Citroen C4 (2016 year). Instruction — part 7

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning

Automatic operation

We recommend the use of one of
the three AUTO modes available:
they provide optimised regulation of
the temperature in the passenger
compartment according to the
comfort value that you have
chosen.

F Press the "AUTO"

button repeatedly:

- a first indicator lamp comes on; the

"light" setting mode is selected,

- a second indicator lamp comes on; the

"medium" setting mode is selected,

- a third indicator lamp comes on; the

"intense" mode setting is selected.

The air conditioning system operates when the engine is running.

1. Automatic comfort programme

This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.

When the engine is cold, the air flow will
reach its optimum level progressively,
taking account of the weather and the
desired comfort level so as to avoid too
great a distribution of cold air.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
The system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.

These three modes automatically adjust the
air flow, according to the desired setting, while
also maintaining the desired comfort value.

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For more information on the
automatic visibility programme,
refer to the "Front demisting -
defrosting" section.

4. Automatic visibility

programme

If you wish, you can make a different choice
from that offered by the system by changing
a setting. The the "AUTO" indicator lamps go
off; the other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
F

Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the

system to completely automatic operation.

2. Driver's side adjustment

The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.

F Turn control 2 or 3

to the left or to the right

respectively to decrease or increase this
value.

A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right setting
difference of more than 3.

3. Passenger's side adjustment

The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F Turn control 2 or 3 to the left

until "LO" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed.

Manual operation

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7. Air flow adjustment

F Turn this control to the left to

decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.

The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively in relation to the
value requested.

5. Air conditioning On / Off

F Press this button to switch off

the air conditioning.

Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
F

Press this button again to return to

automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp on the "A/C" button
comes on.

F

Press one or more buttons to

direct the air flow towards:
- the windscreen and side

windows (demisting or
defrosting),

- the outer and centre air

vents,

- the footwells.

6. Air distribution adjustment

You can combine the three orientations to
obtain the desired air distribution.

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9. "REST" function: ventilation

with the engine off

Even with the engine is off, you
can operate the ventilation for a
few minutes.

8. Air intake / Air recirculation

F Press this button for

recirculation of the interior
air. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.

Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
F As soon as possible, press this button

again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).

For example, while you are away from the
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air
circulation without having the engine running.
This function is available after switching on the
ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.
The period that the function is available
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.

On switching on the engine
- The control screens come on: the function

is available.

- Pressing the REST button activates the

ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.

-

The function can be deactivated and
reactivated if the control screens are on.

- The screens go off at the end of this

period.

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Switching the system off

On stopping the engine
- While the control screens remain on: the

function is available.

- Pressing the REST button activates the

ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.

Locking the vehicle has no effect on this
function.

- The control screens go off at the end of this

period.

Pressing again before the end of the period
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the
control screens go off and the function is
no longer available.

F Turn the air flow control to the

left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.

This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
F

Modify the settings (temperature, air flow

or air distribution) or press the "AUTO"
button to reactivate the system with the
values set before it was switched off.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
misting and deterioration of air quality).

This switch does not operate the air
conditioning, only the air fan.
When the "REST" function is activated,
you cannot modify the temperature, air
flow and distribution settings: these are
controlled automatically according to
the ambient temperature.
This function is not available in the
STOP mode of Stop & Start.

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Front demist - defrost

These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.

With manual air
conditioning

F

Put the temperature, air flow and distribution

controls to the dedicated marked position.

F

Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air

intake" position

(indicator lamp on the control off).

F

Switch on the air conditioning by pressing

the "A/C"

button; the warning lamp in the

button comes on.

With digital dual-zone air
conditioning

Automatic visibility programme

F

Select this programme to demist or defrost

the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.

The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
F

To stop the programme, press either the
"visibility"

button again or "AUTO", the

warning lamp on the button goes off and the
warning lamp on the "AUTO" button comes on.

The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility
programme.

With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

With Stop & Start, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.

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Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.

Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
F

Press this button to demist/defrost the

rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.

Switching off

The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
F

It is possible to stop the demisting/

defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.

F

Switch off the demisting/defrosting

of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.

