towing Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN   towbars   and   their   harnesses  
t

hat   have   been   tested   and   approved  
f

rom   the   design   stage   of   your   vehicle,  
a

nd   that   the   fitting   of   the   towbar   is  
e

ntrusted   to   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.
If
  the   towbar   is   not   fitted   by   a  
C

ITROËN   dealer,   it   must   still   be  
f

itted   in   accordance   with   the   vehicle  
m

anufacturer's
 i
nstructions.
Your
 
vehicle
 
is
 
primarily
 
designed
 
for
 t
ransporting
 
people
 
and
 
luggage,
 
but
 
it
 
may
 
a

lso
 
be
 
used
 
for
 
towing
 
a
 
trailer. Driving
  with   a   trailer   places   greater  d
emands   on   the   towing   vehicle   and   the  
d

river   must   take   particular   care.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute  the   load   in   the   trailer   so   that   the h
eaviest   items   are   as   close   as   possible   to t

he   axle   and   the   nose   weight   approaches   the
 m

aximum   permitted   without   exceeding   it.
Air
  density   decreases   with   altitude,   thus  
r

educing   engine   per formance.   Above  
1 0

00 metres,   the   maximum   towed   load   must  
b

e   reduced   by   10 %   for   every   1 000   metres   of  
al

titude.
Side wind
F Take   into   account   the   increased   sensitivity  t
o   side   wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature   of   the   coolant.
As
  the   fan   is   electrically   controlled,   its   cooling  
c

apacity   is   not   dependent   on   the   engine   speed.
F
 
T
o   lower   the   engine   speed,   reduce   your  
s

peed.
The
  maximum   towed   load   on   a   long   incline  
d

epends   on   the   gradient   and   the   ambient  
t

emperature.
In
  all   cases,   keep   a   check   on   the   coolant  
t

emperature. F
 
I
f   the   warning   lamp   and   the  
S

TOP
 
warning   lamp   come   on,  
s

top   the   vehicle   and   switch   off  
t

he   engine   as   soon   as   possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o   avoid   overheating   of   the   brakes   on   a   long  
m

ountain   type   of   descent,   the   use   of   engine  
b

raking   is   recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check   the   tyre   pressures   of   the   towing  v
ehicle   and   of   the   trailer,   observing   the  
re

commended
 p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check  the   electrical   lighting   and   signalling  o
n   the   trailer.
Refer
 
to
 
the
 
"Technical
 
data"
 
section
 
for
 
details
 
o

f
 
the
 
weights
 
and
 
towed
 
loads
 
which
 
apply
 
to
 
y

our
 
vehicle.
When
 
not
 
towing
 
a
 
trailer,
 
remove
 
the
 
q

uickly-detachable
 
tow
 
ball
 
before
 
d

riving. The
  rear   parking   sensors   will   be  
d

eactivated   automatically   if   a   genuine  
C

ITROËN   towbar   is   used.
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accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese   accessories   and   parts   are   all   suitable   for   your   vehicle   and   benefit   from   CITROËN's   recommendation   and   warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen   blind,   insulated   module,   coat   hanger  
f

ixed   to   head   restraint,   mobile   reading  
l

amp,   mirror   for   caravan,   parking   sensors,  
p

rogrammable   additional   heating,   smoker's  
k

it,   solar   film   for   rear   door   windows,   portable  
s

cented   air   freshener...
"Transport systems"
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse  roof   bars,   ski   carrier,   roof   boxes,  
t

owbars,   towbar   wiring   harnesses,   bicycle  
c

arriers   for   towbar   and   roof   bars,   towbars  
w

ith   fixed   and   detachable   towball,   separation  
n

et,   sliding   carrier,   boot   organiser   (Grand   C4  
P

icasso)...
If
  a   towbar   and   wiring   harness   are   fitted  
o

utside   the   CITROËN   dealer   network,   the  
i

nstallation   must   be   done   strictly   in   line   with   the  
ma

nufacturer's
 r
ecommendations.
If
  your   vehicle   has   a   detachable   towball,   it   is  
r

