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Towing the vehicleProcedure 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:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

s
ecure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear parcel shelf support,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
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
g e nt l y.
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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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing arm
available...
Practical information

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Towbar with quickly detachable towball
For information on the maximum trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the "Technical data"
section.
For information on safely towing a
trailer, refer to the "Towing a trailer"
section.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Presentation
This towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use
of tools. Installed behind the rear bumper, the
towbar is invisible after removing the towball
and folding the trailer harness socket carrier.
1.
Ca

rrier.
2.
P

rotective blanking plug.
3.
S

ecurity ring.
4.
F

olding trailer harness socket.
5.
D

etachable towball.
6.
L

ocking / unlocking wheel.
7.
S

ecurity key lock.
8.
L

ocking wheel protector.
9.
Ba

ll protector.
10.
St

orage bag.A. Locked position
The locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
The green mark is visible.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.
B. Unlocked position
The locking wheel is in contact with the towball.
Then green mark is hidden.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward.
Practical information

Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted by verifying the following points:
- t he towball is correctly locked in place (position A ),
-

t
he security key lock is on and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
-

t
he towball must no longer move at all in its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
during use
Never unlock the device when a trailer or load carrier is fitted to the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle plus trailer (Gross Train
Weight - GTW).
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load carrier, the trailer harness socket must be folded
away, the towball removed and the blanking plug inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly if the towball could hinder visibility of the number plate or lighting.
Fitting the towball
Remove the protective plug from the carrier
and check the condition of the fixing system.
If necessary, clean the carrier with a brush or
clean cloth.
Take the towball from the storage bag.
Remove the protective cover from the ball and
the protective cap from the locking wheel.
Stow the plug, cover and cap in the storage
bag.
Check that the towball is unlocked (position B ).
If not, insert the key in the lock and turn the key
anti-clockwise to unlock the mechanism.

Attach the trailer to the towball.
Attach the cable on the trailer to the security
ring located on the carrier.
Lower the trailer harness socket carrier by
pulling down on the ring visible below the
b u m p e r.
Remove the protective cover from the socket
and connect the trailer wiring harness.
Removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket
on the carrier.
Detach the cable on the trailer from the security
ring on the carrier.
Unhook the trailer from the towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the folded position.Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key anti-clockwise to unlock the
towball fixing mechanism.

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.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear
screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp,
mirror for caravan, scented ar freshener and
cartridges, front and/or rear parking sensors...
"Transport systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, DS roof
boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses...
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy
wheels, chrome mirror shells...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen
vehicle tracking system, child seats and
booster cushions, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, dog guard, pet seat belt, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, wheel security
bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network,
the installation must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations. *

T
o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, boot sill protectors,
vehicle cover, protective covers for pets...

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Internet
Secondary page Bluetooth
connection Search
Start the search for a device to connect.
Connect /
d

isconnect Start or end the Bluetooth connection to the
selected device.
Update Import contacts from the selected telephone to
save them in the audio system.
de

lete Delete the selected telephone.
Confirm Save the settings.
Internet
Secondary page Transfer rate Reset
Reset the usage monitor, them confirm.
Confirm
Internet
Secondary page WiFi connection All
Display all Wi-Fi networks.
Secure Display secure Wi-Fi networks.
Stored Memorise the selected Wi-Fi network(s).
Add Add a new Wi-Fi network.
Activate /
d
e
activate Activate or deactivate a Wi-Fi network.
Connect Select a Wi-Fi network found by the system and
connect to it.
Audio and Telematics

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Connected
services



Secondary page



Bluetooth
connection

Search
Start the search for a device to connect.

Connect / Disconnect
Start or end the Bluetooth connection to the
selected device.

Update
Import contacts from the selected telephone to
save them in the audio system.

Delete
Delete the selected telephone.

Confirm
Save the settings.

Connected
services



Secondary page



Tr a n s f e r r a t e

Reset

Reset the usage monitor, them confirm.

Confirm


Connected
services



Secondary page



WiFi connection

All
Display all Wi-Fi networks.

Secure
Display secure Wi-Fi networks.

Stored
Memorise the selected Wi-Fi network(s).

Add
Add a new Wi-Fi network.

Off/
On

Activate or deactivate a Wi-Fi network.

Connect
Select a Wi-Fi network found by the system and
connect to it.