2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO towing

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A puncture wheel from the vehiclecannot be fitted under the vehicle. Itmust be carried in the boot. Use a cover to protect the boot.
)Press the tongue, slide the box cover to thecentre and remove it for access to the other
tools (jack and wheel bolt head finisher removal tool for alloy wheels).

Putting the spare wheel back in place
)Stow the corresponding tools in the box and close the cover. )Position the tool box on the ground.


Stowing the tools
)
Return the tools to the box and stow the box in the vehicle's boot. )
Wind in the carrier by turning the
wheelbrace clockwise: once the cable isfully wound in you should no longer feel
any resistance. ) Stow the other tools in the locations provided in the boot.

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Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,)remove the towing eye from its housing.

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 person at the wheel of the towed vehicle 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 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 theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure
for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools

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To w i ng another vehicle
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bypressing 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 shor t distance.
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing on the left. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.


To w i ng your vehicle
)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on an electronic or automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this instructioncould result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absenceof braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the keyin the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat 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 CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

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Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y 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
STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.


The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.

When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts 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, insulated module, coat hanger fixed tohead restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror
for caravan, parking sensors, programmable
additional heating, smoker's kit, solar film for
rear door windows...


"Transport systems":

child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roo
f bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses, bicycle carriers for towbar and roof bars, towbars with fixed
and detachable towball, high level load
retainin
g net, sliding carrier, boot organiser (Grand C4 Picasso)...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done strictly in line with themanufacturer's recommendations.
I
f your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
recommended that the ball be removed whennot towing.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher,warning triangle, high visibility vest, wheelsecurity bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers,winter tyres, foglamp kit, security film for front
door windows, load retaining net, pet seat belt...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot sill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
protective covers for pets...
The rear bod
ywork has been designed to avoid spray.

*
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Technical data
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). **

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.
Petrol enginesVTi 120THP155
Gearboxes
Manual(5-speed)
Manual (6-speed)

Model codes:3D... 3E... 3A ... 5FS0/1 3D... 3E... 3A ...5FV8 - 8/1


-
Unladen weight1 252 - 1 276 - 1 278

1 296 - 1 311 - 1 313



- Kerb wei
ght *


1 327 - 1 351 - 1 353

1 371 - 1 386 - 1 388



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)

1 900 - 2 060 - 2 1101 940 - 2 100 - 2 150



- Gross train weight (GT W)

on a 12 % gradient2 900 - 2 860 - 2 860 3 360 - 3 350 - 3 350



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 000 - 800 - 750
1 420 - 1 250 - 1 200



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

1 200 - 1 100 - 1 050

1 620 - 1 550 - 1 500



- Unbraked trailer
660 - 675 - 675 685 - 690 - 690



- Recommended nose weight
70 - 70 - 70
70 - 70 - 70














Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
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 (10 0 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 th
e towed load.

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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**
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,
towin
g using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Diesel enginesHDi 90e-HDi 90 Airdream
Gearboxes
Manual(5-speed)
Electronic gearbox system (6-speed)

Model codes:
3D9HP0/1
3D... 3E... 3A
9HP8/2PS



- Unladen weight
1 2791 289 - 1 314 - 1 316



- Kerb weight *

1 354
1 364 - 1 389 - 1 391


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 920
1 940 - 2 11 0 - 2 160



- Gross train weight (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 170 3 140 - 3 160 - 3 160


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 1 250
1 200 - 1 050 - 1 000



- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
1 450
1 400 - 1 350 - 1 300



- Unbraked traile
r
675 680 - 690 - 695


-
Recommended nose weight 70

70 - 70 - 70















Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
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 (10 0 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.