2014 Citroen C4 towing

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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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
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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*

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.
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 performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 120



THP 155



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Automatic



Electronic



Model codes:
NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D



5FV8/P




- Unladen weight
1 200
1 205
1 270
1 275


- Kerb weight
1 275
1 280
1 345
1 350


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 720
1 765
1 755
1 805


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 920
3 065
3 055
3 205


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 300
1 300
1 400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 550
1 550
1 560


- Unbraked trailer
635
640
670
675


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75

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*

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.
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 performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 90



HDi 90
PEF



HDi 110
PEF



e-HDi 110 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual



Electronic



Model codes:
NC...


9HJC



9HP0



9HR8



9HR8/S



9HR8/P

S

9HR8/1PS



9HR8/2PS




- Unladen weight
1 205
1 205
1 275
1 280
1 290
1 205


- Kerb weight
1 280
1 280
1 350
1 355
1 365
1 280



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 790
1 810
1 820
1 825
1 825


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 545
2 890
3 110
3 120
3 125
2 225


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
800
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
400


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 050
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 550
600


- Unbraked trailer
640
640
675
670
680
400


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75

75
75

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 150 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Model codes:
NC...


RHE8




- Unladen weight
1 320


- Kerb weight
1 395


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 885


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on 12 % gradient
3 385


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
1 500


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 750


- Unbraked trailer
695


- Recommended nose weight
75
*

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.
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 performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

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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 performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg) - C4 ENTERPRISE VERSIONS (2-seat)



Diesel



engines


HDi 90 P

EF



HDi 110 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Model codes:
NC...


9HP0



9HR8




- Unladen weight
1 200
1 270


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 810


- Payload (including the driver)
545
540


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 845
3 110


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 100
1 300


- Unbraked trailer
635
670


- Recommended nose weight
75
75