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   Driving safety   
             Grip control "GRIP CONTROL"   Correct use  
 Your vehicle is designed principally to  
drive on tarmacked roads but it allows 
you to drive on other less passable 
terrain occasionally.  
 However, it does not permit all-terrain  
 a c t i v i t i e s   s u c h   a s :   
   -   crossing and driving on terrain which 
could damage the underframe or  
 s t r i p   a w a y   c o m p o n e n t s   ( f u e l   p i p e ,  
fuel cooler, ...) due to obstacles or 
stones in particular, 
  -   driving on terrain with steep  gradients and poor grip, 
  -   crossing a stream.   
 When driving on snow, mud or sand, 
this traction system is linked with all-
 s e a s o n   M + S   ( M u d   a n d   S n o w )   t y r e s  
which offer an excellent compromise 
between safety, grip and traction. 
   This equipment allows you to  
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor 
grip. Pressing the accelerator pedal 
 s h o u l d   b e   s u f fi   c i e n t   s o   t h a t   t h e  
power of the engine can ensure 
optimum management of the various 
parameters.   
         
        
        
     
        
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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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   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 
 t o w i n g   v e h i c l e   ( s e e   t h e   " I d e n t i fi   c a t i o n   
features" section of 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 .    
  
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.   
         
        
        
     
        
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