tow Citroen C4 2015 2.G Workshop Manual

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Fitting the towball
Remove the protective plug from the carrier and   check   the   condition   of   the   fixing   system.  
I

f necessary, clean the carrier with a brush or
clean
  cloth.
Take
  the   towball   from   the   storage   bag.
Remove
  the   protective   cover   from   the   ball   and  
t

he   protective   cap   from   the   locking   wheel.
Stow
  the   plug,   cover   and   cap   in   the   storage  
b

ag.
Check
  that   the   towball   is   unlocked   (position   B).
 
I

f   not,   insert   the   key   in   the   lock   and   turn   the   key  
a

nti-clockwise   to   unlock   the   mechanism.Take
  the   towball   in   both   hands;   insert   the   end  o
f   the   towball   into   the   carrier   by   lifting   it,   then,  
t

o   ensure   that   it   has   correctly   locked   in   place,  
p

ull   firmly   down   on   the   ball   end   of   the   towball.
The
  locking   wheel   automatically   turns   a   quarter  
o

f   a   turn   anti-clockwise,   making   a   perceptible  
c

lick;   take   care   to   keep   your   hands   clear.Check
  that   the   towball   has   correctly   locked   in  p
lace   (position   A).
Turn
  the   key   clockwise   to   lock   the   towball   fixing  
m

echanism.
Always
  remove   the   key   and   keep   it   in   a   safe  
p

lace.If
  the   key   cannot   be   turned   or   removed,  
t

his   means   that   the   towball   is   not   fitted  
c

orrectly;   start   the   procedure   again.
If
  one   of   the   locking   conditions   is   not  
m

et,   start   the   procedure   again.
In
  all   cases,   if   the   marking   remains  
r

ed, do not use the towbar and contact
a
  CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
w

orkshop.
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Attach the trailer to the towball.attach the cable on the trailer to the security
ring
  located   on   the   carrier.
Lower
  the   trailer   harness   socket   carrier   by  
p

ulling   down   on   the   ring   visible   below   the  
b

u m p e r.
Remove
  the   protective   cover   from   the   socket  
a

nd   connect   the   trailer   wiring   harness.
Removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket on   the   carrier.
Detach
  the   cable   on   the   trailer   from   the   security  
r

ing   on   the   carrier.
Unhook
  the   trailer   from   the   towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the
  folded   position. Insert
  the   key   into   the   lock.
Turn   the   key   anti-clockwise   to   unlock   the  
t

owball
 f
ixing
 m
echanism.
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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and  its   carrier   remain   clean.
Before
  cleaning   the   vehicle   with   a   high  
p

ressure   jet   wash,   the   towbar   harness   socket  
c

arrier   must   be   folded   away,   the   towball  
r

emoved   and   the   blanking   plug   inserted   in   the  
c

a r r i e r.
For
  any   work   on   the   towbar,   got   to   a   CITROËN  
d

ealer   or   a   qualified   workshop.
Refit the protective cover for the ball and the
protective
 
cover
 
for
 
the
 
locking
 
wheel.
Stow
 
the
 
towball
 
in
 
its
 
bag.
Refit
 
the
 
protective
 
blanking
 
plug
 
to
 
the
 
carrier.
Grasp
 
the
 
towball
 
firmly
 
with
 
one
 
hand;
 
with
 
t

he
 
other
 
hand,
 
press
 
and
 
turn
 
the
 
locking
 
w

heel clockwise
 
as
 
far
 
as
 
it
 
will
 
go.
Extract
 
the
 
towball
 
downward.
Be
 
ready
 
for
 
the
 
weight
 
of
 
the
 
towball
 
(

around
 
3.5
 
kg).
 
Risk
 
of
 
injury!
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accessories
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a trade   vehicle   to   a   private   car   and   vice-versa.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear
screen  blind,   insulated   module,   coat   hanger  
f

ixed   to   head   restraint,   reading   lamp,   mirror   for  
c

aravan, cruise control, scented air freshener
and
  cartridges,   parking   sensors...
"Transport systems":
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse  roof   bars,   bicycle   carrier,   ski   carrier,  
r

oof   boxes,   towbars,   towbar   wiring   harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels,   wheel   embellishers,   chrome   mirror  
s

hells,   chrome   door   
a
perture   finishers,   door   sill  
f

inishers,   tailgate   lower   chrome   finisher...
*
 
T
o   avoid   any   risk   of   jamming   the   pedals:
-
 
e
nsure   that   mats   are   correctly   positioned  
a

nd secured,
-
 
n
ever   fit   one   mat   on   top   of   
a
nother.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, microwave sensor, anti-tilt sensor,   stolen   vehicle   tracking   system,   child  
sea

ts and booster cushions, breathalyser, first
aid
  kit,   fire   extinguisher,   warning   triangle,   high  
v

isibility   vest,   dog   guard,   pet   seat   belt,   wheel  
s

ecurity bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers,
front
  foglamp   kit...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers compatible with  l ateral  a
irbags,   door   sill   protectors,   mud   flaps,   door  
p

rotective   rubbing   strips,   bumper   protection  
s

trips, protective covers for pets, vehicle
cover...
If
 
a
 
towbar
 
and
 
wiring
 
harness
 
are
 
fitted
 
o

utside
 
the
 
CITROËN
 
dealer
 
network,
 
t

he
 
installation
 
must
 
be
 
done
 
using
 
t

he
 
vehicle's
 
electrical
 
pre-equipment
 
a

nd
 
in
 
line
 
with
 
the
 
manufacturer's
 
r

ecommendations.
A
 
wide
 
range
 
of
 
accessories
 
and
 
genuine
 
parts
 
is
 
available
 
from
 
the
 
CITROËN
 
dealer
 
network.
These
 
accessories
 
and
 
parts
 
are
 
all
 
suitable
 
for
 
your
 
vehicle
 
and
 
benefit
 
from
 
CITROËN's
 
recommendation   and   warranty.
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
* *   T he   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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
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.
When
  towing,   the   maximum   authorised   speed   is   reduced   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Petrol engine
VTi 95Puretech 110 V Ti 120
Gearbox Manual