ecommended   that   the   ball   be   removed   when  
n

ot   towing.
"Styling"
Gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels...
"Security and safety"
Anti-intrusion alarm, stolen vehicle tracking system,   child   seats   and   booster   cushions,  
b

reathalyser,   first   aid   kit,   fire   extinguisher,  
w

arning   triangle,   high   visibility   vest,   wheel  
s

ecurity   bolts,   snow   chains,   non-slip   covers,  
w

inter   tyres,   foglamp   kit,   security   film   for   front  
d

oor   windows,   dog   guard,   pet   seat   belt...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral airbags,   mud   flaps,   door   protective   mouldings,  
b

umper   protection   strips,   vehicle   cover,   boot  
s

ill   protector,   door   sill   protectors,   seat   and   boot  
p

rotective   covers   for   pets...
The
  rear   bodywork   has   been   designed   to   avoid  
s

p r ay.
*
 
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   another.
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* The weight values are calculated with a towbar.
* *   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.
Petrol engine
V Ti 120e -THP 130* THP 155
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
Model code:
3D... 3E... 3A... 5FS0/1
HNYM/1S   -   M/2SM
5FV8   -   8/1
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   252   -   1   276   -   1   278
1   280   -   1   295   -   1   297
1   296   -   1   311   -   1   313
-  
K
erb   weight**
1   327   -   1   351   -   1   353
1   355   -   1   370   -   1   372
1   371   -   1   386   -   1   388
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   900   -   2   060   -   2   110
1   905   -   2   075   -   2   125
1   940   -   2   100   -   2   150
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)
 o

n   a   12   %   gradient
2   900   -   2   860   -   2   860
3   175   -   3   125   -   3   175
3   360   -   3   350   -   3   350
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10   %   or   12   %   gradient
1   000   -   800   -   750
1   270   -   1   050   -   1   050
1   420   -   1   250   -   1   200
-  
B
raked   trailer***   (with   load   transfer   within  
t

he   GTW   limit)
1   200   -   1   100   -   1   050
1   470   -   1   350   -   1   350
1   620   -   1   550   -   1   500
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
660   -   675   -   675
640   -   647   -   648
685   -   690   -   690
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70   -   70   -   70
70   -   70   -   70
70   -   70   -   70
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 e
ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
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331
The 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.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Petrol engine
THP 150 / 165e-THP 165
Gearbox Automatic
(6-speed) Automatic
(6-speed)
Model code:
3D... 3E... 3A... 5 GX
 5
GYA - A /1- A / 2- D -Y-Y/1-Y/ 2
5G Z T/S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   405   -   1   428   -   1   430
1   310   -   1   318   -   1   320
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   480   -   1   503   -   1   505
1   385 -   1   393   -   1   395
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight  
(GV W) 1   940   -   2   140   -   2   160
1   930   -   2   100   -   2   150
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)
 o

n   a   12%   gradient
2   740   -   2   940   -   2   960
3   330   -   3   350   -   3   350
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)  
 
o
n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient
800
1   400   -   1   250   -   1   200
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   within  
t

he GTW   limit)
800
1   600   -   1   550   -   1   500
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
600685   -   690   -   690
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70 70
*   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.
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Technical data

335
Diesel engineHDi 90e-HDi 90
Airdream BlueHDi 100*
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Electronic
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
Model code: 3D
9HP0/1 3D...
 3

E...
 3
A
9HP8/1PS-8/2PS 3D...
 3

E...
 3
A
BHY6/1S
  -   6/2SM
-
 
U
nladen   weight 1
  2791
  289   -   1   314   -   1   3161
  296   -   1   318   -   1   320
-
 
K
erb   weight** 1
  3541
  364   -   1   389   -   1   3911
  371   -   1   393   -   1   395
-
 
