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Towing a trailer
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 8) 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
you entrust the fitting of this equipment 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.
In accordance with the general instructions
a reminder of which has been given above,
we draw your attention to the risk linked with
fitting a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting such
equipment could result in the failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please contact
a CITROËN dealer for information before
fitting this type of equipment.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.
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.
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/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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Changing a bulb
REAR LIGHTS
For further information concerning the bulbs,
refer to the "Types of bulb". - Identify the faulty bulb then open
the rear doors to 180°. Refer to the
"Accesses" section of chapter 2.
- Remove the two fixing nuts.
Pull the lens block from the outside.
- Holding the light, disconnect the electrical connector. - Move aside the 8 tabs then extract the
bulb holder.
- Remove the faulty bulb by pressing it lightly while turning it anticlockwise.
- Change the bulb.
1. Brake lights/side lights
Type B , P21/5W - 21/5W
2. Direction indicators
Type B , PY21W - 21W (amber)
3. Reversing lights
Type B , P21W - 21W
4. Fog lamps
Type B , P21W - 21W When refitting, take care to correctly
reposition:
- the 8 tabs,
- the two white lugs in the two rubber
holes to maintain the sealing of the light,
- the supply wire to avoid trapping it.
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Changing a bulb
QUICK HELP
7
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT
Type A , W 5 W - 5 W
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
Type A , W5W - 5W
Light located on the inside (tailgate)
- Unscrew the two screws using a Torx TM
screwdriver with 20 socket.
- Remove the plastic cover.
- Remove the bulb holder moving aside the two tabs.
- Remove the faulty bulb by pressing it lightly while turning it anticlockwise.
- Change the bulb.
Type B , P21 W - 21 W
With tailgate
- Move aside the plastic lens using a
screwdriver, on the point indicated by
the arrow.
- Change the bulb.
- Replace the plastic lens and press on it.
With hinged doors
- Unclip the interior trim.
- Disconnect the connector by moving aside its tab.
- Remove the plastic cover.
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anticlockwise.
- Change the bulb. Light located on the outside (hinged doors)
- Unscrew the two screws using a Torx
TM
screwdriver with 20 socket.
- Remove the light.
- Change the bulb.
Type B , P21 W - 21 W
Light on high door
- Remove the screws using an 8 wrench.
- Remove the faulty bulb by pressing it lightly while turning it anticlockwise.
- Change the bulb.
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Changing a fuse
QUICK HELP
7
FUSES UNDER THE BONNET
- After opening the bonnet, slide the screenwash support to make access
easier.
- Unclip and tilt the box to access the fuses.
Fuses A (amps) Allocation
1 20 Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply sy
stems,
Fan assembly
2 15 Horn
3 10 Front and rear wash-wipe pump
4 20 Headlamp wash pump
5 15 Fuel supply system
6 10 Power steering, Secondary brake pedal switch
7 10 Braking system (ABS/ESP)
8 20 Starter control
9 10 Main brake pedal switch
10 30 Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission contr
ol
systems
11 40 Front ventilation
12 30 Windscreen wipers
13 40 Built-in systems interface
14 30 Free
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Having your vehicle towed
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the bottom part.
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
BEING TOWED
Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle using
professional lifting equipment.
From the rear
- Unclip the cover using a coin or the flat part of the towing eye,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox, the gear lever must be in the
neutral position. Failure to observe this
special condition may result in damage
to certain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.