Citroen DS4 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to
deflate: switch B
in position "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 qualified
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).
)Turn the selector A to the "air" position.
)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
) Star t the vehicle again and leave theengine running.
)Visit a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.

Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe.)Detach the angled base from the white pipe. )Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflatin
g accessories

Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge.The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridge into the environment, take it to anauthorised waste disposal site or aCITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.

You can also use the com
pressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.)Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure label. )Remove the kit then stow it.
)
Turn the selector A
to the "A ir" position. )
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf suppor t,
)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.

Access to the tools
List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, detach thetrim first using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole.When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.
3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels.4.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special"security" bolts. 1
.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.For raising the vehicle.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.Depending on version, the spare wheel may bea standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to theparagraph "Access to the tools" on the previouspage.
Access to the spare wheel
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with asensor. The punctured wheel mustbe repaired by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.



Ta k i ng 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.

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Putting the standard wheel
back in place
) Put the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel and clip it.)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
w
heel. )Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks toretain the wheel correctly.

Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery ground. Apply the parking brake unless it hasbeen programmed to automatic mode, switch off the ignition and engage first gear * to lock the wheels.Check that the braking warning lamps in the instrument panel are on(not flashing). The occupants must get out of thevehicle and wait where they are safe.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations
)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3 (according toequipment).)
Fit the security socket 4
on thewheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt. )
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

*
position
Rfor the electronic gearbox system;
P
for an automatic gearbox.

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)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 thecentreline 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) wheel easily.
) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.) Remove the wheel.

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts onfitting it is normal to notice that thewashers do not come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.The wheel is secured by the conical contact of each bolt.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.
)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 4.)Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the centralcover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired andreplace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.

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)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 4.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of
the bolts (according to equipment). ) Store the tools in the box.

Changing a bulb

The headlamps are fitted withpolycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressurewasher on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed 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 withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns).It is imperative to use onlyanti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with anew bulb with the same type and specification.


Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be replaced by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take careto position them correctly to ensure thebest lighting.