change wheel CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2011 Owners Manual

.
23
Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:- before a long journey,- at each change of season,- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.

87
3
Comfort





Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...


Manual day/night model

Ad
justment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.


As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".


In order to ensure optimum visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.



Day / night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.)
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.








Steering wheel adjustment
)When stationary, lower the control lever to yrelease the steering wheel adjustment mechanism.)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.) Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.

As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.

108
Driving

For Diesel vehicles, when the engine is cold star ting does not take place until thepre-heater warning lamp has gone off.


If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears inthe instrument panel screen. In somecircumstances, it is necessary toturn the steering wheel slightly whilepressing the "START/STOP" buttonto assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this isneeded.
The presence of the electronic keyin the defined zone is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this area when the engine is running.


Switching off using
the electronic ke
y

If the vehicle is not immobilised, theengine will not stop.
This message is displayedwhen the driver's door isopened and the vehicle is not
in "OFF" mode.
)Press the "STA R T/STOP" button again to change to "OFF" mode.
)Immobilise the vehicle.
)Place the gear lever in neutral for vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox , or on Pfor
vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox . )With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP
" button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on
locking the vehicle. Each attempt at star tin
g takes around
15 seconds. If the en
gine does not star t, press
the "START/STOP
" button once more to tryagain.
The presence of the electronic key inthe vehicle is essential for switching on the ignition and star ting only. Oncethe engine has started, make surethat the electronic key remains with the vehicle until the end of the journey: other wise you would not be able to lock the vehicle.

176
Practical information
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: if possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear to lock the wheels.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use a stand.


List of operations
)If your vehicle is equipped with security
wheel bolts (equipment available as an accessory) fit the security socket 5on the
wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt. )Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

177
7
Practical information
Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. )Extend the jack 2until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A or Bused.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
) Remove the wheel.

.
321 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems ...............................146Accessories..................................................202Accessory socket, 12V ...................98, 100,101Access to bulbs.............................................181Active stability control (ASC)........................148Adjusting headlamps....................................137Adjusting head restraints ................................81Adjusting seat belt height..............................150Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................87Airbag, knee.......................................... 156, 158Airbags, curtain.....................................157,158Airbags, front......................................... 154, 158Airbags, lateral......................................156,158Air conditioning...............................................22Air conditioning, automatic.......................89, 92Air conditioning, manual ...........................89,90Air filter..........................................................r214Air flow............................................................22Air intake.........................................................92Air vents ..........................................................88Alarm...............................................................73Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................146Anti-theft........................................................110Apple® player®.........................................266-268Armrest, front....................................82,98,101Armrest, rear...................................................r84ASC............................................................... 148Ashtray, por table.....................................98,100Audible warning ............................................ 145Audio-CD system..................................283-320Audio-telematics...................................223-282Audio-video...................................................236Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........269,307,308Audio system functions.........................224, 285Automatic illumination of headlamps ....132,134Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps..........................................................145
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers .....140Automatic switching off of lighting ................134Auxiliary sockets..................102, 264,304,305
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................208CD changer...................................................r301CD MP3.................................................240, 299Central locking..........................................62,65Changing a bulb.....................................180-185Changing a fuse.....................................186-191Changing a wheel..................................174-179Changing a wiper blade................................195Changing the remote control battery..............68Changing the time.....................................54, 58Checking levels......................................211-213Checking the engine oil level........................211
A
C
Checks ..................................................205-216Child seats ............................................159-168Child lock.......................................................169Cigarette lighter.............................................r100Closing the boot........................................62, 71Closing the doors................................62,65, 70Colour screen .................................56, 224, 225Connectors, audio................102,264,304, 305Controls for air conditioning......................90, 92Copying a CD ................................................241Coolant............................................................46Coolant level.................................................212Courtesy lamp, front.....................................142Cour tesy lamp, rear......................................r143Cruise control................................................124Cup holder.......................................................r98CVT gearbox.........................................113,215
Battery ...................................................192,214
Battery, charging...........................................194Battery, remote control.............................68,69Bluetooth (telephone).............269-282, 309-319Bonnet...........................................................205Bonnet stay...................................................205Boot .................................................................71Boot lamp......................................................144Bottle holder....................................................r98Brake discs....................................................216Brake lamps ..................................................184Brake pads....................................................216Brakes...........................................................216Braking assistance system...........................146Bulbs (changing, type) ..........................180, 184
B
Daytime running lamps.........................134,182Deactivating ASC ..........................................148Deactivating the passenger airbag...............155Deactivation of the passenger and
rear window control switches .......................77Deadlocking ..............................................63, 65Defrosting..................................................96, 97Demisting..................................................96, 97Dials................................................................24Diesel additive level ......................................213Dimensions ...................................................221Dipped beam.................................132, 180,182Dipstick..........................................................211Direction indicators ...............145, 180,181, 184Doors .............................................60, 64, 67, 70Driving economically ......................................22DVD (mode)...........................................256,257
D