2014 Citroen C4 boot

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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT

Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must be
affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
with a tyre repaired using this
type of kit.
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.

A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/ off "O"
switch.

C.
Defl ation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).

E.
Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V
socket,

- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...


Description of the kit


F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for infl ation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest ga-
rage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.



The vehicle's electric system al-
lows the connection of a com-
pressor for long enough to infl ate
a tyre after a puncture repair or
for infl ating a small infl atable ac-
cessory.

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CHANGING A WHEEL

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.

Access to the tools

The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:



open the boot,


raise the fl oor,


secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,


with a standard size spare wheel,
unclip and remove the box in the
middle of the wheel containing the
tools,
or


with a "space-saver" spare wheel;
lift the wheel at the rear towards you
for access to the storage box con-
taining the tools.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other pur-
poses.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.


Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1

pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing
the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.

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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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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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Rear lamps



1.
Brake/

sidelamp
(P21/5W).


2.
Direction
indicator

(PY21W amber)
.

3.
Reversing lamp (P21W).


4.
Rear
foglamp
(P21W).


Amber bulbs, such as those for
the direction indicators, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.
Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from in-
side the boot:



open the boot,


remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,


unclip the lamp unit connector,


As a precaution, place a cloth in the
bottom of the housing to catch the
nut if it is dropped on removal,


slacken the hexagonal nut using a
10 mm tube spanner then remove
the nut by hand,


remove the two bulb holder fi xing
screws,


extract the lamp unit carefully pull-
ing in its middle towards the outside,


spread the four tabs and remove
the bulb holder,


turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten suffi ciently to ensure sealing,
but without damaging the lamp.

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Dashboard fuses

The fuseboxes are located in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).

Access to the fuses



Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools".

Fuse tables

Fusebox 1



Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F8



3 A

Alarm siren, alarm ECU.


F13



10 A

12 V socket.


F14



10 A

12 V socket in boot.


F16



3 A

Lighting for the large multifunctional storage unit,
rear map reading lamps, glove box illumination.


F17



3 A

Sun visor illumination, front map reading lamps.


F28



15 A

Audio system, radio (after-market).


F30



20 A

Rear wiper.


F32



10 A

Hi-Fi amplifi er.

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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...

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ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
and benefi t from CITROËN's recom-
mendation and warranty.


Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.



"Comfort":
door defl ectors, side window blinds,
rear screen blind, insulated module,
coat hanger fi xed to head restraint,
reading lamp, mirror for caravan, cruise
control, scented air freshener and car-
tridges, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, wheel embellishers,
chrome mirror shells, chrome door ap-
erture fi nishers, door sill fi nishers, tail-
gate lower chrome fi nisher...

* To avoid any risk of jamming the
pedals:


- ensure that mats are correctly
positioned and secured,

- never fi t one mat on top of an-
other.

"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, microwave sensor,
anti-tilt sensor, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cush-
ions, breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, fi re extin-
guisher, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, dog guard, pet seat belt, wheel
security bolts, snow chains, non-slip
covers, front foglamp kit...

"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lat-
eral airbags, door sill protectors, mud
fl aps, door protective rubbing strips,
bumper protection strips, protective
covers for pets, vehicle cover...
If a towbar and wiring harness
are fi tted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, the installation
must be done using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and in
line with the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.