Citroen C4 2010 2.G Owner's Manual

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C H E C K S * According to engine.
DIESEL ENGINES
The covers and caps allow access for checking the levels of the vari ous fl uids, for replacing certain components and for
priming the fuel system.

1. Power steering reservoir.

2. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.

3. Coolant reservoir.

4. Brake fl uid reservoir.

5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.

7. Air fi lter * .

8. Engine oil dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller cap.

10. Priming pump * .

11. Bleed screw * . As the diesel fuel system is
pressurised, any work on
this system is prohibited.

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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as some parts of the engine
can be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
This fl uid must be changed regu-
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
effi ciency.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations
and fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Coolant level
Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with
a particle emission fi lter, the fan
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the en-
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.

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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with plain water.
Reservoir capacities:
- screenwash: approximately 3 litres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6 litres. Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the
skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl uids into sewers or onto
the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN deal-
er (France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fl uid is
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you next stop
the vehicle.

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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Warranty and Maintenance
Record and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesirable
odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed. Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
converter, this fi lter makes an ac-
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a message
appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
and lighting of the service warning
lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in condi-
tions of urban driving of exception-
ally long duration: low speeds, traffi c
jams etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the replacement
interval for this component.

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Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6-speed electronic gearbox
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
ity and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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 con-
taining 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 security 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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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 con-
taining 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 security 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 di-
mensions 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 tted
as soon as possible.
Switch on your hazard
warning lamps.

Ensure
that
occupants
get out of the vehicle and wait in
a safe location.

Never get underneath the vehicle
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.

The wheel should be correctly
positioned fl at in the centre of
its well. Aluminium wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with al-
uminium 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.
Refi t the repaired original wheel
as soon as possible.

With a spare wheel fi tted, drive
with caution.

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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
bodyshell, exactly as in the illus-
tration 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 jack-
ing 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, pretighten
the security bolt using the socket 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 aluminium wheels, reclip the central embel-
lisher 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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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT Using the kit

Do not remove any foreign bodies
which have penetrated the tyre.
Repair procedure

 Connect the compressor’s elec-
tric 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.
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge
which permits
temporary repair of
the tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punc-
tures which could affect the tyre,
located on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Take care, this product
is harmful (e.g. ethylene-
glycol, colophony...) if swal-
lowed and causes irritation
to the eyes. Keep it out of reach of
children.
Access to the kit

 Switch off the ignition.

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

 Check that the switch B
is in position "0" .

 Unscrew the cap from the white
pipe C .

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