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Practical information
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)open the boot, )raise the floor, )remove the polystyrene storage box, )remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve 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 towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. 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: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
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)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Place the gear lever in neutral (position Nfor an electronic or automatic gearbox).
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles. )Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special conditioncould result in damage to cer taincomponents (braking, transmission...)and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake. ) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.
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Practical information
Towing a trailer
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN 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 CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is 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 par ticular care.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer. R
efer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
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RACING towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by thesport diffuser prevents this.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To 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.
Braking
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used. )
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Technical data
This section contains the specifications of your vehicle depending on itsengine and gearbox, such as the maximum power and torque, unladenand maximum weights, trailer weights, exterior dimensions and all of its
identification markings.
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MODELS:ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:
SA...HMZ0HMZ0/PS8FR0
8FP05FS05FS95FV85FN8 *
5FM8**
PETROL ENGINESVTi 82e-VTi 82VTi 95VTi 120THP 155THP 150*THP 160**
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 19 9
1 397 1 598
1 598
Bore x stroke
(mm)
75 x 90.5
77 x 75
77 x 85.8 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard
(kW) ***
6070
88
115
110 *120 **
Max power engine speed (rpm) 5 750
6 000
6 000
6 000
Max torque: EU standard
(Nm) 11 8
13 6
160
240
Max torque engine speed
(rpm) 2 750
4 000 4 250
1 400
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic conver ter yes
yes
yes
yes
GEARBOX
Manual(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)
Manual(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Manual(6-speed)
OIL CAPACITIES
(in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 3.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
4.25
*
For Belgium and Russia. **
For Brazil.
***
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
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243Technical data
ENGINE AND GEARBOX- RACING
MODELS:Model codes: SA...5FF85FD8
PETROL ENGINE
Cubic capacit
y (cc) 1 598
Bore x stroke
(mm) 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) *
149 152
Max power en
gine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard
(Nm)
275
Max torque en
gine speed (rpm)
2 000
F
uel
Unleaded **
Catalytic converter Yes
GEARBO
XManual (6-speed)
OIL CAPACITY (in litres)
En
gine (with filter replacement) 4.25
**
CITROËN strongly recommends the use of 98 RON unleaded petrol to ensure optimum operation of the engine (refer to the label inside the fuel filler flap).
*
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
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*For Belgium and Russia. **
For Brazil.***
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW 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.
.../S: e-VTi model fitted with Stop & Start.
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 (10 0 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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 82e-VTi 82VTi 95VTi 120THP 155THP 150*THP 160
**
GearboxesManualElectronicElectronicManualAutomaticManual
Model codes: SA...HMZ0HMZ0/PS8FR08FP05FS05FS95FV85FN8*5FM8**
- Unladen weight
975
980 1 079 1 075
1 089 1 090
-
Kerb weight
1 050
1 0551 1541 150
1 164
1 165
- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 4961 523
1 558
1 554 1 587 1 590
-
Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient
2 296
2 323
2 458
2 454
2 487 2 490
- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient 800
800
900
900
900900
- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within
the GTW limit)1 100
1 1001 1501 150
1 150
1 150
-
Unbraked trailer
520
520
570
570
570570
-
Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
46
