2012 Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD towing

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140
DRIVING

Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


-
the illumination of warning
lamp P
in control lever A

and in the instrument panel,

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively

when you press the accelerator:


)
Manual gearbox
(fi rst gear or
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.

)
Automatic gearbox
: accelerate
with the selector in position D
, M

or R
.

)
Electronic gearbox
: accelerate
with the selector in position A
, M

or R
.
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:


- the warning lamp P
in con-
trol lever A
and in the in-
strument panel going off,

- the display of a message "Parking
brake off" in the multifunction
screen.

When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.


Maximum application

If necessary, you can use maximum
application
of the parking brake. It
is obtained by means of a long pull

on control lever A
, until you see the
message "Parking brake on" and an
audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:



- when towing a caravan or a trail-
er, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,

- when the gradient you are parked
on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),


- when towing, when loaded or
when parking on a gradient, turn
the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,

- after a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.

Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P

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.
- the display of a message
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.

The normal operating sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.

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DRIVING

To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle when sta-
tionary with the engine running, you
must apply the parking brake manu-
ally by pulling
on control lever A
.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:


- the illumination of warning
lamp P
in control A
and in
the instrument panel,

- the display of a message
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P

in the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing).


Particular situations

In certain situations (e.g. starting
the engine), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To move your vehicle without start-
ing the engine (towing, etc...), but
with the ignition on
, press the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
by pulling
then releasing
control
lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the warning lamp P

(red) in the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"Parking brake off" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery
runs
fl at, an emergency release remains
possible.


Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *

The automatic application when
the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
using the confi guration menu of the
multifunction screen. To do so, se-
lect "Vehicle parameters/Comfort/
Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
functions is confi rmed by the
lighting of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel.

* According to country With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.

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186
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL

Access to the tools

Depending on equipment, the tools
are to be found either in the com-
partment under the second-row pas-
senger footwells (the compartment
is opened by turning the screw a
quarter turn) or in the well under the
third-row left-hand seat.


1.
Tool for removing the central trim
on alloy wheels *
or

2.
Tool for removing the chrome
covers on the wheel bolts on al-
loy wheels *

3.
Centring guide *

4.
Wheelbrace

5.
Vehicle jack with integral handle

6.
Security bolt socket (located in
the glovebox) ** Switch on your hazard
warning lamps, ensure that
any passengers leave the
vehicle and fi nd a safe place to wait
away from traffi c (e.g. behind crash
barriers or on a grass verge).
Never get underneath the vehicle
if it is supported only by the jack;
use a stand.
The jack and the tools are specifi c
to your vehicle. Do not use for any
other purpose.
Do not to exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) on your spare wheel.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.
7.
Short extension for C4 Picasso

8.

Long extension for Grand C4 Picasso
(located in the well under the right
hand third row seat)


9.

Two chocks, provided for changing
a wheel or for other uses on the
vehicle (such as releasing the electric
parking brake)

10.
Parking brake release tool (electric
parking brake)

11 .

Removable towing eye

*
With alloy wheels only.

** With security bolts only.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.

Access to the tools

According to equipment, the towing
eye is installed in the storage fl ap
under the second row passenger
footwell or under the boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open one of the rear doors or the
boot (according to equipment),

)
open the fl ap or raise the fl oor
(according to equipment),

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.



Towing your vehicle



)
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top left
and pulling at the right.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox).


Towing another vehicle



)
On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom
at pulling at the top.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

Failure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the ab-
sence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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 assistance 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

Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer 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.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions.

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 ex-
ceeding 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.


)
To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline 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 brak-
ing distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.

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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ROOF BARS

For your safety and to avoid damage
to the roof and tailgate, the design of
your vehicle requires the use of roof
bars and roof boxes that are tested
and approved by CITROËN.
Regardless of the type of load car-
rier to be mounted on the roof (roof
box, bicycle carrier, ski carrier...),
you must fi t transverse roof bars.


Recommendations



)
Distribute the load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

)
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

)
Anchor the load securely and fi t
a warning fl ag part of it is over-
hanging.

)
Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

)
Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed.



Bicycle carrier

Do not attach a strap-fi tting bicycle car-
rier to the following vehicle versions:


- C4 Picasso 5-seater (all versions);

- C4 Picasso 7-seater version with
opening rear screen.



Maximum load, distributed
over the roof bars (for a loading
height not exceeding 40 cm,
except bicycle carrier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transport of
objects which are longer than the
vehicle.

* According to country.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *

Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow
at the radiator cooling fan.

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
release 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).

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 120



THP 155



VTi 143



Gearboxes


Automatic





Electronic gearbox system




Automatic



Model codes:
UA... UE... UD...


5FS-0



5FV-8/P



RFJ-F




- Unladen weight
1 430 - 1 415 - 1 415
1 517 - 1 430 - 1 430
1 600 - 1 556 - 1 552


- Kerb weight
1 505 - 1 490 - 1 490
1 592 - 1 505 - 1 505
1 675 - 1 631 - 1 627


- Payload
770 - 700 - 525
703 - 630 - 610
660 - 514 - 538


- Gross vehicle weight
(GVW)
2 200 - 2 115 - 2 015
2 220 - 2 060 - 2 040
2 260 - 2 070 - 2 090


- Gross train weight
(GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
3 300 - 3 315 - 3 315
3 420 - 3 410 - 3 390
3 660 - 3 570 - 3 590


-
Braked trailer
(within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100 - 1 200 - 1 300
1 200 - 1 350 - 1 350
1 400 - 1 500 - 1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load
transfer within GTW
limit)
1 300 - 1 500 - 1 500
1 500
1 500


- Unbraked trailer
750 -745 - 745
750
750


- Recommended nose weight
60
60
60
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.


*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.