(5 - speed) Manual

(5 - speed) Manual

(5 - speed) Automatic

(4 - speed)
Model code:
NC... 8FR0HNZ6
HNZ6/1 -/2 5FS05FS9

5FS9/D
-  
U
nladen   weight
1 2001 200 1 205 1   270
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   275
1   275
1   280
1   345
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   720
1   770
1   765
1   755
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  

o
n   a   12   %   gradient
2   920
2   970
3   065
3   055
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   the   GTW   limit)  

o
n   a   12   %   gradient
1 200
1 2001   300
1   300
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   within   the  
G

TW   limit)
1 450
1 4501 550 1 550
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
635635640 670
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
75757575
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight  + driver (75 kg).
* *   T he   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  
e

ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   maximum   authorised   speed   is   reduced   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Petrol engine
Puretech 130 S&S THP 155
Gearbox Manual

(6- speed) EAT6 Automatic
(6- speed) ETG6 Electronic

(6- speed)
Model code:
NC... HNYM/S
HNYM/1S HNY T/S
HNY T/1S - /2S 5FV8/P
-  
U
nladen   weight
1 2051 240 1   275
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   280
1   315
1   350
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W
1   790
1   810
1   805
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o
n   a   12%   gradient
3   090
3   110
3   205
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   the   GTW   limit)  
 
o
n   a   12%   gradient
1   300
1   300
1 400
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   within  
t

he GTW   limit)
1 550
1 550 1   650
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
640655 675
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
757575
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
* *   T he   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:  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
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.
When
  towing,   the   maximum   authorised   speed   is   reduced   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Diesel engine
HDi 90HDi 90 FAP BlueHDi 100 e-HDi 115
Gearbox Manual

(5 - speed) Manual

(5 - speed) Manual

(6- speed) Manual

(6- speed)
Model code:
NC... 9HJC

9HJC/1 9HP0BHY6
BHY6/1 BHY6/2S 9HD8/S

9HD8/1S 9HD8/2S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   248
1 205 1 200 1 2051   280
1   280
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   323
1   280
1   275
1   280
1   355
1   355
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   745
1   790
1   830 1   840
1   820
1   820
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o
n   a   12   %   gradient
2 545
2   890
3   130
3   140
3   120
2 220
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   12   %   gradient
800
1 10 0 1   300 1   300 1   300
400
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer  
w

ith the GTW   limit)
1 050
1   350
1 550 1 550 1 550 600
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
640640 635640 670400
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
757575757575
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
*   T he   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:  
t

owing   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  
e

ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   maximum   authorised   speed   is   reduced   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Diesel engine
e-HDi 115BlueHDi 115
Gearbox ETG6 Electronic

(6- speed) Manual

(6- speed) EAT6 Automatic
(6- speed)
Model code:
NC... 9HD8/1PS
9HD8/2PS BHXM/S
BHXM/1S -/2S BHX T/S
BHX T/1S - /2S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1 2051 2051   280
1   300
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   280
1   280
1   355
1   375
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   825
1   825
1   860
1   880
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)
 o

n   12   %   gradient
3   125
2 225 3   160
3   080
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   12   %   gradient
1   300
4001   300
1 200
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer  
w

ith the GTW   limit)
1 550
6001 550 1 450
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
635400 675685
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
75757575
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
* *   T he   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:  
t

owing   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  
e

ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   maximum   authorised   speed   is   reduced   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Diesel engine
BlueHDi 120HDi 150 FAPBlueHDi 150
Gearbox Manual

(6- speed) EAT6 Automatic
(6- speed) Manual

(6- speed) EAT6 Automatic
(6- speed)
Model code:
NC... BHZM/S
BHZM/1S - /2S BHZT/S
BHZ T/1S - /2S RHE8

RHE8/1 AHRM/S
AHRM/1S -/2S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   280
1   300
1   320
1   360
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   355
1   375
1   395
1   435
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   860
1   880
1   885
1   925
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)
 o

n   a   12%   gradient
3   160
3   080
3   385
3   425
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   12%   gradient
1   300
1 200 1 500 1 500
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   with   the  
G

TW   limit)
1 550
1 450 1   750
1   750
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
675685 695 715
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
75757575
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Weights and towed loads (in kg)
C4 Enterprise versions (2-seat)
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.
When
  towing,   the   maximum   authorised   speed   is   reduced   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Diesel
engine HDi 90 FAPHDi 115 e-HDi 115 BlueHDi 100 BlueHDi 120
Gearbox Manual

(5 - speed) Manual
(6- speed) Manual

(6- speed) Manual

(5 - speed) Manual

(6- speed)
Model code:
NR... 9HP0

9HP0/1 9HD8
9HD8/1 9HD8/1S
9 HD7/1S BHY6/1
BHZM/1S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   313
1   283
1   283
1   326
1   389
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   745
1   810
1   810
1   775
1   840
-  
P
ayload   (including   the   driver)
432527527449 4 51
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  

o
n   a   12   %   gradient
2   845
3   110
3   110
3   075
3   090
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   the   GTW   limit)  

o
n   a   12   %   gradient
1 10 0
1   300
1   300
1   300
1 250
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
635670670650 685
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
7575757575
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