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SAFETY
   Driving  safety   
 HORN 
 Press the centre of the steering wheel.   
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS - EBFD) 
 The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force  
distribution) systems improve the stability 
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on 
braking, in particular on poor or slippery 
surfaces.  
 The ABS prevents locking of the wheels, the  
EBFD provides full control of the braking 
pressure wheel by wheel. 
 EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA) 
 In an emergency, this system enables the  
optimum braking pressure to be reached more 
 q u i c k l y ,   p r e s s   t h e   p e d a l   fi   r m l y   w i t h o u t   r e l e a s i n g   i t .    
 It is triggered by the speed at which the brake 
pedal is activated. This alters the resistance 
of the brake pedal under your foot.   
 To prolong the operation of the emergency  
braking assistance system: keep your foot 
on the brake pedal.   
  Good practice 
 The anti-lock braking system comes into 
operation automatically when there is a risk 
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking 
distance.  
 On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)  
the ABS may increase the braking distance. 
When braking in an emergency, do not 
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly, 
without releasing the pressure, even on a 
slippery surface, you will then be able to 
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid 
an obstacle.  
 Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by  
slight vibration of the brake pedal.  
 When changing wheels (tyres and rims),  
ensure that these are approved.  
 If this warning light comes on, 
it indicates a malfunction of the 
ABS which could result in a 
loss of control of the vehicle on 
braking.  
 If this warning light comes on,  
together with the brake warning 
light, it indicates a malfunction of the 
electronic brake force distribution 
which could result in a loss of 
control of the vehicle on braking. 
  
Stop immediately.   
   In both cases, contact a  CITROËN  dealer.   
     
        
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ACCESSORIES
   Towing  a  trailer   
  
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. 
  Towbar 
     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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  5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL 
   -   Put the wheel in place on the hub and start screwing in the bolts by hand. 
  -   Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts  using the wheelbrace   E . 
  -   Lower the vehicle completely by folding  the jack, then remove the jack. 
  -   Tighten the bolts again using the  wheelbrace   E , tighten them fully without 
forcing them. 
  -   Stow the wheel to be repaired at the  rear of the vehicle.    -   Hook the support  
H  and screw in the 
handle   G . 
  -   Insert the socket   A  in the hole then 
screw in the bolt, using the ratchet  
wrench   B , to raise the wheel. 
  -   Stow the tools and the trim.      The spare wheel is not designed to be used 
over long distances. Have the tightening of 
the bolts and pressure of the spare wheel 
checked by a  CITROËN  dealer without 
delay.    
   Also, have the original wheel repaired and  
refitted by a  CITROËN  dealer as soon as 
possible.  
 Never go underneath a vehicle 
supported only by a jack (use an axle 
stand).  
  6.  REFITTING THE REPAIRED 
WHEEL 
 Refitting of the wheel is identical to step 5, 
do not forget to refit the wheel trim. 
 Refer to the "Identification features" 
section of chapter 9 to locate the tyre 
label.     Changing  a  wheel     
     
        
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   -   If a pressure of at least  3 bars  is not 
reached within 5 minutes, disconnect  
the compressor from the valve and the 
power socket, then move the vehicle 
forward by approximately 10 metres to 
distribute the filling fluid inside the tyre. 
  -   Then repeat the inflating operation:        
     
        
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TECHNICAL DATA
   Identification  features   
 IDENTIFICATION FEATURES 
  A. Manufacturer’s plate 
  
1 -    VF Type serial number. 
  
2 -    Gross vehicle weight (GVW). 
  
3 -   Gross train weight (GTW). 
  
4.1 -   Maximum weight on front axle. 
  
4.2 -   Maximum weight on rear axle.  
  B.  Serial number behind the 
windscreen     D. Paint reference  
  C. Tyres 
 The label   C  affixed to the van pillar, on the 
right-hand door side, indicates:  
   -   the wheel and tyre sizes, 
  -   the tyre pressures   (the pressure must 
be checked when cold, at least once a  
month).     
  E.  Serial number on the 
bodywork 
 The number is located under the plastic 
cover, at the sill on the right-hand door side.