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   Towing  a  trailer   
ACCESSORIES
  
Cooling:   towing a trailer on a slope 
increases the coolant temperature.  
 As the fan is electrically controlled, its  
cooling capacity is not dependent on the 
engine speed.  
 On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the  
engine speed and reduce your speed.  
 In all cases, pay attention to the coolant  
temperature.     
Tyres:   check the tyre pressures of the 
towing vehicle (see the "Identification 
features" section of chapter 9) and of 
the trailer, observing the recommended 
pressure. 
     We recommend the use of original  
 CITROËN  towbars and their harnesses, 
which have been tested and approved from 
the design stage of your vehicle and that 
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a 
 CITROËN  dealer.  
 If this equipment is not fitted by a  
 CITROËN  dealer, it is imperative that it is 
fitted using the electrical pre-equipment 
installed at the rear of the vehicle and 
in accordance with the manufacturer ’s 
instructions.  
  Good practice 
 In certain cases of particularly arduous  
use (towing the maximum load up a steep 
slope in high temperatures), the engine 
automatically limits its power. In this 
case, the automatic cutting off of the air 
conditioning allows the engine power to be 
recovered. 
 If the coolant temperature 
warning light comes on, stop the 
vehicle and switch off the engine 
as soon as possible.   
 See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.    
Brakes:   towing increases the braking 
distance. Drive at a moderate speed, 
change down early and brake gradually.  
  
Side wind:   sensitivity to side wind 
is increased. Drive smoothly and at a  
moderate speed.  
  
ABS:   the system only controls the vehicle, 
not the trailer.  
  
Rear parking assistance:   the assistance 
does not function while the vehicle is towing.   
     
        
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Equipment
 ROOF BARS 
 To install the transverse roof bars, use the  
fixings provided for this purpose.  Refer to the "Dimensions" section 
of chapter 9 for further information 
regarding the length (L1 to L4) and the 
height (H1 to H3) of the vehicle. 
 Never exceed the maximum weight of the 
vehicle when loaded (GVW). 
 OTHER ACCESSORIES 
 These accessories and parts, having been  
tested and approved for reliability and 
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide recommended range and original 
parts are offered. 
  Range of professional equipment  Maximum useful load on the roof bars: 100 kg  
distributed, regardless of the type of vehicle.  
 The roof bars can only be installed on the  
H1 and H2 vehicles. 
 Parts and Service technical information 
publishes an accessories catalogue offering 
various equipment and fittings, such as:  
 Roof bars for short, medium and long  
wheelbase (load retainers for all models).  
 Sill plate, loading roller, sill. 
 Towbar, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar  
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted 
by the CITROËN network.  
 Roof bars for the various heights, additional  
roof bar.  
 Separation partitions, protective floor, 
non-slip floor.    
     
        
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Equipment
 ROOF BARS 
 To install the transverse roof bars, use the  
fixings provided for this purpose.  Refer to the "Dimensions" section 
of chapter 9 for further information 
regarding the length (L1 to L4) and the 
height (H1 to H3) of the vehicle. 
 Never exceed the maximum weight of the 
vehicle when loaded (GVW). 
 OTHER ACCESSORIES 
 These accessories and parts, having been  
tested and approved for reliability and 
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle.
A wide recommended range and original 
parts are offered. 
  Range of professional equipment  Maximum useful load on the roof bars: 100 kg  
distributed, regardless of the type of vehicle.  
 The roof bars can only be installed on the  
H1 and H2 vehicles. 
 Parts and Service technical information 
publishes an accessories catalogue offering 
various equipment and fittings, such as:  
 Roof bars for short, medium and long  
wheelbase (load retainers for all models).  
 Sill plate, loading roller, sill. 
 Towbar, 7/13 pin, 7/7 pin, 13 pin towbar  
harness: trailer towbar which must be fitted 
by the CITROËN network.  
 Roof bars for the various heights, additional  
roof bar.  
 Separation partitions, protective floor, 
non-slip floor.    
     
        
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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
   Being  towed   
 BEING TOWED 
  Without lifting(four wheels on the ground) 
 You must always use a towbar.  
  From the rear 
 Hook the bar onto the rigid eye located  
under the bumper.  
  From the front 
 The removable towing eye is located in the  
box under the front passenger seat.  
 Unclip the cover using a flat tool. 
 Screw the removable towing eye in fully. 
 Place the gear lever in neutral. Failure to  
observe this special condition may result in 
damage to certain braking components and 
the absence of braking assistance when the 
engine is re-started.  
  With lifting (2 wheels only on the ground) 
 It is preferable to lift the vehicle using  
professional lifting equipment.  When being towed with the engine 
off, there is no braking or steering 
assistance.