tow CITROEN C4 2022 Workshop Manual

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In the event of a breakdown
8When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
–

Broken down on a motorway or main road.
– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T
owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
–


No approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

Electric

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is stored with the tool kit in the
boot.
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on its left-hand
section.
►

Release the cover downwards.
T

o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its right-hand
section.
►

Pull the cover downwards.
T

o tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


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

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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Petrol
EnginesPureTech 100 S&S PureTech 130 S&S PureTech 130 S&S
Gearboxes BVM6
(Manual 6-speed) BVM6
(Manual 6-speed) EAT8
(Automatic 8-speed)
Codes EB2ADTD_B MB6 STTd
Euro 6.3/6.4 EB2ADTS MB6 STTd Euro
6.3/6.4 EB2ADTS ATN8 STTd
Euro 6.3/6.4
EB2ADTSI ATN8 STTd Euro 6.3/6.4
Model codes
C4: 1CLE...
C4 X: 1CLP... AHNEA DHNEA
AHNSAAHNSB DHNSB
Body styles C4C4 X C4C4C4 X
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 749696
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 500* - 1,000 1,000
1,200500* - 1,200 1,200
Unbraked trailer (kg) 500* - 640 650660500* - 670 680
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 6140 616148
* Depending on country of sale

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Diesel
EnginesBlueHDi 130 S&S
Gearboxes EAT8
(Automatic 8-speed)
Codes DV5RC ATN8 STTd Euro 6.3/6.4
Model codes
C4: 1CLE...
C4 X: 1CLP... BYHZB
EYHZB
Body styles C4C4 X
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,499
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 96
Fuel Diesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 500* - 1,200
500** - 1,200
Unbraked trailer (kg) 500* - 690500** - 695
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 6125** - 48
* Depending on country of sale
** Russia only

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Alphabetical index
Reversing lamps 189, 191
Roof bars
167–168
Roof, opening

43–44
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

180
S
Safety, children 83–89
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
173
Screenwash

71
Screenwash, front

71
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

22, 175
Seat angle

46
Seat belts

79–81, 87
Seat belts, rear

80
Seats, electric

46
Seats, front

45–46
Seats, heated

47, 50–51
Seats, rear

49–50, 85
Selector, gear

101, 103
Sensors (warnings)

11 0
Serial number, vehicle

202
Servicing

19, 173, 175
Settings, equipment

11, 28–29
Settings, system

210, 223, 247
Sidelamps

66, 188–189
Silent vehicle warning sound (Electric)

75, 94
Smartphone

31, 60
Snow chains

108, 168
Socket, 12 V accessory

60
Socket, auxiliary

207, 242
Socket, Jack

242
Speakers 61
Speed limiter
113–116
Speed limit recognition

111 , 11 3
Speedometer

10, 111
Sport mode

105
Spotlamps, side

68
Stability control (ESC)

77
Starting a Diesel engine

152
Starting the engine

95, 98
Starting the vehicle

95–96, 103
Starting using another battery

97, 192
Station, radio

206, 215–216, 241, 262–263
Stay, engine bonnet

170
Steering mounted controls,
audio

204, 214, 228
Steering wheel (adjustment)

47
Stickers, customising

178
Stopping the vehicle

95–97, 103
Stop & Start

26, 52, 57, 106–107, 152, 169, 173, 194
Storage

59
Storage box

64
Storage wells

64
Sunshine sensor

51
Sun visor

59
Super-fast charging (Electric)

162–163, 201
Suspension

175
Switch, ignition

95–96
Switching off the engine

95, 98
Synchronising the remote control

39T
Tables of engines 201
Tank, fuel
152–153
Technical data

198, 200–201
Telephone

208–210, 218–220, 244–246, 260–261, 264–265
Temperature, coolant

21
Thermal comfort consumption indicator
(Electric)

24
Thermal comfort equipment

24
Time (setting)

210, 223, 248, 266
TMC (Traffic info)

235
Tool box

64
Tools

180–181
Topping-up AdBlue®

176
Top Rear Vision

140, 143
Top Tether (fixing)

87, 90–91
Total distance recorder

25
Touch screen

27–30, 58
Touch screen tablet

27, 60
Towball, quickly detachable

165–167
Towbar

164
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

165–167
Towed loads

197–198, 200
Towing

194, 196
Towing another vehicle

194, 196
Towing the vehicle

194, 196
Traction battery (Electric)

23, 28, 30,
153, 155, 201
Traction control (ASR)

78
Traffic information (TMC)

235
Trailer

164