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direction
indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
F Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
F Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
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Changing a wheel
Access to the tools
For vehicles supplied with a standard spare
wheel (same size as the four wheels), the tools
are stowed in a carrier, located in the spare
wheel.
F Release the retaining strap for access to it.
List of tools
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and may vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for any other purpose. 1.
Wheelbrace.
Used for removing the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Bolt head finisher tool.
Used to remove the wheel bolt protectors
(finishers) on wheel bolts with alloy wheels.
4. Wheel chock*.
5. Towing eye.
Do not use:
-
the jack for any purpose other than
lifting the vehicle,
- a different jack from the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the one
listed by the manufacturer. For more information, refer to the
"Towing the vehicle" section.
* Depending on country of sale.
For vehicles supplied with a "space-saver"
type spare wheel
, the tools are stowed in a
storage well, located below the spare wheel.
F Unscrew the central yellow screw and
remove the wheel for access to it.
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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 jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F open the boot,
F raise the floor,
F remove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools
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:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
- four-wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing arm available...
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
levering at the bottom with the flat end of
the towing eye.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Attach a towing arm.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this recommendation
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
In the event of a problem or malfunction
with the automatic gearbox, the vehicle
may be immobilised with a gear
engaged. In this case the front of the
vehicle must be lifted for towing. F
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover:
● by pressing at the bottom,
● then by levering at the top using the flat
end of the towing eye.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Attach a towing arm.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Towing another vehicle
F Place the gear lever in neutral (position N
with an automatic gearbox).
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Driving advice
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 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.
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 must still be
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
particular care.
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 per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
F If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover in the front bumper as well as the bonnet
seal if fitted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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.
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Cold climate screen*
Fitting
F Offer up the 2 sections of the snow guard
to the upper and lower sections of the front
b u m p e r.
F Press on the surround to clip in one by one
the fixing clips.
Remove
F Using a screwdriver, lever each fixing clip
in turn to disengage them.
Before fitting
After fitting
Don't forget to remove the very cold climate
screen when:
- the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,- towing,- When driving at speeds of over 75 mph
(approximately 120 km/h).
Removable screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol engineTHP 155THP 160
THP 15 0
Gearbox Automatic (6-speed)Automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD 5F V- A

RD 5FN -A RW 5F V- A
RW 5FN-A RD 5FM-A
RD 5FE-A /D RW 5FM-A
RW 5FE-A/D
Body SaloonTourerSaloon Tourer
Unladen weight 1 5151 534 1 5151 534
Kerb weight 1 5901 609 1 5901 609
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0262 200 2 0262 200
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 5263 700 2 5262 700
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
- on a 10% or 12% slope 1 500
1 500 500500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 710
1 790 710790
Unbraked trailer 750750500 500
Recommended nose weight 697469 74
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. * The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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Technical data