CITROEN C4 2007 Owners Manual

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D R I V I N G In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is being driven
at a speed below approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), certain sour-
ces of noise (motorcycles, lorries,
pneumatic drills, ...) may trigger the
audible reversing signal.
The system will be deactivated
automatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
Deactivation
Depending on version:

 Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is comple-
tely deactivated.
or

 Deactivate rear parking assis-
tance in the vehicle confi guration
menu.
Reactivation
Depending on version:

 Press button A again, the warning
lamp switches off, the system is
activate.
or

 In the vehicle confi guration menu,
activate rear parking assistance.
Rear parking assistance Front and rear parking
assistance
Deactivation

 Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is comple-
tely deactivated.
The system will be deactivated
automatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
Reactivation

 Press button A again, the war-
ning lamp goes off, the system is
active. OPERATING FAULT
If an operating fault occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
(short beep), when reverse gear is
engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

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F I T T I N G S
REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.

 Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.

 Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
This has a storage tray, two can hol-
ders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS

 Use the 2 rear side fi xings and
the 4 securing rings on the boot
fl oor to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects on the fl oor as
close as possible to the back of the
rear seat.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the spare
wheel, under the boot fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 lift the fl oor,

 unclip and remove the box contai-
ning the tools. List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace *

2. Jack with handle *

3. Aluminium wheel central embel-
lisher removal tool *

4. Socket for anti-theft bolts (located
in the glove box)
Fits the wheelbrace.

5. Removable towing eye
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
boot, under the fl oor.
Removing the wheel

 Undo the yellow central screw by
a quarter turn.

 Raise the spare wheel towards
you rearwards.

 Remove the wheel from the boot
space.
* Only where the vehicle has a spare wheel.

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Refi tting the wheel Dimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of different
dimensions to those on the vehicle
(identifi ed by a label), it is essential
to use it only on a temporary basis,
to drive not above 50 mph (80 km/h)
and to have the original wheel refi t-
ted as soon as possible.

Switch on your hazard
warning lamps.

It is imperative to ensure
that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.

Never get underneath the vehi-
cle if it is supported only by the
jack; use an axle stand.

The jack is designed specifi cally
for your vehicle, do not use it for
other applications.

Refi t the repaired original wheel
as soon as possible.

With a spare wheel fi tted, drive
with caution.

The wheel should be correctly
positioned fl at in the centre of
its well. Aluminium wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with alu-
minium wheels and a steel spare
wheel, then if fi tting the latter it is
normal to note that the heads of the
wheel bolts do not come to bear on
the wheel rim.
The steel spare wheel is secured
by the conical tapering of the wheel
bolts’ shafts, see diagram.
When refi tting the aluminium wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt heads are
in undamaged condition.

 Refi t the wheel in place.

 Undo the yellow central screw by
a few turns, then position it at the
centre of the wheel.

 Do up the central screw until tight
so that the wheel is securely re-
tained in place.

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Removing a wheel
List of operations

 Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground. Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the ignition and en- gage fi rst gear or reverse gear,
depending on the slope (for ve-
hicles with automatic gearbox,
select position P).

 Detach the embellisher using the
wheelbrace 1 by pulling close to
the valve.

For vehicles with aluminium
wheels, slide the embellisher re-
moval tool 3 into the slot in the
central embellisher and apply
fi rm leverage to detach.

 Slacken the wheel bolts using
the wheelbrace 1 .

For vehicles fi tted with security
wheel bolts, slacken the security
bolts using the socket 4 fi tted on
the wheelbrace 1 .

 Position the jack 2 under the bo-
dyshell, exactly as in the illustra-
tion at the mark A , closest to the
wheel that is to be replaced.

 Operate the jack 2 until its base
is in contact with the ground.
Make sure that the base of the
jack is vertically below the jac-
king point used.

 Raise the vehicle.

 Remove the bolts and disengage
the wheel. List of operations

 Position the wheel on the hub.

 Do up the 3 bolts by hand.
Position the 4th bolt.

 Pretighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . For vehicles fi tted
with security wheel bolts, pretigh-
ten the security bolt using the soc-
ket 4 fi tted on the wheelbrace 1 .


Retract the jack 2 and disengage it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 and the security
bolts using the socket 4 .

 Reposition the embellisher, com-
mencing by placing the slot at
the valve, pressing it home with
the palm of your hand.
For vehicles fi tted with alumi- nium wheels, reclip the central
embellisher in place.

 Stow the tools and the wheel in
the boot.

 Check the tyre pressure and
also have the wheel balancing
checked.
Fitting a wheel

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This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers.
It is designed to repair most punc-
tures which could affect the tyre, lo-
cated on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated the tyre.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and an incorporated
sealant cartridge which permits
tem-
porary repair of the tyre so that you
can drive to the nearest garage.
The kit is stowed in the boot below the
fl oor. It is fi tted in the tool box, located
below the storage compartment. Using the kit
This procedure, comprising several
steps, must be carried out in full.

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the selector A to the
"SEALANT" position.

 Check that the switch B is in po-
sition "0" .

 Connect the white pipe C to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired.

 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Affi x the speed limitation sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.

 Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Access to the kit

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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indi-
cates that the tyre is not repaira-
ble; contact a CITROËN dealer for
assistance.

 Switch on the compressor by
moving the switch B to position

"1" until the tyre pressure rea-
ches 2.0 bars.

 Remove the kit, taking care to
avoid to avoid staining your vehi-
cle with traces of fl uid. Keep the
kit to hand.

 Drive immediately for approxima-
tely three miles (fi ve kilometres),
at reduced speed (between 15
and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]),
to plug the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the
tyre pressure using the kit.

 Turn the selector A to the AIR
position.

 Connect the black pipe D to the
valve of the wheel.

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Take care, this product is
harmful (e.g. ethylene-gly-
col, colophony, ethanediol...)
if swallowed and causes ir-
ritation to the eyes. Keep it out of
reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, unscrew it
completely at its cap and pull off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.

 Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch B
in position "1" ; to defl ate:
switch B in position "0" and
press button E ), in accordance
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully
plugged; contact a CITROËN
dealer for assistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the dis-
tance travelled to approximately
120 miles (200 km).
 Go to a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.
Have the tyre inspected by a
technician, who can then ad-
vise you whether it can be re-
paired or should be replaced. You can also use this kit for the
routine check and adjustment of
the tyre pressures on your vehicle
and to infl ate other items such as a
ball or bicycle tyre.

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S A F E T Y
Storing the seat belt
(3-door model)
Raise then lock part A , to retain the
seat belt buckle when it is unfastened.
It is necessary to remove the seat
belt from the buckle retainer before
moving the seat to access the rear
seat positions.
As a safety measure, these opera-
tions should only be done when sta-
tionary. Rear seat belts
Each rear seat is fi tted with a three-
point inertia reel seat belt.
Fastening

 Pull the strap, then insert the
tongue in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is faste-
ned correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening


Press the red button on the buckle.
Seat belt height adjustment
(5-door model)
When correctly adjusted, the seat
belt shoulder strap falls over the
middle of the shoulder.

 To adjust the belt, squeeze the
control and slide it in the direc-
tion required.
Unfastening

 To unfasten the belt, press on
the red button in the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically when
not in use.