towing Citroen DS4 RHD 2011.5 1.G User Guide

Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To
gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear parcel shelf suppor t,
)remove the towing eye from the holder.

Access to the tools
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 towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed vehicle. Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are 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 callon a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.

To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
)Place the gear lever in neutral (position Non the electronic gearbox system or automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this instructioncould result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short distance.

Practical information





Towing a trailer, ...


Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN 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 CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.

The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.

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 per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed 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 towed load on a long inclinedepends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


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



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
)If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
t
he engine as soon as possible.

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Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 120THP 155THP 160THP 200
GearboxesManualElectronic gearbox systemAutomaticManual
Model codes: NX...5FS05FV8/P5FMA5FU8


- Unladen wei
ght 1 2051 284 1 363
1 316



- Kerb weight 1 280
1 359
1 438
1 391



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 755

1 795

1 835

1 820



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 955
3 195

2 635

2 820



- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 1 200
1 400
8001 000



- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 4501 650 1 0001 250



- Unbraked trailer 640
680

715695



- Recommended nose weight
75

75
7575


*
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. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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.

Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel enginesHDi 90 PEFHDi 110 PEFe-HDi 110 PEFHDi 160 PEF
GearboxManualManualManualElectronic gearbox systemManual
Model codes:NX...9HP09HR89HR8/S9HR8/PSRHH8


- Unladen wei
ght 1 205 1 2901 295 1 3001 320



- Kerb weight 1 280 1 365
1 370 1 375
1 395


-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

1 765

1 805

1 8101 815
1 880



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 865
3 105
3 110
3 115
3 180



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


- Braked trailer
*
(with load transfer with the
GTW limit)
1 3501 550
1 550
1 550
1 550



-
Unbraked trailer 640
680
680680695



- Recommended nose weight 75 75 75 75 75

*

The wei
ght 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. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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.

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Alphabetical index
Paint colour code..........................................289Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r155Parking brake........................................200,240Parking brake, electric ..........................192, 196Parking lamps ...............................................127Parking sensors, front ...................................226Parking sensors, rear....................................r225Parking space sensor ..................................223Particle emission filter..........................r237,239Passenger compartment filter......................r238Personalisation...............................................60Player, CD MP3....................................355,356Port, USB ..............................................146,357Priming the fuel system ................................232Protecting children ........160, 164, 166-168, 184
Puncture........................................................244
Radio.............................................327,328,351Rear screen (demisting)............................87, 94Recharging the battery.................................269Reduction of electrical load..........................272Regeneration of the par ticleemissions filter............................................r239Reinitialising the electric windows ................116Reinitialising the remote control ................... 106Remote control..............................100,102, 107Removable screen (snow shield)..................273Removing a wheel........................................252Removing the mat.........................................151
Repair kit, puncture.......................................244Replacing bulbs....................................256, 261Replacing fuses ............................................263Replacing the air filter...................................r238Replacing the oil filter...................................r238Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r238Replacing wiper blades.........................136,273Resetting the service indicator.......................r56Resetting the trip recorder..............................r58Rev counter.........................................r38, 39, 42Reversing lamps ...........................................261Risk areas (update).......................................306Roof bars .......................................................274Routine checks.....................................238, 240Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................232
R
Seats, rear.......................................................r92Serial number, vehicle..................................289Ser vice indicator.......................................r55,57Servicing.........................................................34Setting the clock...................................337,370Shor t-cut menus ...........................................300Sidelamps ..............................124, 127, 257,261Side repeater.................................................259Ski flap..........................................................153Spare wheel..................................................249Speed limiter.........................................r218,219Speedometer............................................r38,39Spotlamps, side ....................................129,260Starting the vehicle ......................105,203, 207Steering mounted controls ...................298, 349Stopping the vehicle ....................105,203, 207Stop & Start...t74,83,86,118, 212, 231,238, 269Storage..................144, 145,147,149, 150,154Storage compar tments.........................144,147Storage drawer..............................................152Storage net....................................................154Stowing rings ................................................154Synchronising the remote control.................106Synthesiser, voice .........................................312System, navigation ........................................302
P
Safety for children.........................................169Satellite navigation system.............................68Screen, colour and mapping....40,68, 299,338Screen, monochrome .............................64, 371Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment)..................64, 68, 350Screen menu map .........................338, 371, 372Screenwash, front......................................... 135Seat, rear bench.............................................92Seat adjustment........................................88,89Seat belts......................................179,180, 182Seats, electric.................................................89
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Ta b l e s of engines.................................284, 286Tables of fuses..............................................263Table of weights...................................284, 286