towing Citroen C4 2014 2.G User Guide

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
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Towing your vehicle



Place the gear lever in neu-
tral (position N
on an elec-
tronic or automatic gearbox).
Failure to observe this in-
struction could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking as-
sistance 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


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 installation of a bicycle carrier,
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.

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.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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 (100 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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 120



THP 155



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Automatic



Electronic



Model codes:
NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D



5FV8/P




- Unladen weight
1 200
1 205
1 270
1 275


- Kerb weight
1 275
1 280
1 345
1 350


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 720
1 765
1 755
1 805


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 920
3 065
3 055
3 205


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 300
1 300
1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 550
1 550
1 560


- Unbraked trailer
635
640
670
675


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75

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*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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 (100 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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 90



HDi 90
PEF



HDi 110
PEF



e-HDi 110 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual



Electronic



Model codes:
NC...


9HJC



9HP0



9HR8



9HR8/S



9HR8/P

S

9HR8/1PS



9HR8/2PS




- Unladen weight
1 205
1 205
1 275
1 280
1 290
1 205


- Kerb weight
1 280
1 280
1 350
1 355
1 365
1 280



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 790
1 810
1 820
1 825
1 825


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 545
2 890
3 110
3 120
3 125
2 225


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
800
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 050
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 550
600


- Unbraked trailer
640
640
675
670
680
400


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75

75
75

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 150 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Model codes:
NC...


RHE8




- Unladen weight
1 320


- Kerb weight
1 395


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 885


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on 12 % gradient
3 385


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 750


- Unbraked trailer
695


- Recommended nose weight
75
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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 (100 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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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 (100 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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg) - C4 ENTERPRISE VERSIONS (2-seat)



Diesel



engines


HDi 90 P

EF



HDi 110 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Model codes:
NC...


9HP0



9HR8




- Unladen weight
1 200
1 270


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 810


- Payload (including the driver)
545
540


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 845
3 110


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


- Unbraked trailer
635
670


- Recommended nose weight
75
75

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VISUAL SEARCH
EXTERIOR


Remote control ........................... 79-85


- opening / closing

- antitheft protection

- starting

- battery


Wiper controls......................... 107-109
Changing a wiper
blade .............................................. 216
Door mirrors ................................ 76-77
Blind spot sensors .................. 172-174

Boot ........................................... 80, 91
Temporary puncture
repair kit .................................. 193-197
Changing a wheel ................... 198-201


- tools

- removing / refi tting
Snow chains .................................. 202

Changing bulbs....................... 207-208


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors ...................... 182-183
Parking space sensors ........... 180-181
Towbar ........................................... 220
Towing .................................... 218-219

Accessories ............................ 222-223
Roof bars ....................................... 217
Panoramic sunroof .......................... 94

Braking assistance ........................ 140
Trajectory control .................... 141-142
Tyre under-infl ation detection ...166-167
Tyre pressures ....................... 197, 231
Lighting controls ....................... 98-102
Headlamp adjustment.................... 104
Welcome lighting ........................... 103
Directional lighting systems .... 105-106
Changing bulbs....................... 203-206


- front lamps

- front foglamps


- side repeaters


Doors ......................................... 86, 90


- opening / closing

- emergency control
Child lock ....................................... 138
Electric windows ......................... 92-93
Alarm .......................................... 88-89

Fuel tank ..................................... 95-96
Misfuel prevention ........................... 97

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Vehicle confi guration .....50, 52, 56, 67
Ventilation ........................ 61, 62, 64 V Replacing wiper blades ..... 109, 216
Resetting the service indicator .... 45
Resetting the trip recorder ........... 46
Rev counter ............................ 28-31
Reversing lamps ........................ 207
Risk areas (update) ................... 246
Roof bars ................................... 217
Roof blind .................................... 94
Routine checks .................. 191, 192
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ....... 186
Safety for children ...125-138, 145, 147
Satellite navigation system .... 55, 241
Screen, colour
and mapping ....... 56, 59, 239, 279
Screen menu map ...... 279, 314-316
Screen, monochrome .... 49, 51, 314
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment)............ 49, 51, 55, 292
Screenwash, front...................... 108
Seat adjustment..................... 70, 71
Seat belts............................ 143-145
Seat, rear bench .......................... 75
Seats, electric .............................. 71
Seats, rear ................................... 75
Selector lever,
electronic gearbox .................. 158
Serial number, vehicle ............... 231
Service indicator .......................... 44
Servicing ...................................... 26
Setting the clock ........ 46, 50, 54, 56
Short-cut menus ........................ 240
Sidelamps .... 98, 101, 203, 205, 207
Side repeater ............................. 206
Ski fl ap ....................................... 120
Snow chains .............................. 202Spare wheel............................... 198
Speakers (fi tting) ....................... 221
Speed limiter...................... 175, 176
Speedometer .......................... 28-30
Spotlamps, side ................. 103, 206
Starting using another battery ... 213
Starting the vehicle ...... 82, 158, 161
Steering mounted controls ... 238, 291
Stopping the vehicle .... 82, 158, 161
Stop & Start .............. 60, 66, 69, 95,
168, 185, 191, 213
Storage ........ 112, 113, 115-117, 121
Storage compartments ............... 115
Storage drawer ........................... 119
Storage net ................................ 121
Storing driving positions .............. 74
Stowing rings ............................. 121
Sun visor..................................... 113
Synchronising
the remote control............... 83, 84
Synthesiser, voice...................... 252
System, navigation .................... 241 S
TU
Table of weights ................. 225, 227
Tables of engines............... 224, 226
Tables of fuses........................... 209
Tank, fuel ..................................... 97
Technical data.................... 224, 231
Telephone .......................... 258, 304
Temperature control
for heated seats ........................ 72
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 193
Three fl ashes function
(direction indicators) ............... 139
Ticket holder ............................... 112
TMC (Traffi c info) ....................... 255Under fl oor storage .................... 123
Under-infl ation (detection) ......... 166
Unlocking from the inside ............ 86
Unlocking the boot ........... 79, 80, 91
Unlocking the doors ............... 79, 80
Update risk areas ...................... 246
Updating the time ...... 46, 50, 54, 56
USB port .................................... 114 Tools .......................................... 198
Torch .......................................... 123
Total distance recorder ................ 46
Towbar ....................................... 220
Towed loads....................... 225, 227
Towing another vehicle .............. 219
Traction control (ASR) ............... 141
Traffi c information
(TA) ................................. 256, 294
Traffi c information
(TMC) ............................. 255, 256
Trailer ........................................ 220
Trajectory control systems ......... 141
Trip computer ......................... 57-60
Trip distance recorder .................. 46
Tyre pressures ........................... 231
Tyres ............................................ 26
Tyre under-infl ation detection .... 166