2008 Citroen C4 headlamp
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Function activated
If there is a malfunction, the "Dipped beams" w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s .
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
You are recommended to have both Xenon bulbs changed if there has been a malfunction in either of them.
Function deactivated
This function is associated with headlamps that have Xenon bulbs.
Whether on dipped beam or main beam, your headlamps follow the di-rection of the road ahead.
Lighting quality when driving round bends is considerably improved.
Activation/Deactivation
This can be activated/deactivated in the "Main menu". See "Multifunction displays".
See "Multifunction displays".
DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
The status of the function is memo-rised on switching off the ignition.
By default, this function is in activated mode.
Note: At zero or very low speed, or in reverse gear, this function is in-active.
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A - Windscreen washer
To operate the windscreen wash, pull the wiper stalk towards you.
Screen wash is accompanied by a timed screen wipe, the headlamp wash also operates if dipped beams are switched on.
Always check that the windscreen and rear screen wipers can operate f r e e l y , f o r e x a m p l e i f fi t t i n g a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r , or in freezing temperatures.
Remove any accumulation of snow from the base of the windscreen.
B - Rear screen wiper
To deactivate.
Intermittent rear wipe.
Timed rear screen wash/wipe.
Changing the wiper blades
The wipers should be stopped in themaintenance position (during re-placement).
Switch off the ignition and action the wipe stalk within one minute. The wipers will position themselves in the middle of the windscreen.
For this, switch off the ignition then, within one minute, action the wiper stalk. The wipers will posi-tion themselves to the centre of the windscreen.
For optimum wiping performance, replace the wiper blades as soon as they leave traces on the screen; oth-erwise change them once or twice per year (in spring and autumn, for example).
Reversing
On engaging reverse gear, if the front wiper is on, the rear wiper starts.
Activation/deactivation of this func-tion is possible in the menu "Person- a l i s a t i o n - C o n fi g u r a t i o n " o f t h e " M a i n menu".
Deactivation of this function is nec-essary when a bicycle carrier is in-stalled on the tailgate.
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PETROL ENGINES
T h e y g i v e a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l s o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f c e r t a i n i t e m s .
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screen and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Engine coolant.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Topping up engine oil.
* D e p e n d i n g o n e n g i n e .
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DIESEL ENGINES
T h e y g i v e a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l s o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f c e r t a i n i t e m s a n d p r i m i n g t h e f u e l s y s t e m .
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screen and headlamp wash reservoir.
3. Engine coolant.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r * .
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Topping up engine oil.
10. P r i m i n g p u m p * .
11. B l e e d s c r e w * .
* D e p e n d i n g o n e n g i n e .
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A i r fi l t e r
Follow the recommendations in the Maintenance Guide.
When working under the bonnet, when the engine is hot (even stopped and the ignition switched off), the cooling fan coul d operate at any time.
Check the engine oil level frequently between routine service visits, as well as prior to long journeys.
Engine coolant
The coolant level should be between the MAX and MINmarks on the header tank.
If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide"
Never work on the cooling system if the engine is hot.
12 volt battery
See "Practical advice".
Engine oil
Check the oil level with the vehicle parked on level ground, after the engine has been switched off for at least fi f t e e n m i n u t e s .
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide"
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e fl u i d l e v e l m u s t b e situated within the MAX and MIN marks visible on the reservoir.
T h e s c r e e n w a s h fl u i d s h o u l d b e replaced periodically as it loses its effectiveness over time.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide"
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact the CITROËN network.you are driving, stop immediately stop immediately
D u s t fi l t e r / o d o u r fi l t e r (active carbon)
See "Maintenance Guide"
Take out the oil dipstick.
The level must be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick
It should never exceed the maximum mark.
Windscreen, rear screen and headlamp washer fl u i d
It is recommended that you use products approved by CITROËN.It is recommended that you hat you
S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r : 3.5 litres.
Screen and headlamp wash reservoir: 6.5 litres.
S p e c i fi c a t i o n f o r t h e fl u i d
To ensure optimum cleaning and to a v o i d f r e e z i n g , t o p p i n g u p o r fi l l i n g of the reservoir must not be done with just water.
MAX
MIN
LEVELS
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Windscreen and rear screen w a s h e r fl u i d
For best results as well as for your safety, use only CITROËN approved products which protect at temperatures as low as -25 °C to -30 °C.
