2014 Citroen C4 engine

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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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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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Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F19



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.


F20



15 A

Front and rear screenwash pump.


F21



20 A

Headlamp wash pump.


F22



15 A

Horn.


F23



15 A

Right-hand main beam headlamp.


F24



15 A

Left-hand main beam headlamp.


F27



5 A

Left-hand dipped headlamp.


F28



5 A

Right-hand dipped headlamp.


Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-
hand side).

Access to the fuses



Unclip the cover.


Change the fuse (see correspond-
ing paragraph).


When you have fi nished, close the
cover carefully to ensure sealing of
the fusebox.

Fuse table

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When your vehicle's battery is dis-
charged, the engine can be started
using a slave battery (external or on
another vehicle) and jump lead cables.












Starting using another battery




12 V BATTERY

The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:



release the bonnet using the interior
lever, then the exterior safety catch,


raise the bonnet and secure it with
its stay,


lift the plastic cover for access to the
(+) terminal.


Access to the battery







The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start sys-
tem, indicates the use of a 12 V
lead-acid battery with special
technology and specifi cation;
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
essential when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Procedure for starting the engine us-
ing another battery or charging a dis-
charged 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).
First check that the slave battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V
and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) termi-
nal when the engine is running.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox
in neutral, then switch off the ig-
nition.
Check that all electrical equip-
ment is switched off.

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Reconnecting the (+) cable



Position the open clamp E
of the
cable on the positive post (+) of the
battery.


Press vertically on the clamp E
to
position it correctly on the battery.


Lock the clamp by spreading the
positioning lug and then lowering
the tab D
.

Start the engine of the vehicle with
the good battery and leave it run-
ning for a few minutes.


Operate the starter on the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run
.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition and wait
a few moments before trying again.


Wait until the engine returns to idle
then disconnect the jump lead ca-
bles in the reverse order.







Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ig-
nition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors be-
fore disconnecting the battery.


Disconnecting the (+) cable



Raise the locking tab D
fully to re-
lease the cable terminal clamp E
.

Do not apply excessive force
on the tab as locking will not be
possible if the clamp is not posi-
tioned correctly; start the proce-
dure again.



Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.


Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative termi-
nal (-) of the slave battery B
(or
earth point on the other vehicle).


Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the earth point C

on the broken down vehicle (or on
the engine mounting).

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Charging the battery using a
battery charger
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left
unused for more than one month.












The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-
teries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.



Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.



Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
charger.


Connect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).


Check that the terminals and con-
nectors are clean. If they are covered
with sulphate (whitish or greenish
deposit), remove them and clean
them.

Protect your eyes and face be-
fore handling the battery.
All operations on the battery
must be carried out in a well
ventilated area and away from
naked fl ames and sources of
sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fi re.
Do not try to charge a frozen
battery; the battery must fi rst
be thawed out to avoid the risk
of explosion. If the battery has
been frozen, before charging
have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
who will check that the inter-
nal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not
cracked, which could cause a
leak of toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and
use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries with-
out disconnecting the terminals
fi rst.
Wash your hands afterwards.



Reinitialisation after
reconnection

After any reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait at least
one minute before starting, to allow
time for the initialisation of the electron-
ic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sec-
tions, you should set or initialise the fol-
lowing systems yourself:


- one-touch electric windows,

- time and date,

- audio and navigation system set-
tings.
Check that no alert message or warn-
ing lamp comes on after switching on
the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist af-
ter carrying out these operations, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


Some functions are not available
if the battery is not suffi ciently
charged.









Do not push the vehicle to start
the engine if you have an elec-
tronic or automatic gearbox.
With Stop & Start, the battery
does not have to be disconnect-
ed for charging.

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LOAD REDUCTION MODE

System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions according to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.

When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily de-
activates certain functions, such as the
air conditioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.








ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of thirty
minutes.

Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the navigation
system, it will be interrupted after
10 minutes.
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.



In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine
and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be
double the period for which the engine
is left running. However, this period will
always be between fi ve and thirty minutes.

This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.








CHANGING A WIPER BLADE

Before removing a front wiper
blade



Within one minute after switching
off the ignition, operate the wiper
stalk to position the wiper blades
vertically on the windscreen.



Removing




Raise the corresponding wiper arm.


Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting




Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.


Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper blade




Switch on the ignition.


Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a
valid driving licence.
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
assistance 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,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- 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...