2013.5 Citroen C4 RHD weight

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER


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 installation of a bicycle carrier,
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.

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.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

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TECHNICAL DATA
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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)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 120



THP 155



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Automatic



Electronic



Model codes:
NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D



5FV8/P




- Unladen weight
1 200
1 205
1 270
1 275


- Kerb weight
1 275
1 280
1 345
1 350


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 720
1 765
1 755
1 805


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 920
3 065
3 055
3 205


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 300
1 300
1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 550
1 550
1 650


- Unbraked trailer
635
640
670
675


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75

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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



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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Safety for children ..... 120-133, 140, 142Satellite navigation system ..... 55, 233
Screen, colour
and mapping ....... 56, 59, 231, 271
Screen menu map ...... 271, 306-308
Screen, monochrome .... 49, 51, 306
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ...... 49, 51,
55, 284
Screenwash, front...................... 105
Seat adjustment..................... 70, 71
Seat belts............................ 138-140
Seat, rear bench .......................... 74
Seats, electric .............................. 71
Seats, rear ................................... 74
Selector lever, electronic
gearbox................................... 153
Serial number, vehicle ............... 224
Service indicator .......................... 44
Servicing ...................................... 26
Setting the clock ........ 46, 50, 54, 56
Short-cut menus ........................ 232
Sidelamps ...... 95, 98, 197, 199, 201
Side repeater ............................. 200
Ski fl ap ........................................ 116
Snow chains .............................. 196
Spare wheel............................... 192
Speakers (fi tting) ....................... 215
Speed limiter...................... 169, 170
Speedometer .......................... 28-30
Spotlamps, side ................. 100, 200
Starting using another battery ..... 207
Starting the vehicle ...... 80, 153, 156
Steering mounted controls ..... 230, 283
Stopping the vehicle .... 80, 153, 156
Stop Start........................ 60, 66, 69,
92, 163, 179, 185, 207Storage ........ 109, 110, 112-114, 117
Storage compartments .......109, 112
Storage drawer ........................... 115
Storage net ................................. 117
Stowing rings .............................. 117
Sun visor..................................... 110
Synchronising the remote control ..... 81
Synthesiser, voice...................... 244
System, navigation .................... 233 S
TU
V
W
X Table of weights ................. 219, 221
Tables of engines............... 218, 220
Tables of fuses........................... 203
Tank, fuel ..................................... 94
Technical data..................... 218-223
Telephone .......................... 250, 296
Temperature control for heated
seats ......................................... 72
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 187
Three fl ashes function
(direction indicators) ............... 134
Ticket holder .............................. 109
TMC (Traffi c info) ....................... 247
Tools .......................................... 192
Torch ........................................... 119
Total distance recorder ................ 46
Towbar ....................................... 214
Towed loads....................... 219, 221
Towing another vehicle .............. 213
Traction control (ASR) ............... 136
Traffi c information
(TA) ................................. 248, 286
Traffi c information (TMC) ..... 247, 248
Trailer ........................................ 214
Trajectory control systems ......... 136
Trip computer ......................... 57-60Trip distance recorder .................. 46
Tyre pressures ........................... 224
Tyres ............................................ 26
Tyre under-infl ation detection .... 161
Under fl oor storage ..................... 119
Under-infl ation (detection) ......... 161
Unlocking from the inside ............ 83
Unlocking the boot ................. 78, 88
Unlocking the doors ..................... 78
Update risk areas ...................... 238
Updating the time ...... 46, 50, 54, 56
USB port .................................... 111
Vehicle confi guration .... 50, 52, 56, 67
Ventilation ........................ 61, 62, 64
Warning lamps ........................ 32-42
Wash-wipe, rear ........................ 106
Weights .............................. 219, 221
Welcome lighting ....................... 100
Window controls .......................... 89
Wiper control stalk .............. 104-106
Wiper, rear ................................. 106
Wipers ......................... 41, 104, 105
Xenon headlamps...................... 197