tow Citroen C4 RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Guide
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)
Connect the compressor’s electric
plug to the vehicle’s 12 V socket.
)
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the techni-
cian that you have used this
kit. After inspection, the tech-
nician will inform you whether
the tyre can be repaired or
must be replaced.
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in posi-
tion "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "O"
and press button C
), in
accordance with the vehicle’s tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-
fi ed workshop for assistance.
)
Remove and stow the kit.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
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Removing the cartridge
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.
)
Support the compressor vertically.
)
Unscrew the cartridge from the
bottom.
)
Connect the compressor’s electri-
cal connector to the vehicle’s 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in posi-
tion "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in position
"O"
and press button C
), according
to the vehicle’s tyre pressure label or
the accessory’s pressure label.
)
Remove the kit then stow it.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,
)
with a standard size spare wheel,
unclip and remove the box in the
middle of the wheel containing the
tools,
or
)
with a "space-saver" spare wheel;
lift the wheel at the rear towards
you for access to the storage box
containing the tools.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
4.
Socket for the security bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing
the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard size steel or alloy
wheel, or for some countries it is the
"space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to
the paragraph "Access to the tools" on
the previous page.
Putting the standard wheel back in
place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a CITROËN
dealer or aqualifi ed workshop.
Taking out the standard wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
)
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.
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CHANGING A BULB
The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:
)
do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
)
Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-
free cloths.
Changing a 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 head-
lamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with
a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Front lamps
1.
Direction indicators (H21 clear).
2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7 - 55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W XL).
5.
Foglamps (H11 - 55W).
1.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).
2.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(P21/5W XL).
4.
Foglamps (H11-55W).
Model with halogen headlamps
Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7...
take care to position them cor-
rectly to ensure the best lighting.
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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 in-
side 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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VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
*
According to country.
Fitting
)
Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.
)
Press around its edge to engage its
fi xing clips one by one.
Removal
)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
release each fi xing clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
FITTING ROOF BARS
For safety reasons and to avoid dam-
aging the roof, it is essential to use the
transverse bars approved for your ve-
hicle.
When fi tting roof bars, use only the four
fi xing points located in the roof frame.
The points are masked by the vehicle
doors when closed.
The roof bar fi xings include a stud to be
fi tted to the hole at each fi xing point.
Observe the fi tting instructions and the
conditions of use in the guide supplied
with the bars.
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack, for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (with the ex-
ception of bicycle carriers): 55 kg.
As this value is subject to change,
check the maximum load fi gure
given in the guide provide d with
the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm,
adapt the speed of the vehicle
to the profi le of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the
fi xings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with the
regulations for transporting ob-
jects which are longer than the
vehicle.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle us-
ing a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf support,
)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.
Access to the tools
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 stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
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
service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- 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...
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)
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
Towing your vehicle
)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this in-
struction could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.
Towing another vehicle
)
Unlock the steering by turning the
key in the ignition one notch and re-
lease the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.