2008 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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Access to the spare wheel
Lift the boot fl oor.
CHANGING A WHEELDimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of a different dimension to those on the vehicle (identifi ed by a label), it is essential to use it only on a temporary basis, to drive not above 80 km/h (50 mph) and to have the original wheel refi t-ted as soon as possible.
Tyre pressures
This is indicated on a label in the front door aperture.
Switch on your hazard warning lamps.
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack; use an axle stand.
The jack is designed specifi cally for your vehicle, do not use it for other applications.
Refi t the repaired original wheel as soon as possible.
With a spare wheel fi tted, drive with caution.
Light alloy wheels
If your vehicle is equipped with light alloy wheels and a steel spare wheel, then if fi tting the latter it is normal to note that the heads of the wheel bolts do not come to bear on the wheel rim.
The steel spare wheel is secured by the conical tapering of the wheel bolts’ shafts, see diagram.
When refi tting the light alloy wheel, ensure that the wheel bolt heads are in undamaged condition.

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Removing the wheel
- Undo the yellow central screw by a quarter turn.
- Raise the spare wheel towards you rearwards.
- Remove the wheel from the bootspace.
Repositioning the wheel
- Refi t the wheel in place.
- Undo the yellow central screw by a few turns, then position it at the centre of the wheel.
- Do up the central screw until tight so that the wheel is securely retained in place.
The wheel should be correctly positioned fl at in the centre of its well.
Tools
The tools are located in a protective holder in the spare wheel, remove the strap to gain access.
1 - Wheelbrace
2 - Centring guide
3 - Tool for removing/refi tting wheel bolts
4 - Jack with handle
5 - Removable towing ring
6 - Tool for bolt protectors on aluminium wheels

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Removal
1 - Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground. Apply the handbrake.
Switch off the ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear, depending on any slope (for vehicles with automatic gearbox, select position P).
2 - Detach the embellisher using the wheelbrace 1 by pulling close to the valve.
For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, slide the removal tool 6 into the slot in the central embellisher and apply fi rm leverage to detach.
3 - Slacken the wheel bolts.
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, slacken the anti-theft nut using the tool provided.
4 - Position the jack under the bodyshell, exactly as in the illustration, at the mark A (in the recess in the sill member) closest to the wheel that is to be replaced.
5 - Deploy the jack 4 until its base is in contact with the ground. Make sure that the base of the jack is vertically below the jacking point used.
6 - Raise the vehicle.
7 - Remove the bolts and disengage the wheel.
Refi tting
1 - Position the wheel with the aid of the centring guide.
2 - Do up the 3 bolts by hand and remove the centring guide. Position the 4th bolt.
3 - Do pre-tightening with the wheel-brace 1.
4 - Retract the jack 4 and disengage it.
5 - Tighten the wheel bolts using the wheelbrace 1.
6 - Reposition the embellisher, commencing by placing the slot at the valve, pressing it home with the palm of your hand. For vehicles with aluminium wheels, refi t the bolt protector.
7 - Stow the tools and the wheel in the boot.
8 - Check the tyre pressure and also have its balancing checked.
Make absolutely sure that the occupants have left the vehicle and are in an area that ensures their safety.

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Inspect the tyres regularly for wear and damage such as cuts, cracks or bulges, etc.
Remove any foreign bodies (stones, pieces of metal) that may have pierced the tyre. They could cause further damage to the tyre carcass.
Correctly infl ated tyres provide:
Optimum roadholding.
Precise, light steering.
Improved fuel economy.
Increased tyre life.Use the tyre pressures recommend-ed by CITROËN.Use the tyre pressures recommend-Use the tyre pressures recommend-
Check the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold, on a frequent basis.
Never reduce the pressure of a hot tyre
Puncture
A punctured tyre should always be removed from the rim and thoroughly examined for any secondary dam-age before attempting any repair. When a repair is possible, it should be carried out as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the tyre.
Tyre repair should be carried out by a tyre specialist who will assume re-sponsibility for the repair.

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FRONT LAMPS
 Headlamp dipped beam
 Main beam
 Sidelamp
Direction indicator
Note: A light mist fi lm can appear on the internal surface of the headlamp lens in certain climatic conditions (low temperature, humidity). This disappears within a few minutes of switching on the headlamps.
Note: If it should be necessary to ac-cess the front RH headlamp, remove the cover by pressing the 2 clips.
REPLACING BULBS
If the headlamp has this symbol, any operation involving changing a Xe-non D1S bulb must be carried out by the CITROËN network (risk of electrocution).
It is recommended to change both bulbs at the same time if one is faulty.
FRONT LAMPS, DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
 Additional headlamp(main beam)
 Headlamp dipped beam/Main beam
 Sidelamp
 Direction indicator
The halogen bulbs should not be changed until they have been off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns).
Do not touch the new bulb directly with your fi ngers; use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential that only anti U.V. type bulbs are used in order not to damage the headlamp.
When using a high-pressure jet wash for cleaning the vehicle, don’t persist on the headlamps and other lamps, particularly around their edges, so as to avoid damaging their lacquer fi nish or seals.

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Main beam
Pull the rubber stops.
Disconnect the bulb.
Disengage the ends of the retaining spring to release it.
Remove the bulb.
Bulb: H1 For vehicles not equipped with Xenon headlamp bulbs.
Headlamp dipped beam
Pull the rubber stops.
Disconnect the bulb.
Disengage the ends of the retaining spring to release it.
Remove the bulb.
Bulb: H7
Note: On HDi 90 and 110 engines, unclip the cover for access to the left hand headlamp.

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Front direction indicator
Rotate the bulb-holder ARotate the bulb-holderRotate the bulb-holder by a quarter Aturn and pull.
Press to disengage the bulb.
Bulb: PY 21 W yellow.
Direction indicator side repeaters in the rear view mirrors
To change the side repeater bulb, press fi rmly in the area indicated by the arrow, then pull on the side re-peater.
Front foglamps
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
Front lamps, directional headlampsFront lamps
Sidelamp
Disconnect the connector by press-ing on the metallic part.
Rotate the bulb-holder BRotate the bulb-holderRotate the bulb-holder by a quar-ter turn and pull on the bulb.
Bulb: W 5.

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Interior lamp
Unclip the transparent cover of the interior lamp to reach the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W
Boot lighting
Unclip the lens unit to access the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W
Glovebox lighting
Unclip the lens unit to access the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W
Spotlamps
Unclip the cover of the interior lamp, then if necessary the partition for the spotlamp concerned, to access the bulb.
Bulb: W 5 W
Sill lighting
Unclip the headlamp to access the bulb.
Bulb: W5 W