2014 Citroen C4 tow

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Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard size steel or alloy
wheel, or for some countries it is the
"space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to
the paragraph "Access to the tools" on
the previous page.
Putting the standard wheel back in
place



Put the wheel back in its housing.


Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.


Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a CITROËN
dealer or aqualifi ed workshop.

Taking out the standard wheel



Unscrew the yellow central bolt.


Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.


Take the wheel out of the boot.



Put the box back in place in the cen-
tre of the wheel and clip it.


If your vehicle has an electric
parking brake, only a space sav-
er wheel can be stowed in the
boot.

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CHANGING A BULB


The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:



do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,



use a sponge and soapy wa-
ter or a pH neutral product,


when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few min-
utes (risk of serious burns).



Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use a lint-
free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to
avoid damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with
a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.


Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must
be replaced by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.



Front lamps



1.
Direction indicators (H21 clear).


2.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7 - 55W).


3.
Main beam headlamps
(H1 - 55W).


4.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W XL).


5.
Foglamps (H11 - 55W).



1.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).


2.
Direction indicators
(PY21W amber).


3.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W XL).


4.
Foglamps (H11-55W).









Model with halogen headlamps




























Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7...
take care to position them cor-
rectly to ensure the best lighting.

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
Introduce a fl at screwdriver in the
hole in the fi nisher.


Pull and lever to unclip the bumper
fi nisher (the parking sensor stays
with the fi nisher).


Remove the two module fi xing screws
and remove it from its housing.


Disconnect the bulb holder connector.


Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
turn and extract it.


Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To replace these bulbs you may also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.







Changing foglamp bulbs







Changing the side spotlamps
For the replacement of this type of LED
lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.









Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters



Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.


Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.


Disconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations
in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.

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Rear lamps



1.
Brake/

sidelamp
(P21/5W).


2.
Direction
indicator

(PY21W amber)
.

3.
Reversing lamp (P21W).


4.
Rear
foglamp
(P21W).


Amber bulbs, such as those for
the direction indicators, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.
Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from in-
side the boot:



open the boot,


remove the access fl ap from the
corresponding side trim panel,


unclip the lamp unit connector,


As a precaution, place a cloth in the
bottom of the housing to catch the
nut if it is dropped on removal,


slacken the hexagonal nut using a
10 mm tube spanner then remove
the nut by hand,


remove the two bulb holder fi xing
screws,


extract the lamp unit carefully pull-
ing in its middle towards the outside,


spread the four tabs and remove
the bulb holder,


turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten suffi ciently to ensure sealing,
but without damaging the lamp.

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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.