🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Citroën Model: C4 II Year: 2016 Codes Platform Code: PF2 Body Styles Covered: Hatchback (3-door and 5-door), Coupe (DS4 predecessor style) 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Compact family car (C-segment). Key Competitors: Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Peugeot 308, Renault Mégane. Competitive Analysis Unique Selling Points: Distinctive French styling, comfortable ride quality (often with advanced suspension tuning), spacious interior for its class, efficient powertrains. Key Features Design Philosophy: Emphasis on comfort, style, and practicality. Target Audience: Families, professionals seeking a stylish and comfortable daily driver. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Engines Covered: All petrol and diesel variants for 2016 model year. Transmissions Covered: Manual and Automatic transmissions. Regions Covered: Global market specifications, with emphasis on European market configurations. Page Count Estimated Pages: 1500+ Manual Type Type: Service and Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Digital (PDF) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine mechanicals, fuel system, ignition system, cooling system, exhaust system, engine control unit (ECU) diagnosis and repair. Transmission: Manual gearbox components, clutch, automatic transmission (including torque converter and mechatronics), transmission control module (TCM) diagnosis. Chassis: Suspension (front and rear), steering system (including electric power steering - EPS), braking system (ABS, EBD, ESP, brake pad/disc replacement, hydraulic system), wheels and tires. Electrical: Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting (headlights, taillights, interior), body control module (BCM), multiplexing (CAN bus), diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), wiring diagrams. Body: Body exterior panels, doors, windows, glass, mirrors, interior trim, seats, roof systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Electronics: Infotainment system, navigation, climate control electronics, keyless entry and start systems, airbags and restraint systems. Procedures Included Maintenance: Oil and filter changes, spark plug replacement, air filter replacement, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, scheduled servicing. Repair: Component removal and installation, engine rebuild procedures, transmission overhaul, brake caliper replacement, suspension component replacement, electrical component diagnosis and repair. Diagnostics: Troubleshooting guides for common faults, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) interpretation, symptom-based diagnostics, use of diagnostic scan tools. Specifications: Torque specifications for critical fasteners, fluid capacities, electrical specifications, engine timing procedures, diagnostic parameters. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive (from basic fluid checks to complete engine and transmission rebuilds). 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Quality: High-resolution, searchable PDF with clear diagrams and text. Print Quality Scalability: Vector-based diagrams allowing for zoom without loss of clarity. Binding Type Digital Format: Bookmark functionality for easy navigation. Paper Type Digital Delivery: Instant download. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Petrol 1.2 Puretech: 1.2L PureTech (EB2DT) 3-cylinder turbocharged, direct injection. Power: 110-130 PS. Torque: 205-230 Nm. Petrol 1.6 Vti: 1.6L VTi (EP6) naturally aspirated 4-cylinder. Power: 120 PS. Torque: 160 Nm. Diesel 1.6 Bluehdi: 1.6L BlueHDi (DV6FC) turbocharged diesel with AdBlue. Power: 100-120 PS. Torque: 250-300 Nm. Performance 0-60 Mph Approx: 9-11 seconds (depending on engine/transmission). Fuel System Petrol Injection Type: Direct Injection Diesel Emission Control: Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with AdBlue 🔧 Transmission Standard Type Standard: 5-speed or 6-speed manual gearbox. Optional Type Optional: 6-speed EAT6 automatic (Aisin Warner sourced). Features Automatic Features: Torque converter with lock-up clutch, adaptive shift logic. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length Mm: Approx. 4329 mm Width Mm Excluding Mirrors: Approx. 1804 mm Height Mm: Approx. 1488 mm Interior Wheelbase Mm: Approx. 2608 mm Cargo Boot Capacity Litres: Approx. 380 litres Weights Kerb Weight Kg Approx: 1200-1350 kg (depending on engine/trim) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Euro Ncap Rating: 5 Stars (2010 assessment, applicable to generation structure) Active Features Esp Standard: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Traction Control (ASR) and Intelligent Traction Control (ITC) on some models. ABS Ebf: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Driver Assistance Optional: Active City Brake, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning. Passive Features Airbags: Front, side, curtain airbags. Seatbelts: Pre-tensioning seatbelts with force limiters. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment System Name: MyWay / eMyWay (optional) or Connect Nav (facelift). Features: Radio, CD player, USB/Aux input, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation (optional), 7-inch touchscreen interface. Driver Assistance Cruise Control: Standard or optional speed limiter and cruise control. Parking Sensors: Front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera (optional). Connectivity Smartphone Integration: Basic Bluetooth phone integration. Full smartphone mirroring (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) not standard on this model year. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Petrol: Every 20,000 km or 1 year (whichever comes first) for PureTech engines, or 30,000 km/2 years for older VTi engines. Oil Change Diesel: Every 20,000 km or 1 year (whichever comes first) for BlueHDi engines. Timing Belt Puretech: Replace every 100,000 km or 6 years (critical for 1.2 PureTech). Timing Belt Vti Diesel: Timing chain (VTi) or timing belt (older DV6 diesels), refer to manual for specific intervals. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Puretech: Total Quartz INEO First 0W-30 or equivalent meeting PSA B71 2312 specification. Engine Oil Bluehdi: Total Quartz INEO ECS 5W-30 or equivalent meeting PSA B71 2290...
