3
EASE OF USE AND COMFOR
T
Practical information
Sliding side windows
Depending on the vehicle’s
equipment, the side windows of
row 2 can be opened.
Squeeze the two controls then
slide the window.
While driving, the window must be closed or
secured in an intermediate position.
Step
To make access and exit easier, your vehicle
may be fitted with a step which unfolds when
the sliding side door is opened.
Courtesy lamps
If fitted on your vehicle, one or two courtesy
lamps are located above the rear and side
doors.
They can be activated by:
- tilting the courtesy lamp (to the left or to
the right),
- opening or closing the rear or side
doors.
This lighting switches off automatically, after
a few minutes, if the doors are left open.
Reading lamps
They are located above each row of seats.
Roof box
This is a storage compartment located in the
load space, above the cab roof. Its capacity
varies depending on the height of the van roof.
Torch
If provided in your vehicle.
Ladder type vertical partition
Behind the driver's seat, a ladder type
vertical partition protects the driver against
the risk of load movement.
Load retainer
On the floor, behind the front seats, a
horizontal partition protects the driver and
front passengers against the risk of load
movement.
Glazed separation partition
Use the control to open/close the sliding
window of the separation partition.
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIE
S
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.
Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
markings" section of chapter 9) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
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
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted 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.
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 lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
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:
the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
Rear parking
sensors
:
the system does not
operate while the vehicle is towing.
