tow Citroen C4 DAG 2008 1.G User Guide
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Cigar lighter
Operates when the ignition is on.
Push in and wait a few moments. The cigar lighter will release auto-matically. The cigar lighter will gra-dually emerge for easy removal.
1 2 V a c c e s s o r i e s s o c k e t
( M a x i m u m p o w e r : 1 2 0 W a t t s )
Operates when the ignition is on.
It is located on the central console.
Ashtray
T o o p e n i t , l i f t t h e fl a p .
To empty the ashtray, lift at the rear and pull towards you.
T o r e fi t
Reposition the front part of the ashtray, then press on the rear part.
P a n o r a m i c r o o f
The roof has two opaque blinds positioned at the front and rear.
To close the front blind, pull the handle rearwards.
To close the rear blind, pull the handle forwards.
The blinds have a delay mechanism which stows them automatically when you release them.
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Luggage securing rings
U s e t h e 2 s i d e fi x i n g s a t t h e r e a r , a s well as the 6 anchoring rings on the b o o t fl o o r a n d t h e r e a r s e a t b a c k r e s t , to secure your loads.
For safety reasons, in case of hard braking, heavy objects should be placed as far forward as possible.
P r o t e c t i v e n e t
This helps to secure objects stowed in the boot.
BOOT
B o o t h o o k
Removing the rear shelf ( 3 - d o o r m o d e l )
- Detach the cords.
- Carefully lift then pull, tilting it slightly on one side.
Removing the rear shelf ( 5 - d o o r m o d e l )
- Detach the cords.
- Carefully lift then pull.
A v o i d u s i n g t h e r e a r s h e l f f o r h e a v y o r h a r d i t e m s .
T h e s e c o u l d b e d a n g e r o u s i f t h r o w n a r o u n d d u r i n g h a r s h b r a k i n g o r , i f t h e y t o u c h t h e r e a r s c r e e n , c o u l d d a m a g e t h e heating elements.
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The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, by pulling on the lever with a force that is pro-portionate to the steepness of the slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended to press the brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precau- t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r . For vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking position (P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering wheel towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pull the lever up then lower it fully.
HANDBRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s s u f fi -ciently applied to prevent the vehicle from moving if on a slope, or if acci-dentally or deliberately pushed.
As an additional precaution on steep slopes:Apply the parking brake.
Engage a gear.Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb (if there is one).
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Drive
The gearbox always selects the gear best adapted to the following param-eters:
- style of driving,
- r o u t e p r o fi l e ,
- vehicle load.
In this way the gearbox operates in autoadaptive mode, without the need for your intervention.
For certain manoeuvres (for example overtaking), it is possible to ob tain maxi-mum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal, which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Note
During braking, the gearbox may kick down automatically in order t o offer an effective engine brake.
If you rapidly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearbox will guard your safety by not changing up again.
Sequential forward drive
Selector position for manual gear changing.
- Selector at M.
- Push the selector towards the sign "+" to change up a gear.
- Pull the selector towards the sign "-" to change down a gear.
Note: Passage from one gear to another is only possible when vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
The Sport and Snow programmes are not operative in sequential mode.
The change from position D (drive in automatic mode) to position M (drive in sequential mode) or vice versa may be effected at any time.
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Protection cover
HDi 135 and 140 engines
Remove the protection cover by fi r s t u n c l i p p i n g p o i n t 1, then 3 and4 . D e t a c h p o i n t 2 by pulling towards you, then lift.
To reposition the protection cover, attach point 2 fi r s t . L o w e r t h e c o v e r , keeping it centred. Clip points 1 and4, pushing vertically and slightly rearwards. Clip point 3 pushing down vertically.
HDi engines are of a highly technical nature.
A l l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s which only your CITROËN Dealer can guarantee. A l l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s A l l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s
Bleeding of water from the diesel f u e l fi l t e r
To be bled on a regular basis (at every oil change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor, which is located at the b a s e o f t h e fi l t e r , u n t i l w a t e r c e a s e s t o fl o w o u t .
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor.
