2011 Citroen C4 towing
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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Before removin
g a front wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades verti-
cally on the windscreen.
Removing
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper blade
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
*
According to country.
Fitting
)
Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.
)
Press around its edge to engage its
fi xing clips one by one.
Removal
)
Use a screwdriver as a lever to re-
lease each fi xing clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen:
- when the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle us-
ing a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf sup-
port,
)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
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 as-
sistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox 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...
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)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
Towing your vehicle
)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this spe-
cial condition could result
in damage to certain brak-
ing components and the ab-
sence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is
started.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
)
Unlock the steering by turning the
ignition key one notch and release
the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest 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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
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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 (100 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.
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95
VTi 120
Gearboxes
Manual
Manual
Auto
Model codes:
NC...
8FR0
5FS0
5FS9
- Unladen weight
1 200
1 205
1 270
- Kerb weight
1 275
1 280
1 345
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 720
1 765
1 755
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 920
3 065
3 055
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 300
1 300
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 550
1 550
- Unbraked trailer
635
640
670
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
1.6 i 16V
THP 155
Gearboxes
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Model codes:
NC...
NFU0
NFU9
5FV8/P
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 265
1 275
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 340
1 350
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 730
1 765
1 805
- Maximum train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 530
2 565
3 205
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
800
800
1 400
- Braked trailer * (with transfer of load
within the GTW limit)
1 050
1 050
1 560
- Unbraked trailer
640
670
675
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
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 (100 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.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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.
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*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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.
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 (100 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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines
HDi 90
HDi 90 PEF
HDi 110 PEF
HDi 150 PEF
Gearboxes
Manual
Manual
Manual
Electronic
gearbox system
Manual
Model codes:
NC...
9HJ0
9HP0
9HR8
9HR8/P
9HR8/PS
RHE8
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 205
1 275
1 290
1 320
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 280
1 350
1 365
1 395
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 790
1 810
1 825
1 885
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 545
2 890
3 110
3 125
3 385
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
800
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 500
- Braked trailer
* (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 050
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 750
- Unbraked trailer
640
640
675
680
695
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
75
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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 (100 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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg) - C4 ENTERPRISE VERSIONS (2-seat)
Diesel
engines
HDi 90 P
EF
HDi 110 PEF
Gearboxes
Manual
Manual
Model codes:
NC...
9HP0
9HR8
- Unladen weight
1 200
1 270
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 810
- Payload (including the driver)
545
540
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 845
3 110
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 100
1 300
- Unbraked trailer
635
670
- Recommended nose weight
75
75