2013.5 Citroen C4 DAG checking oil

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CHECKS
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PETROL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids and for replacing certain components.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air fi lter.

8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

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*
According to engine.














DIESEL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11 .
Bleed screw * .

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CHECKING LEVELS


Take care when working under
the bonnet, as certain areas of
the engine may be extremely hot
(risk of burns) and the cooling
fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).


The check is carried out either
when the ignition is switched
on using the oil level indicator
in the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine has been
off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level be-
tween two services (or oil changes).
CITROËN recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.


















Oil level


Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty
guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.











Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty
guide for details of the interval for this
operation.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.












Power steering fluid level

The power steering fl uid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. With the engine cold, un-
screw the cap to check the level.











Coolant level


The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

Check all of these levels regularly, in
line with the maintenance and warranty
guide. Top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.








The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take
care with articles and clothing
that might become caught by the
fan blades.
The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

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Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component.
















Electric parking brake

This system does not require
any routine servicing. However,
in the event of a problem,
have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.





















Manual parking brake

















Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
lent quality and specifi cation.

In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
those in the braking system,
CITROËN selects and offers
very specifi c products.
After washing the vehicle, damp-
ness, or in wintry conditions, ice
can form on the brake discs and
pads: braking effi ciency may be
reduced. Make light brake ap-
plications to dry and defrost the
brakes.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be
done by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
















Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.


Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.








Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.







Electronic gearbox

The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval for this compo-
nent.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Removing the cartridge





Stow the black pipe.


Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.


Support the compressor vertically.


Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.






Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.


Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.


Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.


Remove the kit then stow it.


Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispos-
al site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop.



Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,

- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).





Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.


Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.


Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.

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VISUAL SEARCH
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE


Running out of Diesel fuel ............. 186

Checking levels ...................... 189-190


- oil

- brake fl uid

- coolant

- power steering fl uid

- screenwash / headlamp wash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle
emissions fi lter)


Changing bulbs....................... 203-208


- front

- rear

Petrol engines......................... 224-225
Diesel engines ........................ 226-229
Dimensions .................................... 230
Identifi cation markings ................... 231

Bonnet ........................................... 185
Petrol underbonnet ........................ 187
Diesel underbonnet ....................... 188
Checking components ............ 191-192


- battery

- air fi lter / passenger compartment
fi lter

- oil fi lter

- particle emissions fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads / discs


Battery .................................... 213-215
Energy economy mode.................. 216

Engine compartment fuses .... 209, 212

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS and EBFD systems............ 140
Accessories ............................... 222
Accessory socket,
12V .................. 114, 115, 118, 122
Adjusting headlamps ................. 104
Adjusting head restraints ............. 72
Adjusting seat belt height ... 143, 144
Adjusting the
steering wheel .......................... 78
Airbags, curtain.................. 148, 149
Airbags, front ..................... 146, 149
Airbags, lateral................... 148, 149
Air conditioning ............................ 26
Air conditioning, digital........... 62, 65
Air conditioning, manual ........ 62, 63
Air fi lter ...................................... 191
Air fl ow ......................................... 61
Air vents....................................... 61
Alarm ........................................... 88
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ...................................... 140
Anti-pinch............................... 92, 94
Anti-theft ...................................... 82
Armrest, front ...................... 116, 117
Armrest, rear .............................. 120
Assistance call ........... 142, 233, 234
Audible warning ......................... 139
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) .............. 275, 303, 305
Audio system ................. 49, 51, 289
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .................... 99, 102
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ........ 139
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .......... 107, 108
Auxiliary socket...........114, 276, 302Children .............. 125-138, 145, 147Child seats ........................... 125-137
Child seats, conventional........... 131
CITROËN Localised
Assistance Call ....................... 234
CITROËN Localised
Emergency Call ...................... 234
Clock.......................... 46, 50, 54, 56
Closing the boot..................... 81, 91
Closing the doors................... 81, 90
Cold climate screen ................... 217
Colour screen .............................. 55
Connectors, audio .... 114, 276, 300, 302
Coolant level .............................. 189
Courtesy lamps...................103, 110
Courtesy mirror ........................... 113
Cruise control .................... 175, 178
Cup holder .................................. 115
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) ................. 270, 296
Date (setting) ............. 46, 50, 54, 56
Daytime running
lamps ........................ 99, 203, 205
Deactivating
the passenger airbag .............. 147
Defrosting .................................... 69
Diesel additive level ................... 190
Dimensions ................................ 230
Dipped beam ............... 98, 203, 205
Dipstick ................................ 43, 189
Directional lighting ............. 105, 106
Direction indicators ........... 101, 139,
203, 204, 206, 207
Doors ........................................... 90
Doors emergency control ............ 87 Capacity, fuel tank ....................... 95
CD ..................................... 272, 297
CD MP3 ............................. 272, 298
Central locking ....................... 81, 86
Centre console ........................... 115
Changing a bulb ................. 203-208
Changing a fuse ................. 209-212
Changing a wheel ............... 198-201
Changing a wiper blade ..... 109, 216
Changing the date ..... 46, 50, 54, 56
Changing the remote control
battery................................. 83, 84
Changing the time ..... 46, 50, 54, 56
Checking levels ................. 189, 190
Checking the engine
oil level.............................. 43, 189
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) .......................... 197
Checks................................ 185-192
Child lock ................................... 138 Battery ........................ 191, 213-215
Battery, charging ........................ 215
Battery, remote control ........... 83-85
Black panel .................................. 47
Blind spot sensors ..................... 172
Bluetooth (hands-free) ....... 258, 304
Bluetooth (telephone) ........ 258, 304
Bonnet ....................................... 185
Bonnet stay................................ 185
Boot ............................................. 91
Boot lamp ........................... 111, 123
Brake discs ................................ 192
Brake lamps............................... 207
Brake pads ................................ 192
Braking assistance system ........ 140 B
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