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)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
Towing your vehicle
)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this spe-
cial condition could result
in damage to certain brak-
ing components and the ab-
sence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is
started.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
)
Unlock the steering by turning the
ignition key one notch and release
the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Driving advice
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 approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
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.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
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ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
door defl ectors, side window blinds,
rear screen blind, isotherm module,
coat hanger fi xed to head restraint,
moveable courtesy mirror, reading
lamp, mirror for caravan, speed limiter/
cruise control, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, wheel embellishers,
chrome exhaust tailpipe, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door aperture fi nishers,
tailgate lower chrome fi nisher...
*
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly posi-
tioned and secured,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, microwave sensor,
anti-tilt sensor, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, fi rst aid kit, fi re extinguisher,
warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, wheel security bolts, snow chains,
non-slip covers, front foglamp kit...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, door sill protectors, mud fl aps,
door protective rubbing strips, bumper pro-
tection strips, vehicle cover...
If a towbar and wiring harness
are fi tted outside the CITROËN
dealer network, the installation
must be done using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and in
line with the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
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Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market
radio communication transmit-
ter, you can contact a CITROËN
dealer for the specifi cation of
transmitters which can be fi tted
(frequency, maximum power, aer-
ial position, specifi c installation re-
quirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high vis-
ibility safety vest, warning triangle
and spare bulbs and fuses avail-
able in the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system and excessive
electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution.
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommend-
ed equipment and accessories.
"Multimedia":
audio systems, steering mounted audio
controls, speakers, Hi-Fi module, Bluetooth
hands-free system, portable satellite naviga-
tion system, semi-integral support bracket for
portable navigation system, speed camera
detector, USB Box, reversing camera, por-
table video screen, portable video support
bracket, 230 V/50 Hz socket, 230 V/50 Hz
adaptor, Wi-Fi on board...
By going to a CITROËN dealer, you
can also obtain cleaning and mainte-
nance products (interior and exterior) -
including ecological products in the
"TECHNATURE" range - , products for
topping up (screenwash...), touch-up
pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (car-
tridge for the temporary puncture repair
kit...), ...
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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 mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95
VTi 120
Gearboxes
Manual
Manual
Auto
Model codes:
NC...
8FR0
5FS0
5FS9
- Unladen weight
1 200
1 205
1 270
- Kerb weight
1 275
1 280
1 345
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 720
1 765
1 755
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 920
3 065
3 055
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 300
1 300
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 550
1 550
- Unbraked trailer
635
640
670
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
1.6 i 16V
THP 155
Gearboxes
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Model codes:
NC...
NFU0
NFU9
5FV8/P
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 265
1 275
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 340
1 350
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 730
1 765
1 805
- Maximum train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 530
2 565
3 205
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
800
800
1 400
- Braked trailer * (with transfer of load
within the GTW limit)
1 050
1 050
1 560
- Unbraked trailer
640
670
675
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing 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 reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing 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 mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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 90
HDi 90 PEF
HDi 110 PEF
HDi 150 PEF
Gearboxes
Manual
Manual
Manual
Electronic
gearbox system
Manual
Model codes:
NC...
9HJ0
9HP0
9HR8
9HR8/P
9HR8/PS
RHE8
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 205
1 275
1 290
1 320
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 280
1 350
1 365
1 395
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 745
1 790
1 810
1 825
1 885
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 545
2 890
3 110
3 125
3 385
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
800
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 500
- Braked trailer
* (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 050
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 750
- Unbraked trailer
640
640
675
680
695
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
75
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*
Exceeding the maximum rear axle weight when the vehicle is towing imposes a speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h), as defi ned
by point 2.7 of the European Directive.
**
Exceeding the gross vehicle weight when the vehicle is towing imposes a speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h), as defi ned by
point 2.7 of the European Directive.
***
Maximum braked trailer within the GTW limit. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing 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 mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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) - COMMERCIAL VERSIONS
Petrol engines
VTi 120
Gearboxes
Manual
Model codes:
NC...
5FS0/CU1
- Unladen weight
1 215
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) *
1 980
- Payload (including the driver)
765
- Gross train weight (GTW) **
on a 12 % gradient
3 065
- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit) ***
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 085
- Unbraked trailer
645
- Recommended nose weight
75