2012 Citroen C4 RHD Owner's Manual

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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 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.
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.

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AUDIO PRE-EQUIPMENT

Your vehicle is equipped with certain
factory-fi tted audio equipment:


- a dual-function aerial at the rear of
the roof,

- a coaxial aerial cable,

- basic interference suppression,

- cabling for speakers in the front doors
and tweeters in the dashboard,

- cabling for speakers in the rear
doors,

- two 8-way connectors.
Before installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain a suitable
wiring harness.
Never use a separate wire to
connect the (+) of your audio
equipment (risk of discharging of
the battery).

Fitting an audio unit

The audio unit is fi tted in place of one
of the storage boxes located above
the heating and air conditioning control
panel.


)
Unclip the storage box on each side
using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial
coaxial cable and two 8-way connectors.
Then refer to the instructions provided
with your audio unit.













Fitting speakers

It is possible to fi t:


- 165 mm diameter speakers in the
front doors,

- 130 mm diameter speakers in the
rear doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the
top of the dashboard.


Connectors


8-way connector (A)

A1: -
A2: -
A3: -
A4: -
A5: -
A6: (+) Ignition positive (in this case,
the audio equipment only op-
erates when the ignition is on)
A7: (+) Permanent
A8: Earth

8-way connector (B)

B1: (+) Rear right speaker
B2: (-) Rear right speaker
B3: (+) Front right speaker and tweeter
B4: (-) Front right speaker and tweeter
B5: (+) Front left speaker and tweeter
B6: (-) Front left speaker and tweeter
B7: (+) Rear left speaker
B8: (-) Rear left speaker

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ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.


Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.



"Comfort":
door defl ectors, side window blinds,
rear screen blind, isotherm module,
coat hanger fi xed to head restraint,
moveable courtesy mirror, reading
lamp, mirror for caravan, speed limiter/
cruise control, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, wheel embellishers,
chrome exhaust tailpipe, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door aperture fi nishers,
tailgate lower chrome fi nisher...

*

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:



- ensure that mats are correctly posi-
tioned and secured,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.

"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, microwave sensor,
anti-tilt sensor, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, fi re extinguisher,
warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, wheel security bolts, snow chains,
non-slip covers, front foglamp kit...

"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, door sill protectors, mud fl aps,
door protective rubbing strips, bumper pro-
tection strips, vehicle cover...
If a towbar and wiring harness
are fi tted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, the installation
must be done using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and
in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations.

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Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-
market radio communication
transmitter, you can contact a
CITROËN dealer for the speci-
fi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maxi-
mum power, aerial position,
specifi c installation require-
ments), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).


Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high vis-
ibility safety vest, warning triangle
and spare bulbs and fuses available
in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your ve-
hicle's electronic system and ex-
cessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution.
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommend-
ed equipment and accessories.

"Multimedia":
audio systems, steering mounted au-
dio controls, speakers, Hi-Fi module,
Bluetooth hands-free system, portable
satellite navigation system, semi-inte-
gral support bracket for portable navi-
gation system, speed camera detector,
USB Box, reversing camera, portable
video screen, portable video support
bracket, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/50 Hz
adaptor, Wi-Fi on board...
By going to a CITROËN dealer, you
can also obtain cleaning and mainte-
nance products (interior and exterior) -
including ecological products in the
"TECHNATURE" range -, products for
topping up (screenwash...), touch-up
pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (car-
tridge for the temporary puncture repair
kit...), ...

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:


NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D *



PETROL ENGINES


VTi 95



VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 72.5
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
70
88
Max power engine speed (rpm)
6 000
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
135
160
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 250
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Auto
(4-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25
4.25
4.25

* According to country of sale.

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:
NC...


NFUB

NFUC



NFUE



5FV8/P



PETROL ENGINES


1.6 i 16V



THP 155


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 587
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
78.5 x 82
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
80
115
Max power engine speed (rpm)
5 800
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
147
240
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
1 400
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Electronic gearbox system
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.25
3.25
4.25

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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

5FS9/D




- 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





Electronic gearbox system



Model codes:
NC...


NFUB

NFUC



NFUE



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.