oil Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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.Familiarisation

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
bars, 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:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and
obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid 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.

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Monitoring


Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



You have moved off with the parking
brake not fully released. Release the parking brake.
The oil pressure is too low or there
is a fault with the engine lubrication
system. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Battery charge fault. Stop the vehicle and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Airbag or pretensioner fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the
systems checked.
Fault with automatic headlamp
adjustment system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Only on vehicles fitted with xenon
headlamps.
Fault with the stability control
system (ASC). Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fault with the four wheel drive
transmission system. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Monitoring


Screen 1



Screen 2



Cause



Solution - Action



Observations



Engine oil level not correct (below
minimum level or above maximum
level). Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Check the level with the dipstick and
top-up if the level low.
If the level is above the maximum
mark, do not restart the engine and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never drive with an incorrect oil
level.



*


*
Presence of water in the Diesel fuel
filter. Risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.

The ambient temperature is at or
below 3 °C (37 °F). There may be black ice on the road.
Take care and drive gently.
The clutch pedal is not depressed
while starting the engine. Depress the clutch pedal to start the
engine. For vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox.

The gear lever is not in position P
or
position N
when starting the engine. Place the gear lever at position P
to
start the engine. For vehicles fitted with a CV T
gearbox.

The brake pedal is not pressed
while starting the engine. Press the brake pedal to start the
engine.

*
Depending on country of sale.

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Practical information

2. Infl ation



)
Check that the compressor switch A
is in
the " OFF
" position.

)
Uncoil the compressor pipe B
.
)
Connect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel.

)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ACC" or ACC mode).

)
Start the compressor by turning the
switch A
to the " ON
" position.

)
Using the compressor, adjust the pressure
in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

)
Remove the compressor and stow the kit.

)
Drive off straight away at reduced speed
(50 mph [80 km/h] max) for around 3 miles
(5 km) or 10 minutes.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Tell the technician that you have used
the kit. After checking, the technician
will advise you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.

If after around 10 minutes the pressure
is not attained, this indicates that
the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.

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Practical information




Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.







"Comfort":

front and rear parking sensors, smoker's
kit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulated
module, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds....


"Transpor t solutions":

towbar with quickly detachable ball, roof bars,
boot liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof
bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes,
flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels,
chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, front spoiler, brushed aluminium interior
trim kit, gloss black interior trim kit, parking
brake lever trim, aluminium gear knob...


"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snow
chains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts,
child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit,
dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...


"Protection":

mat * , boot carpet, side protective mouldings,
door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehicle
cover, front and rear bumper protective
mouldings...



Conversion kits

You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

If a towbar and its harness is fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
this must be done in line with the
manufacturer's instructions.


*
To prevent any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Checks
Access for checking the levels of the various
fluids and the replacement of certain
components.














Petrol engines



1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Brake fluid reser voir.

4.
Battery.

5.
Fusebox.

6.
Air filter.

7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil filler cap.


1.6 litre 115


2.0 litre 150

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8
Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.














Diesel engines



1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.

2.
Coolant reservoir.

3.
Brake fluid reser voir.

4.
Battery.

5.
Fusebox.

6.
Air filter.

7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil filler cap.

9.
Priming pump * .

1.6
HDi 110


1.8 HDi 150



*
According to engine.

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8
Checks










Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines

The petrol engines are per fectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels
(containing 10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming
to European standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must
comply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol
(E100 type).














Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current and
future European standards (Diesel fuel
which complies with standard EN 590 mixed
with a biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel
engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
1.6 litre petrol engines, even though they have
been designed to operate on 95 RON petrol,
can accept 90 RON petrol without engine
adjustments, but with a slight deterioration in
performance.
2.0 litre petrol engines can accept 90 RON or
higher petrol.

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Checks






Checking levels


Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at
any time (even with the ignition off).


















Oil level


The check of the the level is done
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. Refer to the description
of your engine compartment for the
position of the dipstick.
Engine oil change

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.


Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.



















Dipstick

There are two marks on the dipstick:

A
= maximum
If the level is above this
mark, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.

B
= minimum
Top up the level through the
oil filler orifice, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine. The level must never
be below this mark.
This check will only be correct if the vehicle is
on level ground and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.

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Checks
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.








Used products


Topping up

The reser voir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.











Additive level
(1.6 HDi 110 Diesel versions
with particle emissions filter)
The additive reser voir low level is indicated by
the display of this message.

Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning, this fluid must not be
topped up with or replaced with plain water.



















Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid

To check or top up the fluid, stop the
vehicle, apply the parking brake and
switch off the engine.


)
Open the bonnet and secure it with the
stay.

)
Open the filler cap for the screenwash
reservoir.

)
Check the level using the gauge, then
top-up if necessary.

)
Refit the cap on the reser voir and close the
bonnet.
In wintry conditions, the use of fluid with
an ethyl alcohol or methanol base is
recommended.