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Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
A fter the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps,
e
tc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This
period may be greatly reduced if
t
he battery is not fully charged.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from
s
tarting (refer to the corresponding
par
agraph).
If
the telephone is being used at the
s
ame time on the eMyWay audio
n
avigation system, it will be interrupted
a
fter 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears on the multifunction screen indicating
t
hat the vehicle has switched to economy mode
a
nd the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
f
unctions immediately, start the engine and
l
et it run for a few minutes.
The
time available to you will then be double
t
he period for which the engine is left running.
H
owever, this period will always be between
f
ive and thirty minutes.
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
T he towing eye is installed in the boot under
t
he floor.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the floor,
F
r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F
r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
E nsure 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
a
rm; 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
b
raking or steering.
In
the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
t
he parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
for
an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition c
ould result in damage to certain
c
omponents (braking, transmission...)
a
nd the absence of braking assistance
t
he next time the engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
n
otch in the ignition switch and release the
par
king
b
rake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
Practical information
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Towing a trailer
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer with a dditional l ighting an d s ignalling. We
recommend the use of genuine
C
ITROËN towbars and their harnesses
t
hat have been tested and approved
f
rom the design stage of your vehicle,
a
nd that the fitting of the towbar is
e
ntrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
d
ealer, it is imperative that it is
f
itted in accordance with the vehicle
m
anufacturer's
i
nstructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
o
n the towing vehicle and the driver must take
par
ticular
c
are.
driving advice
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the h
eaviest items are as close as possible to t
he axle and the nose weight approaches the
m
aximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air
density decreases with altitude, thus
r
educing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
al
titude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
Your
vehicle
is
primarily
designed
for
t
ransporting
people
and
luggage,
but
it
may
a
lso
be
used
for
towing
a
trailer. Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
o
f the weights and towed loads which apply to
y
our vehicle.
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RACING towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by the
s
port diffuser prevents this.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As
the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
c
apacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
s
peed.
The
maximum towed load on a long incline
d
epends on the gradient and the ambient
t
emperature.
In
all cases, keep a check on the coolant
t
emperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
m
ountain type of descent, the use of engine
b
raking is recommended.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling o
n the trailer.
The
rear parking sensors will be
d
eactivated automatically if a genuine
C
ITROËN towbar is used.
F
I
f
the
warning
lamp
and
the
S
TOP
warning
lamp
come
on,
s
top
the
vehicle
and
switch
off
t
he
engine
as
soon
as
possible.
Practical information
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Checks
This section describes access to the engine compartment, the procedure for bleeding the fuel system on Diesel engines after running out of fuel,
t
he location of various engine components needed to check the levels
a
nd the main wearing parts.
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ToTaL & CITRoËn
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and Development departments have developed for
C
ITROËN, lubricants to match the latest technical
i
nnovations on CITR
oËn
vehicles, both for
competition
and for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain of
the
best per formance for your engine.
Optimum protection for
your engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you
a
re contributing towards improving the
l
ife and per formances of your engine,
w
hile also protecting the environment.
prefers
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bonnetProtects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels.
Opening
F Open the front left door.
F P ull the interior release lever A ,
located at
t
he bottom of the door aperture.F
P ush the exterior safety catch B to the left
and
raise the bonnet.
Before
doing
anything
under
the
b
onnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system
to
avoid
any
risk
of
injury
r
esulting
from
an
automatic
change
to
S
TART
mode.
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
t
he front left door is closed.
Checks
