2013.5 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD spare wheel
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.Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the 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 in preference.
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 aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- 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 on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and
obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third 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 settle down to
a consistent average.
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Practical information
Changing a wheel
The tools are stored in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them:
)
Open the boot.
)
Lift and remove the boot floor.
)
Take out the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for anything else.
1.
Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3.
Handle.
Used to operate the jack.
4.
Removable towing eye.
See "Recovering the vehicle".
5.
Security wheel bolt socket (available as an
accessory).
Used to adapt the wheelbrace to the
special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove the
trim first using the handle 3
, pulling at
the cutout.
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim
starting by placing its cutout opposite
the valve and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
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Practical information
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
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
the tools".
Access to the spare wheel
Taking 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 back
in place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Put the central bolt A
in place in the centre
of the wheel.
)
Tighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.
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)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one of the
two front A
or rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
)
Extend the jack 2
until 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 B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
)
Remove the wheel.
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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 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 fully by hand.
)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 5
(if your vehicle is equipped with
security wheel bolts).
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tyres fitted on steel wheel rims, special
bolts available from your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop must
be used.
If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.
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Practical information
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during a
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
)
Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
)
Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
)
Move off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
)
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.
Avoid driving on roads that have been
cleared of snow, to avoid damaging
your vehicle's tyres and the road
sur face. It is recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face. If
your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Use only chains designed for fitment to the type
of road wheels on your vehicle:
Original equipment
tyre size Maximum link size
215/70 R16
12 mm
225/55 R18
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340Alphabetical index
Screen (audio equipment) ................. 54, 56, 58
Screen, instrument panel .................... 24, 31- 43
Screen menu ................................ 298, 300, 302
Screenwash fluid level .................................. 221
Screenwash, front ......................................... 141
Screen-wash reser voir ................................. 221
Seat adjustment ........................................ 81, 82
Seat back storage pockets ........................... 105
Seat belts ............................................... 152-155
Seat belts warning lamp ............................... 153
Seat, rear bench .............................................85
Seats, electric ................................................. 82
Seats, rear .......................................................85
Serial number, vehicle .................................. 241
Ser vice indicator .............................................44
Ser vicing .........................................................22
Setting the clock ................................ 54, 56, 58
Sidelamps .....................................188, 190, 192
Side repeater ................................................ 191
Ski flap ............................................................86
Snow chains .................................................. 187
Spare wheel .................................................. 182
Speedometer .................................................. 24
Spotlamps, side ............................................ 191
Starting the vehicle ...............................108, 109
Steering mounted controls, audio ... 257, 295, 316
Stopping the vehicle .............................108, 109
Stop Start system (Auto Stop Go) ................ 121
Storage ............................................ 86, 101, 106
Stowing rings ........................................ 106, 107
Sun visor ....................................................... 101
System,
audio- CD .................................................... 313
System, audio-telematics .............................255Table of weights .....................226 -231, 233 -238
Tables of engines ..................................225, 232
TCL ................................................................ 150
Technical data ....................................... 225 -238
Telephone .....................................243, 292, 310
Temperature adjustment ...........................92, 95
Temperature, coolant ......................................46
Temporary tyre repair kit............................... 177
Third brake lamp ................................... 192, 193
Three flashes (direction indicators) .............. 147
TMC (Traffic info) .......................................... 273
Tools ...................................................... 181, 182
Total distance recorder ................................... 43
Touch screen audio- CD system ...................293
Touch screen audio-telematic system ..........255
To w b a r ........................................................... 207
Towed loads ...........................226 -231, 233 -238
Towing another vehicle .................................206
TP (Traffic information) ................ 275, 305, 322
Traction control (TCL) ................................... 150
Traffic information (TMC) .............................. 273
Trajectory control systems ............................ 150
Tyre pressures .............................................. 241
Ty r e s ................................................................22
ST
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Radio .............................................278, 304, 319
Range ........................................................43, 46
RCA socket ...........................................104, 329
RDS .............................................. 278, 305, 321
Rear foglamp......................................... 135, 192
Rear screen (demisting) ..................................99
Recharging the battery .................................200
Recirculation / exterior air intake ..............93, 96
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ............................................223
Remote control .................................... 62- 65, 71
Removing a wheel ........................................ 183
Removing the mat ......................................... 101
Repair kit, puncture ....................................... 177
Replacing bulbs .....................................188 -193
Replacing fuses .................................... 194-199
Replacing the air filter ...................................222
Replacing the oil filter ...................................222
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter ......................................222
Replacing wiper blades.................................203
Rev counter ..................................................... 24
Reversing camera ......................................... 132
Reversing lamp ............................................. 192
Reversing lamps ........................................... 192
Roof bars .......................................................209
Roof blind ........................................................80
Routine checks .................................... 222, 224
Running out of fuel (Diesel) .......................... 218
Unlocking ..................................................62, 66
USB player ................................... 104, 282, 330