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To w i n g
General recommendations
Observe 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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is stowed under the boot floor,
or may be located under the front passenger
seat, depending on version.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the bottom of the cover to unclip it.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall a towing arm.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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n the front bumper, press at the bottom of
the cover to unclip it.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall a towing arm.
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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

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nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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ffer up the corresponding screen to the
front bumper upper grille.
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ress on the edge to engage its fixing clips
in turn.
Proceed in the same way for the screen on the
lower grille. F

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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:
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he ambient temperature exceeds
10° C,
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towing,
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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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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side sun blinds, insulated
module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint,
mobile reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors, portable ashtray, scented air
freshener, blind for sunroof...
"Transport systems"
Boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof box,
towbar, towbar wiring harness, bicycle carrier...
"Styling"
Leather gear lever knob, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, front spoiler, rear diffuser, exterior
expressive stickers...
"Security and safety":
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system,
first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle,
high visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow
chains, non-slip covers, front foglamp kit, dog
guard, pet seat belt, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
boot...
If a towbar and wiring harness are
fitted outside the CITROËN dealer
network, the installation must be done
strictly in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations. *

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o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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nsure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
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ever fit one mat on top of another.
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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 per formances of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.prefers
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Bonnet
F Open the left hand front door.Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
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ift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.
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nclip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Opening
F Pull the release lever, located at the bottom of the door aperture, towards you.Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S TA R T m o d e .
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades.
Closing
F Take the stay out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
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ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
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ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
When the bonnet is open, take care not
to damage the safety catch.
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