2008.5 Citroen C4 fuel

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
O P E N I N G

 Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control or the key.

 Press up on the lever and lift the
tailgate.
Tailgate Spare wheel and tools
Access to the spare wheel

 Lift the carpet, then remove the tool
holder to gain access to the wheel.

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Locking filler cap

 Turn the key a quarter turn to lock
and unlock the fi ller cap.
When refuelling, place the cap on the
carrier on the inside face of the fi ller
fl ap.

 68 If your spare wheel is of different di-
mensions to the wheels on the ve-
hicle, it is essential to use it only on
a temporary basis, and to not drive
above 50 mph (80 km/h).

 67 Access to the tools
The tools are located in a protective
holder in the spare wheel.

B. Removing the fi ller cap.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres approxi-
mately.

A. Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap.
To open the fuel fi ller fl ap, pull at its
notched edge. There is a fuel label on
the inside of the fl ap.
Fuel tank

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
M O N I T O R I N G
Instrument panel with translucent bar

A. Speedometer.

B. Rev counter. Controls

C. Fuel gauge.

D. Lighting rheostat.

E. Warning lamps. Ignition on, the orange and red alert
warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these same
warning lamps should go out.
If a warning lamp stays on, refer to the
relevant page.
Warning lamps

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A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

 98

B. Deactivation of the visual and audi-
ble parking assistance.

 123

C. Deactivation of the lane departure
warning system.

 121

D. Deactivation of the alarm volumetric
sensors.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TRANSLUCENT SCREEN
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central display

1. Rev counter

2. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting

3. Speedometer

4. Maintenance indicator when the
ignition is switched on, then total
mileage recorder
5. Trip mileage recorder

6. Fuel gauge

7. Engine oil level check

8. Coolant temperature Control buttons

A. Trip mileage recorder reset

B. Lighting rheostat

C. Display of alerts and Status of
functions

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Maximum coolant temperature If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and 2 or 3 bars are lit.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Lighting is associated
with the lighting of an-
other warning lamp:
Service If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence
of a problem in one
of the systems which
does not have a spe-
cifi c warning lamp.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp comes on tempo-
rarily in the case of minor faults.
In the case of major faults, the
warning lamp remains on until the
operating fault is rectifi ed. Contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the fl uid level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous lighting of the ABS warning
lamp),
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been
deactivated, if this warning lamp
and the indicator lamp on the button
come on continuously, this indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the ESP/
ASR system or in the hill start as-
sistance. Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occur-
rence of a fault in the emission con-
trol system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle’s servo-assist-
ed braking system.

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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Maximum coolant temperature If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are
approximately 7 litres of fuel remain-
ing in the tank and 2 or 3 bars are lit.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel re-
maining in the tank.
Lighting is associated
with the lighting of an-
other warning lamp:
Service If this comes on, it indi-
cates the occurrence
of a problem in one
of the systems which
does not have a spe-
cifi c warning lamp.
It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The warning lamp comes on tempo-
rarily in the case of minor faults.
In the case of major faults, the
warning lamp remains on until the
operating fault is rectifi ed. Contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible. Braking
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the fl uid level in the circuit,
- electronic brake force distribu- tion (EBFD) faulty (simultane-
ous lighting of the ABS warning
lamp),
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR)
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically
when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been
deactivated, if this warning lamp
and the indicator lamp on the button
come on continuously, this indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the ESP/
ASR system or in the hill start as-
sistance. Engine autodiagnostics system
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the engine management
system.
If it fl ashes, it indicates the occur-
rence of a fault in the emission con-
trol system.
Central alert
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent op-
eration of the vehicle’s servo-assist-
ed braking system.

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C O M F O R T
Air conditioning
To ensure that your system operates
correctly, it is recommended to have
it checked regularly.
Water arising from condensation
in the air conditioning drains away
through a hole provided for this pur-
pose. A pool of water may thus form
under the vehicle when stationary.
To keep the air conditioning com-
pressor well sealed, it is essential to
operate the air conditioning at least
once in every month.
Regardless of the season, the air
conditioning is useful, since it re-
moves humidity and condensation.
To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the win-
dows closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sun-
light the interior temperature is ex-
cessive, ventilate the passenger
compartment by opening the win-
dows for a few moments, then close
them again.
The air conditioning operates by
using power from the engine. This
results in a slight increase in fuel
consumption.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a fi lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This fi lter has to be changed in ac-
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see "Maintenance
Guide").
Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained when
there is a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
For optimum operating effi ciency,
take care not to obstruct the air out-
lets under the front seats.
Air vents
The face-level air vents have grilles
and thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl ow and direction (up-down, right-
left).
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning, inside the cabin, uses
the sunlight sensor located on the
dashboard behind the instrument
panel.
Be careful not to obstruct it.
Sensor

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IV
A C C E S S
DIESEL FUEL
Refuelling
A label on the inside of the fuel fi ll-
er fl ap indicates the approved fuel
quality type.
To fi ll the tank safely:

 it is imperative that you switch
off the engine,

 open the fuel fi ller fl ap,

 insert the key in the fuel tank cap
then turn it to the left. Petrol engines are designed to run
on 95 RON fuel.
However, for better vehicle perform-
ance (petrol engines), we recom-
mend 98 RON.

For petrol engines with catalytic
converter, use of unleaded fuel is
obligatory
The fi ller neck has a narrower orifi ce
to admit only petrol fi ller nozzles.

UNLEADED PETROL
When you are fi lling your fuel
tank, do not persist after the
third cutoff; this could cause
your vehicle to malfunction.
FUEL TANK

Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level in
the fuel tank is reached, this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.

You have enough fuel left to drive
approximately 30 miles (50 km).
Fuel cut-off switch
Your vehicle is equipped with a safe-
ty device which cuts off the fuel sup-
ply in the event of a collision.

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A C C E S S

If you have put in fuel that is
wrong for your vehicle, it is es-
sential to have the tank drained
before you start the engine.
A label inside the fuel fi ller fl ap indi-
cates the fuels authorised:

In winter conditions, starting
from cold may seem diffi cult.
During periods of very cold
weather we recommend the use
of 95 or 98 unleaded petrol in
preference to B85 so as to ensure
optimum starting performance.
BioFlex
Your vehicle has been designed to
operate
equally on unleaded pet-
rol (95 or 98) or on bioethanol (in
Europe this is a mixture of 85 %
ethanol and 15 % unleaded petrol,
known as E85 ).
Other than the question of the two
authorised fuels, your vehicle is
used in the same way as a tradition-
al petrol vehicle.