wheel CITROEN C4 2007 Owner's Manual
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Press the brake pedal.
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required .
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Gradually release the brake ped-
al and accelerate.
To avoid a difference between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, only exit from position P
with the ignition on and the brake
pedal pressed.
Park Reverse gear
This position of the selector is used
to prevent the vehicle from moving
when you are stationary.
To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left. Only engage this position when
the vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too
soon after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D or M .
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position P ,
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want. Automatic operation
Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the gear that is best suited to the
following conditions:
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
auto-adaptive mode, without re-
quiring any action on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain maxi-
mum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not
change up.
To exit position P , move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly posi-
tioned.
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SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
Once the limit speed has been
reached, the accelerator pedal no
longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched
on manually: a speed of at least
20 mph (around 30 km/h) must be
programmed.
The speed limiter cannot, in any cir-
cumstances, take the place of the
observance of speed limits or of the
vigilance and responsibility of the
driver.
Steering wheel controls
The speed limiter controls are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
Displays on the instrument panel
The programmed information is
grouped together in zone A of the
instrument panel display.
Programming
Rotate the control 1 to the "LIM" po-
sition.
On selection of the function, the
previous memorised speed and the
information "OFF" are displayed on
the instrument panel.
With the engine running, you can
adjust the memorised maximum
speed, by means of short or long
presses on:
button 4 to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed,
button 2 to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed.
Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
and a sustained press in steps of
3 mph. Activation
When the desired maximum speed
is displayed, press button
3 so that
the limitation is activated.
The information "OFF" then disappears from the instrument panel display.
While the function is active, pressing
the accelerator pedal will not enable
the programmed speed to be ex-
ceeded, except if you press the pedal
hard down to beyond the end-of-
travel switch.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
Deactivation
Press on button 3 .
This action causes the information
"OFF" to appear on the instrument
panel display.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed which
remains displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel.
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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
at least 25 mph (approx. 40 km/h)
and you must engage:
- fourth gear on a manual gearbox,
- second gear, in sequential mode, on an electronic gearbox or
automatic gearbox,
- position A on an electronic
gearbox or D on an automatic
gearbox.
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
observance of speed limits or of the
vigilance and responsibility of the
driver. Steering wheel controls
The cruise control switches are
located on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
Displays on the instrument panel
The programmed information is
grouped together in zone
A of the
instrument panel display. Programming
Rotate the control
1 to the "REG"
position.
Activation
On selection of the function via con-
trol 1, no cruise speed has yet
been memorised.
Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button 2 or button 4 . The cruise
speed is then memorised. It is dis-
played in zone A of the instrument
panel.
You can then release the accelera-
tor pedal. The vehicle will automati-
cally keep to the speed chosen.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
You can adjust the memorised speed
on the instrument panel display by
pressing on:
button 4 to increase the speed,
button 2 to decrease the speed.
Successive presses modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a
sustained press in steps of 3 mph.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the spare
w h e e l , u n d e r t h e b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t t h e fl o o r ,
unclip and remove the box con-
t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. Wheelbrace
2. Centring guide
3. Tool for bolt protectors on
aluminium wheels
4. Jack with handle
5. Aluminium wheel central
embellisher removal tool
6. Socket for anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box)
A d j u s t s t o t h e w h e e l b r a c e .
7. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
b o o t , u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
Removing the wheel
U n d o t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l s c r e w b y
a q u a r t e r t u r n .
Raise the spare wheel towards
y o u r e a r w a r d s .
Remove the wheel from the boot
s p a c e .
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the spare
w h e e l , u n d e r t h e b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t t h e fl o o r ,
unclip and remove the box con-
t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. Wheelbrace
2. Centring guide
3. Tool for bolt protectors on
aluminium wheels
4. Jack with handle
5. Aluminium wheel central
embellisher removal tool
6. Socket for anti-theft bolts
(located in the glove box)
A d j u s t s t o t h e w h e e l b r a c e .
7. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
b o o t , u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
Removing the wheel
U n d o t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l s c r e w b y
a q u a r t e r t u r n .
Raise the spare wheel towards
y o u r e a r w a r d s .
Remove the wheel from the boot
s p a c e .
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R e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l Dimension of the spare wheel
I f y o u r s p a r e w h e e l i s o f d i f f e r e n t
dimensions to those on the vehicle
( i d e n t i fi e d b y a l a b e l ) , i t i s e s s e n t i a l
t o u s e i t o n l y o n a t e m p o r a r y b a s i s ,
to drive not above 50 mph (80 km/h)
a n d t o h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e fi t -
t e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
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.
T h e j a c k i s d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y
for your vehicle, do not use it for
other applications.
R e fi t t h e r e p a i r e d o r i g i n a l w h e e l
as soon as possible.
W i t h a s p a r e w h e e l fi t t e d , d r i v e
with caution.
The wheel should be correctly
p o s i t i o n e d fl a t i n t h e c e n t r e o f
its well. Light alloy wheels
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h
l i g h t a l l o y w h e e l s a n d a s t e e l s p a r e
w h e e l , t h e n i f fi t t i n g t h e l a t t e r i t i s
normal to note that the heads of the
wheel bolts do not come to bear on
t h e w h e e l r i m .
The steel spare wheel is secured
b y t h e c o n i c a l t a p e r i n g o f t h e w h e e l
b o l t s ’ s h a f t s , s e e d i a g r a m .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e l i g h t a l l o y w h e e l ,
ensure that the wheel bolt heads are
i n u n d a m a g e d c o n d i t i o n .
R e fi t t h e w h e e l i n p l a c e .
U n d o t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l s c r e w b y
a few turns, then position it at the
c e n t r e o f t h e w h e e l .
D o u p t h e c e n t r a l s c r e w u n t i l t i g h t
s o t h a t t h e w h e e l i s s e c u r e l y r e -
t a i n e d i n p l a c e .
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Removing a wheel
List of operations
P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m
g r o u n d . A p p l y t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e .
Switch off the ignition and en- g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r ,
depending on the slope (for ve-
hicles with automatic gearbox,
s e l e c t p o s i t i o n P ) .
D e t a c h t h e e m b e l l i s h e r u s i n g t h e
wheelbrace 1 b y p u l l i n g c l o s e t o
t h e v a l v e .
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, slide the embellisher
removal tool 5 into the slot in the
c e n t r a l e m b e l l i s h e r a n d a p p l y
fi r m l e v e r a g e t o d e t a c h .
Slacken the wheel bolts using
the wheelbrace 1 .
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, slacken the anti-theft
bolt using the socket 6 fi t t e d o n
the wheelbrace 1 .
Position the jack under the
b o d y s h e l l , e x a c t l y a s i n t h e i l l u s -
tration at the mark A , closest to
t h e w h e e l t h a t i s t o b e r e p l a c e d .
Operate the jack 4 until its base
i s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
Make sure that the base of the
j a c k i s v e r t i c a l l y b e l o w t h e j a c k -
i n g p o i n t u s e d .
R a i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
Remove the bolts and disengage
t h e w h e e l . List of operations
Position the wheel using the cen-
tring guide 2 .
D o u p t h e 3 b o l t s b y h a n d a n d
r e m o v e t h e c e n t r i n g g u i d e .
P o s i t i o n t h e 4 t h b o l t .
Pretighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F o r v e h i c l e s w i t h a l -
uminium wheel rims, pretighten the
anti-theft bolt using the socket 6
fi t t e d o n t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 .
Retract the jack 4 a n d d i s e n g a g e i t .
Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 and the anti-theft
bolt using the socket 6 .
Reposition the embellisher, com-
m e n c i n g b y p l a c i n g t h e s l o t a t
the valve, pressing it home with
t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, reclip the central
e m b e l l i s h e r i n p l a c e .
