Citroen C4 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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LOAD REDUCTION MODE

System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions according to the level of
charge remaining in the battery.

When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily deac-
tivates certain functions, such as the air
conditioning, the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivat-
ed automatically as soon as conditions
permit.








ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of thirty
minutes.

Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the ve-
hicle has switched to economy mode and
the active functions are put on standby.
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the navigation
system, it will be interrupted after
10 minutes.
A fl at battery prevents the engine
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine
and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be
double the period for which the engine
is left running. However, this period will
always be between fi ve and thirty minutes.

This period may be greatly re-
duced if the battery is not fully
charged.








CHANGING A WIPER BLADE

Before removing a front wiper
blade


)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades verti-
cally on the windscreen.



Removing



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper blade



)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.

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VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *


*
According to country.


Fitting



)
Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.

)
Press around its edge to engage its
fi xing clips one by one.



Removal



)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to re-
lease each fi xing clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:


- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,

- when towing,

- at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.











FITTING ROOF BARS


For safety reasons and to avoid dam-
aging the roof, it is essential to use the
transverse bars approved for your ve-
hicle.

When fi tting roof bars, use only the four
fi xing points located in the roof frame.
The points are masked by the vehicle
doors when closed.
The roof bar fi xings include a stud to be
fi tted to the hole at each fi xing point.
Observe the fi tting instructions and the
conditions of use in the guide supplied
with the bars.
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack, for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (with the ex-
ception of bicycle carriers): 55 kg.
As this value is subject to change,
check the maximum load fi gure
given in the guide provide d with
the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm,
adapt the speed of the vehicle
to the profi le of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the
fi xings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with the
regulations for transporting ob-
jects which are longer than the
vehicle.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE

Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle us-
ing a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf sup-
port,

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.



Access to the tools
General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed 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 as-
sistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

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

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

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

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)
On the front bumper, unclip the cov-
er by pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.


Towing your vehicle


)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this in-
struction could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.


)
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.



Towing another vehicle


)
Unlock the steering by turning the
key in the ignition one notch and re-
lease the parking brake.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.


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 performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 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 in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


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


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT

Your vehicle is equipped with certain
factory-fi tted audio equipment:


- a dual-function aerial at the rear of
the roof,

- a coaxial aerial cable,

- basic interference suppression,

- cabling for speakers in the front doors
and tweeters in the dashboard,

- cabling for speakers in the rear
doors,

- two 8-way connectors.
Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain a suitable
wiring harness.
Never use a separate wire to
connect the (+) of your audio
equipment (risk of discharging of
the battery).

Fitting an audio unit

The audio unit is fi tted in place of one
of the storage boxes located above
the heating and air conditioning control
panel.


)
Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial
coaxial cable and two 8-way connectors.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.













Fitting speakers

It is possible to fi t:


- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,

- 130 mm diameter speakers in the
rear doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the
top of the dashboard.


Connectors


8-way connector (A)

A1: -
A2: -
A3: -
A4: -
A5: -
A6: (+) Ignition positive (in this case,
the audio equipment only op-
erates when the ignition is on)
A7: (+) Permanent
A8: Earth

8-way connector (B)

B1: (+) Rear right speaker
B2: (-) Rear right speaker
B3: (+) Front right speaker and tweeter
B4: (-) Front right speaker and tweeter
B5: (+) Front left speaker and tweeter
B6: (-) Front left speaker and tweeter
B7: (+) Rear left speaker
B8: (-) Rear left speaker

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ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.


Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.



"Comfort":
door defl ectors, side window blinds,
rear screen blind, isotherm module,
coat hanger fi xed to head restraint,
moveable courtesy mirror, reading
lamp, mirror for caravan, speed limiter/
cruise control, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, wheel embellishers,
chrome exhaust tailpipe, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door aperture fi nishers,
tailgate lower chrome fi nisher...

*

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:



- ensure that mats are correctly posi-
tioned and secured,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.

"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, microwave sensor,
anti-tilt sensor, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, fi re extinguisher,
warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, wheel security bolts, snow chains,
non-slip covers, front foglamp kit...

"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, door sill protectors, mud fl aps,
door protective rubbing strips, bumper pro-
tection strips, vehicle cover...
If a towbar and wiring harness
are fi tted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, the installation
must be done using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and in
line with the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.

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Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market ra-
dio communication transmitter, you
can contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specifi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specifi c instal-
lation requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).




Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high vis-
ibility safety vest, warning triangle
and spare bulbs and fuses available
in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recom-
mended by CITROËN may result in
a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Please note this precaution.
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommend-
ed equipment and accessories.

"Multimedia":

audio systems, steering mounted audio
controls, speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetooth
hands-free system, portable satellite naviga-
tion system, semi-integral support bracket for
portable navigation system, speed camera
detector, USB Box, reversing camera, por-
table video screen, portable video support
bracket, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/50 Hz
adaptor, Wi-Fi on board...


By going to a CITROËN dealer, you can
also obtain cleaning and maintenance
products (interior and exterior) - including
ecological products in the "TECHNATURE"
range -, products for topping up (screen-
wash...), touch-up pens and paint aero-
sols for the exact colour of your vehicle,
recharges (cartridge for the temporary
puncture repair kit...), ...

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:


NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D *



PETROL ENGINES


VTi 95



VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 72.5
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
70
88
Max power engine speed (rpm)
6 000
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
135
160
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 250
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Auto
(4-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25
4.25
4.25

* According to country of sale.

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:
NC...


NFUB

NFUC



NFUE



5FV8/P



PETROL ENGINES


1.6 i 16V



THP 155


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 587
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
78.5 x 82
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
80
115
Max power engine speed (rpm)
5 800
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
147
240
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
1 400
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Electronic gearbox system
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.25
3.25
4.25