2013.5 Citroen C4 DAG Owner's Manual

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Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
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, refer to
the paragraph "Access to the tools" on
the previous page.
Putting the standard wheel back in
place



Put the wheel back in its housing.


Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.


Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a CITROËN
dealer or aqualifi ed workshop.

Taking out the standard wheel



Unscrew the yellow central bolt.


Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.


Take the wheel out of the boot.



Put the box back in place in the cen-
tre of the wheel and clip it.


If your vehicle has an electric
parking brake, only a space sav-
er wheel can be stowed in the
boot.

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Removing a wheel


Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and non-
slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless
it has been programmed to au-
tomatic mode, switch off the ig-
nition and engage fi rst gear * to
lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning
lamps in the instrument panel
are on (not fl ashing).
The occupants must get out of
the vehicle and wait where they
are safe.
If necessary, place a chock un-
der the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.

*
position R
for an electronic gearbox; P

for an automatic gearbox.
List of operations



Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3

(according to equipment).


Fit the security socket 4
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the secu-
rity bolt.


Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.


Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever 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 suffi -
cient 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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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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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 fi t the chains during
a journey, stop the vehicle on a fl at
surface on the side of the road.


Apply the parking brake and posi-
tion any wheel chocks to prevent
movement of your vehicle.


Fit the chains following the instruc-
tions 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 tight-
ened.

The snow chains must be fi tted
only to the front wheels. They
must never be fi tted to "space-
saver" type spare wheels.

Take account of the legislation in
force in your country on the use
of snow chains and the maxi-
mum running speed authorised.
Avoid driving on roads that
have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's
tyres and the road surface. It is
recommended that before you
leave, you practise fi tting the
snow chains on a level and dry
surface. If your vehicle is fi tted
with alloy wheels, check that no
part of the chain or its fi xings is
in contact with the wheel rim.


Use only the chains designed to be fi t-
ted to the type of wheel fi tted to your
vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link
size.
195/65 R15
9 mm
205/55 R16
225/45 R17
225/40 R18

cannot be fi tted with chains

For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

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CHANGING A BULB


The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:



do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,



use a sponge and soapy wa-
ter or a pH neutral product,


when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few min-
utes (risk of serious burns).



Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use a lint-
free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to
avoid damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with
a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.


Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must
be replaced by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



Front lamps



1.
Direction indicators (H21 clear).


2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7 - 55W).


3.
Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55W).


4.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W XL).


5.
Foglamps (H11 - 55W).



1.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).


2.
Direction indicators
(PY21W amber).


3.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W XL).


4.
Foglamps (H11-55W).









Model with halogen headlamps




























Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7...
take care to position them cor-
rectly to ensure the best lighting.

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Amber coloured bulbs, such as
the direction indicators, must be
replaced with bulbs of identical
specifi cations and colour.
When refi tting, close the protec-
tive cover carefully to preserve
the sealing of the headlamp.













Changing direction indicator bulbs

Model with halogen headlamps
Rapid fl ashing of the direction
indicator warning lamp (right
or left) indicates the failure of a
bulb on that side.

Access to bulbs



Remove the air defl ector by unclip-
ping each of its three attachment
points.


Unclip the bonnet release cable at
its two fi xings.


Move the cable down.
After changing the failed bulb, remember
to put everything back in place (cable and
air defl ector). Depending on the engine and only on
the left hand side, you must fi rst carry
out the following operations for access
to the protective covers on the bulbs.



Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.


Pull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these opera-
tions in reverse order.
Model with Xenon headlamps




Remove the protective cover by
pulling on its tongue.


Disconnect the electrical connector.


Separate the springs to release the
bulb.


Pull the bulb out and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these opera-
tions in reverse order.

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Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with halogen
headlamps)









Changing daytime running lamp/
sidelamp bulbs



Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.


Disconnect the bulb connector.


Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.


Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.



Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.


Disconnect the bulb connector.


Spread the springs to release the
bulb.


Extract the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations
in reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with halogen
headlamps)



Remove the protective cover by
pulling on the tab.


Disconnect the bulb connector.


Squeeze the springs to release the
bulb.


Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations
in reverse order.

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
Introduce a fl at screwdriver in the
hole in the fi nisher.


Pull and lever to unclip the bumper
fi nisher (the parking sensor stays
with the fi nisher).


Remove the two module fi xing screws
and remove it from its housing.


Disconnect the bulb holder connector.


Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.


Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To replace these bulbs you may also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.







Changing foglamp bulbs







Changing the side spotlamps
For the replacement of this type of LED
lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.









Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters



Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.


Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.


Disconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations
in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.