2013 CITROEN C4 DAG tow bar

CONTENTS
3
Direction indicators 139
Hazard warning lamps 139
Horn 139
Braking assistance systems 140
Trajectory control systems (ESP) 141
Emergency or assistance call 142
Front seat belts 143
Airbags 146
8 - SAFETY 139  149
Electric parking brake 150
Manual parking brake 157
Manual gearbox 157
Electronic gearbox 158
Automatic gearbox 161
Hill start assist 164
Gear effi ciency indicator 165
Tyre under-infl ation detection 166
Stop & Start 168
Lane departure warning system 171
Blind spot sensors 172
Speed limiter 176
Cruise control 178
Parking space sensors 180
Parking sensors 182
9 - DRIVING 150  183
Bonnet 185
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 186
Petrol engines 187
Diesel engines 188
Checking levels 189
Checks 191
10 - CHECKS 184  192
Temporary puncture repair kit 193
Changing a wheel 198
Snow chains 202
Changing a bulb 203
Changing a fuse 209
12 V battery 213
Energy economy mode 216
Changing a wiper blade 216
Fitting roof bars 217
Very cold climate screen 217
Towing the vehicle 218
Towing a trailer 220
Audio pre-equipment 221
Accessories 222
11 - PRACTICAL
INFORMATION 193  223
Petrol engines 224
Petrol weights 225
Diesel engines 226
Diesel weights 227
Dimensions 230
Identifi cation markings 231
12 - TECHNICAL
DATA 224  232
Emergency or assistance 233
eMyWay 235
Audio system 289
AUDIO and
TELEMATICS 233  322
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX 327  331 VISUAL SEARCH 323  326

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DRIVING
174

The system may suffer tem-
porary interference in certain
weather conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur-
face or moving from a dry area to
a wet area can cause false alerts
(for example, the presence of a
fog of water droplets in the blind
spot angle is interpreted as a ve-
hicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
by mud, ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warn-
ing zone in the door mirrors or
the detection zones on the front
and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may
hamper the correct operation of
the system.




To deactivate the system, press
this button again; the warning lamp
goes off.
The state of the system remains in
memory on switching off the ignition.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault, the warning lamp
in the button fl ashes then goes off.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
The system is automatically de-
activated when towing with a
towbar approved by CITROËN.

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DRIVING
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In addition to the rear parking sensors,
the front parking sensors are triggered
when an obstacle is detected in front
and the speed of the vehicle is still below
6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted
if the vehicle stops for more than three
seconds in forward gear, if no further ob-
stacles are detected or when the speed
of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).






Front parking sensors

Deactivation/Activation of the front
and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing
this button. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates
the function. The indicator lamp in the
button goes off.


Operating fault



The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fi t-
ted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).

In bad weather or in winter, en-
sure that the sensors are not
covered with mud, ice or snow.
When reverse gear is engaged,
an audible signal (long beep) in-
dicates that the sensors may be
dirty.
Certain sound sources (motor-
cycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.)
may trigger the audible signals
of the parking sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warn-
ing lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible
signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.

The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind.

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VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *


* According to country.


Fitting




Offer up the very cold climate
screen to the front of the lower sec-
tion of the front bumper.


Press around its edge to engage its
fi xing clips one by one.



Removal




Use a screwdriver as a lever to re-
lease each fi xing clip in turn.

Do not forget to remove the very
cold climate screen when:


- the ambient temperature ex-
ceeds 10 °C,

- towing,

-
driving at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).

Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.











FITTING ROOF BARS


For safety reasons and to avoid dam-
aging the roof, it is essential to use the
transverse bars approved for your ve-
hicle.

When fi tting roof bars, use only the four
fi xing points located in the roof frame.
The points are masked by the vehicle
doors when closed.
The roof bar fi xings include a stud to be
fi tted to the hole at each fi xing point.
Observe the fi tting instructions and the
conditions of use in the guide supplied
with the bars.
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack, for a loading height
not exceeding 40 cm (with the
exception of bicycle carriers):
80
kg
.
As this value is subject to
change, check the maximum
load fi gure given in the guide
provide d with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm,
adapt the speed of the vehicle
to the profi le of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the
fi xings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national leg-
islation in order to comply with
the regulations for transporting
objects which are longer than
the vehicle.

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TOWING THE VEHICLE

Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle us-
ing a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:



open the boot,


raise the fl oor,


secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf sup-
port,


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
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway 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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219



On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.


Screw the towing eye in fully.


Install the towing bar.


Towing your vehicle



Place the gear lever in neu-
tral (position N
on an elec-
tronic or automatic gearbox).
Failure to observe this in-
struction could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking as-
sistance the next time the
engine is started.



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 another vehicle



Unlock the steering by turning the
key in the ignition one notch and re-
lease 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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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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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 recom-
mendation 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, insulated module,
coat hanger fi xed to head restraint,
reading lamp, mirror for caravan, cruise
control, scented air freshener and car-
tridges, 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 mirror shells, chrome door ap-
erture fi nishers, door sill fi nishers, tail-
gate lower chrome fi nisher...

* To avoid any risk of jamming the
pedals:


- ensure that mats are correctly
positioned and secured,

- never fi t one mat on top of an-
other.

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

"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lat-
eral airbags, door sill protectors, mud
fl aps, door protective rubbing strips,
bumper protection strips, protective
covers for pets, 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 rec-
ommendations.