2009 Citroen C4 brake

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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6-speed electronic gearbox
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
fers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Number plate lamps (W 5 W)

 Insert a thin screwdriver into one
of the external holes of the lens.

 Push it outwards to unclip it.

 Remove the lens.

 Change the faulty bulb. Third brake lamp (diodes)
For the replacement of this type of diode lamp, contact a C
ITROËN dealer.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg

Petrol engines 1.4
L
16V
1.6
L
16V
110 hp
1.6
L
16VTi
120 hp
1.6
L
THP
16V 150 hp
1.6
L
THP
16V 140 hp
1.6
L
16V
BioFlex

Gearboxes Manual

Manual
Auto.
Manual
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H 5FT-F NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 182 1 200 1 274 1 220 1 273 1 276 1 290 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 257 1 275 1 349 1 295 1 348 1 351 1 365 1 275
- Payload 520 532 520 511 488 48 7 486 532
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 702 1 732 1 794 1 731 1 761 1 763 1 776 1 732
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 902 2 932 2 994 3 031 3 031 3 163 3 076 2 932
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 350 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 674 645 67 0 645 680 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 62 65 70 70 61
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (3-DOOR) in kg

Petrol engines 1.4
L
16V 1.6
L
16V 110 hp 1.6
L
16VTi 120 hp
1.6
L
THP
16V 150 hp
1.6
L
16V
BioFlex

Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 181 1 200 1 278 1 217 1 273 1 271 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 256 1 275 1 353 1 292 1 348 1 346 1 275
- Payload 520 520 520 510 484 48 3 520
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 701 1 720 1 798 1 727 1 757 1 754 1 720
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 901 2 920 2 998 3 027 3 027 3 154 2 920
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 200
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 676 645 67 0 645 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 63 65 65 70 61
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg

Diesel engines
1.6
L
HDi
16V 92 hp

1.6
L
HDi 16V
92 hp PEF
1.6
L
HDi
16V 110 hp
1.6
L
HDi 16V 110 hp
PEF
2
L
HDi
16V 138 hp
2
L
HDi
16V 140 hp

Gearboxes Manual Manual Manual Manual

Electronic
Gearbox System
Auto. Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B

9HY-C
9HZ-C 9HZ-H/P RHR-J RHF-8
- Unladen weight 1 257 1 280 1 270 1 280 1 293 1 416 1 381
- Kerb weight 1 332 1 355 1 345 1 355 1 368 1 491 1 456
- Payload 520 520 530 520 507 46 4 468
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 777 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 88
0 1 849
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 077 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 350 3 44
9
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 570 1 800
- Unbraked trailer 666 677 672 677 67 5 740 738
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

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The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (3-DOOR) in kg

Diesel engines
1.6
L
HDi
16V 92 hp

1.6
L
HDi 16V
92 hp PEF
1.6
L
HDi
16V 110 hp
1.6
L
HDi 16V 110 hp
PEF
2
L
HDi
16V 138 hp
2
L
HDi
16V 140 hp

Gearboxes Manual Manual Manual Manual
Electronic
Gearbox System
Auto. Manual

Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B

9HY-C
9HZ-C 9HZ-H/P RHR-J RHF-8
- Unladen weight 1 255 1 279 1 269 1 279 1 293 1 410 1 379
- Kerb weight 1 330 1 354 1 344 1 354 1 368 1 485 1 454
- Payload 520 520 521 520 497 47 0 456
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 775 1 799 1 790 1 799 1 790 1 88
0 1 835
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 075 3 099 3 090 3 099 3 090 3 45
0 3 335
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 570 1 800
- Unbraked trailer 665 677 672 677 67 5 740 727
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (C4 VAN * ) in kg

MODELS:
3-door 5-door

Diesel engines
1.6 L HDi 16V
92
hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
110
hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
92
hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
92
hp
PEF
1.6 L HDi 16V
110
hp

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Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C
9HY-B

9HY-C
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B

9HY-C
French fi scal rating 6 6 6 6 6
Weights (kg)
Unladen 1 244 1 276 1 247 1 275 1 26 5
Gross Vehicle Weight 1 770 1 800 1 780 1 80 5 1 790
Payload (including driver) 526 524 533 530 5 25
Gross Train Weight 3 070 3 100 3 080 3 080 3 090
Trailer weight with brakes
(within Gross Train Weight) 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 275 1 300
Trailer weight without brakes 655 675 660 67 0 670
Recommended nose weight 52 52 52 65 52
* Applicable to all countries, except France and Overseas F rance. For France and DOM-TOM countries, refer to the table
on the "Technical Specifi cations - Weights" page.