towing CITROEN C4 2007 Owners Manual

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F I T T I N G S
REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.

 Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.

 Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
This has a storage tray, two can
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS

 Use the 2 rear side fi xings and the
6 securing rings on the boot fl oor
and the back of the rear bench
seat to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects on the fl oor as
close as possible to the back of the
bench seat.
Hooked onto the stowing rings by
means of rear side fi xings, this ena-
bles you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net

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REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.

 Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.

 Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
This has a storage tray, two can
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS

 Use the 2 rear side fi xings and the
6 securing rings on the boot fl oor
and the back of the rear bench
seat to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects on the fl oor as
close as possible to the back of the
bench seat.
Hooked onto the stowing rings by
means of rear side fi xings, this ena-
bles you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net

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F I T T I N G S
REAR ARMREST
Comfort and storage device for the
rear passengers.

 Lower the rear armrest for a
more comfortable position.

 Raise the cover to gain access
to its storage compartment.
This has a storage tray, two can
holders and two pen holders.
LUGGAGE SECURING RINGS

 Use the 2 rear side fi xings and the
6 securing rings on the boot fl oor
and the back of the rear bench
seat to secure your luggage.
For safety reasons in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects on the fl oor as
close as possible to the back of the
bench seat.
Hooked onto the stowing rings by
means of rear side fi xings, this ena-
bles you to secure your luggage.
Luggage retaining net

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S A F E T Y
DIRECTION INDICATORS

 Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.

 If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.

 Press the button A, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
As a safety precaution in a traffi c jam,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.
 Press at the lower part of the
fi xed centred controls steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The tools are located under the boot
fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 lift up the fl oor,

 detach and remove the holder
containing the tools. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top left
and pulling at the right.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox). Towing another vehicle

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

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lampson the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER,A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
nalling and lighting.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer. If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imper-
ative that it is fi tted using the
electrical pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
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
towing load must be reduced by
10 % and so on for every 1 000 me-
tres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towing
loads which apply to your vehicle.
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 towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant 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 brak-
ing distance.
Tyres

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

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
original CITROËN towbar is used.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ROOF BARS
The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars and roof box-
es that are tested and approved by
CITROËN, for your safety and to avoid
damage to the roof and tailgate
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (roof box, bicycle carrier, ski
carrier...), it is imperative that you
add transverse roof bars.
Recommendations

 Distribute your load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

 Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

 Anchor the load securely and
signal if any part of it is over-
hanging.

 Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

 Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed. Bicycle carrier
The installation of a bicycle carrier
on the tailgate of the 3-door model is
strictly prohibited.
Maximum load that can be dis-
tributed on the roof bars (for a
loading height not exceeding
40 cm; except bicycle carrier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
* According to country.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable device which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the ra-
diator cooling fan.
Fitting

 Offer up the very cold climate
screen to the front of the lower
section of the front bumper.

 Press on its periphery to clip its
fi xing clips one by one.
Removal

 Use a screwdriver as a lever to
unclip each fi xing clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds higher than 75 mph (120 km/h).

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg

Petrol engines 1.4
L
16V
1.6
L
16V
110 hp
1.6
L
16VTi
120 hp
1.6
L
THP
16V 150 hp
1.6
L
THP
16V 140 hp
1.6
L
16V
BioFlex

Gearboxes Manual

Manual
Auto.
Manual
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H 5FT-F NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 182 1 200 1 274 1 220 1 273 1 276 1 290 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 257 1 275 1 349 1 295 1 348 1 351 1 365 1 275
- Payload 520 532 520 511 488 48 7 486 532
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 702 1 732 1 794 1 731 1 761 1 763 1 776 1 732
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 902 2 932 2 994 3 031 3 031 3 163 3 076 2 932
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 350 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 674 645 67 0 645 680 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 62 65 70 70 61
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (3-DOOR) in kg

Petrol engines 1.4
L
16V 1.6
L
16V 110 hp 1.6
L
16VTi 120 hp
1.6
L
THP
16V 150 hp
1.6
L
16V
BioFlex

Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 181 1 200 1 278 1 217 1 273 1 271 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 256 1 275 1 353 1 292 1 348 1 346 1 275
- Payload 520 520 520 510 484 48 3 520
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 701 1 720 1 798 1 727 1 757 1 754 1 720
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 901 2 920 2 998 3 027 3 027 3 154 2 920
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 200
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 676 645 67 0 645 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 63 65 65 70 61
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg

Diesel engines
1.6
L
HDi
16V 92 hp

1.6
L
HDi 16V
92 hp PEF
1.6
L
HDi
16V 110 hp
1.6
L
HDi 16V 110 hp
PEF
2
L
HDi
16V 138 hp
2
L
HDi
16V 140 hp

Gearboxes Manual Manual Manual Manual

Electronic
Gearbox System
Auto. Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B

9HY-C
9HZ-C 9HZ-H/P RHR-J RHF-8
- Unladen weight 1 257 1 280 1 270 1 280 1 293 1 416 1 381
- Kerb weight 1 332 1 355 1 345 1 355 1 368 1 491 1 456
- Payload 520 520 530 520 507 46 4 468
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 777 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 88
0 1 849
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 077 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 350 3 44
9
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 570 1 800
- Unbraked trailer 666 677 672 677 67 5 740 738
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

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