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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER,A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
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
for transporting people and luggage,
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 . 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 CITROËN dealer, it is im-
p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s -
ing the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
in accordance with the manufactur-
e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
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
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
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 .
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
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
for details of the weights and towing
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
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d . Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
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 .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d .
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
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 .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
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
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and
s i g n a l l i n g o n t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking sensors will be de-
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 .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
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 -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a 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
stress and its driver must be particu-
l a r l y c a r e f u l .
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ROOF BARS
T h e d e s i g n o f y o u r v e h i c l e r e q u i r e s
the use of roof bars and roof box-
e s t h a t a r e t e s t e d a n d a p p r o v e d b y
C I T R O Ë N , f o r y o u r s a f e t y a n d t o a v o i d
damage to the roof and tailgate
R e g a r d l e s s o f t h e t y p e o f l o a d i n g
equipment to be transported on the
r o o f ( r o o f b o x , b i c y c l e c a r r i e r , s k i
c a r r i e r . . . ) , y o u m u s t a d d t r a n s v e r s e
r o o f b a r s .
Recommendations
D i s t r i b u t e y o u r l o a d e v e n l y , a v o i d -
i n g o v e r l o a d i n g o n o n e s i d e .
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
r o o f .
A n c h o r t h e l o a d s e c u r e l y a n d
s i g n a l i f a n y p a r t o f i t i s o v e r -
h a n g i n g .
D r i v e g e n t l y , a s t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
be more liable to the effects of
s i d e w i n d s ( v e h i c l e s t a b i l i t y m a y
b e a l t e r e d ) .
Remove the roof bars as soon
a s t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d . Bicycle carrier
T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r
on the tailgate of the 3-door model is
s t r i c t l y p r o h i b i t e d . Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
( f o r a l o a d i n g h e i g h t n o t e x -
c e e d i n g 4 0 c m ; e x c e p t b i c y c l e c a r -
r i e r ) : 8 0 k g .
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
y o u r s p e e d t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d
to avoid damaging the roof bars
a n d t h e fi x i n g s o n t h e r o o f .
Please refer to national legislation
i n o r d e r t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e g u l a -
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
t h e v e h i c l e .
* A c c o r d i n g t o c o u n t r y .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow
a t t h e r a d i a t o r c o o l i n g f a n .
Fitting
O f f e r u p t h e v e r y c o l d c l i m a t e
screen to the front of the lower
s e c t i o n o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
Press around its edge to engage
i t s fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
r e l e a s e e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
D o n o t f o r g e t t o r e m o v e t h e v e r y
cold climate screen:
- when the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
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a t s p e e d s a b o v e 7 5 m p h ( 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg
Petrol engines 1.4 L 16V
1.6 L 16V
110 hp
1.6 L 16VTi
120 hp
1.6 L THP
16V 150 hp
1.6 L THP
16V 140 hp
1.6 L 16V
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Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H 5FT-F NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 182 1 200 1 274 1 220 1 273 1 276 1 290 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 257 1 275 1 349 1 295 1 348 1 351 1 365 1 275
- Payload 520 532 520 511 488 48 7 486 532
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 702 1 732 1 794 1 731 1 761 1 763 1 776 1 732
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 902 2 932 2 994 3 031 3 031 3 163 3 076 2 932
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 300 1 200
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 350 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 674 645 67 0 645 680 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 62 65 70 70 61
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (3-DOOR) in kg
Petrol engines 1.4 L 16V 1.6 L 16V 110 hp 1.6 L 16VTi 120 hp
1.6 L THP
16V 150 hp
1.6 L 16V
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KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 181 1 200 1 278 1 217 1 273 1 271 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 256 1 275 1 353 1 292 1 348 1 346 1 275
- Payload 520 520 520 510 484 48 3 520
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 701 1 720 1 798 1 727 1 757 1 75
4 1 720
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 901 2 920 2 998 3 027 3 027 3 15
4 2 920
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 200
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 200 1 200 1 30 0 1 270 1 400 1 200
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 676 645 67 0 645 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 63 65 65 70 61
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
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The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg
Diesel engines
1.6 L HDi
16V 92 hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
92 hp PEF
1.6 L HDi
16V 110 hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
110 hp PEF
2 L HDi 16V
138 hp
2 L HDi 16V
140 hp
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Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
9HZ-C 9HZ-H/P RHR-J RHF-8
- Unladen weight 1 257 1 280 1 270 1 280 1 293 1 416 1 381
- Kerb weight 1 332 1 355 1 345 1 355 1 368 1 491 1 456
- Payload 520 520 530 520 507 46 4 468
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 777 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 880 1 849
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 077 3 100 3 100 3 100 3 350 3 449
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 570 1 800
- Unbraked trailer 666 677 672 677 67 5 740 728
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (3-DOOR) in kg
Diesel engines
1.6 L HDi
16V 92 hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
92 hp PEF
1.6 L HDi
16V 110 hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
110 hp PEF
2 L HDi 16V
138 hp
2 L HDi 16V
140 hp
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Gearbox System
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Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
9HZ-C 9HZ-H/P RHR-J RHF-8
- Unladen weight 1 255 1 279 1 269 1 279 1 293 1 410 1 379
- Kerb weight 1 330 1 354 1 344 1 354 1 368 1 485 1 454
- Payload 520 520 521 520 497 47 0 456
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 775 1 799 1 790 1 799 1 790 1 88
0 1 835
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 075 3 099 3 090 3 099 3 090 3 450 3 335
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on an 8 % or 10 % gradient 1 300 1 300 1 30 0 1 300 1 570 1 500
on a gradient of less than 8 % 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 570 1 800
- Unbraked trailer 665 677 672 677 67 5 740 727
- Recommended nose weight 66 66 66 66 65 70 73
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the perf ormance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the wei ght towed.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (C4 VAN * ) in kg
MODELS:
3-door 5-door
Diesel engines
1.6 L HDi 16V
92
hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
110
hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
92
hp
1.6 L HDi 16V
92
hp
PEF
1.6 L HDi 16V
110
hp
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Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
9HX-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
9HX-C 9HV-C
9HY-B
9HY-C
F r e n c h fi s c a l r a t i n g 6 6 6 6 6
Weights (kg)
Unladen 1 244 1 276 1 247 1 275 1 26 5
Gross Vehicle Weight 1 770 1 800 1 780 1 80 5 1 790
Payload (including driver) 526 524 533 530 5 25
Gross Train Weight 3 070 3 100 3 080 3 080 3 090
Trailer weight with brakes
(within Gross Train Weight) 1 300 1 300 1 300 1 275 1 300
Trailer weight without brakes 655 675 660 67 0 670
Recommended nose weight 52 52 52 65 52
* Applicable to all countries, except France and Overseas F rance. For France and DOM-TOM countries, refer to the table
o n t h e " T e c h n i c a l S p e c i fi c a t i o n s - W e i g h t s " p a g e .
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SELECTING A DESTINATION Tip: for a detailed global view of the menus available, refer to the "Screen menu map" part of this s ection.
Press the MENU button.
Turn the dial and select the NAVIGATION GUIDANCE function.
P r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n .
Turn the dial and select the DESTINATION CHOICE function.
P r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e 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 t h e s e l e c t i o n .
Turn the dial and select the ENTER AN ADDRESS function.
When the country has been selected, turn the dial and select the TOWN function.
TOWN
ENTER AN ADDRESS
DESTINATION CHOICE
N A V I G A T I O N - G U I D A N C E