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Child safety
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SAFETY
4
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Towing a trailer For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
You should therefore use a high gear
to lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
5
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power. Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identifi cation
markings" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible. Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear of
the vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk associated with
fi tting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by CITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please obtain information from
the Manufacturer before fi tting this type
of equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
The ABS or DSC systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking sensors
The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.
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Equipment
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OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and genuine parts is
available.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window etching, fi rst
aid kit, high visibility vest, front and
rear parking sensors, warning triangle,
security bolts for alloy wheels, ...
Seat covers compatible with airbags
for the front seats, bench seat, rubber
mats, carpet mats, snow chains, blinds,
tailgate bicycle carrier, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fi xings are positioned correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another. Audio equipment, hands-free kit,
speakers, CD changer, satellite
navigation system, USB box, Video kit, ...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
equipment offered on the market, the
technical constraints associated with
the fi tting of equipment of these product
groups mean that the special features
of the equipment and its compatibility
with the capacities of your vehicle's
standard equipment must be taken into
account. Please ask a CITROËN dealer
for more information before fi tting such
equipment.
Maximum weights on bars
- Transverse bars on longitudinal
bars: 75 Kg (these bars are not
compatible with the Modutop roof). Installing radiocommunication
transmitters
You are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
external aerial on your vehicle.
The CITROËN dealer network
will inform you of the specifi cation
(frequency band, maximum output
power, aerial position, specifi c
conditions of installation) of the
transmitters which can be fi tted, in
accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).
Front mud fl aps, rear mud fl aps,
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim, leather steering wheel, ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
spare bulbs, ...
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ACCESSORIES
5
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning. You are advised
to contact a dealer to be shown the
range of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory
to have a high visibility vest, warning
triangle and spare bulbs available in
the vehicle. "Active Fleet Data" telematic unit
Connected directly to the heart of the
vehicle (multiplexed network: "Full
CAN"), the telematic unit, by means of
a "ready to use" service, permits the
sending in real time of information
such as:
- distance travelled,
- distance remaining before the next
service,
- warnings and faults (oil level, coolant level, oil temperature,
coolant temperature, etc...).
This enables "Fleet" managers
to optimise the monitoring and
management of their professional
vehicles.
Depending on country, contact a
CITROËN dealer for more information.
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TOTAL & CITROËN
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
Development departments have developed
for CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest
technical innovations on CITROËN vehicles,
both for competition and for everyday
motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will
obtain of the best performance for your
engine.
Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITROËN
vehicle serviced with TOTAL
lubricants, you are contributing
towards improving the life and
performances of your engine,
while also protecting the
environment. prefers
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Opening the bonnet
CHECKS
6
OPENING THE BONNET
Bonnet stay
Secure the stay in its location,
identifi ed by a sticker on the right-hand
side of the vehicle, to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, put the stay
back in its clip without using excessive
force.
On the outside
Raise the bonnet slightly by reaching
in a fl at hand, palm down, to make
access to the lever easier.
With this hand, push the safety catch
to the left. Raise the bonnet.
On the inside
Pull the lever below the dashboard
towards you. The bonnet is released.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is secure.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.
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Under the bonnet
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PETROL ENGINE
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Fusebox.
3. Engine coolant header tank.
4. Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.
5. Air fi lter.
6. Engine oil dipstick.
7. Engine oil fi ller cap.
8. Power steering fl uid reservoir. Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative point (earth). Take care when working under the
bonnet.