Citroen DS4 RHD 2014.5 1.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2014.5, Model line: DS4 RHD, Model: Citroen DS4 RHD 2014.5 1.GPages: 444, PDF Size: 12.99 MB
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under 
the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be 
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some 
countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to the 
paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous 
page.
Access to the spare wheel
If your vehicle has an electric parking 
brake, only a "space saver" type of 
wheel can be stowed in the boot.
Taking out the standard wheel
F Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
F R aise the spare wheel towards you from 
the rear.
F
 
T
 ake the wheel out of the boot.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a 
sensor. The punctured wheel must 
be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or 
aqualified workshop.
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Putting the standard wheel back 
in place
F Put the box back in place in the centre of the wheel and clip it.
F
 P
ut the wheel back in its housing.
F
 U
nscrew the yellow central bolt by a few 
turns then put it in place in the centre of 
the
 
wheel.
F
 
T
ighten fully until the central bolt clicks to 
retain the wheel correctly. 
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does 
not block traffic: the ground must be 
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it has 
been programmed to automatic mode, 
switch off the ignition and engage first 
gear* to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamps 
in the instrument panel are on (not 
flashing).
The occupants must get out of the 
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the 
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to 
be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised 
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the chromed bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to 
equipment).
F
 
F
 it the security socket 4 on the 
wheelbrace
 
1 to slacken the security bolt.
F
 
S
 lacken the other bolts using the 
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
* 
 
p
osition R for an electronic gearbox; P for an 
automatic gearbox.
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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the 
front
  A or rear B jacking point provided on 
the underbody, whichever is closest to the 
wheel to be changed. F
 R emove the bolts and store them in a clean 
place.
F
 
R
 emove the wheel.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is centred under the 
contact area of the vehicle. Other wise, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the jack dropping - Risk of injury! F
 E xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into 
contact with the jacking point A or B used; 
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must 
be engaged with the central part of the 
head of the jack.
F
 
Ra
 ise the vehicle until there is sufficient 
space between the wheel and the ground 
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel 
easily. 
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy 
wheels, when tightening the bolts on 
fitting it is normal to notice that the 
washers do not come into contact with 
the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel. 
The wheel is secured by the conical 
contact of each bolt.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
F
 
P
 re-tighten the security bolt using the 
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security  
socket  4.
F
 
P
 re-tighten the other bolts using the 
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the 
boot correctly, first remove the central 
c ove r.
When using the "space-saver" type 
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph 
(80
  km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the 
pressure of the spare wheel checked 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and 
replace it on the vehicle as soon as 
possible.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it. F
 T ighten the security bolt using the 
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security 
socket
 4 .
F
 
T
 ighten the other bolts using the 
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F
 
R
 efit the chromed bolt covers on each of 
the bolts (according to equipment).
F
 
S
 tore the tools in the box. 
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.The snow chains must be fitted only 
to the front wheels. They must never 
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare 
wheels.
For more information on snow chains, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face 
on the side of the road.
F
 
A
 pply the parking brake and position any 
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your 
vehicle.
F
 
F
 it the chains following the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer.
F
 
M
 ove off gently and drive for a few 
moments, without exceeding 30 mph 
(50
  km/h).
F
 
S
 top your vehicle and check that the snow 
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on 
roads that have been cleared of snow, 
to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres 
and the road sur face. If your vehicle 
is fitted with alloy wheels, check that 
no part of the chain or its fixings is in 
contact with the wheel rim.
Take account of the legislation in force 
in your country on the use of snow 
chains and the maximum running 
speed authorised.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the 
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.215/60 R16 9 mm
215/55 R17
225/45 R18
225/40 R19
cannot be fitted with chains
It is strongly recommended that before 
you leave, you practise fitting the snow 
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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Changing a bulb
The headlamps are fitted with 
polycarbonate glass with a protective 
coating:
F 
d
 o not clean them using a dr y 
or abrasive cloth, nor with a 
detergent or solvent product,
F
 
u
 se a sponge and soapy water or a 
pH neutral product,
F
 
w
 hen using a high pressure 
washer on persistent marks, do not 
keep the lance directed towards 
the lamps or their edges for too 
long, so as not to damage their 
protective coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done 
after the headlamp has been switched 
off for several minutes (risk of serious 
burns).
F
 
D
 o not touch the bulb directly with 
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid 
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a 
new bulb with the same type and 
specification.Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care 
to position them correctly to ensure the 
best lighting. 
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Model with xenon and directional 
headlamps
1. Directional dipped / main beam headlamps (D1S).
2.
 D
irection indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
 D
aytime running lamps (P21/5W XL).
4.
 S
idelamps (LEDs) *.
5.
 F
o g l a m p s  ( H11) .
Model with halogen headlamps
1. Direction indicators (H21 clear).
2. D ipped beam headlamps (H7).
3.
 M
ain beam headlamps (H1).
4.
 D
aytime running lamps (P21/5W XL).
5.
 S
idelamps (LEDs) *.
6.
 F
o g l a m p s  ( H11) .
Access to bulbs
Depending on the engine and only on the left 
hand side, you must first carry out the following 
operations for access to the protective covers 
on the bulbs.
F 
R
 emove the air deflector by unclipping 
each of its three attachment points.
F
 
U
 nclip the bonnet release cable at its 
two
  fixings.
F
 
M
 ove the cable down.
After changing the failed bulb, remember to 
put everything back in place (cable and air 
deflector).
Front lamps
* LED: light-emitting diodes.
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Changing dipped beam headlamp 
bulbs (on models with halogen 
headlamps)
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F
 
D
 isconnect the connector.
F
 
S
 pread the springs to release the bulb.
F
 
E
 xtract the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.
Changing direction indicator 
bulbs
When refitting, close the protective 
cover carefully to preserve the sealing 
of the headlamp.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the 
direction indicators, must be replaced 
with bulbs of identical specifications 
and colour.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator 
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the 
failure of a bulb on that side.
Model with Xenon headlamps
F
 
R
emove the protective cover by pulling its 
tongue.
F
 
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn and pull 
it out.
F
 
T
urn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.
Model with halogen headlamps
F
 
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and 
extract it.
F
 P
ull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.