Citroen C4 DAG 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation. Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
Brake fluid level
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation.
This fl uid must be changed regularly.
Fluid which has been used exces-
sively may cause a loss of braking
effi ciency.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations
and fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Coolant level
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (approx. 1 000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm,
the temperature of the coolant is
regulated by the fan. This can oper-
ate with the ignition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with
a particle emission fi lter, the fan
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the en-
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.

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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be
topped up or replaced with water.
Reservoir capacities:
- screenwash: approximately 3 litres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6 litres.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning light,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the
skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl uids into sewers or onto
the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers pro-
vided for this purpose in the CITROËN
network.
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fl uid is
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.

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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide and in relation to your en-
gine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, partic-
ularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection. Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them
twice as often if necessary (refer to
the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesirable
odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed. Particulate filter system
(Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
converter, this fi lter makes an ac-
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen, accompanied by a sound
signal and lighting of the service
warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in conditions
of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffi c jams
etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN
dealer.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
replacement interval for this compo-
nent.

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Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6-speed electronic gearbox
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear status
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear
status, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Handbrake If the handbrake travel is
too long or if a loss of ef-
fectiveness of this system
is noticed, the handbrake
must be adjusted, even
between two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of
the checking interval for this compo-
nent.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the checking interval for this
component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the checking interval for this
component.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the boot, under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 lift the fl oor,

 unclip and remove the box con-
taining the tools. List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace

2. Centring guide

3. Tool for removing/refi tting wheel
bolts

4. Jack with handle

5. Removable towing ring

6. Tool for bolt protectors on alu-
minium wheels Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
boot, under the fl oor.
Removing the wheel

 Undo the yellow central screw by
a quarter turn.

 Raise the spare wheel towards
you rearwards.

 Remove the wheel from the boot
space.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the boot, under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 lift the fl oor,

 unclip and remove the box con-
taining the tools. List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace

2. Centring guide

3. Tool for removing/refi tting wheel
bolts

4. Jack with handle

5. Removable towing ring

6. Tool for bolt protectors on alu-
minium wheels Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
boot, under the fl oor.
Removing the wheel

 Undo the yellow central screw by
a quarter turn.

 Raise the spare wheel towards
you rearwards.

 Remove the wheel from the boot
space.

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Refi tting the wheel Dimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of different
dimensions to those on the vehicle
(identifi ed by a label), it is essential
to use it only on a temporary basis,
to drive not above 80 km/h (50 mph)
and to have the original wheel refi t-
ted as soon as possible.

Switch on your hazard
warning lamps.

Never get underneath the
vehicle if it is supported only by
the jack; use an axle stand.

The jack is designed specifi cally
for your vehicle, do not use it for
other applications.

Refi t the repaired original wheel
as soon as possible.

With a spare wheel fi tted, drive
with caution.

The wheel should be correctly
positioned fl at in the centre of
its well. Light alloy wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with
light alloy wheels and a steel spare
wheel, then if fi tting the latter it is
normal to note that the heads of the
wheel bolts do not come to bear on
the wheel rim.
The steel spare wheel is secured
by the conical tapering of the wheel
bolts’ shafts, see diagram.
When refi tting the light alloy wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt heads are
in undamaged condition.

 Refi t the wheel in place.

 Undo the yellow central screw by
a few turns, then position it at the
centre of the wheel.

 Do up the central screw until tight
so that the wheel is securely re-
tained in place.

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Removing a wheel
List of operations

 Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground. Apply the handbrake.
Switch off the ignition and en- gage fi rst gear or reverse gear,
depending on the slope (for ve-
hicles with automatic gearbox,
select position P).

 Detach the embellisher using the
wheelbrace 1 by pulling close to
the valve.
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, slide the removal
tool 6 into the slot in the central
embellisher and apply fi rm lever-
age to detach.

 Slacken the wheel bolts.
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, slacken the anti-theft nut
using the tool provided.
 Position the jack under the body-
shell, exactly as in the illustra-
tion, at the mark A closest to the
wheel that is to be replaced.

 Operate the jack 4 until its base
is in contact with the ground.
Make sure that the base of the
jack is vertically below the jack-
ing point used.

 Raise the vehicle.

 Remove the bolts and disengage
the wheel. Fitting a wheel

Remove the bolts and
disengage the wheel. List of operations

 Position the wheel using the cen-
tring guide.

 Do up the 3 bolts by hand and
remove the centring guide.
Position the 4th bolt.

 Pretighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 .


Retract the jack 4 and disengage it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 .

 Reposition the embellisher, com-
mencing by placing the slot at
the valve, pressing it home with
the palm of your hand. For vehi-
cles with aluminium wheels, refi t
the central embellisher.

 Stow the tools and the wheel in
the boot.

 Check the tyre pressure and also
have its balancing checked.

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CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb without the use of
any tools. Headlamps
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Dipped beams (H7-55 W)

2. Main beams (H1-55 W)

3. Sidelamps (H6W-6 W)

4. Direction indicators
(H21-21 W) A slight misting may appear on the
internal surface of the headlamp
glass in some climatic conditions
(e.g. low temperature or humidity);
this disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.

 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
The headlamps are fi tted with poly-
carbonate glass with a protective
coating:

 do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,

 when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not to
damage their coating and their
seals.
Changing a halogen bulb
should only be done after
the headlamp has been
switched off for a few minutes (risk
of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.

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Dipped beam headlamps

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder by
pushing it in, tightening it by a
quarter turn clockwise.

 Refi t the rubber cover. Main beam headlamps

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Detach the clips by lowering
them on each side of the bulb.

 Pull on the bulb-holder to remove
it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Push the bulb-holder back into
its housing.

 Reattach the clips.

 Refi t the rubber cover. Sidelamps

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise.

 Remove it from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder.

 Rotate it a quarter turn clockwise
to reposition in its housing.