2014 Citroen C4 RHD service

10
CHECKS
183






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.

10
CHECKS
186






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 qualifi ed work-
shop.
















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.

11
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
212





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...

226














EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL








CITROËN Localised Emergency Call


In an emergency, press this button for more than
2 seconds. Flashing of the green LED and a voice
message confi rm that the call has been made to the
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call centre * .

Pressing this button again immediately cancels the call. The green LED
goes off.
Pressing this button (at any time) for more than 8 seconds cancels the call.


CITROËN Localised Assistance Call


When the ignition is switched on, the green
LED comes on for 3 seconds indicating
that the system is operating correctly.

If the orange LED fl ashes: there is a
system fault.
If the orange LED is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confi rmed by a voice message.

Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confi rms that the call has been made * .


Operation of the system


The green LED remains on (without fl ashing) when communication is
established. It goes off at the end of communication.

This call is dealt with by the CITROËN Localised Emergency Call centre
which receives locating information from the vehicle and can send a
detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in
which the team is not operational, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is dealt with directly by the emergency
services (112) without the vehicle location.

If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, and
independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call
is made automatically.



* These services are subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the confi guration of these services
and, if desired, modifi ed to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country,
confi guration is possible in the offi cial national language of your choice.

For technical reasons, particularly to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out
updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.

If you benefi t from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have available
additional services in your MyCITROËN personal space, via the CITROËN
Internet website in your country, accessible on www.citroen.com.

04
237

Towards points of interest (POI)

NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE

The points of interest (POI) indicate all of the service locations in the vicinity
(hotels, various businesses, airports…).

Select the " Enter an address
" function
and confi rm, then select Select
destination
and confi rm.

To select a POI close to your current
location, select " POI
" and confi rm, then
select " Around the current place
" and
confi rm.
To select a POI as a stage on the route,
select " POI
" and confi rm, then select " On
the route
" and confi rm.
To select a POI as a destination, fi rst
enter the country and town (see "Towards
a new destination"), select " POI
" and
confi rm, fi nally select " Near
" and confi rm.
Search for POIs in the categories
suggested in the following pages.
Select " Search by Name
" to search for POIs by name and not by
proximity.

Select the POI and confi rm " OK
" to start
the guidance.

Press NAV
to display the
" Navigation - guidance
" menu.

04
238
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE

This icon appears when several POIs are grouped
together in the same area. Zooming in on this icon
shows details of the POIs.

Service station
Garage
CITROËN
Covered car park
Car park
Rest area
Hotel
Restaurant
Cafeteria
Bed and breakfast Railway station
Bus station
Port
Industrial estate
Supermarket
Vending machine
Sports complex, sports centre,
sports ground
Swimming pool
Winter sports resort
Airport
Theme parks
Hospital, Chemist, Vet
Police station
Town hall
Post offi ce
Museum, Culture, Theatre,
Historic monument
Tourist information, Tourist
attraction
Risk areas / Danger areas *




List of principal points of interest (POI)


*
According to availability in the country.

School










An annual mapping update allows new points of interest to be presented to you.
You can also update the Risk areas / Danger areas every month.
The detailed procedure is available on:
http://citroen.navigation.com.

Cinema

06
250















Pairing a Bluetooth telephone
First connection
For reasons of safety and because they require prolonged attention
on the part of the driver, the operations for pairing the Bluetooth
mobile telephone to the hands-free system of the audio unit must be
carried out with the vehicle stationary
.

In the Bluetooth menu of your telephone, select
the name of the system from the list of devices
detected.

Press this button.

Select " Bluetooth functions
" and
confi rm.

Select " Peripherals search
" and
confi rm.
The list of peripheral devices detected
is displayed. Wait until the " Connect
"
button is available.

USING THE TELEPHONE

You can check the compatibility of your telephone at
www.citroen.co.uk (services).

Activate the telephone's Bluetooth function
and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone
confi guration).
Quick procedure from the telephone

Enter a minimum 4 fi gure code in the telephone and
confi rm.

Enter the same code in the system,
select " OK
" and confi rm.
Procedure from the system

06
251
Select " Connect
" and confi rm.

The system offers to connect the
telephone:


- in " Hands-free mode
" (telephone
only),

- in " Audio
" mode (streaming: playing
music fi les on the telephone),

- or " All
" (for selection of both
modes).
Select " OK
" and confi rm.
Then accept automatic connection on the telephone to allow the
telephone to reconnect automatically every time the vehicle is
started.

The ability of the system to connect in only one mode depends on
the telephone. The two modes may both connect by default.

USING THE TELEPHONE


The " Hands-free mode
" should be used in preference if
"Streaming" is not desired.
The services available depend on the network, the SIM card and the compatibility of the Bluetooth telephone used. Check the telephone
manual and with your network provider for details of the services available to you.

Depending on the type of telephone, the system will ask you to
accept or not the transfer of your contacts.

On return to the vehicle, the last telephone connected
automatically reconnects, within around 30 seconds after
switching on the ignition (Bluetooth activated and visible).
To modify the automatic connection mode, remove the pairing
and pair the telephone again with the desired mode.

Enter a minimum 4 fi gure code in the telephone
and confi rm.

Enter the same code in the system,
select " OK
" and confi rm.
Select the name of the desired
peripheral from the list of devices
detected then confi rm