2011 Citroen C4 ECU

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Fitting a wheel


Fitting a steel or
"space-saver" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, when tightening the
bolts on fi tting it is normal to
notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.

After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst remove
the central cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type spare wheel, do not exceed
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 qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
soon as possible.
List of operations


)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.

)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using
the wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the se-
curity socket 4
.

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.

)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the security
socket 4
.

)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts (according to
equipment).

)
Store the tools in the box.

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CHANGING A FUSE
Access to the tools
The extraction tweezer is attached to
the back of the dashboard fusebox
cover.
For access to it:


)
unclip the cover by pulling at the
top right, then left,

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse:


)
the cause of the failure must be
identifi ed and rectifi ed,

)
all electrical consumers must be
switched off,

)
the vehicle must be immobilised
with the ignition off,

)
identify the failed fuse using the
tables and diagrams in the following
pages.
Good

Failed

To replace a fuse, you must:


)
use the special tweezer to extract
the fuse from its housing and check
the condition of its fi lament.

)
always replace the failed fuse with
a fuse of the same rating (same co-
lour); the use of a fuse of different
rating fuse may cause malfunctions
(risk of fi re).
If the fault recurrs soon after replac-
ing the fuse, have the electrical system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard
or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on
your vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
CITROËN will not accept respon-
sibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for recti-
fying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not
supplied and not recommended
by CITROËN and not installed in
accordance with its instructions,
in particular when the combined
consumption of all of the addi-
tional equipment connected ex-
ceeds 10 milliamperes.
The replacement of a fuse not
mentioned in the tables below
may cause a serious malfunc-
tion of your vehicle. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Tweezer


)
disengage the cover completely and
turn it over,

)
remove the carrier, on the back of
which the tweezer is fi tted.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
200


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F8



3 A

Alarm siren, alarm ECU.


F13



10 A

Cigarette lighter.


F14



10 A

12 V socket in boot.


F16



3 A

Lighting for the large multifunctional storage unit,
rear map reading lamps, glove box illumination.


F17



3 A

Sun visor illumination, front map reading lamps.


F28



15 A

Audio system, radio (after-market).


F30



20 A

Rear wiper.


F32



10 A

Hi-Fi amplifi er.


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F36



15 A

Rear 12 V socket.


F37



-

Not used.


F38



-

Not used.


F39



-

Not used.


F40



25 A

230 V/50 Hz socket.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
202
BATTERY
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior re-
lease lever, then the exterior safety
catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,

)
unclip the fuse box to remove the
battery, if necessary.

Disconnecting the cables

Do not force the tab as locking
will not be possible if the clip is
not positioned correctly; start the
procedure again.





The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with spe-
cial technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recom-
mendation may cause premature
wear of the battery. Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the engine
using another battery.

After refi tting the battery, the
Stop & Start system will only be
active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state
of charge of the battery (up to
about 8 hours).

)
Position the open clip 1
of the cable
on the positive terminal (+) of the
battery.

)
Press vertically on the clip 1
to position
it correctly against the battery.

)
Lock the clip by lowering the tab 2
.

)
Raise the locking tab fully.

Reconnecting the cables

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206
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle us-
ing a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf sup-
port,

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.


Access to the tools


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power as-
sistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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210
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.


Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.



"Comfort":
door defl ectors, side window blinds,
rear screen blind, isotherm module,
coat hanger fi xed to head restraint,
moveable courtesy mirror, reading
lamp, mirror for caravan, speed limiter/
cruise control, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, wheel embellishers,
chrome exhaust tailpipe, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door aperture fi nishers,
tailgate lower chrome fi nisher...

*

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:



- ensure that mats are correctly posi-
tioned and secured,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.

"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, microwave sensor,
anti-tilt sensor, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, fi re extinguisher,
warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, wheel security bolts, snow chains,
non-slip covers, front foglamp kit...

"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, door sill protectors, mud fl aps,
door protective rubbing strips, bumper pro-
tection strips, vehicle cover...
If a towbar and wiring harness
are fi tted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, the installation
must be done using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and in
line with the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.

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EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL

EMERGENCY CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than2 seconds. Flashing of the green indicator lamp and a voice message confi rm that the call has been made to the CITROËN Emergency team * .g
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green
indicator lamp goes off.
A press
(at any time) of more than 8 seconds on this button, cancels
the request.

ASSISTANCE CALL
When the ignition is switched on, the green
indicator lamp comes on for 3 seconds
indicating that the system is operating correctly.


If the orange indicator lamp fl ashes: there
is a system fault.
If the orange indicator lamp is on continuously:
the backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITROÀN. Pressin
g this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confi rmed b
y a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confi rms that the call has been made *
.


OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM The green indicator lamp remains on (without fl ashing) whencommunication is established. It goes off at the end of communication.
This call is dealt with b
y the CITROÀN Emergency team which receiveslocating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to theappropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is not
operational, or when the locating service has been expressly declined,
the call is dealt with directly by the emergency services (11 2) without the
vehicle location.

If an impact is detected b
y the airbag ECU, and independentlyof the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made
automatically.

* These services are sub
ject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROÀN dealer.
If
you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROÀN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the confi guration of these services
and, if desired, modifi ed to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country,confi guration is possible in the offi cial national language of your choice. If you benefi t from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have availableadditional services in your MyCITROËN personal space, via the CITROËN y,y
Internet website www.citroen.co.uk.

For technical reasons, particularl
y to improve the quality of telematic services for customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out
updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.