I t i s e s s e n t i a l t o h a v e s u f fi c i e n t s c r e e n w a s h fl u i d i f y o u r v e h i c l e i s equipped with Xenon headlamps.
T o c h e c k t h e l e v e l , p l a c e a fi n g e r on aperture A before removing the cap.
Capacity: 3.5 litres.
Capacity with headlamp washers: 6.5 litres.
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e s y n t h e t i c fl u i d n o t o n l y g i v e s protection against corrosion but also ensures correct functioning of the braking system in all environmental conditions, therefore you should only use the synthetic product recommended by the CITROËN only use the synthetic product product
n e t w o r k . ( t h i s fl u i d m u s t b e r e p l a c e d every two years).
These important requirements are detailed in your vehicle’s Maintenance Guide.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
When working under the bonnet, when the engine is hot (even stopped and the ignition switched off), the cooling fan coul d operate at any time.
B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r
Check and top up at regular intervals.
T h e fl u i d l e v e l m u s t b e s i t u a t e d w i t h i n the max and min marks visible on the reservoir.
If the warning lamp comes on when driving, stop as quickly as possible and contact a CITROËN dealer.driving, stop as quickly as possible quickly
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FRONT LAMPS
Headlamp dipped beam
Main beam
Sidelamp
Direction indicator
Note: A l i g h t m i s t fi l m c a n a p p e a r o n t h e i n t e r n a l s u r f a c e o f t h e h e a d l a m p l e n s i n c e r t a i n c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s ( l o w t e m p e r a t u r e , h u m i d i t y ) . T h i s d i s a p p e a r s w i t h i n a f e w m i n u t e s o f s w i t c h i n g o n t h e h e a d l a m p s .
Note: I f i t s h o u l d b e n e c e s s a r y t o a c - c e s s t h e f r o n t R H h e a d l a m p , r e m o v e t h e c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g t h e 2 c l i p s .
REPLACING BULBS
I f t h e h e a d l a m p h a s t h i s s y m b o l , a n y o p e r a t i o n i n v o l v i n g c h a n g i n g a X e - n o n D 1 S b u l b m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t b y t h e C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k ( r i s k o f e l e c t r o c u t i o n ) .
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o c h a n g e b o t h b u l b s a t t h e s a m e t i m e i f o n e i s f a u l t y .
FRONT LAMPS, DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Additional headlamp(main beam)
Headlamp dipped beam/Main beam
Sidelamp
Direction indicator
T h e h a l o g e n b u l b s s h o u l d n o t b e c h a n g e d u n t i l t h e y h a v e b e e n o f f f o r a f e w m i n u t e s ( r i s k o f s e r i o u s b u r n s ) .
D o n o t t o u c h t h e n e w b u l b d i r e c t l y w i t h y o u r fi n g e r s ; u s e a l i n t - f r e e c l o t h .
I t i s e s s e n t i a l t h a t o n l y a n t i U . V . t y p e b u l b s a r e u s e d i n o r d e r n o t t o d a m a g e t h e h e a d l a m p .
W h e n u s i n g a h i g h - p r e s s u r e j e t w a s h f o r c l e a n i n g t h e v e h i c l e , d o n ’ t p e r s i s t o n t h e h e a d l a m p s a n d o t h e r l a m p s , p a r t i c u l a r l y a r o u n d t h e i r e d g e s , s o a s t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e i r l a c q u e r fi n i s h o r s e a l s .
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Main beam
P u l l t h e r u b b e r s t o p s .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b u l b .
D i s e n g a g e t h e e n d s o f t h e r e t a i n i n g s p r i n g t o r e l e a s e i t .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b .
Bulb: H 1 F o r v e h i c l e s n o t e q u i p p e d w i t h X e n o n h e a d l a m p b u l b s .
Headlamp dipped beam
P u l l t h e r u b b e r s t o p s .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b u l b .
D i s e n g a g e t h e e n d s o f t h e r e t a i n i n g s p r i n g t o r e l e a s e i t .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b .
Bulb: H7
Note: O n H D i 9 0 a n d 1 1 0 e n g i n e s , u n c l i p t h e c o v e r f o r a c c e s s t o t h e l e f t h a n d h e a d l a m p .