DIESEL INJECTION EQUIPMENTWear of brake discs, brake pads and brake drums
The rate of wear of the brake pads depends on the use of your vehicle (urban use, frequent stops), and on your style of driving or the type of journey.
For information on checking the discs and drums for wear, contact a CITROËN dealer.
After washing the vehicle, brake progressively to dry out the brake linings.
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Protection cover
HDi 135 and 140 engines
Remove the protection cover by fi r s t u n c l i p p i n g p o i n t 1, then 3 and4 . D e t a c h p o i n t 2 by pulling towards you, then lift.
To reposition the protection cover, attach point 2 fi r s t . L o w e r t h e c o v e r , keeping it centred. Clip points 1 and4, pushing vertically and slightly rearwards. Clip point 3 pushing down vertically.
HDi engines are of a highly technical nature.
A l l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s which only your CITROËN Dealer can guarantee. A l l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s A l l m a i n t e n a n c e a n d r e p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s
Bleeding of water from the diesel f u e l fi l t e r
To be bled on a regular basis (at every oil change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor, which is located at the b a s e o f t h e fi l t e r , u n t i l w a t e r c e a s e s t o fl o w o u t .
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor.
DIESEL INJECTION EQUIPMENTWear of brake discs, brake pads and brake drums
The rate of wear of the brake pads depends on the use of your vehicle (urban use, frequent stops), and on your style of driving or the type of journey.
For information on checking the discs and drums for wear, contact a CITROËN dealer.
After washing the vehicle, brake progressively to dry out the brake linings.
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Towing (boat, caravan, etc.)
B e f o r e d e p a r t u r e :
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f b o t h c a r a n d t r a i l e r .
C h e c k a l l t h e e x t e r i o r a n d s i g n a l l i n g l a m p s o f t h e c a r a n d t r a i l e r .
P r a c t i c e m a n o e u v r i n g , e s p e c i a l l y r e v e r s i n g .
G r e a s e t h e t o w i n g b a l l h i t c h r e g u - l a r l y , a n d r e m o v e i t w h e n n o t t o w i n g f o r a l o n g p e r i o d .
S p r e a d t h e l o a d i n s i d e t h e c a r a v a n a n d k e e p w i t h i n t h e t o w i n g w e i g h t l i m i t s .
A l w a y s d r i v e a t m o d e r a t e s p e e d s , c h a n g i n g d o w n a g e a r i n g o o d t i m e b e f o r e h i l l c l i m b s o r d e s c e n t s . B e a w a r e o f t h e e f f e c t o f s i d e w i n d s .
B r a k i n g d i s t a n c e s a r e i n c r e a s e d . U s e t h e b r a k e s g e n t l y a n d p r o g r e s - s i v e l y . A v o i d s u d d e n b r a k i n g .
I f y o u h a v e t o p a r k o n a n i n c l i n e , m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s fi r m l y a p p l i e d . C h e c k t h a t t h e t o w h i t c h i s fi r m l y a t t a c h e d a n d , i f n e c e s - s a r y , c h o c k t h e w h e e l s o f t h e t r a i l e r .
W h e n t o w i n g , t h e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n w i l l i n c r e a s e .
Observe your vehicle's towing limits I t i s e s s e n t i a l t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e m a x . G r o s s T r a i l e r W e i g h t s a n d s p e e d l i m i t s a s s p e c i fi e d b y l e g i s l a t i o n i n e a c h c o u n t r y . F o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e t o w i n g c a p a c i t y o f y o u r v e h i c l e a n d i t s m a x . a u t h o r i s e d G r o s s T r a i n W e i g h t , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
TOWINGRemovable towing ring
T h e t o w i n g r i n g i s d e t a c h a b l e a n d c a n b e fi t t e d e i t h e r a t t h e f r o n t o r a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e . I t i s s t o w e d i n t h e j a c k ’ s p r o t e c t i v e h o l d e r i n t h e s p a r e w h e e l .
Advice
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , i t i s p e r m i t t e d t o t o w t h e v e h i c l e at low speed over a short distance ( i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e l o c a l l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e ) .
