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DRIVING -> Steering Lock - Ignition - Starter for Your Citroen C4 SUV First Generation (2004-2010)

S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -  
S TA R T E R  
S: Steering lock  
To free the steering, turn the steering wheel slightly at the same time as  
turning the key; avoid using undue force.  
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M: Ignition  
Depending on the vehicle version, the following warning lamps should  
also light up for a short time:  
ESP system, Depollution system, ABS, Airbags, Front passenger’s air-  
bag deactivation, Handbrake, STOP, SERVICE, and Fuel Low.  
If one of these lamps fails to come on, it could indicate a fault in the  
system concerned.  
D: Starter  
Release the key as soon as the engine has started. Never turn it when  
the engine is running.  
Test with the key  
in ignition drive  
position  
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S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -  
S TA R T E R  
Steering lock  
S: After removing the key from the ignition, turn the steering wheel to engage the steering lock. The key can  
only be removed in position S.  
M: Running position. The steering is unlocked - to enable the key to be turned to position M, it may be  
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necessary to turn the steering slightly.  
D: Starting position.  
For starting and stopping the engine, see “Starting”.  
Economy mode  
In order not to discharge the battery when the engine is stopped, your vehicle goes automatically into economy  
mode.  
The electrical components relating to comfort and headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) are auto-  
matically cut.  
To reactivate them, it is necessary to restart the engine.  
Note: If the system goes into economy mode, a message is displayed.  
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE  
COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.  
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU  
RETAIN THE SERVO FOR BRAKING AND STEERING  
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety features).  
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the steering  
wheel until the steering lock engages.  
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S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -  
S TA R T E R  
Steering lock  
S: After removing the key from the ignition, turn the steering wheel to engage the steering lock. The key can  
only be removed in position S.  
M: Running position. The steering is unlocked - to enable the key to be turned to position M, it may be  
II  
necessary to turn the steering slightly.  
D: Starting position.  
For starting and stopping the engine, see “Starting”.  
Economy mode  
In order not to discharge the battery when the engine is stopped, your vehicle goes automatically into economy  
mode.  
The electrical components relating to comfort and headlamps (not sidelamps or hazard warning lamps) are auto-  
matically cut.  
To reactivate them, it is necessary to restart the engine.  
Note: If the system goes into economy mode, a message is displayed.  
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE  
COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.  
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU  
RETAIN THE SERVO FOR BRAKING AND STEERING  
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety features).  
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the steering  
wheel until the steering lock engages.  
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