wheel size Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

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Driving

As the engine torque is applied to all
four wheels, the condition of the tyres
has a considerable impact on the
per formance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or
muddy areas or in other areas in which
the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through deep
water.
Avoid driving over excessively uneven
terrain (risk of scraping under the body
or of grounding on crossing a bridge).


Operating faults

If the selected transmission mode display
flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to
front "2WD"
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A
.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool
down then wait for the display to clear before
setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternately
and if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in
the instrument panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.

Have your vehicle towed on a
flatbed.

The vehicle must not be towed with the
front or rear wheels on the ground even
if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)
mode.


If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.

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Practical information
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
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, see "Access to
the tools".













Access to the spare wheel


Taking out the standard wheel



)
Unscrew the central bolt A
.

)
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.

)
Take the wheel out of the boot.



Putting the standard wheel back
in place


)
Put the wheel back in its housing.

)
Put the central bolt A
in place in the centre
of the wheel.

)
Tighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.

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Practical information

Fitting a wheel


After changing a wheel

When using the "space-saver" spare
wheel, do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.


List of operations



)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 5
(if your vehicle is equipped with
security wheel bolts).

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.


Fitting snow tyres

If you equip your vehicle with snow
tyres fitted on steel wheel rims, special
bolts available from your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop must

be used.


If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.

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Practical information
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.







Snow chains


In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.

Advice on installation



)
If you have to fit the chains during a
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.

)
Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.

)
Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.

)
Move off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).

)
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.

The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.

Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.

Avoid driving on roads that have been
cleared of snow, to avoid damaging
your vehicle's tyres and the road
sur face. It is recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face. If
your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.


Use only chains designed for fitment to the type
of road wheels on your vehicle:
Original equipment
tyre size Maximum link size
215/70 R16
12 mm
225/55 R18