tow Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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Recovering the vehicle



General
recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare 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 motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put thegearbox 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...
Towing with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.


Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towingwith the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
t
o " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.
) Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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Vehicles fitted with the 4 wheel drive
system must always be recovered on aflatbed.
Never have the vehicle towed with thefour wheels on the ground, this could damage the transmission.The vehicle must not be towed with thefront or rear wheels on the ground even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode.

4 wheel drive (4WD) versions: recovery on a fl atbed

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) On the rear bumper, remove the cover by
pulling at the bottom using the jack handle 1 . )Screw in the towing eye 2fully using the
wheelbrace 3.)Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t distance only.
To w i ng another vehicle
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor. To gain access to them: )open the boot,
)lift and remove the boot floor, )take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools1. Jack handle. 2.
To w i ng eye.
3.Wheelbrace.

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Towing a trailer, a caravan...
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicleand that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative thatit is fitted following the manufacturer'sinstructions.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer. Drivin
g with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 % of the GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres 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

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y 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 outside
tem
perature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
) If this message is displayed, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.


Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
I
f the message flashes slowly, wait for the engine to cool before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the messa
ge flashes rapidly, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Fitting roof bars


The body sill finishers should not be used as a step when fitting roof bars.

Use accessories recommended byCITROËN and follow the accessorymanufacturer's fitting instructions.

Maximum authorised weight on the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding40 cm (except bicycle carriers): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the condition of the road, to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation tocomply with the regulations regardingthe transpor tation of objects which arelonger than the vehicle. The transverse roof bars are fitted to the lon
gitudinal bars at the 8 fixing points masked by covers.
Using a small screwdriver, remove the 8 covers on the inner faces of the longitudinal bars.
The transverse bars are fitted directl
y to the roof of the vehicle, at the 4 anchorage points masked
by covers.
Slide the covers towards the front of the vehicle to remove them.
Retain the protective covers for refitting after removal of the roof bars.

Vehicles fitted with longitudinal bars

Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal bars


For reasons of safety and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse bars that are
approved for your vehicle.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, smoker'skit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulatedmodule, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds...
"Transport solutions":
towbar with quickly detachable ball, rear carrying platform (easy base), roof bars, boot
liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes, flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels, chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, front spoiler, brushed aluminium interior
trim kit, gloss black interior trim kit, parkingbrake lever trim, aluminium gear knob, leather
steering wheel...

"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snowchains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...

"Protection":

mat *
, boot carpet, side protective mouldings, door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehiclecover, front and rear bumper protectivemouldings...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.



If a towbar and its harness is fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, this must be done in line with themanufacturer's instructions.

*

To prevent any risk of jamming of thepedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Checks
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the brakingsystem, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictlyprohibited.
Checking this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Technical data
Caution, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle can have an adverse affect on its roadholding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
PETROL ENGINES1.6 litre 1152.0 litre 150
GearboxesManual (5-speed)Manual(5-speed)CVT (6-speed)
Model codes:BU...NKZ7NKZ7/SNKZ0NKZ0/SAFYR AFZ7AFYVAFZMAFYT AFZHAFYWAFZP
Transmission mode2WD2WD4WD2WD4WD



- Unladen weight 1 320
1 305 1 365 1 430
1 3951 460



- Kerb weight 1 395
1 380 1 440
1 505 1 470
1 535


-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

1 870

1 870

1 970

1 970
1 9701 970



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) when towing
1 9251 925

2 035

2 0352 0352 035



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12% gradient3 025 3 025
3 3353 335
3 335
3 335



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100

1 1001 3001 300

1 300

1 300



-
Unbraked trailer
685
685720

750
720
750



- Recommended nose weight
55 55
65 65 65
65

















Weights and towed loads (kg)

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Technical data
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
Hi
gh ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
DIESEL ENGINES1.6 HDi 1101.8 HDi 150
GearboxesManual (6-speed)Manual (6-speed)
Model codes:BU...9HD8/S9HDB/S6HZ8/S6HZB6HZB/S
Transmissionmode2WD4WD2WD4WD


- Unladen weight
1 315
1 425

1 430

1 495



- Kerb weight 1 390
1 500
1 505 1 570



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 060

2 060
2 060



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
2 130
2 130
2 130



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 260
3 260
3 530



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)on a 10% or 12% gradient 1 130 1 130

1 400



- Braked trailer *
(with transfer of load within
the GTW limit)
1 300 1 300


-
Unbraked trailer
695

750
750



- Recommended nose weight
70

70

70

















Weights and towed loads (kg)
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit provided that the weight of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same amount.
Caution, towing with a lightly loaded vehicle may adversely affect roadholding.