tow Citroen C4 2008.5 1.G User Guide
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D R I V I N G
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
Reactivation
Press button A again, the warn-
ing lamp switches off, the system
is reactivated.
Deactivation Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal (short beep),
when reverse gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
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C H E C K S
BLEEDING THE DIESEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal
Remove the protective cover by
u n c l i p p i n g fi r s t p o i n t 1 , then 3
and 4 .
Unclip point 2 pulling towards
you, then lift.
R e fi t t i n g
Clip point 2 fi r s t .
Lower the cover, centring it.
Clip points 1 and 4 , pushing ver-
tically and slightly rearwards.
Clip point 3 , pushing vertically. Draining water from the fuel
filter
Bleed 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 .
P e r s i s t u n t i l w a t e r c e a s e s t o fl o w
out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor.
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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake
must be adjusted, even be-
tween two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this compo-
nent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this
component.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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
t o w e d o r f o r t o w i n g a n o t h e r v e h i c l e
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
(position 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 . W h e n t o w i n g w i t h a l l f o u r 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 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 .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h t h e e n g i n e o f f ,
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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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
T o w b a r s u i t e d t o t h e a t t a c h m e n t o f a
t r a i l e r o r c a r a v a n w i t h a d d i t i o n a l s i g -
n a l l i n g a n d l i g h t 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 .
We recommend the use of genuine
C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r s a n d t h e i r h a r -
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 -
t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d t o a
C I T R O Ë N d e a 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,
i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r -
e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
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 par-
t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
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
t h e n o s e w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e
m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x -
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
f o r d e t a i l s o f t h e w e i g h t s a n d t o w i n g
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
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r o n a s l o p e i n c r e a s e s
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 .
T o l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d , r e -
d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
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 .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p a n d
the STOP w a r n i n g l a m p
come on, stop the vehicle
a n d s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r i n c r e a s e s t h e b r a k -
i n g 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
t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
observing the recommended
p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
T h e r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e w i l l
b e d e 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 n
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
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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 -
- Payload 520 532 520 511 488 48 7 486 -
- 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 1 300 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 300 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 -
- Payload 520 520 520 510 484 48 3 -
- 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 1 300 1 270 1 400 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 300 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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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 - 1 345 1 355 1 368 1 491 1 456
- Payload 520 - 530 520 507 464 468
- 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 1 300 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 5 740 728
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73
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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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 (3-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 1 255 1 279 1 269 1 279 1 293 1 410 1 379
- Kerb weight 1 330 - 1 344 1 354 1 368 1 485 1 454
- Payload 520 - 521 520 497 470 456
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 775 1 799 1 790 1 799 1 790 1 880 1 835
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 075 3 099 3 090 3 099 3 090 3 450 3 335
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 300 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 665 677 672 677 67 5 740 727
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (C4 VAN * ) In kg
MODELS:
3-door 5-door
Diesel engines
1.6 l. HDi 16V
92
hp
1.6 l. HDi 16V
110
hp
1.6 l. HDi 16V
92
hp
1.6 l. HDi 16V
92
hp
PEF
1.6 l. HDi 16V
110
hp
Gearboxes Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Model codes: LA...
LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
F r e n c h fi s c a l r a t i n g 6 6 6 6 6
Weights (kg)
Unladen 1 244 1 276 1 247 1 275 1 26 5
Gross Vehicle Weight 1 770 1 800 1 780 1 80 5 1 790
Payload (including driver) 526 524 533 530 5 25
Gross Train Weight 3 070 3 100 3 080 3 080 3 090
Trailer weight with brakes
(within Gross Train Weight) 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 275 1 300
Trailer weight without brakes 655 675 660 67 0 670
Recommended nose weight 52 52 52 65 52
* Applicable to all countries, except France and Overseas F rance. For France and DOM-TOM countries, refer to the table
o n t h e " T e c h n i c a l S p e c i fi c a t i o n s - W e i g h t s " p a g e .