Citroen C4 2010 2.G Owner's Manual
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S w i t c h o n t h e c o m p r e s s o r b y
moving the switch B to posi-
tion "I" 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 after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
t h a t t h e t y r e i s n o t r e p a i r a b l e ; c o n t a c t
a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r f o r a s s i s t a n c e .
Remove the kit and rescrew the
c a p o n t h e w h i t e p i p e . T a k e c a r e
t o a v o i d s t a i n i n g 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 . K e e p t h e k i t
t o h a n 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 h r e e m i l e s ( fi v e k i l o m e t r e s ) , a t
r e d u c e d s p e e d ( b e t w e e n 1 5 a n d
3 5 m p h [ 2 0 a n d 6 0 k m / h ] ) , t o p l u g
t h e p u n c t u r e .
Stop to check the repair and the
t y r e p r e s s u r e u s i n g t h e k i t . Checking tyre pressures/
I n fl a t i n g a c c e s s o r i e s
You can use the compressor, with-
out injecting the product, for the
routine check and adjustment of
t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o n y o u r v e h i c l e .
I t c a n a l s o b e u s e d t o i n fl a t e o t h e r
i t e m s s u c h a s a b a l l o r b i c y c l e t y r e .
Turn the selector to the "AIR" posi-
tion, connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or the item to
b e i n fl a t e d w i t h , i f n e c e s s a r y , o n e
of the connectors supplied with the
kit, then follow the remainder of the
procedure below until the kit is re-
m o v e d .
Turn the selector A to
the "AIR" position:
Connect the black pipe D to the
v a l v e o f t h e w h e e l .
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Go to a CITROËN dealer
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e . Y o u
must tell the technician
t h a t y o u h a v e u s e d t h e k i t .
H a v e t h e t y r e i n s p e c t e d b y t h e
technician, who can then advise
y o u w h e t h e r i t c a n b e r e p a i r e d o r
s h o u l d b e r e p l a c e d .
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
s o c k e t .
Start the vehicle again and leave
t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g .
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 c a r t r i d g e .
The sealant cartridge is de-
s i g n e d f o r s i n 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 car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
s i t e o r a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
D o n o t f o r g e t t o o b t a i n a n e w
sealant cartridge, available from
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 B in
position "I" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h B in
position "0" and press button E ),
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
l e f t h a n d d o o r a p e r t u r e ) .
A loss of pressure indicates that t h e p u n c t u r e h a s n o t b e e n f u l l y
p l u g g e d ; c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r f o r a s s i s t a n c e .
R e m o v e a n d s t o w t h 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
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) l i m i t i n g t h e d i s -
t a n c e t r a v e l l e d t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y
1 2 0 m i l e s ( 2 0 0 k m ) . Removing the cartridge
S t o w t h e b l a c k p i p e .
D e t a c h t h e c u r v e d b a s e o f t h e
w h i t e p i p e .
Support the compressor verti-
c a l l y .
Unscrew the cartridge from the
b o t t o m .
B e w a r e o f fl u i d l e a k 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
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 protective coating
a n d 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 (H6W-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 the jet
at the lamps or their edges for too
long, so as to avoid damaging their
p r o t e c t i v e c o a t i n g a n d s e a l s .
Model with Xenon headlamps
and directional headlamps
1. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main beam)
2. Additional main beams
(H7-
55W
)
3. Sidelamps (H6W-
6W
)
( s e e p r e v i o u s p a g e )
4. Direction indicators
(H21-
21W
)
( s e e p r e v i o u s p a g e ) Changing foglamp 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.
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 .
Changing the bulbs
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Number plate lamps
(W5W)
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 .
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Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1/W5W)
D e t a c h t h e c o v e r o f t h e i n t e r i o r
lamp 1 with a thin screwdriver, close
t o t h e b u t t o n , t o a c c e s s t h e f a u l t y
b u l b .
Map reading lamps (2/W5W)
D e t a c h t h e c o v e r o f t h e i n t e r i o r l a m p .
T o a c c e s s t h e f a u l t y b u l b , d e t a c h t h e
partition for the reading lamp 2 con-
c e r n e d , a s n e c e s s a r y . Boot lamp (W5W)
D e t a c h t h e u n i t b y p u s h i n g i t r e a r -
w a r d s .
Sill lamps (W5W)
D e t a c h t h e l a m p t o a c c e s s t h e b u l b . Glove box lamp (W5W)
D e t a c h t h e l a m p t o a c c e s s t h e b u l b .