Citroen C4 Dag (2013 year). Instruction — part 14

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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 refi 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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To facilitate the removal of the lamp,

carry out this operation with the tailgate

half open.
 Insert a thin screwdriver into the

lens cutout.

 Push it outwards.
 Remove the lens.
 Change the faulty bulb.
To refi t, press on the lens to clip it in

place.

Number plate lamps (W5W)

For the replacement of this type of LED

lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop.

Third brake lamp (LEDs)

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CHANGING A FUSE

Access to the tools

The extraction tweezer is attached

to the back of the dashboard fusebox

cover.
For access to it:
 unclip the cover by pulling at the top

right, then left

 disengage the cover completely

and turn it over,

 remove the carrier, on the back of

which the tweezer is fi tted.

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse:
 the cause of the failure must be

identifi ed and rectifi ed,

 all electrical consumers must be

switched off,

 the vehicle must be immobilised

with the ignition off,

 identify the failed fuse using the ta-

bles and diagrams in the following

pages.

Good

Failed

To replace a fuse, you must:
 use the special tweezer to extract

the fuse from its housing and check

the condition of its fi lament.

 always replace the failed fuse with

a fuse of the same rating (same col-

our); the use of a fuse of different

rating fuse may cause malfunctions

(risk of fi re).

If the fault recurrs soon after replac-

ing the fuse, have the electrical system

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop.

Installing electrical

accessories
Your vehicle's electrical sys-

tem is designed to operate with

standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other elec-

trical equipment or accesso-

ries on your vehicle, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

CITROËN will not accept re-

sponsibility for the cost incurred

in repairing your vehicle or for

rectifying malfunctions resulting

from the installation of accesso-

ries not supplied and not recom-

mended by CITROËN and not

installed in accordance with its

instructions, in particular when

the combined consumption of

all of the additional equipment

connected exceeds 10 milliam-

peres.

The replacement of a fuse not

mentioned in the tables below

may cause a serious malfunc-

tion of your vehicle. Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

Tweezer

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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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Fuse N°

Rating

Functions

F36

15 A

Rear 12 V socket.

F37

-

Not used.

F38

-

Not used.

F39

-

Not used.

F40

25 A

230 V / 50 Hz socket.

Fusebox 2

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Fuse N°

Rating

Functions

F19

30 A

Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.

F20

15 A

Front and rear screenwash pump.

F21

20 A

Headlamp wash pump.

F22

15 A

Horn.

F23

15 A

Right-hand main beam headlamp.

F24

15 A

Left-hand main beam headlamp.

F27

5 A

Left-hand dipped headlamp.

F28

5 A

Right-hand dipped headlamp.

Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine

compartment near the battery (left-

hand side).

Access to the fuses
 Unclip the cover.
 Change the fuse (see correspond-

ing paragraph).

 When you have fi nished, close the

cover carefully to ensure sealing of

the fusebox.

Fuse table

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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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Reconnecting the (+) cable
 Position the open clamp

E of the

cable on the positive post (+) of the

battery.

 Press vertically on the clamp E to

position it correctly on the battery.

 Lock the clamp by spreading the

positioning lug and then lowering

the tab D .

 Start the engine of the vehicle with

the good battery and leave it run-

ning for a few minutes.

 Operate the starter on the broken

down vehicle and let the engine run .

If the engine does not start straight

away, switch off the ignition and wait

a few moments before trying again.

 Wait until the engine returns to idle

then disconnect the jump lead ca-

bles in the reverse order.

Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ig-

nition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors be-

fore disconnecting the battery.

Disconnecting the (+) cable
 Raise the locking tab D fully to re-

lease the cable terminal clamp E .

Do not apply excessive force

on the tab as locking will not be

possible if the clamp is not posi-

tioned correctly; start the proce-

dure again.

 Connect the red cable to the posi-

tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A ,

then to the positive terminal (+) of

the slave battery B .

 Connect one end of the green or

black cable to the negative termi-

nal (-) of the slave battery

B (or

earth point on the other vehicle).

 Connect the other end of the green

or black cable to the earth point C

on the broken down vehicle (or on

the engine mounting).

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Charging the battery using a

battery charger

It is advisable to disconnect the

battery if the vehicle is to be left

unused for more than one month.

The batteries contain harmful

substances such as sulphuric

acid and lead. They must be

disposed of in accordance with

regulations and must not, in any

circumstances, be discarded

with household waste.
Take used remote control bat-

teries and vehicle batteries to a

special collection point.

 Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
 Follow the instructions for use pro-

vided by the manufacturer of the

charger.

 Connect the battery starting with the

negative terminal (-).

 Check that the terminals and con-

nectors are clean. If they are covered

with sulphate (whitish or greenish

deposit), remove them and clean

them.

Protect your eyes and face be-

fore handling the battery.
All operations on the battery

must be carried out in a well

ventilated area and away from

naked fl ames and sources of

sparks, so as to avoid the risk of

explosion or fi re.
Do not try to charge a frozen

battery; the battery must fi rst

be thawed out to avoid the risk

of explosion. If the battery has

been frozen, before charging

have it checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop

who will check that the inter-

nal components have not been

damaged and the casing is not

cracked, which could cause a

leak of toxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and

use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals

while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries with-

out disconnecting the terminals

fi rst.
Wash your hands afterwards.

