2012 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS Owner's Manual

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the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, see "Access to
t
he tools".
Access to the spare wheel
Ta k i ng out the standard wheel
)Unscrew the central bolt A . )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the standard wheel backin place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.)
Put the central bolt Ain place in the centre of the wheel. )
Tighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.

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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: if possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear to lock the wheels.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use a stand.


List of operations
)If your vehicle is equipped with security
wheel bolts (equipment available as an accessory) fit the security socket 5on the
wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt. )Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. )Extend the jack 2until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A or Bused.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
) Remove the wheel.

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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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Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5(if your vehicle is equipped withsecurity wheel bolts).)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wh
eelbrace 1 only.)
Store the tools (refer to the paragraph"Access to the tools").

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Changing a bulb
For bulbs that have alignment lugs (H1, H7...) ensure that they arefitted correctly for the best lightingperformance.

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressurewasher on persistent marks,do not keep the lance directedtowards the lamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
Risk of electrocution
Replacement of the xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be carried out bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Front lamps
1.Direction indicators(W Y21W-21W).2.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H11- 55W) or
Xenon bulb (D1S-35W).4.Sidelamps (W5W-5W).5.Daytime running lamps(P13W-13W).6. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light emitting doides-LEDs).7.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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Carry out the following operations for access
the bulb protective covers:
)Remove the retaining pins A.)Remove the protective cover B .



Access to bulbs Changing direction indicator bulbs (1)
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn to
the left and pull it out.
) Pull out the bulb and change it.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure of a bulb on that side.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of identical specifications and colour.

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) Remove the protective plastic cover.)
Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull it out. )
Remove the bulb and its base by pressing on the lug at the bottom. )
Change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs (2)
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn to the
left and pull it out. ) Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing the daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light-emittingdiodes - LEDs) (6)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing dipped headlamp
bulbs (3)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

To replace these bulbs contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Changing front foglamp
bulbs (7) / daytime running lamp bulbs (5)