2012 Citroen C4 RHD coolant capacity

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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 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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............132
Accessories ................................209
Accessory socket,
12 V ................... 112, 113, 115, 119
Adjusting headlamps ..................102
Adjusting head restraints ..............73
Adjusting seat belt height ...135, 136
Adjusting the steering wheel ........78
Airbags, curtain ..................140, 141
Airbags, front ......................138, 141
Airbags, lateral ...................140, 141
Air conditioning .............................26
Air conditioning, digital ...........64, 67
Air conditioning, manual .........64, 65
Air fi lter .......................................180
Air fl ow .........................................26
Air vents .......................................63
Alarm ............................................86
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................132
Anti-pinch .....................................90
Anti-theft .......................................81
Armrest, front ..................... 114, 115
Armrest, rear .............................. 117
Ashtray, portable ........................ 111
Assistance call ...................134, 224
Audible warning ..........................130
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ........................264, 290
Audio system ..................51, 53, 277
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ......................97, 100
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................130
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ............105, 106
Auxiliary socket .......... 112, 265, 289B Battery ................................180, 201
Battery, charging ........................201
Battery, remote control ...........82, 83
Black panel ...................................49
Blind spot sensors ......................161
Bluetooth (hands-free) .......248, 291
Bluetooth (telephone) .................248
Bonnet ........................................174
Bonnet stay ................................174
Boot ..............................................89
Boot lamp ...........................109, 120
Brake discs .................................181
Brake lamps ...............................195
Brake pads .................................181
Brakes ........................................181
Braking assistance system .........132
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................93
CD ..............................................284
CD MP3 ..............................285, 286
Central locking .......................80, 84
Centre console ........................... 113
Changing a bulb .................191, 195
Changing a fuse .........................197
Changing a wheel ......................187
Changing a wiper blade .....107, 203
Changing the date ..............267, 302
Changing the remote
control battery ............................82
Changing the time ........48, 267, 302
CHECK ...................................31, 47
Checking levels ..................178, 179
Checking the engine oil level .......44
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................182
Checks ...............176, 177, 180, 181
Child lock ....................................129C Children ......................124, 127, 128
Child seats ................ 121, 123-125
Cigar lighter ................................ 112
Clock ............................................48
Closing the boot .....................80, 89
Closing the doors ...................80, 88
Cold climate screen ....................204
Commandes au volant .......228, 279
Connectors, audio ...... 112, 287, 289
Coolant level ..............................178
Courtesy lamps ..................101, 108
Courtesy mirror .......................... 111
Cruise control .....................164, 167
Cup holder .................................. 113
D Date (setting) ..............................267
Daytime
running lamps .............97, 191, 193
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................138
Deadlocking .................................80
Defrosting .....................................70
Diesel additive level ...................179
Dimensions ................................220
Dipped beam ................96, 191, 193
Dipstick .................................44, 178
Directional lighting ..............103, 104
Direction
indicators ....99, 130, 191, 192, 195
Doors ............................................88
Doors, rear .................................129
Doors emergency control .............85
Door trays ................................... 110
Dynamic
emergency braking ...........142, 145