Reinitialisation after

reconnection

After any reconnection of the battery,

switch on the ignition and wait at least

one minute before starting, to allow

time for the initialisation of the electron-

ic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sec-

tions, you should set or initialise the fol-

lowing systems yourself:
-

one-touch electric windows,

-

time and date,

- audio and navigation system set-

tings.

Check that no alert message or warn-

ing lamp comes on after switching on

the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist af-

ter carrying out these operations, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

Some functions are not available

if the battery is not suffi ciently

charged.

Do not push the vehicle to start

the engine if you have an elec-

tronic or automatic gearbox.

With Stop & Start, the battery

does not have to be disconnect-

ed for charging.

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LOAD REDUCTION MODE

System which manages the use of cer-

tain functions according to the level of

charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the

load reduction function temporarily de-

activates certain functions, such as the

air conditioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-

ed automatically as soon as conditions

permit.

ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of

use of certain functions to conserve a

suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can

still use functions such as the audio

equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped

beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.

for a maximum combined period of thirty

minutes.

Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message

appears in the screen indicating that the

vehicle has switched to economy mode

and the active functions are put on standby.

If the telephone is being used at

the same time on the navigation

system, it will be interrupted after

10 minutes.

A fl at battery prevents the en-

gine from starting (refer to the

corresponding paragraph).

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated auto-

matically the next time the vehicle is

driven.
 In order to resume the use of these

functions immediately, start the engine

and let it run for a few minutes.

The time available to you will then be

double the period for which the engine

is left running. However, this period will

always be between fi ve and thirty minutes.

This period may be greatly re-

duced if the battery is not fully

charged.

CHANGING A WIPER BLADE

Before removing a front wiper

blade

 Within one minute after switching

off the ignition, operate the wiper

stalk to position the wiper blades

vertically on the windscreen.

Removing

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.

Fitting

 Put the corresponding new wiper

blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.

After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.
 Operate the wiper stalk again to

park the wiper blades.

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VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *

* According to country.

Fitting

 Offer up the very cold climate

screen to the front of the lower sec-

tion of the front bumper.

 Press around its edge to engage its

fi xing clips one by one.

Removal

 Use a screwdriver as a lever to re-

lease each fi xing clip in turn.

Do not forget to remove the very

cold climate screen when:
- the ambient temperature ex-

ceeds 10 °C,

- towing,
-

driving at speeds above 75 mph

(120 km/h).

Removable protective screen which

prevents the accumulation of snow at

the radiator cooling fan.

FITTING ROOF BARS

For safety reasons and to avoid dam-

aging the roof, it is essential to use the

transverse bars approved for your ve-

hicle.

When fi tting roof bars, use only the four

fi xing points located in the roof frame.

The points are masked by the vehicle

doors when closed.
The roof bar fi xings include a stud to be

fi tted to the hole at each fi xing point.
Observe the fi tting instructions and the

conditions of use in the guide supplied

with the bars.

Maximum authorised weight on

the roof rack, for a loading height

not exceeding 40 cm (with the

exception of bicycle carriers):

80 kg .
As this value is subject to

change, check the maximum

load fi gure given in the guide

provide d with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm,

adapt the speed of the vehicle

to the profi le of the road to avoid

damaging the roof bars and the

fi xings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national leg-

islation in order to comply with

the regulations for transporting

objects which are longer than

the vehicle.

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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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AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT

Your vehicle is equipped with certain

factory-fi tted audio equipment:
- a dual-function aerial at the rear of

the roof,

-

a coaxial aerial cable,

-

basic interference suppression,

-

cabling for speakers in the front doors

and tweeters in the dashboard,

- cabling for speakers in the rear

doors,

-

two 8-way connectors.

Before installing a radio unit or

speakers in your vehicle, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop to obtain a suitable

wiring harness.

Never use a separate wire to

connect the (+) of your audio

equipment (risk of discharging of

the battery).

Fitting an audio unit

The audio unit is fi tted in place of one

of the storage boxes located above

the heating and air conditioning control

panel.

 Unclip the storage box on each side

using a screwdriver and pull out.

You will then have access to an aerial

coaxial cable and two 8-way connectors.
Then refer to the instructions provided

with your audio unit.

Fitting speakers

It is possible to fi t:
- 165 mm diameter speakers in the

front doors,

- 130 mm diameter speakers in the

rear doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the

top of the dashboard.

Connectors

8-way connector (A)
A1: -
A2: -
A3: -
A4: -
A5: -
A6: (+) Ignition positive (in this case,

the audio equipment only oper-

ates when the ignition is on)

A7: (+) Permanent
A8: Earth

8-way connector (B)
B1: (+) Rear right speaker
B2: (-) Rear right speaker
B3: (+) Front right speaker and tweeter
B4: (-) Front right speaker and tweeter
B5: (+) Front left speaker and tweeter
B6: (-) Front left speaker and tweeter
B7: (+) Rear left speaker
B8: (-) Rear left speaker

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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.