check engine Citroen C4 RHD 2011 2.G Owner's Guide

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.


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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed 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 towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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TECHNICAL DATA
214
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
Various visible markings for the identifi -
cation of your vehicle.

A. Vehicle identifi cation number
(VIN) under the bonnet.

This number is engraved on the body-
work near the engine mounting.
B. Vehicle identifi cation number on
the dashboard.

This number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through
the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.

This label is affi xed to the driver's front
pillar.
The tyre pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
C. Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affi xed to the driver's centre pillar. It bears the following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and
laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by
the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre infl ation pressure,

- the paint colour code.
Wheels which are fi tted with
225/40 R18 tyres cannot be fi t-
ted with snow chains. For more
information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

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VISUAL SEARCH
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE


Running out of Diesel fuel ............. 171

Checking levels ...................... 174-175


- oil

- brake fl uid

- coolant

- power steering fl uid

- screenwash/headlamp wash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle
emissions fi lter)


Changing bulbs....................... 187-192


- front

- rear

Petrol engines......................... 207-210
Diesel engines .........................211-212
Dimensions .................................... 213
Identifi cation markings ................... 214

Bonnet ........................................... 170
Petrol underbonnet ........................ 172
Diesel underbonnet ....................... 173
Checking components ............ 176-177


- battery

- air fi lter/passenger compartment
fi lter

- oil fi lter

- particle emissions fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs


Battery .................................... 197-199
Energy economy mode.................. 199

Engine compartment fuses .... 193, 196

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............128
Accessories ................................205
Accessories
socket, 12 V ..... 109, 110, 112, 116
Adjusting headlamps ....................98
Adjusting head restraints ..............72
Adjusting seat belt height ............131
Adjusting the steering wheel ........77
Air conditioning (digital) ..........63, 66
Air conditioning (manual) .......63, 64
Air fi lter .......................................176
Air vents .......................................62
Alarm ............................................85
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................128
Anti-pinch .....................................89
Anti-theft steering lock ..................80
Ashtray, portable ........................108
Assistance call ...................130, 216
Audible warning ..........................126
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ........................256, 282
Audio system ..................50, 52, 269
Automatic gearbox .............150, 177
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................94, 97
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................126
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............101, 102
Auxiliary sockets ........109, 278, 281
B Battery ................................176, 197
Battery, remote control ...........81, 82
Battery recharge .........................198
Bench seat, rear ...........................74
Black panel ...................................48B Blind spot sensors ......................157
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......240, 283
Bluetooth (telephone) .........240, 283
Bonnet ........................................170
Bonnet stay ................................170
Boot ..............................................88
Boot lamp ........................... 106, 117
Brake discs .................................177
Brake lamps ...............................191
Brake pads .................................177
Brakes ........................................177
Braking assistance system .........128
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................92
CD ..............................................276
CD MP3 ..............................253, 277
Central locking .......................79, 83
Centre console ........................... 110
Changing a bulb ..................187-192
Changing a fuse ..................193-196
Changing a wheel ...............183-186
Changing a wiper blade .....103, 200
Changing the date ..............259, 294
Changing the remote
control battery ............................81
Changing the time ........47, 259, 294
CHECK ...................................30, 46
Checking levels ..................174, 175
Checking the engine oil level .......43
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................182
Checks ................................170-177
Child lock ....................................125
Children ........................ 90, 118-125,
133, 135, 139
Child seats ......................... 118-124
Cigarette lighter ..........................109
Clock ............................47, 259, 294C Closing the boot .....................79, 88
Closing the doors ...................79, 87
Cold climate screen ....................200
Colour and map
screen ..................55, 56, 221, 260
Connectors,
audio ................109, 257, 279, 281
Control stalk, wipers ............101-103
Coolant level ..............................174
Courtesy lamps ..........................104
Courtesy mirror ..........................108
Cruise control .....................160, 163
Cup holder .................................. 110
Curtain airbags ...................136, 137
Customisation ..............................49
D Dashboard fusebox ....................194
Date (display) .....................259, 294
Daytime running
lamps ..........................96, 187, 189
Deactivating
the passenger airbag ...............135
Deadlocking .................................79
Defrosting .....................................69
Diesel additive level ...................175
Diesel engine ....... 93, 171, 173, 211
Dimensions ................................213
Dipped beam ................94, 187, 189
Dipstick .................................43, 174
Directional lighting ................99, 100
Direction
indicators ....97, 126, 187, 188, 191
Door mirrors ...................75, 76, 157
Doors ............................................87
Doors emergency control .............84
Door pockets ..............................107
Dynamic emergency
braking .............................138, 141

