Citroen C4: Towing the vehicle

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.

Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 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 towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must move off gently.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.

A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:

- broken down on a motorway or main road;

- not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;

- not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;

- towing with only two wheels on the ground;

- four-wheel drive vehicle;

- no approved towbar available.

Electric vehicles

An electric vehicle cannot under any circumstances be used to tow another vehicle.

However, it may be used, for example, to exit a rut.

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

Accessing the tools

The towing eye is stored with the tool kit in the boot.

For more information on accessing the Tool kit, refer to the corresponding section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing on its left-hand section.

► Release the cover downwards.

To be towed:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

► Put the gearbox into neutral.

Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (e.g. braking, transmission) and to the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

Automatic gearbox

Never tow the vehicle with the driving wheels on the ground and the engine off.

► Unlock the steering and release the parking brake.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles in accordance with the legislation in force in the country in which you are driving.

► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its right-hand section.

► Pull the cover downwards.

To tow:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.

► Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a short distance.