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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.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Matt paint
If you vehicle is fi nished with a clear
matt lacquer, please observe the fol-
lowing recommendations to avoid
damaging the paintwork by the use
of an inappropriate cleaning proce-
dures.
These recommendations are also
valid for alloy road wheels fi nished
with clear matt lacquer.
Never clean the vehicle without water.
Never wash your vehicle in an automatic roller brush car wash.
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the alloy wheels. Doing this will make the
paintwork shiny.
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or preserving
products (such as wax, for example) on the paintwork. These products are
only suitable for bright fi nishes. Application of these products on vehicles with
a matt fi nish will seriously damage the paint surface of the vehicle, giving rise
to irreversible shiny or stained areas.
Never use a high pressure jet wash with a lance fi tted with a brush, this may
scratch the paintwork.
Never select a wash programme that fi nishes with a hot wax cycle.
We recommend the use of a high pressure jet wash, or at least a water hose
with a high output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using de-ionised water.
Use only a microfi bre cloth to dry the vehicle. It must be clean and used
without heavy pressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the bodywork using a soft cloth,
then leave to dry.
From the range of cleaning and maintenance products in the "TECHNATURE"
range recommended and approved by CITROËN, use only the insect remover
and car shampoo, which are the only products to be used on the bodywork.
The insect remover can also be used to remove minor marks (for example:
fi nger marks...).
Always have paint repairs done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Diesel engines
HDi 160
HDi 200
V6 HDi 240
Gearboxes
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Model codes:
RW...
RHH-RHE-RHD/8
RHH-RHE-RHD/A
4HL/A
X8Z/A
- Unladed weight
1 595
1 642
1 767
1 763
- Kerb weight
1 670
1 717
1 842
1 838
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
2 238
2 286
2 367
2 347
- Gross train weight (GTW)
3 638
3 286
3 967
3 647
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
1 400
1 000
1 600
1 300
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within GTW limit)
1 670
1 290
1 890
1 570
- Unbraked trailer
750
750
750
750
- Recommended nose weight
67
53
76
63
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.
Weights and towed loads (Tourer) in kg
* 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.