engine oil Citroen C4 2014.5 2.G Owner's Manual
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11
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit
the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
b
ars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove
roof bars and roof racks after use.
At
the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry
out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
-
a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't
forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have
your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
p
assenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
o
perations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With
a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
b
ecomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
t
he legal level.
When
refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
a
void any over flow.
At
the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(
3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a
consistent average.
.
Eco-driving
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine l
ubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Battery charge fixed. The
battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).The
warning lamp should go off when the engine is
s
tarted.
If
it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Braking fixed,
associated with
t
he STOP warning
lam
p.The
braking system fluid level has
d
ropped
s
ignificantly.You
must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top
up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If
the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
fixed, associated with the e lectric parking brake m
alfunction
w
arning
l
amp, if the parking brake
i
s
r
eleased.The braking system has a fault. Y ou must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed,
associated
with
t
he
STOP
and
ABS
w
arning
lam
ps. The
e
lectronic
b
rake
f
orce
d
istribution
(
EBFD) system has a fault.You
must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
1
Monitoring
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Engine oil level
indicator*
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "O IL" or the
display of a message, accompanied by the
s
ervice warning lamp and an audible signal.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
a
void damage to the engine.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator, the oil level is no longer monitored.
If
the system is faulty, you must check the
e
ngine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.Oil level incorrect
This is signalled by the flashing of "O IL--" or
the display of a message.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
On
versions
fitted
with
an
electric
oil
level
i
ndicator,
the
state
of
the
engine
oil
level
is
d
isplayed
in
the
instrument
panel
for
a
few
s
econds,
at
the
same
time
as
the
servicing
i
nformation.
*
Depending
on
version.
The
level
read
will
only
be
correct
if
t
he
vehicle
is
on
level
ground
and
the
e
ngine
has
been
off
for
more
than
30
m
inutes.
1
Monitoring
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Service indicator
System that informs the driver when the next service is due, in accordance with the
ma
nufacturer's
ser
vice
s
chedule.
The
point at which the service is due is
c
alculated from the last service indicator zero
r
eset, according to the distance covered and
t
he time elapsed since the last service.
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, the level of
deterioration
of the engine oil may also be
t
aken into account, depending on the country
o
f sale.
More than 1800 miles (3000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service information appears in the instrument panel central screen.
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner symbolising the service o
perations comes on. The distance recorder
d
isplay line or a specific message in the
i
nstrument panel central screen indicates the
d
istance
r
emaining
b
efore
t
he
n
ext
ser
vice
i
s
d
ue.
For example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
b
efore the next service is due.
For
a few seconds after the ignition is switched
o
n, the screen indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before t
he next service is due.
For
a few seconds after the ignition is switched
o
n, the screen indicates:
A
few
seconds
after
the
ignition
is
switched
on,
t
he spanner goes off ;
the
distance
recorder
r
esumes
its
normal
operation.
The
screen
then
i
ndicates
the
total
and
trip
distances. A
few seconds after the ignition is switched
o
n, the distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on to
indicate
that a service must be carried out
s
oon.
Monitoring
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Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the service m
ust be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by 180 miles
(
300 km).
For
a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he screen indicates:
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched
o
n, the distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on .
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, this alert is also
accompanied
by the fixed illumination of the
S
ervice warning lamp when the ignition is
s
witched on. The
spanner comes on if you have
e
xceeded the specified time interval
s
ince the last service, as indicated in
t
he
ma
nufacturer's
ser
vice
s
chedule.
For
b
l
ueH
di
d
i
esel versions, the
spanner
may also come on before the
n
ormal service point, according to the
l
evel of deterioration of the engine oil,
w
hich
d
epends
o
n
t
he
d
riving
c
onditions
i
n which the vehicle is used.
1
Monitoring
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Fuel used for petrol
engines
The petrol engines are compatible with E
10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),
c
onforming to European standards EN 228
and
EN 15376.
E85
type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
a
re reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
f
or the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
v
ehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
c
omply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with biofuels which conform to current and future
E
uropean standards (Diesel fuel which
c
omplies with standard EN 590 mixed with a
b
iofuel which complies with standard
EN
14214) available at the pumps (containing
u
p to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30
biofuel can be used in certain Diesel
e
ngines. However, this use, even occasional,
r
equires strict application of the special
s
ervicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable
or animal oils, pure or diluted,
d
omestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
d
amage to the engine and fuel system).
The
petrol
or
Diesel
engine
of
your
vehicle
is
f
itted
with
a
catalytic
converter,
a
device
which
h
elps
to
reduce
the
level
of
harmful
emissions
i
n
the
exhaust
gases.
For petrol engines, the use of unleaded fuel
is compulsory.
The
filler
neck
is
narrower,
admitting
unleaded
p
etrol
nozzles
only.
Fuel supply cut-off
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device w hich cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision. If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have the tank
drained and refilled with the correct
fuel before you star t the engine.
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Checks
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209
Petrol engines
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for r
eplacing certain components.
1.
P
ower
s
teering
r
eservoir.
2.
S
creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C
oolant
r
eservoir.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery/Fuses.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
A
ir filter.
8.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
10
Checks
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* According to engine.
Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for
r
eplacing certain components and for priming
t
he fuel system.
1.
P
ower
s
teering
r
eservoir.
2.
S
creenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C
oolant
r
eservoir.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery/Fuses.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
A
ir filter.
8.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
9.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
10.
P
riming
pu
mp*.
11.
B
leed screw*.
Checks
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Checking levels
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the
o
il level indicator in the instrument
p
anel for vehicles so equipped, or
u
sing the dipstick.
Engine oil level
Checking using
the dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
I f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
It
is normal to top up the oil level between
t
wo services (or oil changes). CITROËN
r
ecommends that you check the level, and top
u
p if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).A
= MA X
B
= MINIf
you find that the level is above the A mark or
belo
w the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
o
f damage to the engine), contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
m
ust top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, check that the oil is the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conforms to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
Take
care
when
working
under
the
b
onnet,
as
certain
areas
of
the
engine
m
ay
be
extremely
hot
(risk
of
burns)
and
t
he
cooling
fan
could
start
at
any
time
(
even
with
the
ignition
off).
To
ensure
that
the
reading
is
correct,
y
our
vehicle
must
be
parked
on
a
level
s
ur face
with
the
engine
having
been
off
f
or
more
than
30
minutes. Refer
to
the
"Petrol
engine"
or
"Diesel
engine"
s
ection
for
the
location
of
the
dipstick
in
the
e
ngine
compartment
of
your
vehicle.
F
T
ake
the
dipstick
by
its
coloured
grip
and
r
emove
it
completely.
F
W
ipe
the
end
of
the
dipstick
using
a
clean
n
on-fluffy
cloth.
F
R
efit
the
dipstick
and
push
fully
down,
then
p
ull
it
out
again
to
make
the
visual
check:
t
he
correct
level
is
between
the
marks
A
and
B
.
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Checks
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Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine
compartment of your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
a
perture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After
topping up the oil, the check when
s
witching on the ignition with the oil level
i
ndicator in the instrument panel is not valid
d
uring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emission control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
The
brake fluid level should be close
t
o the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
Power steering
fluid level
The power steering fluid level should b
e close to the "MA X" mark. With the e
ngine cold, unscrew the cap to check
t
he level.
Checks