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)Start the slave vehicle. )Operate the star ter of the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run. )Wait until the engine returns to idle anddisconnect the cables.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household waste. Ta k e used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collectionpoint.
)
Follow the instructions for use provided bythe manufacturer of the charger.
Do not disconnect the battery tocharge it.
Do not push the vehicle to star tthe engine if your vehicle is fitted with an electronic gearbox.
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223Practical information
Energy economy mode System which manages the period of use of cer tain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesylamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the correspondingparagraph).
If the telephone is being used at the same time on the MyWay audionavigation system, it will be interrupted after 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
t
he next time the vehicle is driven. ) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period
for which the engine is left running. However, this period will always be between five and thir ty minutes.
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Practical information
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, )remove the polystyrene storage box, )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 motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; 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 service: - 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 releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
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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. )Place the gear lever in neutral (position Nfor an electronic or automatic gearbox).
)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 and drive for a shor tdistance only.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition
could result in damage to cer taincomponents (braking, transmission...)and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.
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Practical information
Towing a trailer, ...
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN 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 CITROËNdealer, 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
par ticular care.
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.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
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The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity 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
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain 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 signallingon the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
RACING towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by thesport diffuser prevents this.
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Technical data
This section contains the specifications of your vehicle depending on itsengine and gearbox, such as the maximum power and torque, unladenand maximum weights, trailer weights, exterior dimensions and all of its
identification markings.
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MODELS:ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:SA...8FP08FP0/P5FS05FS95FV85FN8 * 5FM8**
PETROL ENGINESVTi 95VTi 120THP 155THP 150
*
THP 160
**
Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397
1 598
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 75
77 x 85.8
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard
(kW)
70
88 115
11 0 *
120 **
Max power engine speed
(rpm)
6 000 6 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard
(Nm) 13 6
160240
Max torque en
gine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 2501 400
Fuel Unleaded
UnleadedUnleaded
Catalytic conver ter yes
yes
yes
GEARBOX
Manual(5-speed)
Electronic
(5-speed)
Manual (5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Manual(6-speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
En
gine (with filter replacement) 4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
*
For Belgium and Russia.
**
For Brazil.
