2015 Citroen C4 PICASSO trailer

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute  the   load   in   the   trailer   so   that   the h
eaviest   items   are   as   close   as   possible   to t

he   axle   and   the   nose   weight   approaches   the
 m

aximum   permitted   without   exceeding   it.
Air
  density   decreases   with   altitude,   thus  
r

educing   engine   per formance.   Above  
1 0

00 metres,   the   maximum   towed   load   must  
b

e   reduced   by   10 %   for   every   1 000   metres   of  
al

titude.
Side wind
F Take   into   account   the   increased   sensitivity  t
o   side   wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature   of   the   coolant.
As
  the   fan   is   electrically   controlled,   its   cooling  
c

apacity   is   not   dependent   on   the   engine   speed.
F
 
T
o   lower   the   engine   speed,   reduce   your  
s

peed.
The
  maximum   towed   load   on   a   long   incline  
d

epends   on   the   gradient   and   the   ambient  
t

emperature.
In
  all   cases,   keep   a   check   on   the   coolant  
t

emperature. F
 
I
f   the   warning   lamp   and   the  
S

TOP
 
warning   lamp   come   on,  
s

top   the   vehicle   and   switch   off  
t

he   engine   as   soon   as   possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o   avoid   overheating   of   the   brakes   on   a   long  
m

ountain   type   of   descent,   the   use   of   engine  
b

raking   is   recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check   the   tyre   pressures   of   the   towing  v
ehicle   and   of   the   trailer,   observing   the  
re

commended
 p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check  the   electrical   lighting   and   signalling  o
n   the   trailer.
Refer
 
to
 
the
 
"Technical
 
data"
 
section
 
for
 
details
 
o

f
 
the
 
weights
 
and
 
towed
 
loads
 
which
 
apply
 
to
 
y

our
 
vehicle.
When
 
not
 
towing
 
a
 
trailer,
 
remove
 
the
 
q

uickly-detachable
 
tow
 
ball
 
before
 
d

riving. The
  rear   parking   sensors   will   be  
d

eactivated   automatically   if   a   genuine  
C

ITROËN   towbar   is   used.
Practical information

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* The weight values are calculated with a towbar.
* *   The   kerb   weight   is   equal   to   the   unladen   weight   +   driver   (75   kg).
***
  
T
he   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;   warning,  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
Petrol engine
V Ti 120PureTech 130* THP 155
Gearbox Manual
 (
5-speed)
Manual
 (
5-speed)
Manual
 (
6-speed)
Model code 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
5FS0/1 HNY...
M/1S   -   M/2SM
5FV...
8   -   8/1
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   252   -   1   276   -   1   278
1   280   -   1   295   -   1   297
1   296   -   1   311   -   1   313
-  
K
erb   weight**
1   327   -   1   351   -   1   353
1   355   -   1   370   -   1   372
1   371   -   1   386   -   1   388
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   900   -   2   060   -   2   110
1   905   -   2   075   -   2   125
1   940   -   2   100   -   2   150
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)
 o

n   a   12   %   gradient
2   900   -   2   860   -   2   860
3   175   -   3   125   -   3   175
3   360   -   3   350   -   3   350
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10   %   or   12   %   gradient
1   000   -   800   -   750
1   270   -   1   050   -   1   050
1   420   -   1   250   -   1   200
-  
B
raked   trailer***   (with   load   transfer   within  
t

he   GTW   limit)
1   200   -   1   100   -   1   050
1   470   -   1   350   -   1   350
1   620   -   1   550   -   1   500
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
660   -   675   -   675
640   -   647   -   648
685   -   690   -   690
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
707070
Petrol weights and towed loads (in 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 e
ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
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Technical data

324
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; warning, towing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Petrol engine
THP 150 / 160THP 165
Gearbox EAT6   automatic   (6 -speed)
EAT6   automatic   (6 -speed)
Model code 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
5GX   -   5GY...
A-A/1-A/2-A/D-
 A/
1D-
 A/
2D-Y-Y/1-Y/2
5G Z T/S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   405   -   1   428   -   1   430
1   310   -   1   318   -   1   320
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   480   -   1   503   -   1   505
1   385 -   1   393   -   1   395
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   940   -   2   140   -   2   160
1   930   -   2   100   -   2   150
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)
 o

n   a   12%   gradient
2   740   -   2   940   -   2   960
3   330   -   3   350   -   3   350
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)  
 
o
n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient
800
1   400   -   1   250   -   1   200
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   within   the  
G

TW   limit)
800
1   600   -   1   550   -   1   500
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
600685   -   690   -   690
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70 70
*   The   kerb   weight   is   equal   to   the   unladen   weight   +   driver   (75   kg).
**   
T
he   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;   warning,  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
Technical data

328
Diesel engineHDi 90e-HDi 90BlueHDi 100 S&S*
Gearbox Manual
 (

5-speed)ETG6
 el

ectronic
 (
6-speed)Manual
 (

6-speed)
Model code 3D...
3D...
 3

E...
 3
A...3D...
 3

E...
 3
A...
9HP0/1 9HP8/2PS BHY...
6/1S
  -   6/2SM
-
 
U
nladen   weight 1
  2791
  289   -   1   314   -   1   3161
  296   -   1   318   -   1   320
-
 
