Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehicle
h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s -
t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s
are encountered following this oper-
a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e
(depending on equipment):
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- the one-touch electric windows,
- the settings of the multifunction
screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r -
minals while the engine is
r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e
towed or for towing another vehicle
u s i n g a r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools
The tools are located under the boot
fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t u p t h e fl o o r ,
detach and remove the holder
c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e t o p l e f t
a n d p u l l i n g a t t h e r i g h t .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m
a t p u l l i n g a t t h e t o p .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d . When towing with all four wheels on
t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w i n g b a r .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h o n l y t w o w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s -
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
t h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y b r a k i n g o r
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .
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TOWING A TRAILER,A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
n a l l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d
for transporting people and luggage,
b u t i t m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a
t r a i l e r . I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imper-
a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e
electrical pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
t h u s r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e .
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y
1 0 % a n d s o o n f o r e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e -
t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n
for details of the weights and towing
l o a d s w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d . Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d ,
i t s c o o l i n g c a p a c i t y i s n o t d e p e n d e n t
o n t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d .
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
t h e a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e
c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
i n g d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f t h e
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will
b e d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a n
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t
stress and its driver must be particu-
l a r l y c a r e f u l .
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ROOF BARS
T h e d e s i g n o f y o u r v e h i c l e r e q u i r e s
the use of roof bars and roof box-
e s t h a t a r e t e s t e d a n d a p p r o v e d b y
C I T R O Ë N , f o r y o u r s a f e t y a n d t o a v o i d
damage to the roof and tailgate
R e g a r d l e s s o f t h e t y p e o f l o a d i n g
equipment to be transported on the
r o o f ( r o o f b o x , b i c y c l e c a r r i e r , s k i
c a r r i e r . . . ) , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t y o u
a d d t r a n s v e r s e r o o f b a r s .
Recommendations
D i s t r i b u t e y o u r l o a d e v e n l y , a v o i d -
i n g o v e r l o a d i n g o n o n e s i d e .
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
r o o f .
A n c h o r t h e l o a d s e c u r e l y a n d
s i g n a l i f a n y p a r t o f i t i s o v e r -
h a n g i n g .
D r i v e g e n t l y , a s t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
be more liable to the effects of
s i d e w i n d s ( v e h i c l e s t a b i l i t y m a y
b e a l t e r e d ) .
Remove the roof bars as soon
a s t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d . Bicycle carrier
T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r
on the tailgate of the 3-door model is
s t r i c t l y p r o h i b i t e d .
Maximum load that can be dis-
tributed on the roof bars (for a
loading height not exceeding
4 0 c m ; e x c e p t b i c y c l e c a r r i e r ) : 8 0 k g .
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
y o u r s p e e d t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d
to avoid damaging the roof bars
a n d t h e fi x i n g s o n t h e r o o f .
Please refer to national legislation
i n o r d e r t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e g u l a -
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
t h e v e h i c l e .
* A c c o r d i n g t o c o u n t r y .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable device which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the ra-
d i a t o r c o o l i n g f a n .
Fitting
O f f e r u p t h e v e r y c o l d c l i m a t e
screen to the front of the lower
s e c t i o n o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
P r e s s o n i t s p e r i p h e r y t o c l i p i t s
fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
u n c l i p e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
D o n o t f o r g e t t o r e m o v e t h e v e r y
cold climate screen:
- when the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds higher than 75 mph ( 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
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Radio option
See the separate instruction booklet
i n t h e v e h i c l e d o c u m e n t p a c k . Fitting of front and rear
loudspeakers
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . On the dashboard
Two tweeters located at each end of
the dashboard:
detach and pull off the grille,
connect the tweeters,
fi t t h e m o n t h e g r i l l e , r o t a t i n g
them a quarter turn,
r e fi t t h e g r i l l e s .
RADIO PRE-EQUIPMENT
Radio connections
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p -
ment or accessories which
a r e n o t r e c o m m e n d e d b y
C I T R O Ë N m a y r e s u l t i n a f a i l u r e
o f y o u r v e h i c l e ' s e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m
a n d e x c e s s c o n s u m p t i o n .
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g .
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
e q u i p m e n t a n d a c c e s s o r i e s .
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and
g e n u i n e p a r t s i s o f f e r e d b y t h e
C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k .
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
a b i l i t y a n d s a f e t y .
T h e y a r e a l l a d a p t e d t o y o u r v e h i c l e
a n d b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ' s r e c o m -
m e n d a t i o n a n d w a r r a n t y .
This product range is structured
around 5 categories:
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
t r a y , s u n b l i n d s , f r a g r a n c e c a r t r i d g -
e s , r o o f b a r s , s t o r a g e t r a y u n d e r r e a r
shelf, armrest, telephone support,
c h i l d s e a t s a n d b o o s t e r c u s h i o n s . . .
"Protection": anti-theft alarm,
b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n i n g
t r i a n g l e , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
snow chains, non-skid covers, fog
l a m p s k i t , r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e . . .
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio
equipment, portable satellite naviga-
t i o n s y s t e m , C D c h a n g e r , a u x i l i a r y
cable for connecting a portable MP3
p l a y e r , U S B B o x , s p e a k e r s . . .
"Personalisation": seat covers, al-
l o y w h e e l s , w h e e l t r i m s , s t a n d a r d
m u d fl a p s , s t y l e m u d fl a p s , d o o r d e -
fl e c t o r s , s i l l p r o t e c t o r s , a l u m i n i u m
interior trim kit, anti-scratch protec-
t o r s u n d e r h a n d l e s . . .
