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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the floor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on
the rear parcel shelf suppor t,
)
remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General
recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the
towed vehicle.
Driving on motor ways and fast roads is
prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar
available...
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275Practical information
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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.
)
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, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic gearbox
system or automatic gearbox).
Failure to obser ve this instruction
could result in damage to
certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting and
signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
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277Practical information
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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 per formance. 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 incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear
screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp,
mirror for caravan, parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
aperture finishers...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen vehicle
tracking system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, wheel security bolts,
snow chains, non-slip covers...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
the installation must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
* To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
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283Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 120
THP 155
THP 160
THP 200
Gearboxes
Manual
Electronic gearbox system
Automatic
Manual
Model codes:
NX...
5FS0
5FV8/P
5FMA
5FU8
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 284
1 363
1 316
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 359
1 438
1 391
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 755
1 795
1 835
1 820
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 955
3 195
2 635
2 820
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 400
800
1 000
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 450
1 650
1 000
1 250
- Unbraked trailer
640
680
715
695
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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 per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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285Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines
HDi 90 PEF
HDi 110 PEF
e- HDi 110 PEF
HDi 160 PEF
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Manual
Electronic
gearbox system
Manual
Electronic
gearbox system
Model codes:
NX...
9HP0
9HR8
9HR8/S
9HR8/PS
RHH8
RHC8/P
- Unladen weight
1 205
1 290
1 295
1 300
1 320
1 320
- Kerb weight
1 280
1 365
1 370
1 375
1 395
1 395
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 765
1 805
1 810
1 815
1 880
1 895
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 865
3 105
3 110
3 115
3 180
3 195
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
1 100
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 300
1 300
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the
GTW limit)
1 350
1 550
1 550
1 550
1 550
1 550
- Unbraked trailer
640
680
680
680
695
695
- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
75
75
75
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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 per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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Press NAV
to display the
" Navigation - guidance
" menu.
TOWARDS A NEW DESTINATION
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
SELECTING A DESTINATION
Select " Select destination
" and
confi rm, then select " Enter an address
"
and confi rm.
Select the " Country
" function then
confi rm.
Select " To w n
" function then confi rm to
enter the destination town.
Select the letters in the name of the
town one at a time, confi rming each one
with the dial.
Selection the town from the list offered, then confi rm.
A pre-set list (by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns in
the country selected can be accessed directly by selecting and
confi rming List on the screen.
Turn the dial and select " OK
" then
confi rm.
If possible, enter the " Road
" and " N°/X
"
information in the same way.
Select " Archive
" to save the address entered in a contact fi le.
The system allows up to 400 contact fi les to be recorded.
Confi rm " OK
" to start guidance.
Select the guidance criteria: " Fastest
route
", " Shortest route
" or optimised
" Distance/Time
", then select the
desired restriction criteria: " With tolls
",
" With Ferry
", or " Traffi
c info
" then
confi rm " OK
".