Citroen C4 2011.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5(if your vehicle is equipped withsecurity wheel bolts).)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wh
eelbrace 1 only.)
Store the tools (refer to the paragraph"Access to the tools").

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Changing a bulb
For bulbs that have alignment lugs (H1, H7...) ensure that they arefitted correctly for the best lightingperformance.

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressurewasher on persistent marks,do not keep the lance directedtowards the lamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
Risk of electrocution
Replacement of the xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be carried out bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Front lamps
1.Direction indicators(W Y21W-21W).2.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H11- 55W) or
Xenon bulb (D1S-35W).4.Sidelamps (W5W-5W).5.Daytime running lamps(P13W-13W).6. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light emitting doides-LEDs).7.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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Carry out the following operations for access
the bulb protective covers:
)Remove the retaining pins A.)Remove the protective cover B .



Access to bulbs Changing direction indicator bulbs (1)
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn to
the left and pull it out.
) Pull out the bulb and change it.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of identical specifications and colour.

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) Remove the protective plastic cover.)
Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull it out. )
Remove the bulb and its base by pressing on the lug at the bottom. )
Change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs (2)
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn to the
left and pull it out. ) Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs) (6)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing dipped headlamp
bulbs (3)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

To replace these bulbs contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Changing front foglamp
bulbs (7) / daytime running lamp bulbs (5)

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Push the repeater towards the rear to disengage it. )Disconnect the repeater connector.
)Change the repeater unit.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.

Changing direction indicator side repeaters
Door mirror spotlamps

You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of the light emitting diode - LED.

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1.Third brake lamp (LEDs).2.Number plate lamps (W5W-5W).3.Rear foglamp (W21W-21W).4.Reversing lamp (W16W-16W).5.Direction indicators (W Y21W-21W).6.Sidelamps / brake lamps (W21-5W).
Rear lamps
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of identical specification andcolour. These bulbs are chan
ged from outside the boot. )
Open the boot. )
Remove the two fixing screws. )
Unclip the lamp unit carefully extract it
pulling it towards the rear.) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn to
the left and pull it out.
) Pull the bulb out and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Take care to align the pins on the lamp unit with
the locations on the bod
ywork.
Changing sidelamp / brake
lamp (6), direction indicator (5),
and foglamp (3) bulbs
)Open the boot.)Inser t a screwdriver into the aper ture of thecover and lever it open.)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
th
e left.)Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of thesebulbs.

Changing reversing lamp
bulbs (4)

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Changing number plate lamps (2)
)Push the lens to the left and then down. )Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn to the
left and pull it out.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse
order and press on the lens to clip it in place.
Third brake lamp (light emitting
diodes - LEDs) (1)
Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualifiedworkshop for the replacement of this type of lamp.

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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
fitted in the engine compar tment fusebox.
To gain access to them: )Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section).
)Unclip the and remove the cover. )Remove the tweezer. )Carefully close the cover to ensure correct
sealing of the fusebox.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Check that the switch is in the "LOCK"position or that the vehicle mode is "
OFF".)
Identify the faulty fuse by checking thecondition of its filament. )
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its location. )
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tablesbelow all agree.

Changing a fuse

Good Failed


CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctionsresulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and notrecommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in par ticular when theconsumption of all of the additionalequipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories in your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


The replacement of a fuse not mentioned in the following tables may cause a serious fault on your vehicle.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Open the cover and remove it completely
by pulling it towards you.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1*30 A Cabin fan.
2 15 A
Brake lam
ps, third brake lamp.
310 A
Rear foglamps.
430 A Windscreen wiper, screenwash.
620 A
Central locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 A
Audio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth s
ystem.
87. 5 A
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
915 A
Instrument panel and interior lighting.
1015 A
Hazard warning lamps
1115 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5
A Instrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors, heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic headlampadjustment.
1
315 A
Cigarette lighter, accessory socket.
1520 A
Electric blind.
1
610 A Door mirrors, audio equipment.

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* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on themaxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
187.5 A
Reversing lamps.
1
915 A
Accessory socket.
20*30 A Electric window controls.
21*30 A Heated rear screen.
227.5 A
Heated door mirrors.
2
425 A
Driver's and passenger's electric seat.
2
530 A Heated seats.