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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the bottom of the cover to unclip it.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
F
O
n the front bumper, press at the bottom of
the cover to unclip it.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall a towing arm.
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (control N
for an electronic gearbox).
Towing the vehicle
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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Towing a trailer
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 is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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Driving advice
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. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F 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.
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.
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.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving.
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Very cold climate screens
Removable protective screens which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.F
O
ffer up the corresponding screen to the
front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the edge to engage its fixing clips
in turn.
Proceed in the same way for the screen on the
lower grille. F

U
sing a screwdriver, lever in turn on the
fixings of each screen to unclip them.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screens when:
-

t
he ambient temperature exceeds
10° C,
-


towing,
-
a

t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removal
Fitting
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
It is recommended that the screens
be fitted and removed by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).Engine
V Ti 75VTi 82e-VTi 82 e -T H P 110
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Model code OHMUOHMZOHNZ
-
U
nladen weight
965965 9751 020
-
K
erb weight*
1 0401 040 1 0501 095
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 5001 500 1 5101 555
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient
1 900
1 900 1 9102 155
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10 % or 12 % gradient
825
825825825
-
U
nbraked trailer
520520 525545
-
R
ecommended nose weight (towbar)
55555555
Weights and towed loads (in kg) - PETROL
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.
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Technical data

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Enginee-HDi 92Blue HDi 100
Gearbox Electronic
(6-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Model code O9HPOBHY
-

U
nladen weight 1 0551 070
-

K
erb weight* 1 13 01 145
-

G
ross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 6051 610
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12% gradient 2 205
2 210
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient 825
825
-
U

nbraked trailer 565570
-

R
ecommended nose weight (towbar) 5555
Weights and towed loads (in kg) - DIESEL
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
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.
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Technical data

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Under floor storage ......................................... 84
Under-inflation (detection) ............................ 13
1
Unlocking
..............................

..........................47
Unlocking from the inside

...............................51
U

nlocking the boot .......................................... 47
Unlocking the doors


............................47, 51, 53
Update risk areas

.......................................... 26

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Updating the date


............................................ 46
Updating the time


............................................ 46
UREA


.................................................... 166, 167
USB


............................................................... 254
USB player
.................................................... 254
U
V
Vehicle configuration ..........................37, 39, 41
Vehicle identification ..................................... 233
Ventilation
..............................

............65, 66, 69
Visibility


........................................................... 75
W
Warning lamp, low fuel level ...........................3 0
Warning lamps ................................................ 26
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system
........................................................... 29
Warning triangle
........................................ 8

4, 85
Washing (advice) ........................................... 227
Wash-wipe, rear


............................................ 123
Weights


................................................. 229, 231
Window controls


............................................. 55
Wiper control stalk
................................. 12 2-124
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 123
Wipers


............................................. 24, 12 2, 124
To w b a r


...........................................................
2 11
Towed loads


..........................................
229, 231
Towing another vehicle
......................... 2

09, 210
Towing eye

......................................................
84
Traction control (ASR)


..............................
25, 27
Traffic information (TA)


.................................
275
Traffic information (TMC)
...................... 2

74, 275
Tr a i l e r


............................................................
2 11
Trip computer


............................................
43, 44
Trip distance recorder


.....................................
45
Tyre pressures


..............................
175, 180, 233
Ty r e s
................................................................
18
Tyre under-inflation detection
............................... 32, 131, 133, 180
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Technical data
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). ** Maximum trailer weight within the GTW limit.
EngineV Ti 75VTi 82e-VTi 82e -T H P 110
Gearbox Manual (5-speed) Manual (5-speed) Electronic (5-speed) Manual (5-speed)
Model code 0PHMU 0PHMZ 0PHNZ
- Unladen weight 965 965 975 1 020
- Kerb weight * 1 040 1 040 1 050 1 095
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 500 1 500 1 510 1 555
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 1 900 1 900 1 910 2 155
- Braked trailer ** on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 720 720 725 825
- Unbraked trailer ** 520 520 525 545
- Recommended nose weight (towbar) 55 55 55 55
Weights and towed loads (in kg) - PETROL
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.
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