oil change Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe 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 inpreference.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 aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:- 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 onany trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
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 settledown to a consistent average.

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Checks






Checking levels


Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremelyhot (risk of burns).

Oil level
The check is carried out with the dipstick.
This check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and theengine 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 levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of theinterval 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'srecommendations.

If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Dipstick

There are two marks on the dipstick:
A
= m
aximum
If you fill past this mark,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. B
= minimum
Never allow the level to fallbelow this mark.

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Checks
12 V battery


Electrolyte level

For access to the battery, refer to the"12V bat tery" section.
The electrolyte level must bebetween the "LOWER LEVEL" and "UPPER LEVEL" marks.
Refer to the servicin
g booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
Oil filter
If necessary, top up using distilled water,
removing the battery cap from each cell.
Check the electrolyte level at least once a month.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to "12V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnectingthe battery and following its reconnection.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.

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321 Alphabetical index
ABS and EBFD systems ...............................146Accessories..................................................202Accessory socket, 12V ...................98, 100,101Access to bulbs.............................................181Active stability control (ASC)........................148Adjusting headlamps....................................137Adjusting head restraints ................................81Adjusting seat belt height..............................150Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................87Airbag, knee.......................................... 156, 158Airbags, curtain.....................................157,158Airbags, front......................................... 154, 158Airbags, lateral......................................156,158Air conditioning...............................................22Air conditioning, automatic.......................89, 92Air conditioning, manual ...........................89,90Air filter..........................................................r214Air flow............................................................22Air intake.........................................................92Air vents ..........................................................88Alarm...............................................................73Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................146Anti-theft........................................................110Apple® player®.........................................266-268Armrest, front....................................82,98,101Armrest, rear...................................................r84ASC............................................................... 148Ashtray, por table.....................................98,100Audible warning ............................................ 145Audio-CD system..................................283-320Audio-telematics...................................223-282Audio-video...................................................236Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........269,307,308Audio system functions.........................224, 285Automatic illumination of headlamps ....132,134Automatic operation of hazard warninglamps..........................................................145
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers .....140Automatic switching off of lighting ................134Auxiliary sockets..................102, 264,304,305
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................208CD changer...................................................r301CD MP3.................................................240, 299Central locking..........................................62,65Changing a bulb.....................................180-185Changing a fuse.....................................186-191Changing a wheel..................................174-179Changing a wiper blade................................195Changing the remote control battery..............68Changing the time.....................................54, 58Checking levels......................................211-213Checking the engine oil level........................211
A
C
Checks ..................................................205-216Child seats ............................................159-168Child lock.......................................................169Cigarette lighter.............................................r100Closing the boot........................................62, 71Closing the doors................................62,65, 70Colour screen .................................56, 224, 225Connectors, audio................102,264,304, 305Controls for air conditioning......................90, 92Copying a CD ................................................241Coolant............................................................46Coolant level.................................................212Courtesy lamp, front.....................................142Cour tesy lamp, rear......................................r143Cruise control................................................124Cup holder.......................................................r98CVT gearbox.........................................113,215
Battery ...................................................192,214
Battery, charging...........................................194Battery, remote control.............................68,69Bluetooth (telephone).............269-282, 309-319Bonnet...........................................................205Bonnet stay...................................................205Boot .................................................................71Boot lamp......................................................144Bottle holder....................................................r98Brake discs....................................................216Brake lamps ..................................................184Brake pads....................................................216Brakes...........................................................216Braking assistance system...........................146Bulbs (changing, type) ..........................180, 184
B
Daytime running lamps.........................134,182Deactivating ASC ..........................................148Deactivating the passenger airbag...............155Deactivation of the passenger and
rear window control switches .......................77Deadlocking ..............................................63, 65Defrosting..................................................96, 97Demisting..................................................96, 97Dials................................................................24Diesel additive level ......................................213Dimensions ...................................................221Dipped beam.................................132, 180,182Dipstick..........................................................211Direction indicators ...............145, 180,181, 184Doors .............................................60, 64, 67, 70Driving economically ......................................22DVD (mode)...........................................256,257
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