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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
5
For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (V5 registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.. .
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
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.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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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.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
" I d e n t i fi c a t i o n f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f
chapter 8) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure. See the "Levels" section of
chapter 6. If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. 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 you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e n g r a v i n g ,
fi r s t a i d k i t , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered.
Range of professional equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
e q u i p m e n t a n d fi t t i n g s , s u c h a s :
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
s m o o t h , n o n - s l i p w o o d e n p r o t e c t i v e
fl o o r .
Protective grilles.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
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Towing a trailer
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.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
" I d e n t i fi c a t i o n f e a t u r e s " s e c t i o n o f
chapter 8) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure. See the "Levels" section of
chapter 6. If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. 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 you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e n g r a v i n g ,
fi r s t a i d k i t , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered.
Range of professional equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
e q u i p m e n t a n d fi t t i n g s , s u c h a s :
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y t h e C I T R O Ë N
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
s m o o t h , n o n - s l i p w o o d e n p r o t e c t i v e
fl o o r .
Protective grilles.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
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Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINE
4. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. D i p s t i c k .
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
1. Windscreen wash reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
Battery connections:
+ Positive metal point.
- N e g a t i v e m e t a l p o i n t ( e a r t h ) .
T a k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i n g u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
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Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINE
4. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. D i p s t i c k .
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
9. Priming pump.
1. Windscreen wash reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
Battery connections:
+ Positive metal point.
- N e g a t i v e m e t a l p o i n t ( e a r t h ) .
T a k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i n g u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
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Levels
LEVELS
Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at
t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d a n d t h e v i s c o s i t y
g r a d e o f t h e o i l s e l e c t e d m u s t f u l fi l t h e
requirements in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Consult the instructions at a CITROËN
dealer.
R e m o v e t h e d i p s t i c k b e f o r e fi l l i n g .
C h e c k t h e l e v e l a f t e r fi l l i n g ( n e v e r
e x c e e d t h e m a x m a r k ) .
S c r e w t h e c a p b a c k o n t o t h e s u m p
before closing the bonnet. Changing the brake fluid
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a t
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
U s e fl u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l D O T 4
standards.
The level must be between the MIN
a n d M A X m a r k s o n t h e r e s e r v o i r .
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
soon as possible.
Warning lights
I f y o u h a v e t o r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e
style cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Oil level
C h e c k t h e l e v e l r e g u l a r l y a n d t o p u p
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
( 1 0 0 0 k m ) .
C h e c k t h e l e v e l w i t h t h e v e h i c l e l e v e l ,
e n g i n e c o l d , u s i n g t h e d i p s t i c k . Dipstick
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
t h e d i p s t i c k :
A = maximum
I f y o u fi l l p a s t t h i s m a r k ,
consult a CITROËN
dealer.
B = minimum
Never allow the level to
f a l l b e l o w t h i s m a r k .
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited. Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.
These regular maintenance
o p e r a t i o n s w i l l k e e p y o u r v e h i c l e
in good running order. Consult the
instructions at a CITROËN dealer or in
t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t e n c l o s e d i n t h e
h a n d b o o k p a c k .
C h e c k i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e w a r n i n g
lights on the instrument panel is
described in chapter 2, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.
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Levels
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
O t h e r w i s e , y o u r i s k s e r i o u s l y d a m a g i n g
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y 1 / 4 o f a t u r n t o
release the pressure to prevent any
r i s k o f s c a l d i n g . W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level with coolant.
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
soon as possible. Power steering fluid level
T h e v e h i c l e m u s t b e p a r k e d o n l e v e l
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
c h e c k t h e l e v e l w h i c h m u s t b e b e t w e e n
t h e M I N a n d M A X m a r k s .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u
are advised to drive at a speed higher
t h a n 4 0 m p h ( 6 0 k m / h ) f o r a t l e a s t fi v e
minutes as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t ( u n t i l t h e
message disappears and the service
w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f ) .
During regeneration of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and if
the service warning light remains on,
consult a CITROËN dealer.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
a n d M A X m a r k s o n t h e e x p a n s i o n
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
required to top up the level, have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Capacity of the screenwash reservoir:
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 . 5 l i t r e s .
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a d l a m p
washers, the capacity of the reservoir
is 7.5 litres.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel with particle
emission filter)
The minimum level of this
additive is indicated by lighting of the
service warning light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the display.
When this occurs with the engine
running it is due to the start of
s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
( e x c e p t i o n a l l y p r o l o n g e d u r b a n t y p e
driving conditions: low speed, long
t r a f fi c j a m s , . . . ) . Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
w i t h t h e s k i n .
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e fl u i d
or coolant into drains or into the ground
but into the containers dedicated to this
use at CITROËN dealer.
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Checks
T o c h e c k t h e m a i n l e v e l s
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide which correspond
to your vehicle's engine.
Bleeding the water contained in
the diesel filter
Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
o f u n i t s a s i m p o r t a n t a s t h e b r a k i n g
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
If this warning light comes
o n , b l e e d t h e fi l t e r . O t h e r w i s e
bleed regularly each time the
engine is drained.
To evacuate the water,
unscrew the bleed screw located on
t h e fi l t e r .
Operate until all of the water in the
transparent pipe has been drained out
then tighten the bleed screw.
HDi engines use advanced technology.
A l l w o r k r e q u i r e s a s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n
which is guaranteed by a CITROËN
dealer.
According to country.