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DRIVING
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
Programming
You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u . T h e s y s t e m
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to
the parking sensors menu, refer to
" C o n fi g u r a t i o n / V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s " i n
the "Multifunction screens" section cor-
responding to your screen.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault, when reverse
gear is engaged this warning lamp comes
on on the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep) and a
message on the multifunction screen.
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CHECKS
Manual gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component. Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer. Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a -
tions.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly
prohibited .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s s p e c i a l
c o n d i t i o n c o u l d r e s u l t i n d a m a g e
t o c e r t a i n b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s
a n d t h e a b s e n c e o f b r a k i n g a s -
s i s t a n c e t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n -
g i n e i s s t a r t e d . W h e n t o w i n g w i t h a l l f o u r w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a
t o w i n g b a r .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h o n l y t w o w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s -
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h t h e e n g i n e o f f ,
t h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y a s s i s t a n c e
f o r b r a k i n g o r s t e e r i n g .
TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e t o w e d
o r f o r t o w i n g a n o t h e r v e h i c l e u s i n g a r e -
m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools
T h e t o w i n g e y e i s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e b o o t
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
r e m o v e t h e p o l y s t y r e n e s t o r a g e b o x ,
r e m o v e t h e t o w i n g e y e f r o m t h e
h o l d e r . Towing your vehicle
O n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e c o v -
e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g l a m p s
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n n e u t r a l ( p o s i -
t i o n N f o r a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
O n t h e r e a r b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e c o v e r
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g l a m p s
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g e n u -
i n e C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r s a n d t h e i r
h a r n e s s e s t h a t h a v e b e e n t e s t e d
a n d a p p r o v e d f r o m t h e d e s i g n
s t a g e 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 t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n -
t r u s t e d t o a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e
t h a t 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 v e h i c l e , i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
i n s t r u c t i o n s .
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
T h e r e a r p a r k i n g s e n s o r s w i l l
b e d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f
a g e n u i n e C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s
u s e d .
T o w b a r s u i t a b l e f o r t h e a t t a c h m e n t o f a
t r a i l e r o r c a r a v a n w i t h a d d i t i o n a l l i g h t i n g
a n d s i g n a l l i n g .
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d f o r
t r a n s p o r t i n g p e o p l e a n d l u g g a g e , b u t i t
m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a t r a i l e r .
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e 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 s t r e s s a n d i t s
d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
t h a t t h e h e a v i e s t i t e m s a r e a s 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 t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e 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 c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e , t h u s
r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e . 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 % a n d s o o n f o r
e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n f o r
d e t a i l s o f t h e w e i g h t s a n d t o w i n g l o a d s
w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
Side wind
T a k e i n t o a c c o u n t t h e i n c r e a s e d
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .
Cooling
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r o n a s l o p e i n c r e a s e s
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d , i t s
c o o l i n g c a p a c i t y i s n o t d e p e n d e n t o n
t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
T o l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d , r e d u c e
y o u r s p e e d . 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
s l o p e d e p e n d s o n t h e g r a d i e n t a n d t h e
a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l a n t
t e m p e r a t u r e .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p a n d t h e
STOP w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e
o n , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a n d
s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e a s
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r i n c r e a s e s t h e b r a k i n g
d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f t h e t o w i n g
v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r , o b s e r v i n g t h e
r e c o m m e n d e d p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
C h e c k t h e e l e c t r i c a l l i g h t i n g a n d s i g -
n a l l i n g o n t h e t r a i l e r .
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TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
1.1 i 1.4 i
Gearbox
Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC...
HFV0 KFT0
- Unladen weight 1 010 1 030
- Kerb weight 1 085 1 105
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 527 1 529
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 1 975 2 329
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 450 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 775 1 105
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 31 44
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w
ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is re duced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120
Gearboxes
Manual Manual Auto
Model codes:
SC...
8FR0 5FS0 5FS9
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 075 1 135
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 150 1 210
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 576 1 579 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 476 2 479 2 512
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46
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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines HDi 70
HDi 70
PEF
HDi 90
HDi 90
PEF 99g
HDi 90
PEF
HDi 110
PEF
Gearbox
Manual Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC...
8HZC - 9HXC - 9HP0 9HR8
- Unladen weight 1 065 - 1 080 1 080 1 080 1 090
- Kerb weight 1 140 - 1 155 1 155 1 155 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 564 - 1 607 1 583 1 608 1 632
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 464 - 2 507 2 083 2 508 2 532
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient 900 - 900 500 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 150 - 1 150 500 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 - 570 500 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 - 46 46 4 6 46
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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S E L E C T I N G A D E S T I N A T I O N
P r e s s t h e N A V b u t t o n a g a i n o r s e l e c t t h e N a v i g a t i o n M e n u f u n c t i o n a n d p r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
S e l e c t t h e " D e s t i n a t i o n i n p u t " f u n c t i o n a n d p r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
Press the NAV button.
Select the letters of the town one by o n e c o n fi r m i n g e a c h t i m e b y p r e s s i n g the dial.
Once the country has been selected, turn the dial and select the town f u n c t i o n . P r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
N A V I G A T I O N M E N U
DESTINATION INPUT
I n s e r t t h e S D c a r d i n t h e f r o n t p a n e l r e a d e r a n d l e a v e i t t h e r e t o u s e t h e N a v i g a t i o n f u n c t i o n s . T h e n a v i g a t i o n S D c a r d d a t a m u s t n o t b e m o d i fi e d . Map data updates are available from CITROËN dealer s.
A p r e - s e t l i s t ( b y e n t e r i n g t h e fi r s t f e w l e t t e r s ) o f t h e t o w n s i n A p r e - s e t l i s t ( b y e n t e r i n g t h e fi r s t f e w l e t t e r s ) o f t h e t o w n s i nthe country selected can be accessed via the LIST b utto button onthe virtual keypad.
Select the "Address input" function a n d p r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
A D D R E S S I N P U T
T h e l i s t o f t h e l a s t 2 0 d e s t i n a t i o n s a p p e a r s u n d e r t h e N a v i g a t i o n T h e l i s t o f t h e l a s t 2 0 d e s t i n a t i o n s a p p e a r s u n d e r t h e N a v i g a t i o n Menu function.