2008.5 Citroen C5 towing
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
nalling and lighting.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y
a CITROËN dealer, it is
i m p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d
using the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t
stress and its driver must be par-
ticularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
c l o s e a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d
the nose weight approaches the
m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x -
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
A b o v e 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 %
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
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.
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant 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 brak-
ing distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
original CITROËN towbar is used.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N * According to country.
SNOW GUARD *
Moveable device which prevents the
accumulation of snow by the radia-
tor cooling fan.
Fitting
Bring the 2 sections of the snow
guard up to the upper and lower
sections of the front bumper.
Press on the surround to clip in
o n e b y o n e t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Remove
Using a screwdriver, lift it up to
d e t a c h e a c h fi x i n g c l i p o n e b y o n e .
B e f o r e fi t t i n g
A f t e r fi t t i n g
It is essential to remove the snow
guard:
- When the outside temperature e x c e e d s 1 0 ° C ,
- When towing,
- When driving at speeds of over 7 5 m p h ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increa sed, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg
Petrol engines
1.8 l. 16V
127
hp
2 l. 16V 143
hp
B i o fl e x 2 l .
16V 143
hp
3 l. V6 24V
215
hp
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto.
Manual
. Auto.
Model codes:
RD....
6FYC RFJC RFJF RFJC/FF XFVJ
- Unladen weight 1 510 1 521 1 583 1 521 1 725
- Kerb weight 1 585 1 596 1 658 1 596 1 800
- Payload 505 542 507 542 505
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 015 2 063 2 090 2 063 2 230
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 315 3 563 3 590 3 563 3 630
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
o n a 1 0 % o r 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 1 300 1 500 1 500 1 400
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 530 1 720 1 720 1 650
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 62 69 69 66
T h e G T W a n d t o w e d l o a d v a l u e s i n d i c a t e d a p p l y u p t o a m a x i m u m a l t i t u d e o f 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s ; t h e t o w e d l o a d m e n t i o n e d
m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
T h e s p e e d o f a t o w i n g v e h i c l e m u s t n o t e x c e e d 1 0 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 0 m p h ) ( c o m p l y w i t h t h e l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e i n y o u r c o u n t r y ) .
H i g h e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y r e s u l t i n a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e i n o r d e r t o p r o t e c t t h e e n g i n e ; w h e n
t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e r t h a n 3 7 ° C , l i m i t t h e w e i g h t t o w e d .
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (TOURER) in kg
Petrol engines
1.8 l. 16V
127
hp
2 l. 16V 143
hp
B i o fl e x 2 l .
16V 143
hp
3 l. V6 24V
215
hp
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto.
Manual
Auto.
Model codes:
RW...
6FYC RFJC RFJF RFJC/FF XFVJ
- Unladen weight 1 549 1 578 1 619 1 578 1 761
- Kerb weight 1 624 1 653 1 694 1 653 1 836
- Payload 605 605 605 605 605
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 154 2 183 2 224 2 183 2 366
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 454 3 683 3 724 3 683 3 666
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
o n a 1 0 % o r 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 1 300 1 500 1 500 1 300
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 600 1 790 1 800 1 790 1 600
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 64 72 72 68
T h e G T W a n d t o w e d l o a d v a l u e s i n d i c a t e d a p p l y u p t o a m a x i m u m a l t i t u d e o f 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s ; t h e t o w e d l o a d m e n t i o n e d
m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
T h e s p e e d o f a t o w i n g v e h i c l e m u s t n o t e x c e e d 1 0 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 0 m p h ) ( c o m p l y w i t h t h e l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e i n y o u r c o u n t r y ) .
H i g h e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y r e s u l t i n a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e i n o r d e r t o p r o t e c t t h e e n g i n e ; w h e n
t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e r t h a n 3 7 ° C , l i m i t t h e w e i g h t t o w e d .
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increa
sed, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg
Diesel engines
1.6 l. HDi
110
hp
2 l. HDi
140
hp
2 l. HDi
138
hp
2 l. HDi
173
hp
V6 HDi
208
hp
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto.
Model codes:
RD...
9HZC
9HZC/1
RHF8 RHRJ 4HTH UHZJ
- Unladen weight 1 503 1 608 1 658 1 729 1 766
- Kerb weight 1 578 1 683 1 733 1 804 1 841
- Payload 537 547 532 487 544
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 040 2 155 2 190 2 216 2 310
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 140 3 755 3 490 3 816 3 710
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
o n a 1 0 % o r 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 1 100 1 600 1 300 1 600 1 400
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit) 1 370 1 820 1 560 1 820 1 690
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 55 73 63 73 68
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle
is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a light ly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its
road holding.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.
Pull back the retaining strap for
access. List of tools
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack
3. T o o l f o r t h e r e m o v a l / r e fi t t i n g o f
bolt protectors
4. Centring guide
5. Towing eye
6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force
in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the
engine; when the exterior temperature is higher than 37 ° C, limit the weight towed.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg
Diesel engines
1.6 l. HDi 110 hp
2 l. HDi 140 hp
2 l. HDi 138 hp
2.2 litre HDi
173 hp
3 litre V6 HDi
240 hp
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto.
Model codes:
RD...
9HZC
9HZC/1
RHF8 RHRJ
4HTH
4HPH
X8ZA
- Unladen weight 1 503 1 485 1 608 1 658 1 729 1 766
- Kerb weight 1 578
1 560 1 683 1 733 1 804 1 841
- Payload 537
560 547 532 487 510
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 040 2 045 2 155 2 190 2 216 2 276
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 140 3 145 3 755 3 490 3 816 3 676
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 100 1 600 1 30 0 1 600 1 400
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 370 1 820 1 560 1 820
1 650
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750 75
0
- Recommended nose weight 55 73 63 73
67
During the year.
** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within t he GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding .
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
During the year.
** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towin g
vehicle is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an
adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (TOURER) in kg
Diesel engines
1.6 litre HDi
110 hp
2 litre HDi
140 hp
2 litre HDi
138 hp
2.2 litre HDi
173 hp
3 litre V6 HDi
240 hp
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto.
Model codes:
RW...
9HZC
9HZC/1
RHF8 RHRJ
4HTH
4HPH
X8ZA
- Unladen weight 1 537 1 655 1 695 1 765 1 802
- Kerb weight 1 612 1 730 1 770 1 840 1 877
- Payload 641 621 631 587 571
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 178 2 276 2 326 2 352 2 373
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 178 3 776 3 526 3 952 3 676
-
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 000 1 500 1 20 0 1 600 1 300
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 300 1 800 1 500 1 900 1 600
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750 75 0
- Recommended nose weight 52 72 60 77 64