2017 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD ignition

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Deactivation
Only the front passenger's airbag can be
deactivated:
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nsert the key in the passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A,
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urn it to the "OFF" position,
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emove the key. This warning lamp comes on in the
centre console panel, when the
ignition is on and until the airbag is
reactivated. To ensure the safety of your child, the
passenger's airbag must be deactivated
when you install a "rear ward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were triggered.
If the airbag warning lamp and the
display come on continuously, do not
install a "rear ward facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Reactivation
When you remove the "rear ward facing" child
seat, turn switch A to the "ON" position to
reactivate the airbag and so ensure the safety
of your front passenger in the event of an
impact.
The associated warning lamp goes off.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by a
message, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop without delay
to have the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be deployed in
the event of a serious impact.
Safety

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Deactivating the passenger's front airbagPassenger airbag OFF
The warning label present on both sides of the
passenger's sun visor repeats this advice. In
line with current legislation, the following tables
contain this warning in all of the languages
required.
Never install a rear ward facing child
restraint system on a seat protected by
an active front airbag. This could cause
the death of the child or serious injury.
Only the passenger's front airbag can
be deactivated.
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ith the ignition off, introduce
the key into the passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
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urn it to the "OFF" position.
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emove the key, leaving the switch
in this position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and stays on while the airbag is
deactivated.
Safety

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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing a wiper
blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
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ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
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old down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode) you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty
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inutes.Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Practical information

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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).
Oil level
The check of the level is done with
the dipstick, located under the
bonnet. Refer to the description of
your engine compartment for the
position of the dipstick.Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
There are two marks on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If the level is above this
mark, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
Top up the level through the
oil filler orifice, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine. The level must never
be below this mark.
This check 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 between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).
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.
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Practical information

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After repairing the tyre, the speed
restriction sticker should be affixed
to the centre of the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that this wheel
must only be used temporarily.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Stop the vehicle in as safe a location as possible and on a level and stable sur face.
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nsure that the tyre valve is not at the
bottom of the wheel, in contact with the
ground.
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pply the parking brake.
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lace the gear lever in position R for
vehicles with a manual gearbox, or in
position P for vehicles with a CVT gearbox.
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witch off the ignition.
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ealant cartridge for the temporary repair
of a tyre.
3.
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eplacement valve core.
4.
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alve core removal/fitting tool.
5.
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njection end-piece.
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peed restriction sticker. F

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emove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired and keep it in a clean place.
At temperatures below 0°C, the
sealant product may thicken. Warm
the cartridge inside the vehicle before
using it.
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urn the valve core tool around, insert it
in the valve and unscrew and remove the
valve core.
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eep the valve core in a clean place.
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nsert the tyre valve core removal tool into
the valve and press on the tool to exhaust
all of the air from the tyre.
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F Connect the injection end-piece to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
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ress several times on the sealant
cartridge (top down) with your hand, to
inject all of the product into the tyre.
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emove the injection end-piece.
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efit the valve core and tighten it using the
tool provided.
Take care, this product is harmful if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
The use-by date of the sealant is marked on the cartridge.
After use, do not discard the empty cartridge but take it to a CITROËN dealer or an
authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a replacement cartridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. F

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heck that the compressor switch A is at
the " OFF" position.
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ncoil the compressor pipe B fully.
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onnect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel.
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onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ACC" or ACC mode).
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tart the compressor by turning the
switch
A to the "ON" position to inflate the
tyre to the pressure indicated on the tyre
pressure label.
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or more information about Identification
markings , refer to the corresponding
section.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
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hake the sealant cartridge, remove the
cap and screw on the injection end-piece.
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In the event of a breakdown

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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffic; if possible, the ground
must be level, stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear to block
the wheels.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F If your vehicle has security bolts (available as an accessory), fit the security bolt
socket 5 to the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the
security bolt.
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lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Never use:
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he jack for anything other than
lifting the vehicle,
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a j

ack other than the one provided
by the manufacturer.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack meets the European standard
as defined in Directive 2006/42/CE on
machinery.
The declaration of conformity can be
found at the end of this document.
The name and complete address of
the manufacturer or, as appropriate,
their representative, together with the
designation of the jack are given in this
certificate of conformity.
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In the event of a breakdown

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Do not invert the polarities and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to start the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.
Disconnecting the battery
To maintain a sufficient level of charge
to start the engine, it is advisable to
disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not
going to be used for a very long period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
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lose all the doors and windows,
the
tailgate and the roof.
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witch off all power-consuming
equipment (audio system, wipers,
lamps, etc.).
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witch off the ignition and wait
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inutes.
Once you have gained access to
the
battery, start by disconnecting
the (-) terminal.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must reinitialise certain equipment yourself,
such as:
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he remote control key or the electronic
key (depending on version).
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he electric blind(s).
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he electric windows.
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he date and time.
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he stored radio stations. Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Never try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop, who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
In the event of a breakdown