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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, ETC.
Drivin
g advice
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.
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.
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 lighting and signalling on
the trailer.
)
If this message is dis-
played, stop your ve-
hicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
If the message fl ashes slowly, wait for
the engine to cool before topping up the
level, if necessary.
If the message fl ashes rapidly, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop without delay.
Opening of the lower tailgate is
prohibited if a towbar is being
used.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine CITROËN towbars and
their harnesses that have been
tested and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment located at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
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 towing
load must be reduced by 10 % of the
GTW and so on for every 1 000 metres
of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (IN KG)
*
The kerb weight is equal to the weight without load + driver (75 kg).
**
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
***
The braked trailer value corresponds to the towing capacities of the vehicle on a 12 % gradient.
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; reduce
the towed weight by 450 kg when your altitude increases by 1 000 m.
Engines
2.4 litre
2.2 litre HDi PEF
Gearbox
Manual
(5-speed)
CVT
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)
DCS
(6-speed)
Model codes
VUSFY0
VVSFY0
VUSFY9
VVSFY9
VU4HK8
VV4HK8
VU4HK8
VU4HK8/
1P
VV4HK8
VV4HK8/
1P
Version
5
seats
7
seats
5
seats
7
seats
5
seats
7
seats
5
seats
7
seats
• Kerb weight *
1 650
1 685
1 680
1 715
1 790
1 825
1 810
1 845
• Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 290
2 410
2 410
• Gross train weight (GTW) **
3 870
4 510
4 510
• Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
• Braked trailer ***
1 500
2 000
2 000
• Recommended nose weight
75
100
100
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VISUAL SEARCH
FRONT EXTERIOR
Remote control key,
starting, battery ............................ 73-76
Central locking ...................................79
Sunroof ........................................ 82-83
Windscreen wipers ...................... 90-91
Rain sensor .......................................90
Opening the bonnet .........................126
Engine ..................................... 127-128
Towing .............................................154
Door mirrors .......................................61
Opening/closing the doors ........... 79-80
Filling with fuel ...................................84
Fuel gauge.........................................84
Lighting, direction indicators,
foglamps, headlamps .................. 86-89
Changing bulbs........................ 137-141
Brakes ..................................... 112, 131
ABS .................................................103
Tyres, pressures ..............................162
Brake pads ......................................131
Alloy wheels.....................................132
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VISUAL SEARCH
REAR EXTERIOR
3rd brake lamp.................................142
Tailgate ........................................ 80-81
Rear wiper .........................................91
Spare wheel, jack, changing,
fi tting ........................................ 132-136
Lower tailgate ....................................81
Towbar .............................................156
Rear parking sensors .............. 123-124
Towing .............................................154
Rear lamps, direction indicators,
foglamps ...................................... 86-89
Changing bulbs........................ 142-144
Door mirrors .......................................61
Side repeaters .................................140
Opening/closing the doors ........... 79-80
Brakes ..................................... 112, 131
ABS .................................................103
Tyres, pressures ..............................162
Brake pads ......................................131
Alloy wheels.....................................132
Accessories .....................................158
Roof bars .........................................157
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VISUAL SEARCH
Rear fi ttings ................................. 69-72
- stowing rings,
- storage tray,
- load space cover.
Child seats ................................. 94-101
Seats ........................................... 50-52
- head restraints,
- heated seat controls.
Rear seats ................................... 53-57
Seat belts................................. 105-107
Airbags ..................................... 108-111
Courtesy lamp, interior lighting .... 92-93
Rear bench seat (7-seat version) .... 58-60
INTERIOR
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
TW Storage ................................. 64, 70
Stowing rings ........................ 70, 71
Sunroof ....................................... 82
Sun visor..................................... 63
System, audio-CD ... 169, 170, 172,
175, 177
System, audio-telematics ...178-182,
186, 190,
191, 194, 196, 197, 202-204,
208-210, 213, 216, 217, 220-222
Tailgate ....................................... 80
TCL ........................................... 104
Telephone,
hands-free ...... 216, 217, 220-222
Temperature, coolant .................. 32
Temperature adjustment ............. 46
Third brake lamp....................... 142
Tools ......................................... 132
Total distance recorder ......... 31, 32
Towbar ...................................... 156
Towed loads.............................. 159
Towing another vehicle ............. 154
TP (Traffi c information) ..... 170, 210
Traction control (TCL) ............... 104
Trajectory control systems ........ 104
Transfer box and rear
differential .............................. 130
Trip computer ....................... 31, 34
Tyre pressures .......................... 162
Tyres ........................................... 19Vehicle identifi cation ................. 162
Ventilation ................................... 44
Video ................................ 208, 209
Voice commands ....... 217, 220-222
Warning lamp, low fuel level ....... 84
Warning lamps ....................... 22-24
Weights ..................................... 159
Wheel, changing ................ 132-135
Wheelbrace .............................. 132
Windscreen zones for toll/
car park cards .......................... 63
Wiper control stalk ................ 90, 91
Wipers .................................. 90, 91 SV
