engine Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2014 1.G Workshop Manual
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Safety
Associated systems which guarantee the directional stability of the vehicle within the limits of the laws of physics:
- traction control (TCL),
- active stability control (ASC).
Traction control and active stability control
Traction control optimises traction to prevent
wheel spin, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
Active stability control acts on the brake of one
or more wheels and on the engine to keep the
vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
The illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel indicates
that the ASC and TCL systems are
deactivated.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
This is indicated by flashing of this
symbol on the instrument panel
screen.
Trajectory control systems
)
Press this button, located to the right of the
steering wheel, until the symbol appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Operation
They operate when the vehicle speed is higher
than 10 mph (15 km/h).
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
fitted in the engine compartment fusebox.
To gain access to them:
)
Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section).
)
Unclip the and remove the cover.
)
Remove the tweezer.
)
Carefully close the cover to ensure correct
sealing of the fusebox.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified.
)
Check that the switch is in the " LOCK
"
position or that the vehicle mode is " OFF
".
)
Identify the failed fuse by checking the
condition of its filament.
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its location.
)
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.
)
Check that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tables
below all agree.
Changing a fuse
Good
Failed
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
consumption of all of the additional
equipment connected exceeds
10 milliamperes.
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories in your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The replacement of a fuse not
mentioned in the following tables may
cause a serious fault on your vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Engine compartment fuses
Access to the fuses
)
Unclip the cover and remove it completely.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
1
15 A
Front foglamps.
4
10 A
Horn.
5
7.5 A
Alternator.
6
20 A
Headlamp wash.
7
10 A
Air conditioning.
9
20 A
Alarm.
10
15 A
Demisting, wipers.
11
-
Not used.
12
-
Not used. The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment (left-hand side).
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The cover does not contain spare
fuses with an amperage of 7.5 A, 25 A
or 30 A. If one of the fuses with these
amperages develops a fault, replace it
with the following fuse:
A 7.5 A fuse
must be replaced with the
10 A spare fuse
, a 25 A fuse
with a
20 A spare fuse
and a 30 A fuse
with
the audio system fuse (N° 31)
.
Fuse N°
Rating
33
10 A
34
15 A
35
20 A
Spare fuses
The spare fuses are located under the engine
compartment fusebox cover.
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
)
secure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
)
remove the retaining pins A
,
)
remove the protective cover B
,
)
remove the retaining pins C
,
)
remove the air duct D
.
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Check the electrolyte level and top up if
necessary (see "Checking levels").
Starting using another
battery
)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle
(engine mounting).
)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.
)
Raise the protective cover on the (+)
terminal.
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The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to start the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection
of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However, if problems
remain following this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle,
if necessary.
)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
)
Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
)
Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing a wiper
blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)
At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode)
you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty minutes.
Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
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Recovering the vehicle
Recover y of your vehicle
2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
)
Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the CVT gearbox).
)
Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
to " ON
" mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towing
bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the ground
is only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD)
versions.
)
Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on the
chassis, located under the front bumper.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to
your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
)
If this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Ty r e s
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.