2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD tow
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281Practical information
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
open the boot,
raise the floor,
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear parcel shelf support,
remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
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 remain at the wheel
of the towed vehicle and must have a
valid driving licence.
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 ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
- 4 wheel drive vehicle,
- 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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On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to obser ve this instruction
could result in damage to
certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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283Practical information
Towing a trailer
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional
lighting and signalling.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
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
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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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 per formance. 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 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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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.
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
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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285Practical information
Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine 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 benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear
screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp,
mirror for caravan, scented ar freshener and
cartridges, parking sensors...
"Transpor t systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
DS roof boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, dog guard, pet seat belt, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, wheel security
bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers... If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
the installation must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
* To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, vehicle cover,
protective covers for pets...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 120
THP 155
THP 160
THP 200
Gearboxes
Manual
Electronic
Automatic
Manual
Model codes:
NX...
5FS0
5FV8/P
5FMA
5FU8
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 284
1 363
1 316
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 359
1 438
1 391
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 755
1 795
1 835
1 820
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 955
3 195
2 635
2 820
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 400
800
1 000
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 450
1 650
1 000
1 250
- Unbraked trailer
640
680
715
695
- Recommended nose weight
75
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 per formance 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 GV W 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)
Diesel engines
HDi 90 PEF
HDi 110 PEF
e- HDi 110 PEF
HDi 160 PEF
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Manual
Electronic
Manual
Automatic
Model codes:
NX...
9HP0
9HR8
9HR8/S
9HR8/PS
RHH8
RHHA
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 290
1 295
1 300
1 320
1 430
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 365
1 370
1 375
1 395
1 505
- Gross vehicle weight
(GV W)
1 765
1 805
1 810
1 815
1 880
1 940
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 865
3 105
3 110
3 115
3 180
3 140
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 200
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with
the GTW limit)
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 550
1 550
1 450
- Unbraked trailer
640
680
680
680
695
750
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
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 per formance 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 GV W 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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04
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 the " Town
" or " Post code
"
function then confi rm.
Select the letters in the name of the
town or the characters in a post code
one at a time, confi rming each one with
the knob.
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
" in the
screen.
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
".