trailer Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Contents
Direction indicators 145
Hazard warning lamps 145
Horn 145
Braking assistance systems 146
Tr ajectory control systems 148
Front seat belts 150
Airbags 154
Child seats 159
ISOFIX child seats 164
Child lock 169
Safety
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 170
Changing a wheel 174
Changing a bulb 180
Changing a fuse 186
12 V battery 192
Automatic power cut-off to accessories 195
Changing a wiper blade 195
Recovering the vehicle 196
To w i ng a trailer 199
Fitting roof bars 201
Accessories 202
Practical information
Bonnet 205
Petrol engines 206
Diesel engines 207
Fuel tank 208
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 210
Checking levels 211
Checks 214
Checks
Petrol engines 217
Petrol weights 218
Diesel engines 219
Diesel weights 220
Dimensions 221
Identifi cation markings 222
Technical data
AUDIO-TELEMATIC system 223
AUDIO- CD system 283
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search

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Familiarisation
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; placethe heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box inpreference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aper ture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:- before a long journey,- at each change of season,- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres onany trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the schedule of operations recommended by themanufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.

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4
Driving

Visual assistance
Front par king sensors
Deactivation / Activation of thefront 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 isengaged (position Dfor 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 fur ther 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 thatthe sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain soundsources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
In the event o
f an problem, when reverse gear
is engaged this lamp in the button flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal.This supplements the audiblesignal by displaying bars in the screen, in front of or behind the
vehicle.If one of the sensors is fault
y, it
flashes in the instrument panel
screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop. Th
ese bars flash at the start of the manoeuvrethen become fixed from a certain distance between the vehicle and the obstacle.

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Practical information





Towing a trailer, a caravan...
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicleand that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative thatit is fitted following the manufacturer'sinstructions.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer. Drivin
g with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.

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Practical information
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
tem
perature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
) If this message is displayed, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.


Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
I
f the message flashes slowly, wait for the engine to cool before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the messa
ge flashes rapidly, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Technical data
Caution, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle can have an adverse affect on its roadholding.
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 (10 0 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.
PETROL ENGINES1.6 litre 1152.0 litre 150
GearboxesManual (5-speed)Manual(5-speed)CVT (6-speed)
Model codes:BU...NKZ7NKZ7/SNKZ0NKZ0/SAFYR AFZ7AFYVAFZMAFYT AFZHAFYWAFZP
Transmission mode2WD2WD4WD2WD4WD



- Unladen weight 1 320
1 305 1 365 1 430
1 3951 460



- Kerb weight 1 395
1 380 1 440
1 505 1 470
1 535


-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

1 870

1 870

1 970

1 970
1 9701 970



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) when towing
1 9251 925

2 035

2 0352 0352 035



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12% gradient3 025 3 025
3 3353 335
3 335
3 335



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100

1 1001 3001 300

1 300

1 300



-
Unbraked trailer
685
685720

750
720
750



- Recommended nose weight
55 55
65 65 65
65

















Weights and towed loads (kg)

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Technical data
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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
Hi
gh 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,
limit the towed load.
DIESEL ENGINES1.6 HDi 1101.8 HDi 150
GearboxesManual (6-speed)Manual (6-speed)
Model codes:BU...9HD8/S9HDB/S6HZ8/S6HZB6HZB/S
Transmissionmode2WD4WD2WD4WD


- Unladen weight
1 315
1 425

1 430

1 495



- Kerb weight 1 390
1 500
1 505 1 570



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 060

2 060
2 060



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
2 130
2 130
2 130



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 260
3 260
3 530



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)on a 10% or 12% gradient 1 130 1 130

1 400



- Braked trailer *
(with transfer of load within
the GTW limit)
1 300 1 300


-
Unbraked trailer
695

750
750



- Recommended nose weight
70

70

70

















Weights and towed loads (kg)
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit provided that the weight of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same amount.
Caution, towing with a lightly loaded vehicle may adversely affect roadholding.

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Technical data




















Identifi cation markings Various visible markings for the identification and tracing of your vehicle.
A.Manufacturer's plate.It is riveted to the middle pillar, right handside and carries the following information:
- the name of the manufacturer,
- the European whole vehicle typeapproval number,
- the vehicle identification number (VIN),
- the maximum authorised vehicle weight(gross vehicle weight),
- the maximum authorised weight of
vehicle + trailer (gross train weight),
- the maximum front axle weight,
- the maximum rear axle weight.


The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.


If the tyre pressures are too low, thisincreases fuel consumption.
B.Tyre label. It is fixed to the middle pillar, driver's side
and carries the
following information:


- the tyre sizes,

- the tyre pressures.
D.Vehicle identification number (VIN) at
the bottom of the windscreen aperture.
It is marked on a label visible through the
windscreen, left hand side.
Original equipment tyres can be
chained using 9 mm chains. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
C.Vehicle identification number (VIN) under the bonnet. This number is engraved on the body near
the damper support.