2011.5 Citroen C4 tyre pressure

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Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:- before a long journey,- at each change of season,- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.

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4
Driving
As the engine torque is applied to all four wheels, the condition of the tyres
has a considerable impact on theperformance of the vehicle. Ensure that all four tyres are in good condition. Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or muddy areas or in other areas in whichthe wheels could spin. Spinning the wheels places thetransmission components under pressure and could cause a seriousmalfunction. Do not drive the vehicle through deep water. Avoid driving over excessively uneventerrain (risk of scraping under the body or of grounding on crossing a bridge).


Operating faults

If the selected transmission mode display flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to front "2WD"
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A
.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool
down then wait for the displa
y to clear beforesetting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternatelyand if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in
the instrument panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without dela
y.
Have your vehicle towed on a flatbed. The vehicle must not be towed with the front or rear wheels on the ground evenif it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)mode.

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Practical information
This kit is installed in the boot under the floor. Complete s
ystem consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits the
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.



















Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
1.12 V compressor with integral pressuregauge, to measure and adjust the tyre pressure.
F
or access to it:
)Open the boot.)Lift and remove the floor. )Ta k e out the kit.




Composition of the kit

The speed restriction sticker must beaffixed to the vehicle's steering wheel toremind you that a wheel is in temporaryuse.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.
2.Sealant car tridge for the temporary repair
of a tyre. 3.Replacement valve core.4. Valve core removal/fitting tool.
5. Injection pipe.
6.Suction pipe, to remove the sealant product
if necessary.
7
. Speed limit sticker.

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Practical information

2. Infl ation
)Check that the compressor switch A
is in
the "OFF" position. )Uncoil the compressor pipe B
.
)
Connect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel. )
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ACC" or ACC mode).) Star t the compressor by turning the
switch A
to the "ON" position. )
Using the compressor, adjust the pressure in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove the compressor and stow the kit. )
Drive off straight away at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) for around 3 miles (5 km) or 10 minutes.


As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Tell the technician that you have used the kit. After checking, the technicianwill advise you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.


If after around 10 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates thatthe tyre is not repairable; contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.

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Practical information
Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
When using the "space-saver" spare wheel, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired andreplace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 5
(if your vehicle is equipped with
security wheel bolts). )Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow tyres fitted on steel wheel rims, specialbolts available from your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop must be used.

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Practical information
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
tem
perature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
) If this message is displayed, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.


Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
I
f the message flashes slowly, wait for the engine to cool before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the messa
ge flashes rapidly, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Technical data




















Identifi cation markings Various visible markings for the identification and tracing of your vehicle.
A.Manufacturer's plate.It is riveted to the right hand middle pillar
and carries the following information:
- manufacturer,
- EU t
ype approval number,
- vehicle identification number (VIN),
- gross vehicle weight,
- gross train weight,
- maximum front axle weight,
- maximum rear axle weight.


The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.


If the tyre pressures are too low, thisincreases fuel consumption.
B.Tyre label. This label is affixed to the the driver's
side middle pillar and carries the followinginformation:


- tyre sizes,

- tyre pressures.
C.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the damper support.

Original equipment tyres can be
chained using 9 mm chains. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.

324Alphabetical index
Seat, rear bench .............................................83Seat adjustment........................................79,80Seat back storage pockets...........................103Seat belts ...............................................150-153Seat belts warning lamp...............................151Seats, electric.................................................80Seats, rear.......................................................r83Serial number, vehicle..................................222Ser vice indicator.............................................r44Servicing .........................................................22Setting the clock.......................................54, 58Sidelamps.............................131, 180, 182,184Side repeater.................................................183Ski flap............................................................84Spare wheel..................................................175Speedometer..................................................r24Spotlamps, side............................................183Starting the vehicle...............................106,107Stopping the vehicle.............................106,107Stop & Star t system (Auto Stop & Go)..........119Storage.............................................84, 99,104Stowing rings ........................................104, 105Sun visor.........................................................r99System, audio-CD.................................283-320System, audio-telematic.......................223-282
Unlocking ..................................................60,64USB player...........................................r264, 305
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Warning lamp, low fuel level .........................208Warning lamps ..........................................25-42Weights.................................................218,220Welcome lighting.....................................66, 136Wheel, changing....................................174-179Wheelbrace...................................................174Window controls..............................................76Wiper control stalk.................................138-141Wipers ....................................................138-141
Temporary tyre repair kit...............................170Third brake lamp...................................184, 185To o l s..............................................................174Total distance recorder...................................r43To w b a r...........................................................r199Towed loads..........................................218, 220Towing another vehicle.................................198TP (Tr affic information)........................260, 294Traction control (TCL)...................................148Trajectory control systems ............................148Tyre pressures ..............................................222Tyres................................................................22
Table of weights....................................218,220Ta b l e s o f e ngines..................................217, 219Tables of fuses ..............................................186TCL ................................................................ 148Te c hnical data........................................217-222Te l e p h o ne............................................269, 309Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................46Temperature adjustment ...........................90, 93
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Vehic le c onfiguration......................................52Vehicle identification .....................................222Ventilation.................................................88-89Video.....................................................256,257Voic e commands..................272,273,277-281,309,310,314-318
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