Hatchback (3-door and 5-door), Coupe (DS4 predecessor style)
👋 Introduction
Market Position
Segment:
Compact family car (C-segment).
Key Competitors:
Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Peugeot 308, Renault Mégane.
Competitive Analysis
Unique Selling Points:
Distinctive French styling, comfortable ride quality (often with advanced suspension tuning), spacious interior for its class, efficient powertrains.
Key Features
Design Philosophy:
Emphasis on comfort, style, and practicality.
Target Audience:
Families, professionals seeking a stylish and comfortable daily driver.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Engines Covered:
All petrol and diesel variants for 2016 model year.
Transmissions Covered:
Manual and Automatic transmissions.
Regions Covered:
Global market specifications, with emphasis on European market configurations.
Page Count
Estimated Pages:
1500+
Manual Type
Type:
Service and Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
Format:
Digital (PDF)
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Powertrain:
Engine mechanicals, fuel system, ignition system, cooling system, exhaust system, engine control unit (ECU) diagnosis and repair.
Transmission:
Manual gearbox components, clutch, automatic transmission (including torque converter and mechatronics), transmission control module (TCM) diagnosis.
Chassis:
Suspension (front and rear), steering system (including electric power steering - EPS), braking system (ABS, EBD, ESP, brake pad/disc replacement, hydraulic system), wheels and tires.
1.6L BlueHDi (DV6FC) turbocharged diesel with AdBlue. Power: 100-120 PS. Torque: 250-300 Nm.
Performance
0-60 Mph Approx:
9-11 seconds (depending on engine/transmission).
Fuel System
Petrol Injection Type:
Direct Injection
Diesel Emission Control:
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with AdBlue
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Type Standard:
5-speed or 6-speed manual gearbox.
Optional
Type Optional:
6-speed EAT6 automatic (Aisin Warner sourced).
Features
Automatic Features:
Torque converter with lock-up clutch, adaptive shift logic.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length Mm:
Approx. 4329 mm
Width Mm Excluding Mirrors:
Approx. 1804 mm
Height Mm:
Approx. 1488 mm
Interior
Wheelbase Mm:
Approx. 2608 mm
Cargo
Boot Capacity Litres:
Approx. 380 litres
Weights
Kerb Weight Kg Approx:
1200-1350 kg (depending on engine/trim)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Euro Ncap Rating:
5 Stars (2010 assessment, applicable to generation structure)
Active Features
Esp Standard:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Traction Control (ASR) and Intelligent Traction Control (ITC) on some models.
ABS Ebf:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA).
Driver Assistance Optional:
Active City Brake, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning.
Passive Features
Airbags:
Front, side, curtain airbags.
Seatbelts:
Pre-tensioning seatbelts with force limiters.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
System Name:
MyWay / eMyWay (optional) or Connect Nav (facelift).
Features:
Radio, CD player, USB/Aux input, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation (optional), 7-inch touchscreen interface.
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Standard or optional speed limiter and cruise control.
Parking Sensors:
Front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera (optional).
Connectivity
Smartphone Integration:
Basic Bluetooth phone integration. Full smartphone mirroring (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) not standard on this model year.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Petrol:
Every 20,000 km or 1 year (whichever comes first) for PureTech engines, or 30,000 km/2 years for older VTi engines.
Oil Change Diesel:
Every 20,000 km or 1 year (whichever comes first) for BlueHDi engines.
Timing Belt Puretech:
Replace every 100,000 km or 6 years (critical for 1.2 PureTech).
Timing Belt Vti Diesel:
Timing chain (VTi) or timing belt (older DV6 diesels), refer to manual for specific intervals.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Puretech:
Total Quartz INEO First 0W-30 or equivalent meeting PSA B71 2312 specification.
Engine Oil Bluehdi:
Total Quartz INEO ECS 5W-30 or equivalent meeting PSA B71 2290 specification.
Coolant Type:
PSA Type D (blue) Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolant.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 LV (Low Viscosity).
Known Issues
1.2 Puretech Timing Belt:
Potential for premature wear of the timing belt due to oil contamination, especially in earlier versions. Regular checks and adherence to replacement schedule are vital.
1.6 Bluehdi Adblue:
Issues with AdBlue injection system, NOx sensors, and potential DPF regeneration problems if not maintained correctly.
Eps Failures:
Electric Power Steering (EPS) column failures can occur, leading to loss of power steering assist.
HVAC Issues:
Occasional reports of HVAC system malfunctions, including blower motor or climate control unit problems.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Citroen Philosophy:
Innovation, comfort, and distinctive design since 1919.
Model Evolution
C4 Lineage:
Successor to the original Citroën C4 (2004-2010), based on the PSA PF2 platform, shared with Peugeot 308 and DS4.
Facelift 2016:
The 2016 model year reflects the mid-cycle facelift introduced in 2015, with updated styling (e.g., front grille, headlights) and technology.
Production
Manufacturing Plants:
Primarily produced at the PSA Group's Mulhouse plant in France.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
European Car Of The Year:
While the C4 II itself didn't win the main award, its platform shared components with models that were highly regarded.
Ratings
Reliability Rankings:
Varied by market and survey; generally considered average to good for its class, with specific engine variants (like the 1.2 PureTech) requiring diligent maintenance.
Certifications
Emission Standards:
Compliant with Euro 6 emission standards for applicable engines.