G
ross   vehicle   weight  
(GV W) 1
  9201
  940   -   2   110   -   2   1601
  950   -   2   120   -   2   175
-
 
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o

n   a   12%   gradient 3
  1703
  140   -   3   160   -   3   1603
  150   -   3   120   -   3   175
-
 
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient 1
  2501
  200   -   1   050   -   1   0001
  200   -   1   000   -   1   000
-
 
B
raked   trailer***   (with   load   transfer   with  
t

he GTW   limit) 1
  4501
  400   -   1   350   -   1   3001
  400   -   1   300   -   1   300
-
 
U
nbraked   trailer 675680
  -   690   -   695645
  -   659   -   660
-
 
R
ecommended   nose   weight 707070
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 e
ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
*
  The   weight   values   are   calculated   with   a   towbar.
**
  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.
9
Technical data

336
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   speed   must   never   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   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 115BlueHDi 115
Gearbox Manual
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Electronic
(6-speed)
Model code: 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
9HC8 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
9HC8/1 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
9HC8/1S 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
9HC8/1PS   -   8/2PS
-  
U
nladen   weight
1290   -   1   310   -   1   312 1   298   -   1   318   -   1   320 1   298   -   1   318   -   1   320 1   295   -   1   318   -   1   320
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   365   -   1   385   -   1   387 1   373   -   1   393   -   1   395 1   373   -   1   393   -   1   395 1   370   -   1   393   -   1   395
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight  
(GV W) 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o
n   a   12%   gradient
3   340   -   3   350   -   3   350 2   740   -   2   910   -   2   950 3   340   -   3   350   -   3   350 3   340   -   3   350   -   3   350
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient
1   400   -   1240   -   1   200
8001   400   -   1   240   -   1   200 1   400   -   1   240   -   1   200
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer  
w

ith the GTW   limit)
1   600   -   1   540   -   1   500
800 1   600   -   1   540   -   1   500 1   600   -   1   540   -   1   500
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
680   -   690   -   690 685   -   695   -   695 685   -   695   -   695 685   -   695   -   695
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70707070
*   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.
Technical data

337
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
* 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   speed   must   never   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   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 115/120BlueHDi 135/150
Gearbox Manual
(6-speed) Automatic
(6-speed)
Model code: 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
BHZ/BHXM/S-M/1S 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
AHXM/S   -   M/1S
3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
AHXT/S   -   T/1S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   320   -   1   345   -   1   347 1   415   -   1   428   -   1   430
1   435
1   474   -   1   476
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   395   -   1   420   -   1   422 1   490   -   1   503   -   1   505
1   510
1   549   -   1   551
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight  
(GV W) 1   950   -   2   100   -   2   175 2   030   -   2   200   -   2   250
2   030
2   200   -   2   280
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o
n   a   12%   gradient
3   350   -   3   350   -   3   375 3   530   -   3   650   -   3   650
3   530
3   580   -   3   580
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient
1   400   -   1   250   -   1   200 1   500   -   1   450   -   1   400
1   500
1   380   -   1   300
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   with   the  
G

TW   limit)
1   600   -   1   550   -   1   500 1   700   -   1   750   -   1   700
1   700
1   680   -   1   600
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
660   -   672   -   674 745   -   750   -   750
750 750   -   750
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70707070
9
Technical data

419
Safety for children ................. 226,   229,   233 -252
Scented   air   freshener  ...................................10
6
Screen
  menu  
...............3
48,   350,   352,   366,   368,  

3

70,   386,   398,   400
Screenwash
  fluid   level  
..................................31

