towing Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2014 1.G User Guide

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Practical information





Towing a trailer, a caravan...

We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle
and 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 that
it is fitted following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.

208Practical information

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 per formance. 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

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 outside
temperature.
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

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.


If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Petrol weights and towed loads (kg)


The values for maximum towed weights type
approved according to the sales zone (see the
tables on the following pages).
The exact values are given in your vehicle's
registration document as well as on the
manufacturer's plate.
They are also mentioned in sales brochures.
For more details, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight + driver (75 kg).
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 (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation
in force in your country).
High 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.

The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, if the
GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by an equal amount. Please note that
towing using a lightly loaded towing
vehicle may have an adverse effect
on its road holding
.

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PETROL ENGINES



1.6 litre 115



Gearboxes



Manual (5-speed)



Model codes:
BU...


NKZ0

NKZ0/S



Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e



2WD




- Unladen weight

1 310


- Kerb weight

1 385


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 870


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
1 925


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 025


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


- Unbraked trailer

685


- Recommended nose weight
55














For zones: Europe, Turkey, French overseas dominions and territories.

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For: Russia, Ukraine, Morocco, Argentina, Chile, French overseas dominions and territories (2.0 litre 150 engine).


PETROL ENGINES


1.6 litre 115



2.0 litre 150



Gearboxes


Manual
(5 - speed)



Manual (5-speed)



CVT (6- speed)



Model codes:
BU...


NKZ7



AFZ7



AFZM



AFZH



AFZP



Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e


2WD



2WD



4WD



2WD



4WD




- Unladen weight
1 315
1 355
1 420
1 385
1 450


- Kerb weight
1 390
1 430
1 495
1 460
1 525


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 870
1 970
1 970
1 970
1 970


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
1 925
2 035
2 035
2 035
2 035


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 025
3 335
3 335
3 335
3 335


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 300


- Unbraked trailer
685
715
74 5
725
750


- Recommended nose weight
55
65
65
65
65

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For: Australia, New-Zealand.


PETROL ENGINES



2.0 litre 150



Gearboxes


Manual (5-speed)



CVT (6- speed)



Model codes:
BU...


AFZ7



AFZM



AFZH



AFZP



Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e


2WD



4WD



2WD



4WD




- Unladen weight
1 350
1 415
1 380
1 445


- Kerb weight
1 425
1 490
1 455
1 520


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 970
1 970
1 970
1 970


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
2 035
2 035
2 035
2 035


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 020
3 020
3 020
3 020


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 050
1 050
1 050
1 050


- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
65
65
65
65

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For: South Africa.


PETROL ENGINES



2.0 litre 150



Gearboxes


Manual (5-speed)



CVT (6- speed)



Model codes:
BU...


AFYR



AFYV



AFYT



AFYW



Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e


2WD



4WD



2WD



4WD




- Unladen weight
1 350
1 415
1 390
1 455


- Kerb weight
1 425
1 490
1 465
1 530


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 970
1 970
1 970
1 970


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
2 035
2 035
2 035
2 035


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
3 075
3 075
2 760
2 760


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 050
1 050
750
750


- Unbraked trailer
1 050
1 050
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
65
65
65
65

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*
Vehicle not for towing.














For other countries of sale.


PETROL ENGINES



2.0 litre 150



Gearboxes


Manual (5-speed)



CVT (6- speed)



Model codes:
BU...


AFYR

AFZ7



AFYV

AFZM



AFYT

AFZH



AFYW

AFZP



Tr a n s m i s s i o n m o d e


2WD



4WD



2WD



4WD




- Unladen weight
1 340
1 405
1 370
1 435


- Kerb weight
1 415
1 480
1 445
1 510


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 970
1 970
1 970
1 970


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
2 035
2 035
2 035

2 035


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient
2 655
2 655
- *

- *



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
650
650
- *

- *



- Unbraked trailer
650
650
- *

- *



- Recommended nose weight
65
65
- *

- *

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Diesel weights and towed loads (kg)


The values for maximum towed weights type
approved according to the sales zone (see the
tables on the following pages).
The exact values are given in your vehicle's
registration document as well as on the
manufacturer's plate.
They are also mentioned in sales brochures.
For more details, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight + driver (75 kg).
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 (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation
in force in your country).
High 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.

The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, if the
GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by an equal amount. Please note that
towing using a lightly loaded towing
vehicle may have an adverse effect
on its road holding.

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DIESEL ENGINES


1.6 HDi 110



1.8 HDi 150



Gearboxes


Manual (6-speed)



Manual (6-speed)



Model codes:
BU...


9HD8/S



9HDB/S



6HZ8/S



6HZB/S



Tr a n s m i s s i o n
mode


2WD



4WD



2WD



4WD




- 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














For zones: Europe, Turkey, French overseas dominions and territories.