
63 LIFE ON BOARD-
REAR FITTINGS
   
1. Load-space cover 
  To install it: 
   
 
-   position the front ends of the load 
space cover on its support and 
press gently to put it in place, 
   
-   unfold the load space cover fully, 
   
-   position the rear ends of the load 
space cover on its support and 
press gently to put it in place.  
  To remove it: 
   
 
-   unclip the rear ends, 
   
-   fold the load space cover fully, 
   
-   unclip the front ends and remove 
the load space cover.  
  To store it, fold it like an accordion. 
  Do not roll it 
.     
2. High load retaining net 
  The high load retaining net can be fi t-
ted behind the front or rear seats. 
  Open the covers  A 
 of the correspond-
ing upper fastenings. 
  Fit the ends of the metal bar in these 
fastenings. 
  Secure the two net strap hooks be-
hind the front seats, with the rear 
seat folded, or in the stowing rings  B 
 
on the fl oor. 
  The rings are located directly below 
the corresponding upper fastenings. 
  Pull the two straps  C 
 taut.     
3. Stowing rings  
   
4.  Side door storage 
compartments  
   
5.  Containers between the front 
and rear seats  
   
6. Seat back storage pockets  
  

95 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Without lifting
(four wheels on the ground) 
  You must always use a towbar.  
   
By lifting
(two wheels only on the ground) 
  It is preferable to lift the vehicle by 
the wheels.  
 
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE  
 
 
From the front or the rear 
  Attach the towbar to the towing eye.     
Never use the radiator cross-
member. 
  When towing another vehicle, 
it must freewheel. 
  Place the gearbox in "neutral". 
  Failure to observe this instruction 
may result in damage to certain brak-
ing components and the absence of 
braking assistance when the engine 
is started again.  
  

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
96 -
TOWING A TRAILER,CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.
  We recommend the use of original 
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and 
approved from the design stage of 
your vehicle and that the fi tting of the 
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN 
dealer. 
  If the towbar is not fi tted by a 
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that 
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the 
vehicle, in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's instructions. 
  Your vehicle is primarily designed 
for transporting people and luggage 
but it may also be used for towing a 
trailer. 
  Driving with a trailer subjects the tow-
ing vehicle to more signifi cant  stress 
and its driver must be particularly 
careful. 
  Air density decreases with altitude, 
thus reducing engine performance. 
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum 
towing load must be reduced by 10  % 
and so on for every 1 000 metres of 
altitude. 
   
Driving advice 
 
 
Tyres: 
 Check the tyre pressures of 
the towing vehicle and of the trailer, 
observing the recommended pres-
sures. 
   
Cooling: 
 Towing a trailer on a slope 
increases the temperature of the 
coolant. 
  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. 
  The maximum towing load on a long 
slope depends on the gradient and 
the outside temperature. 
  In all cases, pay attention to the coolant 
temperature. 
  In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (towing the maximum load on 
a steep gradient in high temperatures), 
switching off the air conditioning permits 
the recovery of engine power and there-
fore an increase in the towing capacity. 
  If the warning light comes on, stop 
the vehicle and switch off the engine 
as soon as possible.     
Distribution of loads: 
 Distribute the 
load in the trailer so that the heaviest 
items are as close as possible to the 
axle and the nose weight approach-
es the maximum permitted without 
exceeding it. 
   
Braking: 
 Towing increases the braking 
distance. 
   
Lights: 
 Check the electrical signalling 
on the trailer. 
   
Side wind: 
 Take into account the 
increased sensitivity to side wind.   

97 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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ACCESSORIES 
 
These accessories and parts, hav-
ing been tested and approved for 
reliability and safety, are all adapted 
to your vehicle. A wide range of rec-
ommended accessories and original 
parts is offered. 
   
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which 
are not recommended by 
Automobiles CITROËN may 
result in the failure of your vehicle's 
electronic system. Please note this 
specifi c warning. You are advised 
to contact a representative of the 
Marque to be shown the range of 
recommended equipment and ac-
cessories. 
  Depending on the country in which 
the vehicle is sold or operated, it is 
compulsory to have a high visibility 
safety jacket, warning triangle and 
replacement bulbs available in the 
vehicle.  
     
Screenwash, interior and exterior 
cleaning and maintenance products, 
replacement bulbs, ...  
   
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, 
fi rst aid kit, high visibility safety jacket, 
rear parking assistance, warning tri-
angle, ...  
 
 
Audio equipment, hands-free kit, 
speakers, CD changer, navigation, ... 
  Regardless of the audio and telemat-
ic equipment offered on the market, 
the technical constraints linked with 
the fi tting of equipment of these fami-
lies of products mean that the spe-
cial features of the equipment and 
its compatibility with the capacities 
of the your vehicle's standard equip-
ment must be taken into account. 
Please contact a CITROËN dealer 
for information before fi tting  such 
equipment.     
Front mud fl aps, rear mud fl aps, 
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch 
trim, leather steering wheel, ...  
   
Range of professional equipment 
  Load retainers (all models). 
  Loading roller. 
  Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar 
which must be fi tted by the CITROËN 
network. 
 Separation partitions and grilles, 
smooth, non-slip wooden protective 
fl oor.
 
 
Protective grilles.  
 
   
Installation of 
radiocommunication transmitters 
  Before installing accessory radio-
communication transmitters with an 
external aerial on your vehicle, you 
are advised to contact a representa-
tive of the CITROËN marque. 
   
Range of comfort, leisure and 
maintenance equipment 
   
Front seat covers compatible with 
airbags, bench, rubber mats, carpet 
mats, snow chains, blind, tailgate 
bicycle carrier, roof bars (max load 
120 kg), transverse roof bars (max 
load 100 kg), ... 
  To prevent the mat from becoming 
caught under the pedals: 
   
 
-   ensure that the mat and its fi xings 
are positioned correctly, 
   
-  
never fi t one mat on top of another.  
 
 
 
For any work on your vehicle, 
use a qualifi ed workshop that 
has the technical information, 
competence and equipment 
required, which a CITROËN dealer 
is able to provide.    The CITROËN Network will inform 
you of the specifi cations  (frequency 
band, maximum output power, aerial 
position, specifi c installation condi-
tions) of the transmitters which can be 
fi tted, in accordance with the Motor 
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility 
Directive (2004/104/CE).   

VISUAL INDEX11 8 -
   
EXTERIOR 
 
Accessories ................................ 97   Key, starting, battery ..........6, 46-47 
  Central locking .................46, 49-50 
  Rear lamps ................................. 86 
  3rd brake lamp............................ 87 
  Spare wheel, jack, 
changing, fi tting ...................79-81 
  Infl ating tyres ............................ 109 
  ABS, EBFD, brakes ........ 64, 77, 78 
  Tyres, pressures ................. 80, 109 
  Pads, discs, drums ..................... 78 
  Fuel tank ........... 16, 20, 53, 78, 104   Door mirrors ................................ 57 
  Snow screen ............................... 94 
  Front lamps......................54, 82-85 
  Foglamps .............................. 54,  86 
  Direction indicators ....54, 82, 85-86 
  Headlamp adjustment................. 60 
  Changing bulbs......................82-87 
  Opening/closing 
the doors ...................6, 46, 49-52 
  Opening the bonnet .............. 16, 53 
  Side door child lock .................... 51 
  Locks ...................................... 6,  46     Towbar ........................................ 96 
  Lifting, towing.............................. 95