2014 Citroen C4 RHD brake

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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
1 650


- 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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VISUAL SEARCH
EXTERIOR


Remote control ........................... 78-82


- opening / closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


Wiper controls......................... 104-106
Changing a wiper
blade .............................................. 210
Door mirrors ................................ 75-76
Blind spot sensors .................. 166-168

Boot ........................................... 78, 88
Temporary puncture
repair kit .................................. 187-191
Changing a wheel ................... 192-195


- tools

- removing / refi tting
Snow chains .................................. 196

Changing bulbs....................... 201-202


- rear lamps

- 3
rd
brake lamp

- number plate lamp


Parking sensors ...................... 176-177
Parking space sensors ........... 174-175
Towbar ........................................... 214
Towing .................................... 212-213

Accessories ............................ 216-217
Roof bars ........................................ 211
Panoramic sunroof .......................... 91

Braking assistance ........................ 135
Trajectory control .................... 136-137
Tyre under-infl ation detection ........ 161
Tyre pressures ....................... 191, 224
Lighting controls ......................... 95-99
Headlamp adjustment.................... 101
Welcome lighting ........................... 100
Directional lighting systems .... 102-103
Changing bulbs....................... 197-200


- front lamps

- front foglamps

- side repeaters


Doors ......................................... 83, 87


- opening / closing

- emergency control
Child lock ....................................... 133
Electric windows ......................... 89-90
Alarm .......................................... 85-86

Fuel tank ..................................... 92-93
Misfuel prevention ........................... 94

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Instrument panels ....................... 28-31
Warning lamps ............................ 32-42
Indicators .................................... 43-45
Setting buttons............................ 46-48


- trip distance recorder

- dashboard lighting dimmer / black
panel

- customisation of dials and screens

Lighting controls ......................... 95-99
Adjusting headlamps ..................... 101

Stop & Start ............................ 163-165

Door mirrors ................................ 75-76
Electric windows ......................... 89-90
Dashboard fuses .................... 203-205

Opening the bonnet ....................... 179

Adjusting the steering wheel............ 77
Horn ............................................... 134
Audio system .......................... 281-313
Setting the date / time................ 50, 54
eMyWay satellite navigation
system .................................... 227-280
Setting the date / time...................... 56

Manual gearbox ............................. 152
Electronic gearbox .................. 153-155
Automatic gearbox.................. 156-158
Parking brake ................. 145-151, 152
Wiper controls......................... 104-106
Trip computer ............................. 57-60
Rear view mirror .............................. 77
Emergency or assistance call ...137, 225
Seat belt and front passenger
airbag warning display screen ...138-139
Courtesy lamps.............................. 107

Interior mood lighting ..................... 108


Hazard warning lamps ................... 134
Central locking/unlocking
from inside .................................. 83-84
Black panel ...................................... 47
Multifunction screens .................. 49-56

Ventilation ................................... 61-62
Manual air conditioning......... 63-64, 69
Digital air conditioning .......... 65-68, 69
Demisting / Defrosting the
rear screen ...................................... 69
Memorising speeds ....................... 169
Speed limiter........................... 170-171
Cruise control ......................... 172-173