Citroen C4 DAG 2010 2.G Owner's Manual
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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
( p o s i t i o n 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 suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
l i g h t i n g a n d s i g n a l l 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 im-
p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s -
ing the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
in accordance with the manufactur-
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
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
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, re-
d u c e 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 braking
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 lighting and
s i g n a l l i n g o n t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking sensors will be de-
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 g e n u i n e
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 . . . ) , y o u m u s t 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
distributed on the roof bars
( f o r a l o a d i n g h e i g h t n o t e x -
c e e d i n g 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 protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow
a t t h e r a 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 .
Press around its edge to engage
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
r e l e a s e 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 ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
-
a t s p e e d s a b o v e 7 5 m p h ( 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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equipment or accessories
which are not recommend-
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 . Y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o c o n t a c t 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, fo-
g l a m p s k i t , r e a r p a r k i n g s e n s o r s . . .
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
h a n d s - f r e e s y s t e m , a u d i o
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 the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is posi- t i o n e d 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 (cc) 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 r e p l a c e m e n t ) 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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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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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 (cc) 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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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.
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 1 880 1 849
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 077 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 350 3 449
- 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 1 300 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