2011 Citroen C4 RHD trailer

CONTENTS
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Direction indicators 126Hazard warning lamps 126Horn 126Tyre under-infl ation detection 127Braking assistance systems 128Trajectory control systems 129Emergency or assistance call 130Front seat belts 131Airbags 134
8 - SAFETY 126 Î137
Electric parking brake 138Manual parking brake 145Manual gearbox 145Gear effi ciency indicator 1466-speed electronic gearbox system 147Automatic gearbox 150Hill start assist 153Stop & Start 154
Blind spot sensors 157Speed limiter 161Cruise control 163Parking space sensors 165Parking sensors 167
9 - DRIVING 138 Î168
Bonnet 170Running out of fuel (Diesel) 171Petrol engines 172Diesel engines 173Checking levels 174Checks 176
10 - CHECKS 169Î 177
Temporary puncture repair kit 178Changing a wheel 183Changing a bulb 187Changing a fuse 193Battery 197Energy economy mode 199Changing a wiper blade 200Very cold climate screen 200Towing the vehicle 201Towing a trailer 203Audio pre-equipment 204Accessories 205
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 178Î 206
Petrol engines 207Petrol weights 209Diesel engines 211Diesel weights 212Dimensions 213Identifi cation markings 214
12 - TECHNICAL DATA 207 Î214
Emergency or assistance 215eMyWay 217Audio system 269
AUDIO and TELEMATICS 215 Î302
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 307Î 310
VISUAL
SEARCH 303Î 306

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DRIVING SAFELY

Electric parking brake


Manual application/release
Automatic application/release

Before leaving the ve-
hicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel
and the P
warning lamp in the control
lever A
are on fi xed (not fl ashing)
.
Manual application
of the parking
brake is possible by pulling
the control
lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of
the parking brake is possible by press-
ing the brake pedal
and pulling then
releasing
the control lever A
. Press the accelerator pedal and let the
clutch pedal up (manual gearbox), the
parking brake is released automatically
and progressively as you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.



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With the engine running, on
opening the driver’s door there
is an audible warning; apply the
parking brake manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on;
they might release the parking
brake. If you are towing a trailer or
caravan or if the slope might
vary (transport on a ferry, lorry,
towing...) make a maximum
manual application with a long
pull on the control lever A
to im-
mobilise the vehicle. If this warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel, the automa-
tic application/release
is de-
activated
; apply and release
the parking brake manually.

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Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine run-
ning, to release the parking brake,
press
on the brake

pedal
or the accel-
erator, pull then release
control A
.
The full application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- extinction of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,

- display of the message
"Handbrake off".

If you pull control lever A
with-
out pressing the brake pedal,
the parking brake will not be
released and a warning lamp
will come on in the instrument
panel.


Maximum application

If necessary, you can utilise maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is
obtained by means of a long pull
on
the control lever A
, until you see the
message "Handbrake on maximum"
and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- in the case of a vehicle towing a
caravan or a trailer, if the auto-
matic functions are activated but
you are applying the parking brake
manually,

- when the gradient you are parked
on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a
lorry, during towing),

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a maxi-
mum application of the parking brake
then turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear when you
park.
After a maximum application, the re-
lease time will be longer.

Automatic application, engine off

With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.

The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


-

illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,


- display of the message
"Handbrake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on
fi xed (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside
the vehicle with the ignition on,
as they could release the parking
brake.

In the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.

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DRIVING
158

No alert will be given in the following
situations:


- in the presence of stationary objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street
lamps, road signs...),

- with vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,

- driving on a sinuous road or a sharp
corner, The alert is given by a warning lamp
which comes on in the door mirror on
the side in question as soon as a ve-
hicle - car, lorry, cycle - is detected and
the following conditions are fulfi lled:


- all the vehicles must be moving in
the same direction,

- the speed of your vehicle is between
7 and 75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),

- the difference in speed between
your vehicle and the other vehicles
must be less than 6 mph (10 km/h),

- the traffi c must be fl owing normally,

- in the case of an overtaking ma-
noeuvre, if this is prolonged and the
vehicle being overtaken remains in
the blind spot,

- you are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,

- your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan...

- when overtaking (or being over-
taken by) a very long vehicle (lorry,
coach...) which is at the same time
detected at the rear in the blind spot
angle and present in the driver's for-
ward fi eld of vision,

- in very heavy traffi c: vehicles detect-
ed in front and behind are confused
with a lorry or a stationary object,

- when overtaking quickly.

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DRIVING
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In addition to the rear parking sensors,
the front parking sensors are triggered
when an obstacle is detected in front
and the speed of the vehicle is still below
6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind.
The front parking sensors are interrupted
if the vehicle stops for more than three
seconds in forward gear, if no further ob-
stacles are detected or when the speed
of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Front parking sensors

Deactivation/Activation of the front
and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing
this button. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates
the function. The indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Operating fault



The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fi t-
ted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).

In bad weather or in winter, en-
sure that the sensors are not
covered with mud, ice or snow.
When reverse gear is engaged,
an audible signal (long beep) in-
dicates that the sensors may be
dirty.
When the vehicle is moving at a
speed below 6 mph (10 km/h),
certain sound sources (motor-
cycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.)
may trigger the audible signals
of the parking sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message ap-
pears in the screen, accompanied by
an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
194

Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is placed in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).

Access to the fuses


)
Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools".

Fuse tables


Removable
relay N°



Rating


Functions



R1



-

Not used.


R2



-

12 V socket in boot.


Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F3



20 A

Parking lamps, trailer hazard warning lamps .


F4



20 A

Interior lighting, trailer interface.


F5



30 A

Front one-touch electric windows.


F6



30 A

Rear one-touch electric windows.


F11



20 A

12 V trailer socket.


F12



30 A

Panoramic sunroof blind.


F13



30 A

Hi-Fi amplifi er.


F22



20 A

Trailer signalling.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
203
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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TECHNICAL DATA
209
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