towing CITROEN C4 AIRCROSS 2021 Handbook (in English)

Direction indicators 141
Hazard warning lamps
1
41
H o r n
1

41
Braking assistance systems

1
42
Trajectory control systems

1
44
Front seat belts

1
46
Airbags
1

50
Child seats

1
55
Deactivating the passenger's front airbag

1
57
ISOFIX child seats

1
64
Child lock

1
70
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 1 71
Changing a wheel
1
75
Snow chains

1
81
Changing a bulb

1
82
Changing a fuse

1
88
12 V battery

1
94
Automatic power cut-off to accessories

1
97
Changing a wiper blade

1
97
Recovering the vehicle

1
98
Towing a trailer

2
01
Fitting roof bars

2
03
Accessories
2

04
Practical information
Bonnet 20 7
Petrol engines
2
08
Diesel engines

2
09
Fuel tank

2
10
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

2
12
Checking levels

2
13
Checks
2

16
Checks
Petrol engines 2 19
Petrol weights
2
20
Diesel engines

2
26
Diesel weights

2
27
Dimensions
2

33
Identification markings
2

35
Technical data
bluetooth® telephone with voice recognition 237
Touch screen AUDIO -TELEMATIC system
2
49
TOUCH SCREEN AUDIO - CD system

2
89
AUDIO - CD system

3
11
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Contents

5
Interior
Boot fittings 96 -97
- r ear parcel shelf
-

s
towing rings
-
s

torage
Child seats

1
55 -163
ISOFIX mountings

1
64-168
Child lock

1
70
Front seats

7
1-74
Seat belts
1
46-149
Glove box
9
1
Deactivating the passenger's airbag
1
51, 157
A ir bags
15
0 -15 4
Front fittings

9
0 -94
-

A
UX socket / USB port
-

c
igarette lighter / 12 V socket
-

p
ortable ashtray
-

f
ront armrest
-

s
un visor
-

m
at
Rear seats

7
5 -76
Rear fittings

9
5
Rear armrest / Ski flap

7
6
.
over view

81
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
3
C

96
Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (
see details on a following page)
2.
S

towing rings
3.
R

etaining strap
4.
S

ide storage
Comfort

97
Rear parcel shelfStowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
-

t
wo rings are located on the boot floor,
-

t
wo rings are located on the rear side
pillars.
To remove the shelf:
F
u
nhook the two cords,
F

r

aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
-

e

ither upright behind the front seats,
-

o

r flat at the base of the boot.
3
Comfort

125
Visual assistance
Front parking sensors
Deactivation / Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Operating fault
The front parking sensors are triggered when
an obstacle is detected in front, a gear is
engaged (position D for vehicles with a CVT
gearbox) and the speed of the vehicle remains
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than five seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h). Remember to deactivate the system if
towing a trailer or caravan.In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
ice or snow.
When the vehicle is moving at a speed
below 6 mph (10 km/h), certain sound
sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible
signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event of an problem, when reverse gear
is engaged this lamp in the button flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal.
This supplements the audible
signal by displaying bars in the
screen, in front of or behind
the vehicle.
If one of the sensors is faulty, it
flashes in the instrument panel
screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
These bars flash at the start of the manoeuvre
then become fixed from a certain distance
between the vehicle and the obstacle.
4
Driving

141
Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
6
Safety

148
Centre rear seat belt
The seat belt for the centre rear seat is fitted in
the roof.
It has three anchorage points and a reel.
Fastening the belt
F Pull out the belt and pass it through the belt guide A.
F

P
ull on the strap and insert the tongue B
into the left hand buckle.
F

I
nsert the tongue C into the right-hand
buckle.
F

C
heck that each buckle has engaged by
pulling on the strap.
Unfastening and stowing the belt
F Press the red button on buckle C , and then
on the red button on buckle B .
F

G
uide the belt as it reels in, passing it
through the belt guide A .
F

S
tow the tongue C in the upper slot D and
the tongue B in the lower slot E .
Outer rear seat belts
Each outer rear seat is fitted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt.
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
Safety

175
Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift and remove the boot floor.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not
use them for anything else.
1.
W
heelbrace.
U

sed to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
H

andle.
U

sed to operate the jack.
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
S

ee "Recovering the vehicle".
5.
S

ocket for security wheel bolts (available
as an accessory).
U

sed to adapt the wheelbrace to the
special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove the
trim first using the handle 3 , pulling at
the cutout.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its cutout opposite
the valve and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
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Practical information

198
Recovering the vehicle
Recovery of your vehicle
2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
F Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the CVT gearbox).
F

U
nlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON" position (or
to " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
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
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-

4 w
heel drive vehicle,
-

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

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
bar available... Towing with the wheels on the ground
is only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD)
versions.
F

F
it the towing bar to the towing eye on the
chassis, located under the front bumper.
Practical information