maintenance Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 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






Service indicator

System which informs the driver when the
next ser vice is due in accordance with the
manufacturer's ser vicing schedule.
The point at which the next ser vice is due is
calculated from the last ser vice indicator zero
reset.
It is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled (in miles (km)),

- the time elapsed since the last ser vice
(in months).
The distance remaining to be travelled may be
weighted by the time factor, depending on the
use made of the vehicle.

Example:
the screen indicates that 7300 miles
(kilometres) remain before the next service
is due.
Service overdue


Example:
the screen indicates that the ser vice
is overdue. This ser vice must be carried out by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Operation

The symbol "--

"
remains displayed until
the first ser vice of a new vehicle has
been carried out. Each time the ignition is switched on, the
"ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED"
symbol is displayed for a few seconds to indicate
that the ser vice must be carried out without delay. When the ignition is switched on, you must press
the INFO
button several times in succession
until the ser vice indicator is displayed. The
distance recorder display line indicates the
number of miles or kilometres remaining and
the time elapsed line indicates the number of
months remaining before the next ser vice is due.

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3
Comfort
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.

When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

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4
Driving
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key or the
START/STOP button.


Reactivation

Press the "AS &G O FF "
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed by
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen.

Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "AS &G O FF "
warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel or instrument panel screen,
and the system no longer operates.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. This system requires a specific
battery with a special specification
and technology (reference numbers
available from a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.

Maintenance

The "Auto Stop & Go" system makes
use of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. The following warning lamps
come on in the instrument panel or instrument
panel screen:

It is then necessary to switch off the ignition,
then restart the engine using the key or the
START/STOP button.

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8
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










Coolant level


The coolant level should be between
the two marks. In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.










Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT3 or DOT4 standard.








The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might become caught by the
fan blades.

When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.

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Checks






Checks













12 V battery


Electrolyte level

For access to the battery, refer to the
"12V battery" section.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide 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 maintenance and
warranty guide 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 disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.

Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The electrolyte level must be between the
"LOWER LEVEL" and "UPPER LEVEL" marks. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.

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Checks






Manual gearbox

Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for ser vicing of the
gearbox.







"CVT" gearbox

Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for ser vicing of the
"CVT" gearbox.










Particle emissions filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of the particle filter is
indicated by the temporary illumination of this
warning lamp accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen. As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h) for
about 20 minutes (with the 1.6 litre HDi
engine the minimum speed is 36 mph
(60 km/h)).
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.

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339 Alphabetical index
Identification plates ....................................... 241
Indicators, direction .............. 147, 188, 189, 192
Inflating tyres .......................................... 22, 241
Inputs for audio system ........ 104, 282, 329, 330
Instrument panel ............................................. 24
Instrument panel screen ..............24, 31- 43, 114
Interior fittings ....................................... 100 -105
iPhone .......................................... 283, 308, 330
iPod .............................................. 283, 308, 330
ISOFIX child seats ................................. 172-174
ISOFIX mountings.................................. 170 -171
Jack ............................................................... 181
JACK socket ..........................................104, 329
Keeping children safe ............ 155, 157, 161-176
Key ..................................................... 62, 66, 69
Key, electronic .................................................66
Key in ignition warning .................................. 108
Keyless Entry and Starting ............... 66, 71, 109
Key with remote control .................... 62, 64, 112
I
J
K
Labels, identification ..................................... 241
Lamps, front .................................................. 188
Lamps, rear ................................................... 192
Lamps, warning and indicator .................. 25 -30
LED daytime running lamps .................133, 190
Level, brake fluid ...........................................220
Level, headlamp wash .................................. 221
Levels and checks ................................ 214-224
Lighting bulbs (replacement) .................188 -193
Lighting control stalk ..................................... 133
Lighting dimmer .............................................. 61
Lighting, guide-me home .............................. 137
Lighting, interior ............................................ 144
Lighting on reminder ..................................... 135
Loading ...........................................................22
Long objects, transporting ..............................86
Low fuel level ................................................ 216
Luggage retaining strap ................................106
L
Main beam ............................................188, 190
Maintenance ...................................................22
Map (colour screen) ......................................259
Map reading lamps ....................................... 144
Markings, identification ................................. 241
Mat ................................................................ 101
Menu .....................................................259, 297
Mirror, rear view ..............................................89
Mirrors, door.................................................... 87
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ......................... 170
MP3 CD ......................................... 281, 307, 325
M
N
Oil filter ..........................................................222
Oil level.......................................................... 219
Opening the bonnet ...................................... 213
Opening the boot ................................62, 66, 73
Opening the doors ....................................62, 66
Opening the fuel filler flap ............................. 216
Operation indicator lamps ........................ 25 -30
O
Navigation ............................................. 260 -272
Number plate lamps .............................. 192, 193
Pair telephone ....................................... 292, 310
Panoramic glass sunroof ................................80
Parcel shelf, rear ........................................... 107
Parking brake ........................................ 112, 224
Parking sensors, front ................................... 131
Parking sensors, rear............................ 129, 130
Particle emission filter ..........................221, 223
Passenger compartment filter ......................222
Player, CD MP3 ............................. 281, 307, 325
Port, USB ..................................... 104, 282, 330
Priming the fuel system ................................ 218
Protecting children ................. 155, 157, 161-176
Puncture ........................................................ 177
P

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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data


Engine compartment
fuses 19 4, 197-19 9
Running out of fuel, Diesel 218

Checking levels 219 -221


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid


Changing bulbs 188 -193


- front

- rear

Petrol engines 225
Petrol weights 226 -231
Diesel engines 232
Diesel weights 233-238
Dimensions 239
Off-road per formance 240
Identification markings 241

Bonnet 213
Petrol engine compartment 214
Diesel engine compartment 215
Battery 200-202
Automatic cut of power supply
to accessories 203
Checking components 222-224


- battery electrolyte

- air filter

- oil filter

- particle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads / discs