2015 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD towing

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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift and remove the boot floor.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not
use them for anything else.
1.
W
heelbrace.
U

sed to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
H

andle.
U

sed to operate the jack.
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
S

ee "Recovering the vehicle".
5.
S

ocket for security wheel bolts (available
as an accessory).
U

sed to adapt the wheelbrace to the
special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove the
trim first using the handle 3 , pulling at
the cutout.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its cutout opposite
the valve and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
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Recovering the vehicle
Recovery of your vehicle
2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
F Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the CVT gearbox).
F

U
nlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON" position (or
to " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
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:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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4 w
heel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
bar available... Towing with the wheels on the ground
is only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD)
versions.
F

F
it the towing bar to the towing eye on the
chassis, located under the front bumper.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, remove the cover by pulling at the bottom using the jack
handle
1. F

S crew in the towing eye 2 fully using the
wheelbrace 3 .
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor.
To gain access to them:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift and remove the boot floor,
F

t
ake the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools
1.
J

ack handle.
2.
T

owing eye.
3.
W

heelbrace.
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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
F 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
F 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.
F

T
o 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.
F

I
f 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
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F 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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Petrol weights and towed loads (kg)
The values for maximum towed weights type
approved according to the sales zone (see the
tables on the following pages).
The exact values are given in your vehicle's
registration document as well as on the
manufacturer's plate.
They are also mentioned in sales brochures.
For more details, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight
+ driver (75 kg).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 per formance of the vehicle to
protect the engine; if the ambient temperature
is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, if the
GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by an equal amount. Please note that
towing using a lightly loaded towing
vehicle may have an adverse effect
on its road holding
.
Technical data

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PETROL ENGINES1.6 litre 115
Gearboxes Manual (5-speed)
Model codes: BU... NKZ0

NKZ0/S
Transmission mode 2WD
-

U
nladen weight 1 310
-

K
erb weight 1 385
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 870
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing 1 925
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12% gradient 3 025
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient 1 100
-

U
nbraked trailer 685
-

R
ecommended nose weight 55
For zones: Europe, Turkey, French overseas dominions and territories.
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For: Russia, Ukraine, Morocco, Argentina, Chile, French overseas dominions and territories (2.0 litre 150 engine).
PETROL ENGINES1.6 litre 1152.0 litre 150
Gearboxes Manual
(5 - speed) Manual (5-speed)
CVT (6- speed)
Model codes: BU... NKZ7AFZ7AFZM AFZHAFZP
Transmission mode 2WD2WD 4WD2WD 4WD
-

U
nladen weight 1 3151 355 1 4201 385 1 450
-

K
erb weight 1 3901 4301 4951 460 1 525
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 8701 9701 9701 9701 970
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) when towing 1 9252 035 2 0352 0352 035
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12% gradient 3 025
3 335 3 3353 3353 335
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient 1 100
1 300 1 3001 3001 300
-

U
nbraked trailer 68571574 5725 750
-

R
ecommended nose weight 5565656565
Technical data