2014 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD Owner's Manual

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Towing a trailer, a caravan...

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 following the 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 subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.

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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 towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to
your vehicle.


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 towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.


)
If this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.




Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.


If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Fitting roof bars

The transverse roof bars are fitted to the longitudinal bars at the 8 fixing points masked by covers.
Using a small screwdriver, remove the 8 covers on the inner faces of the longitudinal bars.
The transverse bars are fitted directly to the roof of the vehicle, at the 4 anchorage points masked
by covers.
Slide the covers towards the front of the vehicle to remove them.
Retain the protective covers.
After removing the roof bars, the protective covers should be refitted:


)
insert the fixing tongues into the apertures then slide the covers towards the rear of the vehicle.


The body sill finishers should not be
used as a step when fitting roof bars.

Use accessories recommended by
CITROËN and follow the accessory
manufacturer's fitting instructions.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm (except bicycle carriers): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the condition of
the road, to avoid damaging the roof
bars and the fixings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation to
comply with the regulations regarding
the transportation of objects which are
longer than the vehicle.
For reasons of safety and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse bars that are
approved for your vehicle.


Vehicles fitted with longitudinal bars

Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal bars

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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":

front and rear parking sensors, smoker's
kit, coat hanger on head restraint, insulated
module, aluminium footrest, reading lamp, air
deflectors, sun blinds...


"Transpor t solutions":

towbar with quickly detachable ball, roof bars,
boot liner, boot spacers, bicycle carrier for roof
bars, ski carrier, canoe carrier, rigid roof boxes,
flexible roof boxes, boot net...

"Style":

16 inch alloy wheels, 18 inch alloy wheels,
chromed door handle shells, chromed mirror
shells, front spoiler, brushed aluminium interior
trim kit, gloss black interior trim kit, parking
brake lever trim, aluminium gear knob...


"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyser, first aid kit, snow
chains, anti-slip covers, wheel security bolts,
child seats, fire extinguisher, foglamp kit,
dog guard, stolen vehicle tracking system,
accessories for pets (seat belts, seat and boot
protectors, cage)...


"Protection":

mat * , boot carpet, side protective mouldings,
door sill protectors, boot sill protector, vehicle
cover, front and rear bumper protective
mouldings...



Conversion kits

You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

If a towbar and its harness is fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
this must be done in line with the
manufacturer's instructions.


*
To prevent any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

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The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.



Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).


Depending on the legislation in force
in the country, it may be compulsory
to have a high visibility safety vest,
warning triangle, breathalyzers and
spare bulbs and fuses available in the
vehicle.

"Multimedia":

semi-integral satellite navigation systems,
portable satellite navigation systems, audio
systems, speakers, rear shelf with speakers,
hands-free kit, DVD player, mapping update
DVD, driving assistant, Wi-Fi on board, 230V
socket, head-up display system, iPhone
charger, rear multimedia carrier...

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protecting the environment

Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
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CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest technical
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For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain of the
best per formance for your engine.


Optimum protection for your engine

By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you are
contributing towards improving the life
and per formances of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.

prefers

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Bonnet



)
Open the right hand front door.

)
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).


)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing on the
back of the bonnet.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.


Closing



)
Take the stay out of the support notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing on the back of
the bonnet.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet
while the right hand front door is closed.


Opening


)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the left
and raise the bonnet.
This message appears in the instrument panel
screen if the bonnet is not fully closed.









The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with ar ticles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades.


Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.

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Access for checking the levels of the various
fluids and the replacement of certain
components.














Petrol engines



1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Brake fluid reser voir.

4.
Battery.

5.
Fusebox.

6.
Air filter.

7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil filler cap.


1.6 litre 115


2.0 litre 150