In all other cases, the vehicle must be transported by a transporter.
CAUTION - TOWING A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Put the selector lever in position N ( n e u t r a l ) .
Towing a vehicle
I f y o u a r e t o w i n g a n o t h e r v e h i c l e , t h e l a t t e r s h o u l d b e o u t o f g e a r ( g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l ) . M o v e t h e g e a r l e v e r t o n e u t r a l ( p o s i t i o n N f o r S e n s o D r i v e a n d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x e s ) .
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Towing with all wheels on the ground
T o w i n g r i n g fi x i n g s a r e p l a c e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
T o a c c e s s t h e m :
- a t t h e f r o n t : p u s h o n t h e l e f t t o t i l t t h e c o v e r , t h e n r e m o v e i t .
- a t t h e r e a r : p u s h a t b o t t o m , t h e n p u l l o n t o p .
T h e c o v e r r e m a i n s a t t a c h e d t o t h e b u m p e r b y m e a n s o f a t a b , s o t h a t i t c a n n o t b e c o m e l o s t .
The ignition key should be in position "M" so as to retain steering.
U s e a b a r w i t h h o o k s t o a t t a c h o n t h e t o w i n g r i n g s .
Vehicles with manual transmission
F o r v e h i c l e s w i t h m a n u a l t r a n s m i s s i o n , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t b e i n n e u t r a l . F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s r e q u i r e m e n t c a n l e a d t o t h e f a i l u r e o f c e r t a i n b r a k i n g c o m p o - n e n t s a n d a l a c k o f b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e o n r e s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e .
If the engine is not running, the steering and braking systems will not be power-assisted.
If towing another vehicle, the latter should be free-wheeling (that is, gearbox in neutral).
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W e r e c o m m e n d y o u t o h a v e t h i s d e v i c e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N D e a - W e r e c o m m e n d y o u t o h a v e t h i s W e r e c o m m e n d y o u t o h a v e t h i s
l e r , w h o w i l l b e a c q u a i n t e d w i t h y o u r v e h i c l e ’ s t o w i n g c a p a b i l i t y a n d w i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e s n e c e s s a r y f o r i n s t a l - l i n g a s a f e t y i t e m o f t h i s k i n d .
I t i s e s s e n t i a l t o i n s t a l l a C I T R O Ë N a p p r o v e d e l e c t r o n i c u n i t w h e n h a v i n g a t o w b a r fi t t e d , i n o r d e r t o p r e v e n t a n y r i s k o f m a l f u n c t i o n o r d a m a g e ( r i s k o f fi r e ) .
T h e fi t t i n g o f a c a r a v a n m i r r o r o n t h e w i n g i s p r o h i b i t e d .
TOWBAR
d i m e n s i o n s i n m e t r e s : A = 0 . 8 4 1
Respect the towing limitsof your vehicle.
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COLD WEATHER SCREEN "SNOW GUARD"
T h e s c r e e n s u p p l i e d w i t h t h e v e h i c l e ( d e p e n d i n g o n c o u n t r y ) s h o u l d b e fi t t e d d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r p e r i o d . I t i s e s s e n t i a l t o r e m o v e i t w h e n t e m p e r a t u r e s a r e a b o v e 1 0 d e g r e e s C e l s i u s .
CITROËN radio option
S e e t h e s e p a r a t e i n s t r u c t i o n b o o k l e t i n t h e v e h i c l e d o c u m e n t p a c k .
Radio connections
C o n s u l t y o u r C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
Fitting of front and rear loudspeakers
C o n s u l t y o u r C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
On the dashboard
T w o t w e e t e r s l o c a t e d a t e a c h e n d o f t h e d a s h b o a r d . D e t a c h a n d p u l l t h e g r i l l e , c o n n e c t t h e t w e e t e r s , 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 t h e m a q u a r t e r t u r n , r e p o s i t i o n t h e g r i l l e s .
RADIO PRE-EQUIPMENT
Don’t forget to remove the cold weather screen:
- when the ambient temperature is above 10 °C,
- when towing,
- for speeds above 120 km/h (75 mph).