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Front fittings

1. Grab handle
2. Sun visor

(see details on a following page)

3. Ticket holder
4. Illuminated glove box

(see details on a following page)

5. Door pockets
6. Large open storage box

(without audio system)

or

Small storage box with flap
(with audio system)

7. Small open storage box

(without audio system)

8. USB port / Auxiliary socket

(see details on a following page)

9. 12 V accessory socket

(see details on following pages)

10. Centre armrest with storage

(see details on a following page)

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12 V accessory socket

F

To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:

120 W), lift the cover and connect a
suitable adaptor.

Component which protects against sunlight
from the front or the side, also equipped with an
illuminated vanity mirror.
F

With the ignition on, raise the concealing

flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.

This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.

Sun visor

Illuminated glove box

It has dedicated locations for storing a water
bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack...
Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a pair of
glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...
F

To open the glove box, raise the handle.

The glove box is illuminated when the lid is
opened.
It gives access to the passenger's front airbag
deactivation switch A

.

It contains an adjustable ventilation nozzle B,
distributing the same conditioned air as the
vents in the passenger compartment.

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 telephone
reception or interference with displays
in the screens.

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USB Player

This connection box comprises a USB port and
a Jack auxiliary socket.

When connected to the USB port, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the
portable device exceeds the current
delivered by the vehicle.

Jack auxiliary socket

The Jack auxiliary socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital audio
player, so that your audio files can be heard
through the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the
portable device.

USB port

The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod

®

type or a USB memory stick.

The USB player reads your audio files, which
are transmitted to your audio system and
played via the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the
steering mounted controls or the audio system.

For more information, refer to the
corresponding part of the "Audio and
telematics" section.

The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone.

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1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps

Courtesy lamps

- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- on opening a door,
- when the remote control locking button is

used to locate your vehicle.

Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:

It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it in
the the "permanently off" position.

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

Front and rear map reading
lamps

F

With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.

In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately

ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.
When the courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if
it is in the "permanently off" position.

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Interior mood lighting

Switching on

At night, two interior mood lamps in the front
courtesy lamp come on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on.

Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button to one
of the lowest settings.

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
poor.

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Panoramic sunroof

Electric blind

Opening

Turn the dial to the left (four possible settings).

Closing

Return the dial to the initial position.

Safety anti-pinch

If the blind encounters an obstacle during
closing, it stops and partially opens again.
If the blind fails to close at a second attempt,
it may be necessary to force the closing of the
blind using the reinitialisation procedure.

The blind is controlled electrically by a rotary
dial.

Reinitialising the system

Following reconnection of the battery, or in the
event of a malfunction in its operation, it may
be necessary to reinitialise the system:
F turn the dial to the fully closed position,
F

then immediately press the dial, closing

starts after about 10 seconds,

F

maintain pressure on the dial until the blind

has fully closed.

The anti-pinch function is inoperative
during these operations.

If the position of the blind does not agree with
the position indicated by the dial, press the dial
to open the blind to this position.

In the event of contact during operation
of the blind, you must reverse its
movement. To do this, turn the dial.
When the driver operates the dial, they
must ensure that nothing prevents the
blind from closing correctly.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children during operation
of the blind.

Your vehicle is fitted with a tinted glass panoramic sunroof which increases the light and visibility in the
passenger compartment. Its electric blind helps control the temperature in the passenger compartment.

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Low version

Semi-raised version

1. Storage pocket
2. Cup holder
3. Large open storage box

Centre consoles

1. Front armrest

(see details on following pages)

2. Open storage
3. Cup holder
4. Storage pocket

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Tall version

1. Front armrest

(see details on following pages)

2. 12 V accessory socket

(see details on following pages)

3. Storage box
4. Cup holder / Bottle holder
5. Storage pocket or START/STOP button

(depending on version)

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Front armrest

Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
The height and length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.

Height adjustment

F

Raise the cover to the required position

(low, intermediate or high).

F

If you raise the cover slightly beyond the

high position, guide it when lowering it to
the low position.

Longitudinal adjustment

F

Slide the cover fully forwards or rearwards.

Storage

There is a storage space below the cover of
the armrest. Depending on equipment, this can
contain a 230 V / 50 Hz socket and the back-up
reader for the electronic key of the Keyless
Entry and Starting system.
F

Raise the lever.

F

Raise the cover fully.