2012 Citroen C4 weight

CONTENTS
3
Direction indicators 135
Hazard warning lamps 135
Horn 135
Tyre under-infl ation detection 136
Braking assistance systems 137
Trajectory control systems
(ESP) 138
Emergency or assistance call 139
Front seat belts 140
Airbags 143
8 - SAFETY 135 Î 146
Electric parking brake 147
Manual parking brake 154
Manual gearbox 154
Gear effi ciency indicator 155
6-speed electronic gearbox
system 156
Automatic gearbox 159
Hill start assist 162
Stop & Start 163
Lane departure warning
system 166
Blind spot sensors 167
Speed limiter 171
Cruise control 173
Parking space sensors 175
Parking sensors 177
9 - DRIVING 147 Î 178
Bonnet 180
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 181
Petrol engines 182
Diesel engines 183
Checking levels 184
Checks 186
10 - CHECKS 179 Î 187
Temporary puncture repair kit 188
Changing a wheel 193
Changing a bulb 197
Changing a fuse 203
Battery 207
Energy economy mode 209
Changing a wiper blade 209
Fitting roof bars 210
Very cold climate screen 210
Towing the vehicle 211
Towing a trailer 213
Audio pre-equipment 214
Accessories 215
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 188 Î 216
Petrol engines 217
Petrol weights 219
LPG engines 221
LPG weights 222
Diesel engines 223
Diesel weights 224
Dimensions 227
Identifi cation markings 228
12 - TECHNICAL
DATA 217 Î 228
Emergency or assistance 229
eMyWay 231
Audio system 283
AUDIO and
TELEMATICS 229 Î 316
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 321 Î 324 VISUAL
SEARCH 317 Î 320

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MONITORING
46

Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner fl ashes
to
indicate that the service must be car-
ried out as soon as possible.

Example:
the service is overdue by
180 miles (300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the screen indicates:
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the distance recorder re-
sumes its normal operation. The span-
ner remains on
.
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, de-
pending on the type of driving.
Therefore, the spanner may also
come on if you have exceeded
the two year service interval.







Service indicator zero reset
This operation cannot be carried
out while a reminder of the ser-
vicing information is being dis-
played.
Following this operation, if you
wish to disconnect the battery,
lock the vehicle and wait at least
fi ve minutes for the zero reset to
be registered.

Recalling the service information
You can recall the service information
at any time.


)
Briefl y press the ".../000"
trip dis-
tance recorder zero reset button.
The service information is displayed
for a few seconds, in the total dis-
tance recorder line or in the instru-
ment panel central screen associated
with the satellite navigation system.

After each service, the service indicator
must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is
as follows:


)
switch off the ignition,

)
press and hold the ".../000"
trip dis-
tance recorder zero reset button,

)
switch on the ignition; the distance re-
corder display begins a countdown,

)
when the screen indicates "=/0"
and
the spanner disappears, release the
button.

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CHILD SAFETY
126

*
The rules for carrying children are
specifi c to each country. Refer to the
current legislation in your country.












GENERAL POINTS RELATING
TO CHILD SEATS
Although one of CITROËN's main cri-
teria when designing your vehicle, the
safety of your children also depends on
you.
For maximum safety, please observe
the following recommendations:


- in accordance with European regu-
lations, all children under the age
of 12 or less than one and a half
metres tall must travel in approved
child seats suited to their weight
,
on seats fi tted with a seat belt or
ISOFIX mountings * ,

- statistically, the safest seats in
your vehicle for carrying children
are the rear seats,


- a child weighing less than 9 kg
must travel in the "rearwards-
facing" position both in the front
and in the rear.



CITROËN recommends
that
children should travel in the rear
seats
of your vehicle:


- "rearwards-facing"
up to
the age of 2,

- "forwards-facing"
over the
age of 2.

CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT


"Rearwards-facing"
When a "rearwards-facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat
,
it is essential that the passenger airbag
is deactivated. Otherwise, the child
would risk being seriously injured or
killed if the airbag were to infl ate
.
"Forwards-facing"
When a "forwards-facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat
,
adjust the vehicle's seat to the interme-
diate longitudinal position with the seat
back upright and leave the passenger
airbag activated.

Intermediate longitudinal position

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CHILD SAFETY
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LOCATIONS FOR CHILD SEATS SECURED USING THE SEAT BELT

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt
and universally approved (a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.


Seat



Weight of the child/
indicative age


Less than 13 kg


(groups 0 (b)
and 0+)
Up to ≈ 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg


(group 1)
From 1 to
≈ 3 years

From 15 to 25 kg


(group 2)
From 3 to
≈ 6 years

From 22 to 36 kg


(group 3)
From 6 to
≈ 10 years

Front passenger seat (c)






- fi xed


U(R1)



U(R1)



U(R1)



U(R1)





- height adjustable


U(R2)



U(R2)



U(R2)



U(R2)



Outer rear seats

U



U



U



U



Centre rear seat

X



X



X



X


(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.

U
: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved "rear facing" and/or
"forward facing".

U(R1)
: identical to U
, with the vehicle's seat backrest inclined fully forwards.

U(R2)
: identical to U
, with the vehicle's seat adjusted to the highest position.

X
: seating position not suitable for installing a child seat for the weight group indicated.

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CHILD SAFETY
133

*
Infant car seats and "car cots" cannot be installed on the front passenger seat.

**
The ISOFIX infant car seat, secured on the lower rings of a vehicle ISOFIX seat, occupies two rear seats.













LOCATIONS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS

In accordance with European Regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the
vehicle fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A
to
G
, is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.

IUF:
seat suitable for the installation of an I
sofi x U
niversal seat, " F
orward facing" secured using the upper strap.

IL-SU:
seat suitable for the installation of an I
sofi x S
emi- U
niversal seat either:


- "rear facing" fi tted with an upper strap or a stay,

- "forward facing" fi tted with a stay,

- an infant car seat fi tted with an upper strap or a stay.
For advice on securing of the upper strap, refer to the paragraph "ISOFIX mountings".



Weight of the child
/indicative age


Less than
10 kg
(group 0)


Up to approx.
6 months

Less than 10 kg


(group 0)
Less than 13 kg


(group 0+)


Up to approx. 1 year

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)


From approx. 1 to 3 years


Type of ISOFIX child seat



Infant car
seat

*


"rear facing"



"rear facing"



"forward facing"




ISOFIX size category



F


G


C



D



E



C



D



A



B



B1




ISOFIX child seats universal
and semi-universal which
can be installed on the rear
outer seats



IL-SU

**


IL-SU



IL-SU



IUF


IL-SU

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
210








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.











FITTING ROOF BARS


For safety reasons and to avoid dam-
aging the roof, it is essential to use the
transverse bars approved for your ve-
hicle.

When fi tting roof bars, use only the four
fi xing points located in the roof frame.
The points are masked by the vehicle
doors when closed.
The roof bar fi xings include a stud to be
fi tted to the hole at each fi xing point.
Observe the fi tting instructions and the
conditions of use in the guide supplied
with the bars.
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack, for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (with the ex-
ception of bicycle carriers): 55 kg.
As this value is subject to change,
check the maximum load fi gure
given in the guide provide d with
the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm,
adapt the speed of the vehicle
to the profi le of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the
fi xings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with the
regulations for transporting ob-
jects which are longer than the
vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
211





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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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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 towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle 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 cool-
ant 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.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

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.