"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl u i d , i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r c l e a n i n g
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e p r o d u c t s , b o d y -
w o r k t o u c h - u p a e r o s o l a n d p e n . . . D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
t h e v e h i c l e i s s o l d , i t m a y b e c o m -
p u l s o r y t o h a v e a h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e -
t y j a c k e t , w a r n i n g t r i a n g l e a n d s p a r e
b u l b s a v a i l a b l e i n t h e v e h i c l e .
* T o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f j a m m i n g o f t h e pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned a n d s e c u r e d c o r r e c t l y ,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H 5FT-F NFU-C/FF
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
110 hp
BioFlex
Cubic capacity (cm 3
) 1 360 1 587 1 598 1 598 1 587
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 77 78.5 x 82 77 x 85.8 77 x 8 5.8 78.5 x 82
EU standard maximum power (kW) 65 80 88 110 103 80 82
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 5 250 5 800 6 000 5 800 6 000 5 800
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 133 147 160 240 147 153
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 3 250 4 000 4 250 1 400 4 000
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleade d
Unleaded E85
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Auto.
(4-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Auto.
(4-speed)
Manual
(6-speed) Auto.
(4-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
E n g i n e ( w i t h fi l t e r
replacement) 3.15 3.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 3.25
Gearbox - Final drive - 1.9 1.9 - 1.9 - 1.9
LA...: 3-door.
LC...: 5-door.
LG...: 3-door "Enterprise".
LR...: 5-door "Enterprise".
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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
9HZ-C 9HZ-H/P RHR-J RHF-8
DIESEL ENGINES
1.6
L
HDi
16V
92
hp
1.6
L
HDi 16V 110 hp
2
L
HDi
16V 138 hp
2
L
HDi
16V 140 hp
Cubic capacity (cm 3
) 1 560 1 560 1 997 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3 85 x 88 85 x 8 8
EU standard maximum power (kW) 66 66.2 80 100 103
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 215 240 320 320
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 1 750 1 750 2 000 2 000
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes Yes
P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( P E F ) No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Electronic
Gearbox System
(6-speed) Auto.
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
E n g i n e ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 5.3 5.3
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 1.9 1.9 - - 2. 4
LA...: 3-door.
LC...: 5-door.
LG...: 3-door "Enterprise".
LR...: 5-door "Enterprise".
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T h e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n fi g u r e s s h o w n h e r e c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e v a l u e s c o m m u n i c a t e d a t t h e t i m e o f p r i n t i n g .
These consumption values were established in accordance with Di rective 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on the
s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e
of the equipment.
FUEL
CONSUMPTION In accordance with directive 80/1268/CEE
Petrol
engines
Gearboxes
Model codes:
LA... LC...
LG... LR...
Urban
litres/100 km (mpg)
Extra-urban
litres/100 km (mpg)
Mixed
litres/100 km (mpg)
Emission of
CO 2 by weight
(g/km)
1.4
L
16V Manual KFU-C 8.7 (32.5) 5.2 (54.3) 6.4 (44.1) 153
1.6
L
16VTi
120 hp
Manual 5FW-C 9.3 (30.4) 5.2 (54.3) 6.7 (42.2) 159
Auto. 5FW-F 9.9 (28.5) 5.4 (52.4) 7.0 (40.4) 165
1.6
L
THP 16V
150 hp
Manual 5FX-H 9.8 (28.8) 5.3 (53.3) 6.9 (40.9) 164
1.6
L
THP 16V
140 hp
Auto. 5FT-F 11.2 (25.2) 5.7 (49.6) 7.7 (36.7) 183
1.6 L 16V BioFlex Manual
NFU-C/FF 9.6 (29.4) 5.7 (49.6) 7.1 (39.8) 169
Quality of the fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible with E5 type pet rol biofuels (containing 5 % ethanol), conforming to European
standard EN 228.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved e xclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of
fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must comply with European standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed to ru n on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (type E100).
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T h e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n fi g u r e s s h o w n h e r e c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e v a l u e s c o m m u n i c a t e d a t t h e t i m e o f p r i n t i n g .
These consumption values were established in accordance with Di rective 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on the
s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e
of the accessories.
FUEL
CONSUMPTION In accordance with directive 80/1268/CEE
Diesel
engines
Gearboxes
Model codes:
LA... LC...
LG... LR...
Urban
litres/100 km (mpg)
Extra-urban
litres/100 km (mpg)
Mixed
litres/100 km (mpg)
Emission of
CO 2 by weight
(g/km)
1.6
L
HDi 16V
92 hp
Manual 9HX-C 5.8 (48.7) 3.8 (74.3) 4.5 (62.8) 120
1.6
L
HDi 16V
92 hp PEF
Manual 9HV-C 6.0 (47.1) 4.0 (70.6) 4.7 (60.1) 125
1.6
L
HDi 16V
110 hp
Manual
9HY-B
9HY-C 6.1 (46.3) 4.0 (70.6) 4.8 (58.9) 128
1.6
L
HDi 16V
110 hp PEF
Manual 9HZ-C 6.0 (47.1) 4.0 (70.6) 4.7 (60.1) 125
Electronic
Gearbox System
9HZ-H/P 5.8 (48.7) 3.8 (74.3) 4.5 (62.8) 120
2
L
HDi 16V
138 hp
Auto. RHR-J 9.1 (31.0) 5.1 (55.4) 6.6 (42.8) 175
2
L
HDi 16V
140 hp
Manual RHF-8 7.1 (39.8) 4.3 (65.7) 5.3 (53.3) 139