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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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* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
accessories
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, isotherm
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, headrest-
mounted coat hanger...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbars, towbar wiring
harness, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, boot dividers, boot net,
boot organiser, sliding boot tray, platform on
towbar, ...
"Style":
alloy wheels, rear spoiler, chromed mirror
shells, door sill protectors, gear lever knobs...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle and
high visibility vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security wheel
bolts, vehicle tracking system, child seats, fire
extinguisher, caravan mirror, pet cage and seat
belt, dog guard...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mud flaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle covers, door and boot sill
protectors...
A 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.
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and protecting
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Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
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lubricants for CITROËN, to match the latest
technical innovations on CITR oËn vehicles, both for
competition and for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain the
best per formance from 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 formance of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.
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Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Manual parking

brake
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information, refer to the
"Electric parking brake - Operating
faults" section.
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