Citroen C4 RHD 2011 2.G Owner's Manual
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Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with halogen
headlamps)
Changing daytime running lamp/
sidelamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Spread the springs to release the
bulb.
)
Extract the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these opera-
tions in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with halogen
headlamps)
)
Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.
)
Disconnect the bulb connector.
)
Squeeze the springs to release the
bulb.
)
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these opera-
tions in reverse order.
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)
Introduce a fl at screwdriver in the
hole in the fi nisher.
)
Pull and lever to unclip the bumper
fi nisher (the parking sensor stays
with the fi nisher).
)
Remove the two module fi xing screws
and remove it from its housing.
)
Disconnect the bulb holder connector.
)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To replace these bulbs you may also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Changing foglamp bulbs
Changing the side spotlamps
For the replacement of this type of LED
lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
)
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.
)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations
in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
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Rear lamps
1.
Brake/
sidelamp
(P21/5W).
2.
Direction
indicator
(PY21W amber)
.
3.
Reversing lamp (P21W).
4.
Rear
foglamp
(P21W).
Amber bulbs, such as those for
the direction indicators, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.
Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from
inside the boot:
)
open the boot,
)
remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,
)
unclip the lamp unit connector,
)
As a precaution, place a cloth in the
bottom of the housing to catch the
nut if it is dropped on removal,
)
slacken the hexagonal nut using a
10 mm tube spanner then remove
the nut by hand,
)
remove the two bulb holder fi xing
screws,
)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,
)
spread the four tabs and remove
the bulb holder,
)
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten suffi ciently to ensure sealing,
but without damaging the lamp.
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To facilitate the removal of the lamp,
carry out this operation with the tailgate
half open.
)
Insert a thin screwdriver into the lens
cutout.
)
Push it outwards.
)
Remove the lens.
)
Change the faulty bulb.
To r efi t, press on the lens to clip it in
place.
Number plate lamps (W5W)
For the replacement of this type of LED
lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Third brake lamp (LEDs)
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CHANGING A FUSE
Access to the tools
The extraction tweezer is fi tted to the
back of the dashboard fusebox cover.
To gain access to them:
)
open the glove box lid,
)
unclip the carrier fi tted to the fuse-
box cover by pulling on the right,
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse,
)
the cause of the failure must be
identifi ed and rectifi ed,
)
all electrical consumers must be
switched off,
)
the vehicle must be immobilised
with the ignition off,
)
Identify the failed fuse using the al-
location tables and illustrations on
the following pages.
Good
Failed
To replace a fuse, you must:
)
use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its housing and check
the condition of its fi lament.
)
always replace the failed fuse with
a fuse of the same rating (same col-
our); use of a different rating may
cause malfunctions (risk of fi re).
if the fuse fails again soon after re-
placement, have the electrical system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem is designed to operate with
standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on
your vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN will not accept respon-
sibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for recti-
fying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not
supplied and not recommended
by CITROËN and not installed in
accordance with its instructions,
in particular when the combined
consumption of all of the addition-
al equipment connected exceeds
10 milliamperes.
The replacement of a fuse not
mentioned in the following ta-
bles may cause a serious mal-
function of your vehicle. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Tweezer
)
remove the tweezer,
)
open the fusebox cover by pulling at
top right, then left,
)
fold down the fusebox cover com-
pletely.
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)
Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools".
Fuse tables
Removable
relay N°
Rating
Functions
R1
-
Not used.
R2
-
12 V socket in boot.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F3
20 A
Parking lamps, trailer hazard warning lamps .
F4
20 A
Interior lighting, trailer interface.
F5
30 A
Front one-touch electric windows.
F6
30 A
Rear one-touch electric windows.
F11
20 A
12 V trailer socket.
F12
30 A
Panoramic sunroof blind.
F13
30 A
Hi-Fi amplifi er.
F22
20 A
Trailer signalling.
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F8
3 A
Alarm siren, alarm ECU.
F13
10 A
Cigarette lighter.
F14
10 A
12 V socket in boot.
F16
3 A
Lighting for the large multifunctional storage unit,
rear map reading lamps, glove box illumination.
F17
3 A
Sun visor illumination, front map reading lamps.
F28
15 A
Audio system, radio (after-market).
F30
20 A
Rear wiper.
F32
10 A
Hi-Fi amplifi er.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F36
15 A
Rear 12 V socket.
F37
-
Not used.
F38
-
Not used.
F39
-
Not used.
F40
-
Not used.
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-
hand side).
Access to the fuses
)
Unclip the cover.
)
Change the fuse (see correspon-
ding paragraph).
)
When you have fi nished, close the
cover carefully to ensure sealing of
the fusebox.
Fuse table
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F19
30 A
Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F20
15 A
Front and rear screenwash pump.
F21
20 A
Headlamp wash pump.
F22
15 A
Horn.
F23
15 A
Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F24
15 A
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F27
5 A
Left-hand dipped headlamp.
F28
5 A
Right-hand dipped headlamp.
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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,
)
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
)
unclip the fuse box to remove the
battery, if necessary.
Disconnecting the cables
Do not force the tab as locking
will not be possible if the clip is
not positioned correctly; start the
procedure again.
The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recom-
mendation may cause premature
wear of the battery. Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.
After refi tting the battery, the
Stop & Start system will only be
active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state
of charge of the battery (up to
about 8 hours).
)
Position the open clip 1
of the cable
on the positive terminal (+) of the
battery.
)
Press vertically on the clip 1
to position
it correctly against the battery.
)
Lock the clip by lowering the tab 2
.
)
Raise the locking tab fully.
Reconnecting the cables
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Charging the battery using abattery charger
)
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 the broken down vehicle.
)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
It is advisable to disconnect the bat-
tery if the vehicle is to be left unused
for more than one month.
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 bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.
Starting using another battery
The Stop & Start battery does
not have to be disconnected for
charging.
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
)
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.
)
Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
)
Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit),
remove them and clean them.