Stow the tools and the wheel in
t h e b o o t .
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e a n d a l s o
h a v e i t s b a l a n c i n g c h e c k e d .
Fitting a wheel
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TEMPORARY TYRE REPAIR KIT Using the kit
The kit is located in the boot under
t h e fl o o r . I t i s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e t o o l b o x ,
l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e s t o r a g e b o x .
S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
Tick the wheel to be repaired
on the speed limitation sticker
e n c l o s e d t h e n a f fi x t h e s t i c k e r
to the vehicle's steering wheel
t o r e m i n d y o u t h a t a w h e e l i s i n
t e m p o r a r y u s e .
Clip the bottle 1 on the compres-
sor 2 .
Check that the switch A is tilted
to position "0" .
Connect the pipe of the bottle 1
t o t h e v a l v e o f t h e t y r e t o b e r e -
p a i r e d .
Unwind the pipe of the compres-
sor 2 f u l l y , t h e n c o n n e c t i t t o t h e
b o t t l e .
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
s o c k e t .
Start the vehicle and leave the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g .
C o m p l e t e s y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f a
compressor and a bottle of sealant
which permits
temporary repair of
t h e t y r e s o t h a t y o u c a n d r i v e t o t h e
n e a r e s t g a r a g e .
This repair kit is available from
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r s .
It is designed to repair holes of
a maximum diameter of 6 mm,
l o c a t e d e x c l u s i v e l y o n t h e t y r e
t r e a d o r s h o u l d e r . A v o i d r e m o v i n g
a n y f o r e i g n b o d i e s w h i c h h a v e
p e n e t r a t e d t h e t y r e .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N T a k e c a r e , t h e b o t t l e o f fl u i d
c o n t a i n s e t h y l e n e - g l y c o l .
This product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to
t h e e y e s . K e e p i t o u t o f r e a c h o f
c h i l d r e n .
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
c a t e d o n t h e b a s e o f t h e b o t t l e .
The bottle is designed for a sin-
g l e u s e ; e v e n i f o n l y p a r t l y u s e d , i t
m u s t b e r e p l a c e d .
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or to an organisa-
t i o n r e s p o n s i b l e f o r i t s c o l l e c t i o n .
D o n o t f o r g e t t o o b t a i n a n e w b o t -
t l e o f fi l l i n g p r o d u c t , a v a i l a b l e f r o m
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r s .
Adjust the pressure using the
c o m p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h A in
position "1" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h A in
position "0" and press button B ),
in accordance with the vehicle's
t y r e p r e s s u r e l a b e l ( l o c a t e d o n t h e
door aperture on the driver's side),
then remember to check that the
l e a k i s fi l l e d c o r r e c t l y ( n o f u r t h e r
loss of pressure after several
m i l e s [ k i l o m e t r e s ] ) .
Remove the compressor, then
s t o r e t h e w h o l e k i t .
D r i v e a t r e d u c e d s p e e d ( 5 0 m p h
[80 km/h] max) for no more than
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 5 m i l e s ( 2 0 0 k m ) .
Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e t o h a v e t h e t y r e r e p a i r e d
o r r e p l a c e d b y a t e c h n i c i a n . I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t y r e u n d e r -
i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , t h e t y r e u n d e r -
i n fl a t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t w i l l r e m a i n o n
after the wheel has been repaired
u n t i l t h e s y s t e m i s r e i n i t i a l i s e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
s o c k e t a g a i n .
Start the vehicle again and leave
t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g .
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e
towed or for towing another vehicle
u s i n g a r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools
The tools are located under the boot
fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t u p t h e fl o o r ,
detach and remove the holder
c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e t o p l e f t
a n d p u l l i n g a t t h e r i g h t .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m
a t p u l l i n g a t t h e t o p .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d . When towing with all four wheels on
t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w i n g b a r .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h o n l y t w o w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s -
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
t h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y b r a k i n g o r
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .