2012 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD towing

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7
Practical information





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.

200
Practical information
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
tem
perature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
) If this message is displayed, stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.


Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.


Tyres
)Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
I
f the message flashes slowly, wait for the engine to cool before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the messa
ge flashes rapidly, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Technical data
Caution, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle can have an adverse affect on its roadholding.
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 (10 0 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.
PETROL ENGINES1.6 litre 1152.0 litre 150
GearboxesManual (5-speed)Manual(5-speed)CVT (6-speed)
Model codes:BU...NKZ7NKZ7/SNKZ0NKZ0/SAFYR AFZ7AFYVAFZMAFYT AFZHAFYWAFZP
Transmission mode2WD2WD4WD2WD4WD



- Unladen weight 1 320
1 305 1 365 1 430
1 3951 460



- Kerb weight 1 395
1 380 1 440
1 505 1 470
1 535


-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

1 870

1 870

1 970

1 970
1 9701 970



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) when towing
1 9251 925

2 035

2 0352 0352 035



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12% gradient3 025 3 025
3 3353 335
3 335
3 335



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 100

1 1001 3001 300

1 300

1 300



-
Unbraked trailer
685
685720

750
720
750



- Recommended nose weight
55 55
65 65 65
65

















Weights and towed loads (kg)

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Technical data
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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
Hi
gh 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,
limit the towed load.
DIESEL ENGINES1.6 HDi 1101.8 HDi 150
GearboxesManual (6-speed)Manual (6-speed)
Model codes:BU...9HD8/S9HDB/S6HZ8/S6HZB6HZB/S
Transmissionmode2WD4WD2WD4WD


- Unladen weight
1 315
1 425

1 430

1 495



- Kerb weight 1 390
1 500
1 505 1 570



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
2 060

2 060
2 060



- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing
2 130
2 130
2 130



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 260
3 260
3 530



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)on a 10% or 12% gradient 1 130 1 130

1 400



- Braked trailer *
(with transfer of load within
the GTW limit)
1 300 1 300


-
Unbraked trailer
695

750
750



- Recommended nose weight
70

70

70

















Weights and towed loads (kg)
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit provided that the weight of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same amount.
Caution, towing with a lightly loaded vehicle may adversely affect roadholding.

324Alphabetical index
Setting the clock .......................................54, 58Sidelamps .............................131, 180, 182,184Side repeater.................................................183Ski flap............................................................84Spare wheel ..................................................175Speedometer..................................................r24Spotlamps, side............................................183Starting the vehicle...............................106,107Stopping the vehicle.............................106,107Stop & Star t system (Auto Stop & Go)..........119Storage.............................................84, 99,104Stowing rings........................................104, 105Sun visor.........................................................r99System, audio- CD .................................283-320System, audio-telematic.......................223-282
Table of weights....................................218,220Ta b l e s o f e ngines..................................217, 219TCL ................................................................148Te c hnical data........................................217-222Telephone............................................269, 309Te m p e r a t u r e , c o o l a nt ......................................46Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment ...........................90, 93Temporary tyre repair kit ............................... 170Third brake lamp...................................184, 185Tools..............................................................174Total distance recorder...................................r43To w b a r...........................................................r199Towed loads..........................................218,220Towing another vehicle.................................198TP (Traffic information) ........................260, 294
Traction control (TCL) ...................................148Trajectory control systems ............................ 148Tyre pressures..............................................222Tyres................................................................22
Unlocking..................................................60,64USB player...........................................r264, 305
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Vehic le c onf iguration......................................52Vehicle identification .....................................222Ventilation .................................................88-89Video.....................................................256,257Voic e commands..................272,273,277-281,309,310,314-318
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Warning lamp, low fuel level.........................208Warning lamps..........................................25-42Weights.................................................218, 220Welcome lighting .....................................66,136Wheel, changing....................................174-179Wheelbrace...................................................174Window controls..............................................76Wiper control stalk.................................138-141Wipers .................................................... 138-141

326
Visual search
Interior
- rear parcel shelf - stowing rings- storage
Child seats 159-163 ISOFIX mountings 16 4 -167 Child lock 169

Front seats 79-82 Seat belts 150-153

Glove box 99 Deactivating the passenger's airbag 155, 161


Airbags 154-158

Interior fittings 98 -102 - AUX socket / USB por t- cigarette lighter / 12 V socket- portable ashtray - front armrest- sun visor - mat

Rear seats 83-84 Rear fittings 103 Rear armrest / Ski flap 84