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................128
Economy mode ..........................199
Electric parking brake .........138-141
Electric seats ................................71
Electric window controls ...............89
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................128
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................80, 82
Electronic gearbox
system ......................147, 154, 177
Emergency boot release ..............88
Emergency braking system ........128
Emergency call ...................130, 216
Emergency warning lamps .........126
eMyWay .....................................217
Energy economy mode ..............199
Engine compartment ..........172, 173
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................195
Engine oil level
indicator ........................43, 46, 174
Engines .............................. 207, 211
Environment .....63, 69, 82, 152, 175
ESP/ASR ....................................129
F Filling with fuel ........................92, 93
Fittings, boot ............................... 115
Fitting speakers ..........................204
Flashing
indicators ............97, 126, 188, 190
Front airbags ......................134, 137
Front armrest .......................111, 112
Front foglamps .....95, 100, 187, 190
Front head restraints ....................72
Front parking sensors ................168F Front seats ..............................70-73
Front wash-wipe .........................102
Fuel ..............................................93
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................92, 93
Fuel gauge ...................................92
Fuel tank ................................92, 93
Fuses .........................................193
G G.P.S. ..................................223-235
Gear effi ciency indicator .............146
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ...150
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system ......................................147
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......145
Glove box ...................................108
Grab handles ..............................107
Guidance .............................223-235
H Halogen headlamps ...................187
Hands-free telephone .........240, 283
Hazard warning lamps ...............126
Headlamp adjustment ..................98
Headlamps, directional .........99, 187
Headlamp wash .........................102
Heated seats ................................72
Heating ...................................64, 66
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................77
Hill start assist ............................153
Hooks ......................................... 116
I Indicator/warning lamps ..........32-42
Indicators, direction ....126, 188, 191
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................182
Inputs for
audio system ............108, 257, 281
Installing speakers .....................204I Instrument panel lighting ..............48
Instrument
panels ................. 27-30, 46, 49, 56
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 27-30, 146
Intelligent Traction Control .........129
Interior fi ttings .....................107, 108
Interior mood lighting ..................105
ISOFIX child seats ..............122-124
ISOFIX mountings ......................122
J Jack ............................................183
K Keeping children
safe ..... 90, 118-125, 133, 135, 139
Key in ignition warning .................80
Key with remote control ...........78-82
L Labels, identifi cation ...................214
Lamps, warning and
indicator ..........................32, 39, 42
Lateral airbags ...................136, 137
Level, brake fl uid ........................174
Level, power steering fl uid .........174
Levels and checks ...............172-177
Lighting, guide-me home ........96, 97
Lighting, interior ..................104, 105
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................187-192
Lighting dimmer .................27-30, 48
Lighting stalk ..........................94, 97
Load reduction mode .................199
Locating your vehicle ...................80
Locking from the inside ................83
Locking the boot ...........................88
Long objects, transporting .......... 114
Luggage retaining strap ............. 115

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
M Main beam ...................94, 187, 189
Manual
gearbox ............145, 146, 154, 177
Map reading lamps .....................104
Markings, identifi cation ...............214
Massage function ........................73
Mat ............................................. 113
Menu, main ................................272
Mini fuel level ...............................92
Misfuel prevention ........................93
Monochrome
screen ..................50, 52, 272, 296
Motorway function
(direction indicators) .................126
Mountings for ISOFIX seats .......122
MP3 CD ......................253, 277, 278
Multifunction screen
(with audio equipment) ........50, 52,
55, 272
Music media players ..........252, 276
N Navigation ...........................223-235
Number plate lamps ...................192
O Oil fi lter .......................................176
Oil level ................................43, 174
Opening the bonnet ....................170
Opening the boot ..........................88
Opening the doors ........................87
Opening the panoramic
sunroof blind ...............................91
Operation indicator
lamps .....................................32-42
P Paint colour code .......................214
Panoramic sunroof .......................91
Parking brake .....................145, 177P Parking lamps ..............................97
Parking space sensor ................165
Particle emission fi lter ........175, 176
Passenger compartment fi lter ....176
Petrol engine ................93, 172, 207
Player, CD MP3 ..........253, 277, 278
Priming the fuel system ..............171
Protecting
children ....................... 90, 118-125,
133, 135, 139
Puncture .....................................178
R Radio ..........................249, 250, 273
Radio pre-equipment ..................204
Rear armrest .............................. 114
Rear doors .................................125
Rear foglamps ......................95, 191
Rear head restraints .....................74
Rear parcel shelf ........................ 116
Rear parking sensors .................167
Rear screen (demisting) ...............69
Rear screenwash .......................103
Rear seats ....................................74
Rear view mirror ...........................77
Rear wiper ..................................103
Recharging the battery ...............198
Reduction of electrical load ........199
Refi tting a wheel .........................186
Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................90
Reinitialising the remote control ...81
Remote control ........................78-82
Removable screen
(snow shield) ............................200
Removing a wheel ......................185
Removing the mat ...................... 113
Repair kit, puncture ....................178
Replacing bulbs ...................187-192R Replacing fuses ...................193-196
Replacing the air fi lter ................176
Replacing the oil fi lter .................176
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................176
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................176
Replacing wiper blades ......103, 200
Resetting the service indicator .....45
Resetting the trip recorder ............47
Rev counter .............................27-31
Reversing lamps ........................191
Roof blind .....................................91
Routine checks ...................176, 177
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........171
S Safety for children ........ 90, 118-125,
133, 135, 139
Satellite navigation system ....223-235
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ...50, 52, 55
Screen menu map ...... 260, 296-298
Seat adjustment .....................70, 71
Seat belts ............................131-133
Serial number, vehicle ................214
Service indicator .....................44, 46
Setting the clock ...........47, 259, 294
Short-cut menus .........................222
Sidelamps ......94, 97, 187, 189, 191
Side repeater ..............................190
Side spotlamps .....................98, 190
Ski fl ap ....................................... 114
Spare wheel ...............................183
Speakers (fi tting) ........................204
Speed limiter ......................160, 161
Speedometer ...........................27-30
Stability control (ESP) ................129
Starting the vehicle .......80, 147, 150