Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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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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Connect the compressor pipe di-
r e c t l y t o t h e v a l v e o f t h e r e p a i r e d
w h e e l .
S w i t c h o n t h e c o m p r e s s o r b y t i l t -
ing the switch A to position "1"
u n t i l t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e r e a c h e s
2 . 0 b a r s . If this pressure has not been
r e a c h e d a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y fi v e t o
t e n m i n u t e s , t h e t y r e c a n n o t b e r e -
paired; contact a CITROËN dealer
t o h a v e y o u r v e h i c l e r e p a i r e d .
Remove the compressor and
store the bottle in the plastic bag,
supplied in the kit, to avoid staining
y o u r v e h i c l e w i t h t r a c e s o f fl u i d .
D r i v e i m m e d i a t e l y f o r a p p r o x i -
m a t e l y t w o m i l e s ( t h r e e k i l o m e -
tres), at reduced speed (between
10 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]),
t o fi l l t h e p u n c t u r e .
Stop to check the repair and the
p r e s s u 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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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Model with halogen headlamps
I n s o m e c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s ( e . g . l o w
t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) , t h e p r e s -
ence of misting on the internal sur-
face of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal; it disap-
pears after the lamps have been on
f o r a f e w m i n u t e s .
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y -
carbonate glass with a protective
coating:
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
u s e a s p o n g e a n d s o a p y w a t e r ,
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not to
damage their coating and their
s e a l s .
D o n o t t o u c h t h e b u l b d i -
r e c t l y w i t h y o u r fi n g e r s ,
u s e l i n t - f r e e c l o t h s .
Changing a halogen bulb should
o n l y b e d o n e a f t e r t h e h e a d l a m p
has been switched off for a few
m i n u t e s ( r i s k o f s e r i o u s b u r n s ) .
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t o u s e o n l y a n t i -
u l t r a v i o l e t ( U V ) t y p e b u l b s i n o r d e r
n o t t o d a m a g e t h e h e a d l a m p .
1. Dipped beams (H7 - 55 W)
2. Main beams (H1 - 55 W)
3. Sidelamps (H6 W - 6 W)
4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W)
CHANGING A BULB
P r o c e d u r e f o r r e p l a c i n g a f a u l t y b u l b
with a new bulb without the use of
t o o l s . Front lamps
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Dipped beam headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
f r o m i t s h o u s i n g .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
R e p o s i t i o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b y
p u s h i n g i t i n , t i g h t e n i n g i t b y a
q u a r t e r t u r n c l o c k w i s e .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . Main beam headlamps
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
D e t a c h t h e c l i p s b y l o w e r i n g
t h e m o n e a c h s i d e o f t h e b u l b .
P u l l o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r t o r e m o v e i t .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
Push the bulb-holder back into
i t s h o u s i n g .
R e a t t a c h t h e c l i p s .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . Sidelamps
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
t u r n a n t i - c l o c k w i s e .
R e m o v e i t f r o m i t s h o u s i n g .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
R e p o s i t i o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r .
Rotate it a quarter turn clockwise
t o r e p o s i t i o n i n i t s h o u s i n g .
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Direction indicators Integrated direction indicator side repeaters
The direction indicator bulb is located
u n d e r n e a t h t h e m a i n b e a m b u l b .
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
P u l l o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r t o r e m o v e i t .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
Reposition the bulb-holder in the
b r a c k e t a n d p u s h i t i n .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . To change the repeater, press down-
w a r d s fi r m l y o n t h e z o n e i n d i c a t e d
b y t h e a r r o w , t h e n p u l l t h e r e p e a t e r .
Repeaters can be obtained from a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N If the headlamp bears this
s y m b o l , a n y o p e r a t i o n t o
change the Xenon dual-
function directional head-
l a m p ( D 1 S - 3 5 W ) m u s t b e c a r r i e d
o u t b y p r o f e s s i o n a l s ( r i s k o f e l e c -
t r o c u t i o n ) .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
It is recommended to change both
bulbs at the same time if one of
t h e m i s f a u l t y .
Dual-function Xenon headlamps
(dipped/main beam)
Additional main beams
R e m o v e t h e r u b b e r c o v e r .
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
f r o m i t s h o u s i n g .
R e p l a c e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
R e p o s i t i o n t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b y
p u s h i n g i t i n , t i g h t e n i n g i t b y a
q u a r t e r t u r n c l o c k w i s e .
R e fi t t h e r u b b e r c o v e r . When using a high-pres-
sure washer on persistent
marks, do not direct at the
lamps or their outlines for too long,
so as not to damage their coating
a n d t h e i r s e a l s .
Model with Xenon headlamps
and directional headlamps
1. Dual-function Xenon head-
lamps (dipped/main beam)
2. Additional main beams
(H7 - 55 W)
3. Sidelamps (H6 W - 6 W)
(see previous page)
4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W)
(see previous page) Changing fog-lamp bulbs
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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Rear lamps (5-door model)
I d e n t i f y t h e f a i l e d b u l b .
1. Sidelamps: W 5 .
2. Stop lamps and sidelamps:
P 2 1 / 5 .
3. Direction indicators: P Y 2 1 W .
Open the boot:
First remove the top part of the
r e a r l a m p u n i t b y u n d o i n g t h e
screw A .
For access to the nut B , detach
t h e b o o t r e a r t r i m b y r e m o v i n g
t h e p i n s . U n d o B .
Remove the bottom part of the
l a m p u n i t .
Turn the bulb a quarter turn and
c h a n g e i t .
Changing the bulbs
Rear lamps
(3-door model)
I d e n t i f y t h e f a i l e d b u l b .
1. Direction indicators: P 2 1 W .
2. Reversing lamps: P 2 1 W .
3. Stop lamps and sidelamps:
P 2 1 / 5 .
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Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
t u r n .
Bulb: P 2 1 . Reversing lamp
(5-door model)
Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
t u r n .
Bulb: P 2 1 .
After replacing a bulb, check the
correct operation of the
lamp
.
Changing the bulbs
For access to the nut B , detach
t h e b o o t r e a r t r i m b y r e m o v i n g
t h e p i n s . U n d o B .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b - h o l d e r b y d e -
taching the points A .
D i s e n g a g e t h e l a m p u n i t .
Turn the bulb a quarter turn and
c h a n g e i t .
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Number plate lamps (W 5 W)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one
o f t h e e x t e r n a l h o l e s o f t h e l e n s .
P u s h i t o u t w a r d s t o u n c l i p i t .
R e m o v e t h e l e n s .
C h a n g e t h e f a u l t y b u l b . Third brake lamp (diodes)
F o r t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h i s t y p e o f d i o d e l a m p , c o n t a c t a C
I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .