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Wing-mounted lamps
F disconnect the connector B.
F U nscrew the fixing nut C .
F

R
emove the lamp from its housing. F

D
etach the bulb holder D
.
F
R
eplace the faulty bulb.
F
R
efit the bulb holder D
.
F
P
lace the lamp in its housing.
F
S
crew in the fixing nut C
.
F
R
efit the connector B
.
F
R
efit the trim A
.
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut C .
Remove the lateral boot trim A .
To do so:
F

Pull it towards towards the inside of the boot.F Pull it upwards.
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the jack box.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the top.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

A
ttach a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
on the automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
In the event of a problem or malfunction
with the electronic gearbox, the vehicle
may be immobilised with a gear
engaged. In this case the front of the
vehicle must be lifted for towing.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing:
-

o
n the right (Saloon),
-

a
t the bottom (Tourer).
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

A
ttach a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. When towing with all four wheels on the
ground, always use a towing arm.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, there
is no longer any braking or steering
assistance.
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Driving advice
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.
F

T
o 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.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN 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
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
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
particular care.
Distribution of loads
F 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 per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle. F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover in the front bumper as well as the bonnet
seal if fitted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Braking
Towing 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.
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* Depending on country of sale.
Cold climate screen*
Fitting
F Offer up the 2 sections of the snow guard to the upper and lower sections of the front
b u m p e r.
F

P
ress on the surround to clip in one by one
the fixing clips.
Remove
F Using a screwdriver, lever each fixing clip in turn to disengage them.
Before fitting
After fitting Don't forget to remove the very cold
climate screen when:
-

t
he ambient temperature exceeds
10 °C,
-
tow
ing,
-
W
hen driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).
Removable screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:- e nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
accessories
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, isotherm
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, headrest-
mounted coat hanger...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbars, towbar wiring
harness, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, boot dividers, boot net,
boot organiser, sliding boot tray, platform on
towbar, ...
"Style":
alloy wheels, rear spoiler, chromed mirror
shells, door sill protectors, gear lever knobs...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle and
high visibility vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security wheel
bolts, vehicle tracking system, child seats, fire
extinguisher, caravan mirror, pet cage and seat
belt, dog guard...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mud flaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle covers, door and boot sill
protectors...
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
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