optimum installation of the forward facing
child seat, ensure that the back of the child
seat is as close as possible to the backrest
of the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.

Advice

Installing a booster seat

Children at the front

The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it forwards if necessary.

The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag
when a rearward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.

The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.

At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
- a rearward facing child seat,
- the child's feet for a child seat fitted

forward facing.

To do this, move the front seat forwards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:
-

a child or children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle which

is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,

- the keys within reach of children inside

the vehicle.

To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

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Manual child lock

Locking

F

Using the ignition key or the integral key,

depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
- to the left on the left-hand rear door,
- to the right on the right-hand rear door.

Unlocking

F

Using the ignition key or the integral key,

depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
- to the right on the left-hand rear door,
- to the left on the right-hand rear door.

Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.

Mechanical system to prevent opening of the rear door using its interior control.
The control, red in colour, is located on the edge of each rear door. It is identified by a symbol
marked on the bodywork.

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Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Driving on flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

Important!

If you are obliged to drive through water:

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

drive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

-

do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P

, depending on the type

of gearbox.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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When towing

Distribution of loads

F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed
load must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind

F

Take into account the increased sensitivity

to side wind.

For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.

F

If the warning lamp and the

STOP

warning lamp come on,

stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

F

Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

F

Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.

For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

To lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

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It has 3 positions:
- position

1 (Stop)

: insert and removing

the key,

- position

2 (Ignition on)

: steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,

- position

3 (Starting)

.

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.

Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

Ignition switch

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised for engine
starting to be authorised.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.

In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and/or the display of a message,
depending on version.

In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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Starting the engine

F

With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.

F

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2

, ignition on, to operate the

engine pre-heating system.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3

without pressing the

accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.

In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P

:

F

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual

gearbox),

or
F

press the brake pedal firmly (automatic

gearbox),

F

insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code,

F

unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering and
the key.

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Switching off the engine

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...

F

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.

For more information on the
energy economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.

Key left in the "Ignition on" position

If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop), then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)

.

F

Stop the vehicle.

F

With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1

.

F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

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Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and

Starting

Starting the engine

It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.

F Briefly press the "START/

STOP

" button while maintaining

pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.

The steering column unlocks and the
engine starts.
See the advice below for Diesel
versions.

If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the "START/STOP" button
again.

If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly while pressing
the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering; a message
warns you when this is needed.

If the electronic key is not detected in
the zone, a message is displayed. Move
the electronic key into the zone so that
the engine can be started.

The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.

In temperatures below zero
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp
has gone off.

F

Place the gear selector lever P or N with

an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a
manual gearbox.

F

With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

press the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.

Diesel vehicles

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Switching off the engine

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

F

Place the gear selector at P or N with

an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a
manual gearbox.

Do not leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

F

With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP

" button.

The engine stops and the steering
column locks.

Emergency starting

When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
F

Place the gear selector at P or N for

vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.

F

Open the front armrest.

F

Raise the mat by its tab and remove it.

F

Place the electronic key in the back-up

reader.

F

Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.

F Press the "START/STOP"

button.

The engine starts.

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Emergency switch-off

In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched of without
conditions. To do this, press and hold
the "START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.

In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

Electronic key not
recognised

If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine, a
message is displayed.

F Press and hold the "START/

STOP" button for about
3 seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note
that restarting will not be
possible without the key

).

Ignition on position
(without starting)

With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals, allows
the ignition to be switched on.

With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode when required to
maintain the state of charge of the
battery.

F Press the "START/STOP"

button, the instrument panel
comes on but the engine does
not start.

F

Press the button again to switch off the

ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.

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Manual parking brake

Applying

F

Pull the parking brake lever fully up to

immobilise your vehicle.

Releasing

F

Pull the parking brake lever up gently,

press the release button then lower the
lever fully.

When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the multifunction screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been properly released.

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.