2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD tow bar

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Motorised tailgate
Check that there is enough space to allow for
the movement of the tailgate.

Activation and deactivation of the motorised
tailgate function is done in the "Drivingassistance " menu, then " Vehicle settings
".
This function is deactivated by default.
Tailgate controls
A: Exterior control
B: Interior control
Never place a finger in the tailgatelocking system: risk of a seriousaccident!


The tailgate is not designed to suppor t a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on atowbar, it is essential to deactivate theautomatic operation.
To avoid the risk of injury, ensure thatthere is no person close to the rear of the vehicle when opening and closing the motorised tailgate. Be careful of rear passengers.
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle detection system that automatically interrupts its operation if it contacts an obstacle (the movement is reversed bya few degrees to allow the tailgate tobe freed).

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Driving
To deactivate the system, press
this button a
gain; its indicator lamp goes off as well as theassociated indicator in the
instrument panel. In the event of a fault, the warnin
g
lamp flashes then goes off.

Operating fault

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towbar approved by CITROËN.


The system may suffer temporary interference in certain weather conditions (rain, hail...).
In par ticular, driving on a wet surface 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 avehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure thatthe sensors are not covered by mud, iceor snow. Take care not to cover the warning zone in the door mirrors or the detectionzones on the front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels or other objects;they may hamper the correct operation of the system. The state o
f the system remains in memory on switching off the ignition.
High pressure jet wash When washing your vehicle, direct the lance at least 30 cm away from the sensors.

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Driving
Front par king sensors

The sound emitted by the speaker (frontor rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind.
The system will be deactivatedautomatically if a trailer is beingtowed or a bicycle carrier is fitted ona towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar installed in line with the manufacturer'srecommendations).

In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear isengaged, an audible signal (long beep)indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Cer tain sound sources (motorcycle,lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parkingsensor system. In addition to the rear parkin
g 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 for ward
gear, if no fur ther obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Deactivation / Activation of thefront and rear parking sensors

The system is deactivated in the " Drivingassistance" menu in the touch screen tablet.


Operating fault

In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp is
displa
yed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears, accompaniedby an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
)Press this button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressin
g this button again reactivates the system.The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do notdirect the lance within 30 cm of thesensors.

The parking sensors are deactivated while the Park Assist system is measuring a space.See the "Park Assist" section.

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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.

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