2020 CITROEN C4 boot

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Practical information
7For domestic or accelerated charging
Before charging
Depending on the context:
►

Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
►


Have a professional electrician install
a dedicated domestic power socket or
accelerated charging unit (W

allbox)
compatible with the vehicle.
You should preferably use the charging cable
available as an accessory.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
During charging
While charging is in progress, unlocking
the vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–

Some areas remain very hot, even an hour
after charging ends - risk of burns!
–


The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts
or strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit
or electrocution in the event of contact with or
immersion in water!
For superfast charging
Before charging
Check that the fast public charging
station and its charging cable are compatible
with the vehicle.
If the exterior temperature is below:
–

0°C, charging times may be extended.
–


-20°C, charging is still possible, but
charging times may be extended even further
(the battery has to be heated first).
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Connection
► Before charging, check that the drive selector
is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible.
►

Open the charging flap by pressing the
push-button, and check that there are no foreign
bodies on the charging connector

.
Domestic charging, mode 2



► Connect the charging cable from the control
unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the
POWER
indicator lamp remains on in green.
►

Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
►


Insert the nozzle into the charging connector
.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then
those on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When charging is complete and while the
charging cable is still connected, opening

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Practical information
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be fitted with a towing device.
It is therefore not possible to tow a trailer or
caravan.
Towing device with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.


1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
7. Security key lock
8.Label to note the key references

A. Locked position (the green marks are
opposite each other); the wheel is in contact
with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the green mark); the wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5
mm).
Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible location, close to the carrier or in the
boot.
Trailers with LED lamps are not compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To ensure complete safety while driving with a Towing device , refer to the
corresponding section.
Before each use
Verify that the towball is correctly fitted,
checking the follow points:
–

The green mark on the wheel is in line with
the green mark on the towball.
–


The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A

).
–

The security key lock is closed and the
key removed; the wheel can no longer be
operated.
–


The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with
your hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
become detached - risk of an accident!
During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
Always comply with the maximum authorised
load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,
this device may become detached from the
vehicle - risk of an accident!
Before driving, check the headlamp height
adjustment and check that the lamps on the
trailer operate correctly.
For more information on Headlamp height
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Warning triangle
This reflective and dismantlable device is to be
installed on the side of the road when a vehicle
is broken down or damaged.
Before getting out of the vehicle
Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then
put on the safety vest to assemble and install
the triangle.
Storage

Use the straps on the boot side trim to stow the
folded triangle or its storage box.
Assembling and placing the triangle


For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above.
For other versions, refer to the assembly
instructions provided with the triangle.
►

Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,
as required by local legislation.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to
the corresponding section.
1.5 BlueHDi engines
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►

W
ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►

Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
–

T
emporary puncture repair kit.
–

Spare wheel.
Access to the tools
Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a
bag or in a storage box in the boot.
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the one that was intended
by the manufacturer.

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In the event of a breakdown
8Spare wheel
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Accessing the spare wheel

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the
floor.
To access the spare wheel, first refer to the
Tool
kit
section.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard (steel or aluminium)
or 'space-saver' wheel.
Removing the spare wheel

► Slacken the central nut.
► Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►

Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear

.
►

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.


► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►

Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►


Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►


T
ighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►

Depending on version, put the tool box back
in place

in the middle of the wheel and clip it in
place.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode

P

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
Check that the parking brake indicator lamps
on the instrument panel are on fixed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.

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In the event of a breakdown
Rear lamps

1.Sidelamps (LED)
2. Brake lamps (P21W)
3. Reversing lamps (W16W)
4. Direction indicators (WY16W)
Changing bulbs
The bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
►
Open the boot.

► Remove the access flap on the
corresponding side trim: •

Press each of the notches in the upper part
of the flap to unclip it.
•

T
ilt the flap and its support then extract the
assembly.
►
Disconnect the lamp unit connector
.
►
Unlock the nut using a 10 mm pipe wrench
then unscrew and remove it. Be careful not to
drop it.
►

Dismantle the lamp unit and carefully extract
it, pulling it straight towards the outside.


► Unclip the bulb holder and remove it. Be
careful not to disconnect the wiring harness.
►

For the brake lamp, turn the bulb a quarter
turn and replace it.
►


For the reversing lamp and direction
indicator

, pull the bulb out and replace it.
Make sure to engage the lamp unit in its
guides while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp unit.
Foglamp (P21W)

For access, pass your hand under the bumper
on the left-hand side.
►

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left
and pull it out.
►

T
urn the bulb a quarter turn to the left and
pull it out.
►

Replace the bulb.
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

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In the event of a breakdown
8– When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–

If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12

V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►

Switch the ignition off.
►


Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).


► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
► Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►

Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►


Connect the cables of charger B

as follows:
•

the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery

A.
•

the negative (-) black cable to the (-) terminal
of battery

A.
►

At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B

before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►

Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof). ►


Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►

Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.
After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.

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8Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

Electric

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is stored with the tool kit in the
boot.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on its left-hand
section.
►

Release the cover downwards.
T

o be towed:
► Screw the towing eye in fully .
► Install the towbar .
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.

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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 131
360 Vision
130
A
ABS 69
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
141
Accessories

66
Active Safety Brake

122–124
AdBlue®

20, 160
AdBlue® tank

161
Additive, Diesel

158
Adjusting headlamps

59
Adjusting head restraints

40
Adjusting seat

40–41
Adjusting the air distribution

49–50
Adjusting the air flow

49–50
Adjusting the date

206, 229
Adjusting the height and reach
of the steering wheel

42
Adjusting the lumbar support

41
Adjusting the seat angle

41
Adjusting the temperature

48, 50
Adjusting the time

206, 230
Advice on care and maintenance

139, 162
Advice on driving

7, 84–85
Airbags

73, 75, 77
Airbags, curtain

74–75
Airbags, front

74–75, 77
Airbags, lateral

74–75
Air conditioning

46–47, 49
Air conditioning, automatic 50
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic
47, 50
Air conditioning, manual

47, 50
Air intake

50
Air vents

45
Alarm

35–36
Amplifier, audio

54
Android Auto connection

204, 221
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

69
Antitheft / Immobiliser

29
Apple CarPlay connection

203, 220
Applications

221
Assistance call

67–68
Assistance, emergency braking

70, 124
Audible warning

67
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

200, 225
B
Battery, 12 V 153, 158, 175–177
Battery, ancillaries
175
Battery, charging

175–176
Battery, remote control

33–34
Blind

38–39
Blind spot sensors

121
BlueHDi

20, 158, 165
Bluetooth (hands-free)

201–202, 226
Bluetooth (telephone)

201–202, 226–227
Bluetooth touch screen audio system

24
Bodywork

163
Bonnet

154–155
Boot 35, 56
Brake discs
159
Brake lamps

174
Brakes

159
Braking

95
Braking assistance system

69–70
Braking, automatic emergency

122–124
Braking, dynamic emergency

90–92
Brightness

205
Bulbs

173
Bulbs (changing)

171–172, 174
C
Cable, audio 224
Cable, Jack
224
Capacity, fuel tank

137
Cap, fuel filler

137
Care of the bodywork

163
Central locking

31–32
Changing a bulb

171–172, 174
Changing a fuse

174
Changing a wheel

169
Changing a wiper blade

64
Changing the remote control battery

33
Changing to free-wheeling

178
Charge level indicator (Electric)

21
Charger, induction

53
Charger, wireless

53
Charging cable

142
Charging cable (Electric)

141