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Towing a trailer
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 performance.
a
b
ove
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITR
oËn

dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving advice
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
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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.
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.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he 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.
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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audio pre-equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with certain factory-
fitted audio equipment:
-
a d
ual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
-

a c
oaxial aerial cable,
-
b

asic interference suppression,
-

c
abling for speakers in the front doors and
tweeters in the dashboard,
-

c
abling for speakers in the rear doors
-

a 4
0 -way connector.
be

fore installing a radio unit or
speakers in your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer who will
give you the part number for a suitable
wiring harness.Fitting an audio unit
F Unclip the storage box on each side using a screwdriver and pull out.
You will then have access to an aerial coaxial
cable and a 40 -way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided with
your audio unit.
Fitting speakers
It is possible to fit:
- 1 65 mm diameter speakers in the front
doors,
-

1
30 mm diameter speakers in the rear
doors,
-

2
2.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the
dashboard.
The audio unit is fitted in place of one of the
storage boxes located below the heating and
air conditioning control panel.
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Connector lines
a1(+) Right hand rear speaker
a2(

+) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
a

3 (+) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
a

4 (+) Left hand rear speaker
a

5 (-) Right hand rear speaker
a

6 (-) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
a7 (

-) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
a

8 (-) Left hand rear speaker
a

9
no
t used
a

10
no
t used
a11no

t used
a

12 (+) Permanent
a

13
no
t used
a

14
no
t used
a

15 (+) Ignition switched (operation of the audio system only with the ignition on)
a

16 Earth Never use a separate wire to connect
the (+) of your audio equipment (risk of
discharging of the battery).
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"Comfort"
sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module,
smoking kit, fragrance cartridges, front centre
armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp,
front and rear parking sensors, cup holder,
coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows... "Security and safety":

anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Style":
leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front
foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims,
aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims,
chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe
finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
handles... "Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot
containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
accessoriesA 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.
*

T
o 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.
"Protection":

mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, door sill
protectors, bumper protection strips, vehicle
protective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outside
the CITROËN
dealer network, this must
be done making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
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"Multimedia": b
luetooth® hands-free kit, support for b
luetooth® hands-free kit, audio systems with
steering controls inter face, portable satellite
navigation system, semi-integral portable
navigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system,
d
Vd
player,
auxiliary cable for connecting a portable MP3
player, US
b

b
o
x, Hi-Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi
on board, rear multimedia support, telephone/
smartphone support, 230 V socket, telephone
charge compatible with iPhone...
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn

dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
di

rective

(2004/104/EC).
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
by g

oing to a CITR
oËn

dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products in the "TECH
n

a
T

URE" range

-
products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (cartridge for
the temporary puncture repair kit...), ... The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITR
oËn

may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
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Model codes:
SC... ZMZ0 HMZ0
HMZ0/PHMZ6/PS 8FP0/P5FS0 5FS9
Engines VTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
Euro 6 VTi 95
V Ti 120
Gearboxes Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5 speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
a

utomatic
(4-speed)
Cubic capacity (cc) 9991 19 9 1 19 91 397 1 598
bo

re x stroke (mm) 71 x 84.175 x 90.5 75 x 90.5 77 x 75 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)* 5060 6070 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0005 7505 7506 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (
nm

)95118 11813 6 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 3 0002 7502 7504 000 4 250
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter Ye sYe sYe s Ye s Ye s
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 3.253.253.254.25 4.25
Petrol engines and gearboxes
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid 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 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
Euro 6
Gearboxes ManualManualElectronic Electronic
Model codes:
SC... ZMZ0
HMZ0HMZ0/P HMZ6/PS
-

U
nladen weight 9739751 060 980
-

K
erb weight 1 0481 050 1 13 51 055
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 5001 5111 5151 5 41
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient 1 950
2 3112 315 2 3 41
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 12 % gradient 450
800 800 500
-

B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775
1 10 0 1 10 0 800
-
U

nbraked trailer 450520520500
-

R
ecommended nose weight 46464646
*

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Technical data