2012 Citroen C4 RHD tow

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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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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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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.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



LPG engine


VTi 120



Gearbox


Manual



Model codes:
NC...


5FL0/GL




- Unladen weight
1 265


- Kerb weight
1 340


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 765


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
3 065


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
1 300


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 550


- Unbraked trailer
640


- Recommended nose weight
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.

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*
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.
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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 90



HDi 90
PEF



HDi 110
PEF



e-HDi 110 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual





Electronic gearbox system




Model codes:
NC...


9HJC



9HP0



9HR8



9HR8/S



9HR8/P

S

9HR8/1PS



9HR8/2PS




- Unladen weight
1 205
1 205
1 275
1 280
1 290
1 205


- Kerb weight
1 280
1 280
1 350
1 355
1 365
1 280


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 790
1 810
1 820
1 825
1 825


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 545
2 890
3 110
3 120
3 125
2 225


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
800
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 050
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 550
600


- Unbraked trailer
640
640
675
670
680
400


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
75
75

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 150 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Model codes:
NC...


RHE8




- Unladen weight
1 320


- Kerb weight
1 395


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 885


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on 12 % gradient
3 385


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 750


- Unbraked trailer
695


- Recommended nose weight
75
*

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.
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.

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Press NAV
to display the
" Navigation - guidance
" menu.
TOWARDS A NEW DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE













SELECTING A DESTINATION


Select " Select destination
" and
confi rm, then select " Enter an address
"
and confi rm.

Select the " Country
" function then
confi rm.

Select " To w n
" function then confi rm to
enter the destination town.

Select the letters in the name of the
town one at a time, confi rming each one
with the dial.
Selection the town from the list offered, then confi rm
A pre-set list (by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns in the country selected
can be accessed directly by selecting and confi rming " List
" on the screen.


Turn the dial and select " OK
" then
confi rm.

If possible, enter the " Road
" and " N°/X
"
information in the same way.

Select " Archive
" to save the address entered in a contact fi le.
The system allows up to 400 contact fi les to be recorded.

Confi rm " OK
" to start guidance.

Select the guidance criteria: " Fastest
route
", " Shortest route
" or optimised
" Distance/Time
", then select the
desired restriction criteria: " With tolls
",
" With Ferry
", or " Traffi c info
" then
confi rm " OK
".