6
Screenwash, front
 ......................................... 2

07
SCR (Selective
 Ca

talytic
 R
eduction)
 ..................31

9
Seat
  adjustment  
...............................
.........74 - 8 3
Seat belts
 ..................... 2

22,   223,   225,   226,   239
Seat
 c

onfigurations
 ......................................... 89
Se

ats, electric
 ................................................. 76
S

eats, rear
 ................................................. 8

2- 88
Serial
  number,   vehicle  
..................................3

40
Service
 i

ndicator
 ............................................. 40
S

ervice   warning  
.............................................. 32
S

ervicing
 ...............................
............................ 9
Setting
  the   clock  
............................................. 47
S

idelamps
 ............. 1
93,   197,   272,   274,   276,   278
Side
 r

epeater
 ..............................
..................276
Snow chains
 .................................................. 2

71
Spare wheel
 ...............................

...........261-266
Speed
 l

imiter
 ...............................
..........15 8,
 15

9
Spotlamps,
 si

de
 .................................... 2
01,   276
Start
 ...............................

................................288
Starting
  the   vehicle  
...............................12

6,
 12
8
Steering
  mounted   controls............................ 3 47
Stopping
  the   vehicle  
.............................12

6,
 12
8
Stop & Start
 ............................ 5

0,   104,   151,   152,  

2

88,   305,   308,   317
Storage
 ................

.......................................... 109
Storage
 b

oxes
 ........................................ 11

4 ,
 11
7
Storing
  driving   positions  
.................................77
S

un visor
 ....................................................... 10

9
Synchronising
  the   remote   control  
...................60
S

ynthesiser, voice
 ......................................... 3

85
System
 se

ttings
 ............................................. 39

4
ST
Table of weights ....................33 0-331, 335 -337
Tables   of   engines  ..................32
8-329, 3 32-334
Tables of fuses
 
.............................................. 2

81
Tank,
  AdBlue
® additive ......................... 3 19,   324
Tank,
 
fuel
 ............................... ........................ 310
Technical
 da

ta
 ....................................... 32

8-340
Telephone
 ............................................. 3

98 - 407
Temperature
 adj

ustment
 ..................... 9
6,   97,   99
Temperature
 
control  
for
 
heated
 
seats  
............................................ 80
T

emporary
 
puncture   repair   kit  
..............2

53-260
Three flashes (direction
 i

ndicators)
 ................................... 2

13
TMC (Traffic info)
 
.......................................... 38

0
To o l s
 ................

...................................... 261-264
To r c h
 ..............................

............................... 124
Total
 
distance
  recorder  
................................... 44
T

ouch screen tablet
 .................... 1
1,   13,   45,   343
Touch screen tablet (Menus)
 
........................ 3

44
To w b a r
 ................

........................................... 297
Towed
 
loads
 
.......................... 33

0-331,
 335
-337
Towing
 
another   vehicle  
................................. 29

9
Traction control (
aS

R)
 ......................3
0,   34,   218
Traffic
 
information   (TA)  
................................. 3

81
Traffic
 
information   (TMC)  
......................3
80,   381
Tr a i l e r
 ...............

............................................. 297
Trip
 
computer
 
............................................ 48

-50
Trip
 
distance
 
recorder  
..................................... 44
T

yre pressures
 ............................. 2
55,   260,   340
Ty r e s
 ..........................................................9

,   340
Tyre
 
under-inflation  
detection
 ...............

................. 37,   215 -217,   260
U
V
Under floor storage ............................... 1 16,   120
Under-inflation 
(
detection)
 ...............................
.......37,
 21

5 -217
Unlocking
 ..............................

.................... 51,   54
Unlocking
  from   the   inside  
...............................62
U

nlocking   the   boot  
.......................................... 51
U

nlocking   the   doors  
........................................ 62
U

pdate   risk   areas  
.......................................... 3

75
Updating
  the   date  
............................................ 47
U

pdating   the   time  
............................................ 47
U

RE
a ...............

..................................... 319,   320
US
b  ........

............................................... 112,   360
Vehicle
 c

onfiguration
 ................................ 1
1,   18
Vehicle
 id

entification
 ..................................... 3

40
Ventilation
 ..............................

..... 94,   95,   97,   101
Visibility
 ...............................

..........................104
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