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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat 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 CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving, so as to avoid masking the central rear lamp.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
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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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
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 inclinedepends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and theSTOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
To w i ng 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.
Tyres
)
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.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
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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, bic
ycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, theinstallation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the manufacturer's recommendations.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, chrome door aperture finishers...
*
To avoid an
y risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"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...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,bumper protection strips, vehicle cover...
The rear bodywork has been designedto avoid spray.
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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
)
From inside: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the Stop & Star t system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to STA R T m o d e .
Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Check that it is latched correctly.
)From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds itopen.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
6-speed electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the level checking interval
for this component.Brake wear depends on the style
o
f driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in theevent of a problem, have the systemchecked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offersvery specific products.
To a v o i d d a m aging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited .
For more in
formation, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.
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239Technical data
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginesTHP155 hpTHP200 hp
Gearboxes
Automatic
(6-speed)
Manual(6-speed)
Model codes5FV
5FU
- Unladen wei
ght -
-
- Kerb weight
*
1 495
1 505
- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 035 2 050
-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 3 3352 800
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient--
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 500
1 050
-
Unbraked trailer
745
750
- Recommended nose weight 75
75
*
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
**
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 (10 0 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.
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*
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
Petrol enginesTHP155 hpTHP200 hp
Gearboxes
Automatic
(6-speed)Manual (6-speed)
Model codes5FV
5FU
- Unladen wei
ght -
-
- Kerb weight
*
1 495
1 505
- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
2 1702 195
-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 320
2 795
- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient
1 150600
- Unbraked trailer
745
600
- Recommended nose weight 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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
Hi
gh 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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg) - Commercial versions
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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 (10 0 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 kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). **
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.
Diesel enginese-HDi 110/115 hpHDi160 hpPEFHDi160 hp PEF
GearboxesElectronic gearbox system (6-speed)
Manual(6-speed)
Automatic(6-speed)
Model codes9HR/9HDRHH
- Unladen weight---
- Kerb weight *
1 495
1 605
1 615
-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 020 2 1302 125
- Gross train wei
ght (GT W)
on a 12% gradient 3 120
3 330
3 325
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient -
- -
- Braked trailer
**
(with load transfer with the GTW limit)
1 400
1 500 1 500
-
Unbraked trailer
745
750
- Recommended nose wei
ght 75
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
