Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2014 1.G Owner's Manual
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Spare fuses
The spare fuses are located under the engine
compartment fusebox cover. The cover does not contain spare
fuses with an amperage of 7.5 A, 25 A
or 30 A. If one of the fuses with these
amperages develops a fault, replace it
with the following fuse:
A 7.5 A fuse
must be replaced with the
10 A spare fuse
, a 25 A fuse
with a
20 A spare fuse
and a 30 A fuse
with
the audio system fuse (N° 31)
.
Fuse N°
Rating
33
10 A
34
15 A
35
20 A
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
)
secure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
)
remove the retaining pins A
,
)
remove the protective cover B
,
)
remove the retaining pins C
,
)
remove the air duct D
.
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Check the electrolyte level and top up if
necessary (see "Checking levels").
Starting using another
battery
)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle
(engine mounting).
)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.
)
Raise the protective cover on the (+)
terminal.
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The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to start the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection
of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However, if problems
remain following this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle,
if necessary.
)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
)
Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
)
Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing a wiper
blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)
At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode)
you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty minutes.
Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
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Recovering the vehicle
Recover y of your vehicle
2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
)
Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the CVT gearbox).
)
Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
to " ON
" mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towing
bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the ground
is only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD)
versions.
)
Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on the
chassis, located under the front bumper.
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Vehicles fitted with the 4 wheel drive
system must always be recovered on a
flatbed.
Never have the vehicle towed with the
four wheels on the ground, this could
damage the transmission.
The vehicle must not be towed with the
front or rear wheels on the ground even
if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)
mode.
4 wheel drive (4WD) versions: recovery on a fl atbed
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Towing another vehicle
)
On the rear bumper, remove the cover
by pulling at the bottom using the jack
handle 1
.
)
Screw in the towing eye 2
fully using the
wheelbrace 3
.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
lift and remove the boot floor,
)
take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools
1.
Jack handle.
2.
To w i n g e y e .
3.
Wheelbrace.
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Towing a trailer, a caravan...
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fitted following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to
your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
)
If this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Ty r e s
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.