2011.5 Citroen C4 Owner's Manual

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checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluidreservoir.2.Coolant reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery.
5. Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump * . 1.6HDi 110
1.8 HDi 150
*

According to engine.

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When the symbol begins to flashrapidly(approximately twice per second), there is not much fuelremaining in your tank (approximately5 litres).
You must fill the tank to avoid runningout of fuel.

































Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
Filling
A label, affixed on the inside of the flap, reminds you of the type of fuel to be usedaccording to your engine.
More than 5 litres of fuel must be added in
order to be re
gistered by the fuel gauge.

Location of the cap

When the low fuel level is reached,
this indication appears in the
instrument panel screen. When it firstcomes on, you have approximately
10 litres o
f fuel remaining.
The symbol flashes slowly(approximately
once per second).
1. Opening the filler flap. 2.Removing the filler cap.
3.Hooking the filler cap.
To
fill the tank safely: )the engine must be switched off,)
pull the control A
located at the bottom left of the driver's seat to release the fuel filler flap, )
open the fuel filler flap B , )
turn the filler cap C
to the left, )
remove the filler cap C,)
fill the tank, but do not continue after the
3
rdcut- off of the nozzle
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: )
refit the filler cap, inser ting the upper par t first,
)
screw in the filler cap to the right,)
close the flap.
Ensure that the fuel filler flap is closed correctly.This symbol indicates that the
fuel
tank cap is located on the left-handside of the vehicle.
Openin
g the cap may cause an inrush of air.
This vacuum, which is completely normal, is caused by the sealing of the fuel system.

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petrol engines

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)
are reser ved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol(E10 0 type).
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies 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 ser vicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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). 1.6 litre petrol en
gines, even though they have
been designed to operate on 95 RON petrol,can accept 90 RON petrol without engine adjustments, but with a slight deterioration in performance.
2.0 litre petrol engines can accept 90 RON or higher petrol.

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Running out of fuel (Diesel)
engine, the fuel system must be manuallyprimed if you run out of fuel; refer to thecorresponding Diesel engine compartment
view.



1.6 litre HDi engine
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel. )
Open the bonnet.)
If necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump. ) Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may
be resistance at the first press). ) Operate the star ter until the engine starts(if the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
tr
ying again). ) If the engine does not star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. ) Clip the styling cover back in place. )
Close the bonnet.

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Checking levels


Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremelyhot (risk of burns).

Oil level
The check is carried out with the dipstick.
This check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Dipstick

There are two marks on the dipstick:
A
= m
aximum
If you fill past this mark,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. B
= minimum
Never allow the level to fallbelow this mark.

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The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.

In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out any work.
To a v o i d a ny risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations. Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might become caught by the
fan blades.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.

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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to anauthorised waste disposal site.








Used products
To p p i ng up
The reser voir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Additive level
(1.6 HDi 110 Diesel versions
with particle emissions filter
)
The additive reser voir low level is indicated bythe display of this message.

Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted withheadlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a messa
ge in the instrument panelscreen.
Top up the reser voir when you next stop the
vehicle.

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12 V battery


Electrolyte level

For access to the battery, refer to the"12V bat tery" section.
The electrolyte level must bebetween the "LOWER LEVEL" and "UPPER LEVEL" marks.
Refer to the servicin
g booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
Oil filter
If necessary, top up using distilled water,
removing the battery cap from each cell.
Check the electrolyte level at least once a month.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to "12V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnectingthe battery and following its reconnection.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.