Fluid Citroen C4 2015 2.G Owner's Manual
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Technical data - Maintenance
Running out of Diesel fuel 211
Checking levels
2
15 -218
-
oil
-
b
rake fluid
-
coolant
-
p
ower steering fluid
-
s
creenwash / headlamp wash fluid
-
a
dditive (Diesel with particle
e
missions
f
ilter)
AdBlue
additive
2
21-228
Changing
bu
lbs
2
42-250
-
front
-
rear Petrol
engines
2
75 -278
Diesel engines
2
79 -284
Dimensions
2
85
Identification
ma
rkings
2
86
bo
nnet
212
Petrol
underbonnet
2
13
di
esel underbonnet
2
14Checking
c
omponents
2
19-220
-
battery
-
a
ir filter / passenger compartment filter
-
o
il filter
-
p
article filter (Diesel)
-
b
rake pads / discs
Battery 2
56-259
Energy economy mode 2 60
Engine
c
ompartment
f
uses
25
1-252, 255
.
over view
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine l
ubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Battery charge fixed. The
battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).The
warning lamp should go off when the engine is
s
tarted.
If
it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Braking fixed,
associated with
t
he STOP warning
lam
p.The
braking system fluid level has
d
ropped
s
ignificantly.You
must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top
up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If
the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
fixed, associated with the e lectric parking brake m
alfunction
w
arning
l
amp, if the parking brake
i
s
r
eleased.The braking system has a fault. Y ou must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed,
associated
with
t
he ST
oP a
nd
ab
S
w
arning
lam
ps. The
e
lectronic
b
rake
f
orce
d
istribution
(
EBFD) system has a fault.You
must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
1
Monitoring
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Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
m
ode.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Low screenwash / headlamp
wash fluid level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
t
he reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking
and topping up this fluid can should
b
e done with the engine off.
The
level of this fluid should be checked
r
egularly,
par
ticularly
d
uring
w
inter.
Refer
to "Checks - Screenwash / headlamp
w
ash level" section for the procedure on
checking
the level.
F
P
ull
the
windscreen
wiper
stalk
towards
y
ou.
The
windscreen
wash
then
the
w
indscreen
wipers
operate
for
a
fixed
p
eriod.
The
headlamp
washers
only
operate
when
the
dipped or main beam headlamps are on, with
the vehicle moving .
Do
not
cover
the
rain
sensor,
linked
with
t
he sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view
mirror.
Switch
off
the
automatic
rain
sensitive
w
ipers
when
using
an
automatic
car
wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen
is
completely
clear
of
ice
b
efore
activating
the
automatic
rain
sen
sitive
w
ipers. To
reduce
the
consumption
of
the
fluid
b
y
the
headlamp
washers,
they
operate
o
nly with every seventh use of the
screenwash
or
every
25
miles
(40
km)
d
uring
a
given
journey.
Visibility
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Petrol engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for r
eplacing certain components.
1.
P
ower
s
teering
r
eservoir.
2.
S
creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C
oolant
r
eservoir.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery/Fuses.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
A
ir filter.
8.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
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Checks
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* According to engine.
Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
r
eplacing certain components and for priming
t
he fuel system.
1.
P
ower
s
teering
r
eservoir.
2.
S
creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C
oolant
r
eservoir.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery/Fuses.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
A
ir filter.
8.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
10.
P
riming
pu
mp*.
11.
B
leed screw*.
Checks
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Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine
compartment of your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
a
perture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After
topping up the oil, the check when
s
witching on the ignition with the oil level
i
ndicator in the instrument panel is not valid
d
uring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emission control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
The
brake fluid level should be close
t
o the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
Power steering
fluid level
The power steering fluid level should b
e close to the "MA X" mark. With the e
ngine cold, unscrew the cap to check
t
he level.
Checks
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Screenwash / headlamp
wash fluid level
Specification of the fluid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or r
eplaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of a fluid
with
an ethyl alcohol or methanol base is
re
commended.
To
check
the
level
or
top
up
the
f
luid
on
vehicle
fitted
with
headlamp
w
ashers,
immobilise
the
vehicle
and
s
witch
of
the
engine.
F
o
p
en the bonnet and secure it with the
st ay.
F
O
pen
the
screenwash
reservoir
filler
cap.
F
T
ake
and
pinch
the
level
gauge
to
block
its
b
reather.
F
R
emove
the
gauge
completely
from
t
he reservoir to read the level in the
transparent
s
ection.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
e
xceed it.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
When
the engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
p
ressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out
any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
W
hen the pressure has dropped, remove the
c
ap and top up the level. F
T
op up if necessary.
F
R
efit the filler cap to the reservoir and
close the bonnet.
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Checks
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Used products
The additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
f
ixed illumination of the particle
f
ilter warning lamp, accompanied
b
y an audible signal and a
m
essage that the particle filter
a
dditive level is too low.
Additive level (Diesel with
particle filter)
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or f
luids with the skin.
Most
of these fluids are harmful to
h
ealth or indeed very corrosive.
do n
ot discard used oil or fluids into
sewers
or onto the ground.
Take
used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop (France) or to an
a
uthorised waste disposal site.
Checks
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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
the
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
distances.
It may be necessary to
Brake disc
wear
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITRoËn
dealer
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
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F Switch on the compressor by moving t
he switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure
reaches 2.0 bars.
T
he sealant is injected into the tyre under
p
ressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
t
he valve during this operation (risk of
sp
lashing). F
R emove the kit and screw the cap back on t
he white pipe.
T
ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
w
ith traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
D
rive immediately for approximately
t
hree miles (five kilometres), at reduced
s
peed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
6
0 km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F
S
top to check the repair and the tyre
p
ressure using the kit.
If
after around 5 to 7 minutes the
p
ressure is not attained, this indicates
that
the tyre is not repairable; contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop for assistance.Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp will remain on after the
w
heel has been repaired until the system
i
s reinitialised by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
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Practical information