245Practical information
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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.
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 performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
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. To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
If 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
Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.
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.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
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Accessories .............................................33, 247Accessory position...........................................33Accessory socket, 12V ...........................116, 117Adjusting headlamps .....................................168Adjusting head restraints .......................106, 109Adjusting seat belt height ..............................203Adjusting the steering wheel..........................11 5Airbags ............................................................69Airbags, curtain......................................207, 208Airbags, front .........................................205, 208Airbags, lateral.......................................207, 208Air conditioning ........................................47, 126Air conditioning, automatic ....................123, 124Air conditioning, manual ................................123Air fi lter ..........................................................Air fi lter ..........................................................Air fi lter261Air fl ow .............................................................47Air vents.........................................................122Alarm ...............................................................94Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .....................198Anti-pinch.........................................................99Anti-theft ..........................................................33Armrest ..........................................................11 6Armrest, front .................................................11 8Armrest, rear ..................................................Armrest, rear ..................................................Armrest, rear11 9Ashtray, portable ............................................11 6Assistance call ...............................197, 274, 275Assistance, emergency braking.....................198Audible warning .............................................197Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ..........317, 344, 346Audio system .................................................331Automatic headlamps ..............................60, 165Automatic illumination of headlamps .....161, 164Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps .............................196
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers ...............................171, 173Auxiliary socket..............................................343
Backup starting ........................................34, 239Backup switching off ........................................Backup switching off ........................................Backup switching off34Battery ...............8, 28, 50-52, 113, 238-240, 260Battery, charging .....................................238-240Battery, remote control ..............................89, 90Black panel ......................................................75Bluetooth (hands-free) ...........................300, 345Bluetooth (telephone) ....................................300Boot .................................................................93Boot fl oor, adjustable .....................................120Boot (opening) .................................................83Brake discs ....................................................262Brake lamps...................................................232Brake pads ....................................................262Brakes .....................................................62, 262Braking assistance system ............................198
Capacity, fuel tank .........................................101CD .................................................................338CD MP3 .................................................339, 340Central locking ...........................................83, 86Changing a bulb ............................227, 232, 234Changing a fuse ............................................235
Date (display) ................................................321Date (setting) .............................................76, 77Daytime running lamps ..................227, 230, 231Deactivating ESP ...........................................200Deactivating the passenger airbag ................205
Changing a wheel ..........................................218Changing a wiper blade .........................174, 242Changing the date .............................76, 77, 321Changing the remote control battery ...............89Changing the time .............................76, 77, 321Checking levels .............................256, 258, 260Checking the engine oil level ...........................73Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...............................................212Checks............................................254, 260-262Children .........................................187, 189, 190Child seats ....................180, 181, 185, 186, 192Child seats, conventional.......................186, 187Cigar lighter ...................................................Cigar lighter ...................................................Cigar lighter11 7CITROËNCigar lighterCITROËNCigar lighter Localised Assistance Call .............275CITROËN Localised Emergency Call ............275Clock................................................................76Closing the boot...............................................93Closing the doors.......................................83, 86Connectors, audio .........................118, 341, 343Coolant level ............................................70, 258Coolant temperature indicator .........................Coolant temperature indicator .........................Coolant temperature indicator70Courtesy lamps..............................................175Cruise control ........................................149, 152Cup holder .....................................................Cup holder .....................................................Cup holder11 6