brake pads Citroen C4 2014.5 2.G Owner's Manual
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A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay
close attention to the traffic and keep your
h
ands on the wheel so that you are ready to
r
eact at any time to any eventuality.
On
a long journey, a break every two hours is
s
trongly
re
commended.
In
difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
t
he need to brake and increase the distance
f
rom other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage
t
o the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
e
lectrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
e
xceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
t
hat might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
s
talling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(
10 km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the
e
ngine. Never
drive with the parking brake
a
pplied - Risk of overheating and
d
amage to the braking system!
Do
not park or run the engine when
s
tationary in areas where inflammable
s
ubstances and materials (dry grass,
d
ead leaves...) might come into contact
w
ith the hot exhaust system - Risk of
f
ire!
Never
leave a vehicle unsupervised
w
ith the engine running. If you have
t
o leave your vehicle with the engine
r
unning, apply the parking brake
a
nd put the gearbox into neutral or
p
osition
N or P,
depending on the type
o
f gearbox.
On
leaving the flooded road, as soon as
c
ircumstances allow, make several light brake
a
pplications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If
in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Driving
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Automatic
gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's
s
ervice schedule for details of
t
he level checking interval for this
c
omponent.
Electric parking
brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in
t
he event of a problem, have the
s
ystem checked by a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Manual parking
brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system
i s n oticed, t he p arking b rake
m
ust be checked, even between
t
wo services.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case
o
f vehicles used in town, over short
d
istances. It may be necessary to
Brake disc
wear
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.For
more information, refer to the "Electric
p
arking brake - Operating faults" section.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any m
aintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval
f
or this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the checking
i
nterval for this component. Only
use products recommended by
C
ITROËN or products of equivalent
q
uality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In
order to optimise the operation of
u
nits as important as those in the
b
raking system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
o
n the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.
have
the condition of the brakes checked, even
b
etween
v
ehicle
s
ervices.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
t
he brake fluid level indicates that the brake
p
ads are worn.
Checking this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Checks