Citroen C4 RHD 2014 2.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014, Model line: C4 RHD, Model: Citroen C4 RHD 2014 2.GPages: 328
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BONNET
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.
Opening
Open the front left door.
Pull the interior bonnet release le-
ver A
, located at the bottom of the
door aperture.
Unclip the stay C
from its housing
on the back of the bonnet.
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left door
is closed.
Closing
Take the stay out of the support
notch.
Clip the stay in its housing on the
back of the bonnet.
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
Do not open the bonnet in high
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
bonnet stay with care (risk of
burns).
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
1.6 litre HDi engine
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve
litres of diesel.
Open the bonnet.
If necessary, unclip the styling cover
for access to the priming pump.
Squeeze and release the priming
pump repeatedly until resistance is
felt (there may be resistance at the
fi rst press).
Operate the starter until the engine
starts (if the engine does not start
at the fi rst attempt, wait around
15 seconds before trying again).
If the engine does not start after a
few attempts, operate the priming
pump again then start the engine.
Clip the styling cover back in place.
Close the bonnet.
2 litre HDi engine
Fill the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres
of Diesel.
Open the bonnet.
If necessary, unclip the style cover
for access to the priming pump.
Slacken the bleed screw.
Squeeze and release the priming
pump repeatedly until fuel appears
in the transparent pipe.
Tighten the bleed screw.
Operate the starter until the engine
starts (if the engine fails to start
at the fi rst attempt, wait around
15 seconds before trying again).
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump
again, then the starter.
Put the style cover back in position
and clip it in place, ensuring that it
has clipped correctly.
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start fi rst
time, don't keep trying but start
the procedure again from the be-
ginning.
On vehicle fi tted with HDi engines, the
fuel system must be primed if you run
out of fuel; refer to the corresponding
engine compartment view.
If the tank on your vehicle is fi tted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.
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PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and for replacing certain components.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
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*
According to engine.
DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
10.
Priming pump * .
11 .
Bleed screw * .
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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).
The check is carried out either
when the ignition is switched
on using the oil level indicator
in the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
It 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 be-
tween two services (or oil changes).
CITROËN recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
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.
Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty
guide for details of the interval 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.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty
guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fl uid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. With the engine cold, un-
screw the cap to check the level.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan.
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 pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly, in
line with the maintenance and warranty
guide. Top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take
care with articles and clothing
that might become caught by the
fan blades.
The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
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Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used
oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful
to health or indeed very corro-
sive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised
waste disposal site.
Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
The additive reservoir low level is indi-
cated by:
Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
- fi xed illumination of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter warning
lamp, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
that the particle emissions
fi lter additive level is too low.
Screenwash / headlamp wash
fluid level
Specifi cation of the fl uid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to
avoid freezing, the fl uid should never be
topped up or replaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of a fl uid
with an ethyl alcohol or methanol base
is recommended.
To check the level or top up
the fl uid on vehicle fi tted with
headlamp washers, immobilise
the vehicle and switch of the
engine.
Open the bonnet and secure it with
the stay.
Open the screenwash reservoir fi ll-
er cap.
Take and pinch the level gauge to
block its breather.
Remove the gauge completely from
the reservoir to read the level in the
transparent section.
Top up if necessary.
Refi t the fi ller cap to the reservoir
and close the bonnet.
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Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
emissions fi lter is indicated by:
- fi xed illumination of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter warning
lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
that there is a risk of blockage
of the particle emissions fi lter.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-
tery with special technology and specifi -
cation. The involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is essen-
tial when replacing or disconnecting the
battery. On a new vehicle, the fi rst op-
erations of regeneration of the
particle emissions fi lter may
be accompanied by the smell
of "burning", which is perfectly
normal.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment. As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to
the "Additive level" section.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the maintenance and warranty guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (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 fi l-
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.
12 V battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "12 V battery" section for
details of the precautions to be taken
before disconnecting the battery and
following its reconnection.
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Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require
any routine servicing. However,
in the event of a problem,
have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Manual parking brake
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
lent quality and specifi cation.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
those in the braking system,
CITROËN selects and offers
very specifi c products.
After washing the vehicle, damp-
ness, or in wintry conditions, ice
can form on the brake discs and
pads: braking effi ciency may be
reduced. Make light brake ap-
plications to dry and defrost the
brakes.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval for this compo-
nent.
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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Access to the kit
The speed limit sticker I
must be
affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
with a tyre repaired using this
type of kit.
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B.
On "I"
/ off "O"
switch.
C.
Defl ation button.
D.
Pressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).
E.
Compartment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V
socket,
- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
F.
Sealant cartridge.
G.
White pipe with cap for repair.
H.
Black pipe for infl ation.
I.
Speed limit sticker.
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest ga-
rage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.
The vehicle's electric system al-
lows the connection of a com-
pressor for long enough to infl ate
a tyre after a puncture repair or
for infl ating a small infl atable ac-
cessory.
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Repair procedure
Switch off the ignition.
Avoid removing any foreign bod-
ies which have penetrated into
the tyre.
1. Sealing
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.
Unscrew the cap from the white
pipe.
Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
Start the vehicle and leave the en-
gine running.
Do not start the compressor be-
fore connecting the white pipe to
the tyre valve: the sealant prod-
uct would be expelled through
the pipe.
Take care, this product is harm-
ful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, coloph-
ony...) if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the
reach of children.
Turn the selector A
to the
"sealant" position.
Check that the switch B
is
in position "O"
.