2014 Citroen C4 RHD parking brake

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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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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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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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
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Towing your vehicle



Place the gear lever in neu-
tral (position N
on an elec-
tronic or automatic gearbox).
Failure to observe this in-
struction could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking as-
sistance the next time the
engine is started.



On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.


Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.



Towing another vehicle



Unlock the steering by turning the
key in the ignition one notch and re-
lease the parking brake.


Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.


Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.

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TOWING A TRAILER


We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier,
with additional lighting and signalling.

Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.



Driving advice


Distribution of loads



Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind



Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.



To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.



If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres




Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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EXTERIOR


Remote control ........................... 78-82


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


Wiper controls......................... 104-106
Changing a wiper
blade .............................................. 210
Door mirrors ................................ 75-76
Blind spot sensors .................. 166-168

Boot ........................................... 78, 88
Temporary puncture
repair kit .................................. 187-191
Changing a wheel ................... 192-195


- tools

- removing / refi tting
Snow chains .................................. 196

Changing bulbs....................... 201-202


- rear lamps

- 3
rd
brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors ...................... 176-177
Parking space sensors ........... 174-175
Towbar ........................................... 214
Towing .................................... 212-213

Accessories ............................ 216-217
Roof bars ........................................ 211
Panoramic sunroof .......................... 91

Braking assistance ........................ 135
Trajectory control .................... 136-137
Tyre under-infl ation detection ........ 161
Tyre pressures ....................... 191, 224
Lighting controls ......................... 95-99
Headlamp adjustment.................... 101
Welcome lighting ........................... 100
Directional lighting systems .... 102-103
Changing bulbs....................... 197-200


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- side repeaters


Doors ......................................... 83, 87


- opening / closing

- emergency control
Child lock ....................................... 133
Electric windows ......................... 89-90
Alarm .......................................... 85-86

Fuel tank ..................................... 92-93
Misfuel prevention ........................... 94

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Instrument panels ....................... 28-31
Warning lamps ............................ 32-42
Indicators .................................... 43-45
Setting buttons............................ 46-48


- trip distance recorder

- dashboard lighting dimmer / black
panel

- customisation of dials and screens

Lighting controls ......................... 95-99
Adjusting headlamps ..................... 101

Stop & Start ............................ 163-165

Door mirrors ................................ 75-76
Electric windows ......................... 89-90
Dashboard fuses .................... 203-205

Opening the bonnet ....................... 179

Adjusting the steering wheel............ 77
Horn ............................................... 134
Audio system .......................... 281-313
Setting the date / time................ 50, 54
eMyWay satellite navigation
system .................................... 227-280
Setting the date / time...................... 56

Manual gearbox ............................. 152
Electronic gearbox .................. 153-155
Automatic gearbox.................. 156-158
Parking brake ................. 145-151, 152
Wiper controls......................... 104-106
Trip computer ............................. 57-60
Rear view mirror .............................. 77
Emergency or assistance call ...137, 225
Seat belt and front passenger
airbag warning display screen ...138-139
Courtesy lamps.............................. 107

Interior mood lighting ..................... 108


Hazard warning lamps ................... 134
Central locking/unlocking
from inside .................................. 83-84
Black panel ...................................... 47
Multifunction screens .................. 49-56

Ventilation ................................... 61-62
Manual air conditioning......... 63-64, 69
Digital air conditioning .......... 65-68, 69
Demisting / Defrosting the
rear screen ...................................... 69
Memorising speeds ....................... 169
Speed limiter........................... 170-171
Cruise control ......................... 172-173

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Labels, identifi cation .................. 224
Lamps, warning
and indicator ................. 32, 39, 42
Level, brake fl uid ....................... 183
Level, power steering fl uid ......... 183
Levels and checks .............. 179-186
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) .................. 197-202
Lighting control stalk .............. 95, 98
Lighting dimmer ................ 28-30, 47
Lighting, guide-me home ....... 98, 99
Lighting, interior ................. 107, 108
Loading ................................. 26, 211
Load reduction mode ................. 210
Locating your vehicle ................... 80
Locking from the inside................ 83
Locking the boot .......................... 88
Long objects, transporting .......... 116
Low fuel level ............................... 92
Luggage retaining strap .............. 117 L
MMain beam ................... 95, 197, 199
Maintenance ................................ 26
Map reading lamps .................... 107
Markings, identifi cation .............. 224
Massage function ....................... 73
Mat.............................................. 115
Menu, main ................................ 284
Mirror, rear view ........................... 77
Mirrors, door .................. 75, 76, 166
Misfuel prevention ....................... 94
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ...... 129
MP3 CD ............................. 264, 290
Music media players .................. 263Navigation.................................. 233
Number plate lamps .................. 202 N
Oil fi lter ...................................... 185
Oil level ................................ 43, 183
Opening the bonnet ................... 179
Opening the boot ......................... 88
Opening the doors ....................... 87
Opening the panoramic sunroof
blind .......................................... 91
Operation indicator
lamps ................................... 32-42 O
PRRadio ................................. 259, 285
Radio pre-equipment ................. 215
RCA sockets ............... 111, 268, 294
Rear screen (demisting) .............. 69
Recharging the battery .............. 209
Reduction of electrical load ....... 210
Regeneration of the particle
emissions fi lter ........................ 185
Reinitialising
the electric windows ................. 89
Reinitialising
the remote control..................... 81
Remote control ....................... 78-82
Removable screen
(snow shield) ........................... 211
Removing a wheel ..................... 194
Removing the mat ...................... 115
Repair kit, puncture ................... 187
Replacing bulbs .................. 197-202
Replacing fuses .................. 203-206
Replacing the air fi lter ................ 185
Replacing the oil fi lter ................ 185
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ................... 185
Replacing wiper blades ..... 106, 210
Resetting the service indicator .... 45
Resetting the trip recorder ........... 46
Rev counter ............................ 28-31
Reversing lamps ........................ 201
Risk areas (update) ................... 238
Roof bars .................................... 211
Roof blind .................................... 91
Routine checks .................. 185, 186
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ....... 180 Paint colour code ....................... 224
Panoramic glass sunroof ............. 91
Parcel shelf, rear ........................ 118
Parking brake .................... 152, 186
Parking brake, electric ....... 145, 186
Parking lamps .............................. 98
Parking sensors, front................ 177
Parking sensors, rear ................ 176
Parking space sensor ............... 174
Particle emission fi lter........ 184, 185
Passenger compartment fi lter.... 185
Personalisation ............................ 48
Player, CD MP3 ................. 264, 290
Port, USB............................ 111, 292
Priming the fuel system ............. 180
Protecting
children ............ 120-133, 140, 142
Puncture .................................... 187