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Remarks:When starting from cold, in order to prevent unwanted c o l d a i r , t h e a i r fl o w w i l l i n c r e a s e o n l y g r a d u a l l y t o i t s optimum level.
If you enter the vehicle after a fairly prolonged stop Ifand the temperature inside the vehicle is far from comfortable, it serves no purpose to modify the tem-perature that is displayed as an attempt to go imme-diately to the desired comfort level. The system automatically uses all of its power to compensate the temperature gap as quickly as possible.
Remarks:Water arising from the condensation in the air con-aterditioning drains out through a hole provided for this purpose ; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the Whateverair conditioning is useful in removing humidity and misting.You are advised to have the air conditioning sys-tem checked on a regular basis. See “Maintenance Guide”.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tem-Ifperatures are high, the air conditioning may be tem-porarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
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It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and r e m o v e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .It is recommended that you have recommended that
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions ( i n m e t r e s ):
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TOWBAR
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If you are climbing a steep gradient and the engine gets excessively hot, certain functions become una-vailable (e.g. sequential control of the automatic gearbox, the air con- d i t i o n i n g ) .
If you are towing, it is necesaary to deactivate the parking assist-ance by pressing the control on the dashboard. See “Parking assist-ance”.
It is recommended that you remove the towing ball, so that it does not interfere with the functioning of the proximity sensors, when you are not using a trailer.
MAINTENANCE
if cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure systemYour P i l o t e d D e fl e c t o r h a s t o b e ourclosed.
It is not advisable to clean the underside of the vehicle, for fear of damaging the electric parking brake.As water may penetrate into the vehicle interior via the door apertures, do not target these areas.
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ACCESS TO THE SPARE WHEEL
To access the spare wheel1. L i f t t h e b o o t fl o o r b y m e a n s o f t h e s t r a p .2. Anchor the strap on the roof of the boot.3. To remove the spare wheel, detach the belt then push the wheel for-wards so as to be able to lift it.
TO REPOSITION THE SPARE WHEEL
To put the spare wheel back in the boot1. P o s i t i o n t h e s p a r e w h e e l fl a t i n t h e b o o t , t h e n p u l l i t t o w a r d s y o u .2. Next place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure the a ssembly with the belt.3. R e l e a s e t h e s t r a p t o r e t u r n t h e b o o t fl o o r t o i t s i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n .
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures are indicated on the label which is positioned l ow down on t h e f r o n t p i l l a r . S e e “ V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n ” a n d “ U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s ” . ( O n t h i s label you will see a pressure for normal speeds and a pressure for high s p e e d s ) .
1. Handle2. Jack3. T o o l f o r r e m o v i n g / r e fi t t i n g t h e wheel bolts4. Tool for removing the anti-theft bolt protector5. Centring guide6. Tool for removing foglamps and reversing lamps7. Handle extension8. Towing eye9. Movable chock
TOOLS
The tools are to be found in a pro-tective holder inside the spare wheel. Pull back the retaining strap to have access.
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TOWING WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
Towing eyes can be used at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
Detach the cover:For the front cover, lever with a screwdriver at the top of the co ver.For
For the rear cover, press on the right hand side.For
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
The towing eye is removable, to be stowed in the jack protect ion box inside the spare wheel.
