2010 Citroen C4 engine oil
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TRANSLUCENT SCREEN
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central screen
5. Trip mileage recorder
6. Fuel gauge
7. Engine oil level check
8. Coolant temperature Control buttons
1. Rev counter
2. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting
3. Speedometer
4. Service indicator when the ig-
nition is switched on, then total
mileage recorder
A. Trip mileage recorder reset
B. Lighting rheostat
C. Display of alerts and Status of
functions
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Service indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the service indi-
cator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is cor-
rect or not.
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
I f t h e l o w o i l l e v e l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up to pre-
vent damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL
--" . Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to lo-
c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p
on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type of
oil suited to your en-
gine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
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Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 type petrol
biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards
EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The
quality of the ethanol must comply
with European standard EN 15293.
F o r B r a z i l o n l y , s p e c i a l v e h i c l e s a r e
marketed to run on fuels containing
up to 100 % ethanol (E100 type). Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which con-
form to current and future European
standards (Diesel fuel which com-
plies with standard EN 590 mixed
with a biofuel which complies with
standard EN 14214) available at the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer-
tain Diesel engines; however, this
use is subject to strict application
of the special servicing conditions.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of
(bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils,
pure or diluted, domestic fuel...) is
strictly prohibited (risk of damage to
the engine and fuel system). Special features of BioFlex
engines
A BioFlex vehicle has been designed
to run on unleaded petrol (RON 95
or RON 98) or ethanol (this is a mix-
ture containing 85 % ethanol and
15 % unleaded petrol, called E85).
So, regardless of the quantity of fuel
remaining in your tank and irrespec-
tive of its type (RON 95/RON 98,
E85 or a mixture of the two), you
c a n fi l l y o u r t a n k a t a n y t i m e w i t h u n -
leaded petrol (RON 95 or RON 98)
or ethanol (E85).
There is no problem driving on un-
leaded petrol only with this vehicle.
In winter conditions, starting the
engine from cold may sometimes
p r o v e d i f fi c u l t . D u r i n g t h e s e v e r y
cold periods you are advised to
use unleaded petrol rather than
E85 to ensure optimum starting
conditions.
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PETROL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s a l l o w 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 f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
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. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
* A c c o r d i n g t o e n g i n e .
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C H E C K S * A c c o r d i n g t o e n g i n e .
DIESEL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s a l l o w 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 , f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s a n d f o r
priming the fuel system.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
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. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. P r i m i n g p u m p * .
11. B l e e d s c r e w * . As the diesel fuel system is
pressurised, any work on
this system is prohibited.
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as some parts of the engine
can be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u -
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations
a n d f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Coolant level
Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n -
gine is cold.
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, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with plain water.
Reservoir capacities:
- screenwash: approximately 3 litres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6 litres. Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e
skin.
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o
the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN deal-
er (France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you next stop
the vehicle.
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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Warranty and Maintenance
Record and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesirable
odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h
time the engine oil is
changed. Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a message
appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
and lighting of the service warning
lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o fi l l u p ( i n c o n d i -
tions of urban driving of exception-
a l l y l o n g d u r a t i o n : l o w s p e e d s , t r a f fi c
jams etc.)
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , i t i s a d v i s e d
to drive as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
m o r e f o r a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the replacement
interval for this component.