2011.5 Citroen C4 tow bar

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Vehicle onlyVehicle fitted with a towbar

Modifi cation of the detection
zones
)Press this button to deactivate the system. )Press this button again for a few secondsand release it.
The detection zone modification information is
indicated by an audible signal:


- doublesignal on vehicles fitted with a
towbar, -single signal on vehicles which are not fitted with a towbar.


Detection zones
The detection zones differ depending on whether the vehicle is fitted with a towbar.
If you select towbar mode, the towbar zone A
is excluded from the detection zones.

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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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Recovering the vehicle



General
recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare 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:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put thegearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.


Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towingwith the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
t
o " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.
) Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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) On the rear bumper, remove the cover by
pulling at the bottom using the jack handle 1 . )Screw in the towing eye 2fully using the
wheelbrace 3.)Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t distance only.
To w i ng another vehicle
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor. To gain access to them: )open the boot,
)lift and remove the boot floor, )take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools1. Jack handle. 2.
To w i ng eye.
3.Wheelbrace.

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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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Fitting roof bars


The body sill finishers should not be used as a step when fitting roof bars.

Use accessories recommended byCITROËN and follow the accessorymanufacturer's fitting instructions.

Maximum authorised weight on the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding40 cm (except bicycle carriers): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the condition of the road, to avoid damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation tocomply with the regulations regardingthe transpor tation of objects which arelonger than the vehicle. The transverse roof bars are fitted to the lon
gitudinal bars at the 8 fixing points masked by covers.
Using a small screwdriver, remove the 8 covers on the inner faces of the longitudinal bars.
The transverse bars are fitted directl
y to the roof of the vehicle, at the 4 anchorage points masked
by covers.
Slide the covers towards the front of the vehicle to remove them.
Retain the protective covers for refitting after removal of the roof bars.

Vehicles fitted with longitudinal bars

Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal bars


For reasons of safety and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse bars that are
approved for your vehicle.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, smoker'skit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulatedmodule, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds...
"Transport solutions":
towbar with quickly detachable ball, rear carrying platform (easy base), roof bars, boot
liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes, flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels, chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, front spoiler, brushed aluminium interior
trim kit, gloss black interior trim kit, parkingbrake lever trim, aluminium gear knob, leather
steering wheel...

"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snowchains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit, dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...

"Protection":

mat *
, boot carpet, side protective mouldings, door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehiclecover, front and rear bumper protectivemouldings...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.



If a towbar and its harness is fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, this must be done in line with themanufacturer's instructions.

*

To prevent any risk of jamming of thepedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.