2012 Citroen C5 towing
[x] Cancel search: towingPage 202 of 316
XI!
200
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or installation of a bicycle
carrier, 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.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
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 ex-
ceeding 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.
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, re-
duce 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 brak-
ing distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that the fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Driving with a trailer places great-
er demands on the towing vehicle
and the driver must take particular
care.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Page 203 of 316
XI
!
201
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ROOF BARS
The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars that are tested
and approved by CITROËN, for your
safety and to avoid damage to the
roof and tailgate.
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (bicycle carrier, ski carrier...), it
is imperative that you add transverse
roof bars. Any securing or lashing to
components other than the roof bars
is strictly prohibited.
Recommendations
)
Distribute your load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.
)
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.
)
Anchor the load securely and
draw attention to it if any part of
it is overhanging.
)
Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).
)
Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed.
Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
(for a loading height not ex-
ceeding 40 cm; except bicycle car-
rier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the
blanking cover in the front bumper
as well as the bonnet seal if fi tted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop for this.
Page 205 of 316
XI
203
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* According to country.
COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removeable screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the ra-
diator cooling fan.
Fitting
)
Offer up the 2 sections of the snow
guard to the upper and lower sec-
tions of the front bumper.
)
Press on the surround to clip in
one by one the fi xing clips.
Remove
)
Using a screwdriver, lift it up to de-
tach each fi xing clip one by one.
Before fi tting
After fi tting
It is essential to remove the snow
guard:
- When the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,
- When towing,
- When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).
Page 210 of 316
XII
208
TECHNICAL DATA
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle
is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its
road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Saloon) in kg
Petrol engines
1.6 litre VTi 120
1.6 litre THP 155
2 litre 16V
Gearboxes
Electronic gearbox system
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Model codes:
RD...
5FS-8/P
5FV-5FN
/A
5FV-5FN/8
RFJF
- Unladen weight
1 425
1 515
1 471
1 583
- Kerb weight
1 500
1 590
1 546
1 658
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 018
2 026
2 065
2 090
- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 318
3 526
3 565
3 590
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300
1 500
1 500
1 500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 570
1 710
1 730
1 720
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
64
69
70
69
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
Page 211 of 316
XII
209
TECHNICAL DATA
Petrol engines
1.6 litre VTi 120
1.6 litre THP 155
2 litre 16V
Gearboxes
Electronic gearbox system
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Model codes:
RW...
5FS-8/P
5FV-5FN
/A
5FV-5FN/8
RFJF
- Unladen weight
1 498
1 534
1 503
1 619
- Kerb weight
1 573
1 609
1 578
1 694
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 133
2 200
2 167
2 224
- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 433
3 700
3 667
3 724
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 300
1 500
1 500
1 500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 600
1 790
1 790
1 800
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
65
74
73
72
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle
is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its
road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Tourer) in kg
Page 214 of 316
XII
212
TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx.) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle
is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its
road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Saloon) in kg
Diesel engines
HDi 115
e-HDi 115
HDi 140
Gearboxes
Manual
Electronic gearbox system
Manual
Model codes:
RD...
9HL/8
9HR/8
RHR-RHF/H-8
- Unladen weight
1 506
1 525
1 535
- Kerb weight
1 581
1 600
1 683
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 041
2 062
2 155
- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 141
3 162
3 755
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 100
1 100
1 600
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 340
1 340
1 840
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
55
55
73
Page 215 of 316
XII
213
TECHNICAL DATA
Diesel engines
HDi 160
HDi 200
V6 HDi 240
Gearboxes
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Model codes:
RD...
RHH-RHE
-RHD/8
RHH-RHE-RHD/A
4HL/A
X8Z/A
- Unladen weight
1 563
1 609
1 660
1 766
- Kerb weight
1 638
1 684
1 806
1 841
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 156
2 190
2 231
2 276
- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 656
3 290
3 831
3 676
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 500
1 100
1 600
1 400
- Braked trailer
* (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 740
1 390
1 850
1 650
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
70
57
73
67
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx.) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle
is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its
road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Saloon) in kg
Page 216 of 316
XII
214
TECHNICAL DATA
Diesel engines
HDi 115
e-HDi 115
HDi 140
Gearboxes
Manual
Electronic gearbox system
Manual
Model codes:
RW...
9HL
/8
9HR
/8
RHR-RHF/H-8
- Unladen weight
1 538
1 540
1 655
- Kerb weight
1 613
1 615
1 730
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 153
2 174
2 276
- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 153
3 174
3 776
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 000
1 000
1 500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 300
1 300
1 800
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
53
54
72
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle
is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its
road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Tourer) in kg