K
erb   weight** 1
  3541
  364   -   1   389   -   1   3911
  371   -   1   393   -   1   395
-
 
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W) 1
  9201
  940   -   2   110   -   2   1601
  950   -   2   120   -   2   175
-
 
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o

n   a   12%   gradient 3
  1703
  140   -   3   160   -   3   1603
  150   -   3   120   -   3   175
-
 
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient 1
  2501
  200   -   1   050   -   1   0001
  200   -   1   000   -   1   000
-
 
B
raked   trailer***   (with   load   transfer   with  
the
  GTW   limit) 1
  4501
  400   -   1   350   -   1   3001
  400   -   1   300   -   1   300
-
 
U
nbraked   trailer 675680
  -   690   -   695645
  -   659   -   660
-
 
R
ecommended   nose   weight 707070
Diesel weights and towed loads (in 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 e
ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
*
  The   weight   values   are   calculated   with   a   towbar.
**
  
T
he   kerb   weight   is   equal   to   the   unladen   weight   +   driver   (75   kg).
***
  
T
he   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;   warning,  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
Technical data

329
Diesel weights and towed loads (in 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.
When
  towing,   the   speed   must   never   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,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Diesel engine
HDi 115e-HDi 115
Gearbox Manual
 (
6-speed)
Manual
 (
6-speed)
ETG6   electronic  
(

6-speed)
Model code 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A... 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A... 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A... 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
9HC8 9HC8/1 9HC8/1S 9HC...
8/1PS   -   8/2PS
-  
U
nladen   weight
1290   -   1   310   -   1   312 1   298   -   1   318   -   1   320 1   298   -   1   318   -   1   320 1   295   -   1   318   -   1320
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   365   -   1   385   -   1   387 1   373   -   1   393   -   1   395 1   373   -   1   393   -   1   395 1   370   -   1   393   -   1395
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150 1   940   -   2   110   -   2   150
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o
n   a   12%   gradient
3   340   -   3   350   -   3   350 2   740   -   2   910   -   2   950 3   340   -   3   350   -   3   350 3   340   -   3   350   -   3   350
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient
1   400   -   1240   -   1   200
8001   400   -   1   240   -   1   200 1   400   -   1   240   -   1   200
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   with   the  
G

TW   limit)
1   600   -   1   540   -   1   500
800 1   600   -   1   540   -   1   500 1   600   -   1   540   -   1   500
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
680   -   690   -   690 685   -   695   -   695 685   -   695   -   695 685   -   695   -   695
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70707070
*   The   kerb   weight   is   equal   to   the   unladen   weight   +   driver   (75   kg).
**
  
T
he   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;   warning,  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
9
Technical data

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Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
* *   T he   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;   warning,  
t

owing   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  
e

ach   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
When   towing,   the   speed   must   never   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,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
Diesel engine
BlueHDi 115/120 S&SBlueHDi 135/150 S&S
Gearbox Manual
 (
6-speed)
EAT6   automatic  
(

6-speed)
Manual
 (
6-speed)
EAT6   automatic  
(

6-speed)
Model code 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A... 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A... 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A... 3D...
 3
E...
 3
A...
BHZ   -   BHX...
M/S   -   M/1S
BHZ   -   BHX...
T/1S   -   T/2S
AHX-AHR-AHV-
AHS...
M/S   -   M/1S
AHX...
T/S   -   T/1S
-  
U
nladen   weight
1   320   -   1   345   -   1347 1   320   -   1   357   -   1   359 1   415   -   1   428   -   1   430 1   435   -   1   474   -   1   476
-  
K
erb   weight*
1   395   -   1   420   -   1   422 1   395   -   1   432   -   1   434 1   490   -   1   503   -   1   505 1   510   -   1   549   -   1   551
-  
G
ross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1   950   -   2   100   -   2   175 1   975   -   2   025   -   2   205 2   030   -   2   200   -   2   250 2   030   -   2   200   -   2   280
-  
G
ross   train   weight   (GTW)  
 
o
n   a   12%   gradient
3   350   -   3   350   -   3   375 3   375   -   3   225   -   3   405 3   530   -   3   560   -   3   650 3   530   -   3   580   -   3   580
-  
B
raked   trailer   (within   GTW   limit)
 o

n   a   10%   or   12%   gradient
1   400   -   1   250   -   1   200 1   400   -   1   200   -   1   200 1   500   -   1   450   -   1   400 1   500   -   1   380   -   1   300
-  
B
raked   trailer**   (with   load   transfer   with   the  
G

TW   limit)
1   600   -   1   550   -   1   500 1   600   -   1   500   -   1   500 1   700   -   1   750   -   1   700 1   700   -   1   680   -   1   600
-  
U
nbraked   trailer
660   -   672   -   674 660   -   675   -   675 745   -   750   -   750
750
-  
R
ecommended   nose   weight
70707070
Technical data