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Load reduction modeSystem which manages the use of certain functions according to the level of charge
r
emaining in the battery.
When
the vehicle is being driven, the load
r
eduction function temporarily deactivates
c
ertain functions, such as the air conditioning,
t
he heated rear screen...
The
deactivated functions are reactivated
a
utomatically as soon as conditions permit.Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of c
harge in the battery.
After
the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen
w
ipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
t
hirty minutes. This
period may be greatly reduced if
t
he battery is not fully charged.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from
s
tarting.
If
the telephone is being used at the
s
ame time, it will be interrupted after
10
m
inutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears in the screen indicating that the
v
ehicle has switched to economy mode and the
a
ctive 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
ge
neral 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 arm.
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 arm.
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 could result in damage
t
o certain components (braking,
t
ransmission...) and the absence
o
f braking assistance the next time
t
he 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.
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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
t
he maximum permitted without
e
xceeding it.
Air
density decreases with altitude, thus
r
educing engine per formance. Above
1 0
00 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
al
titude. Refer
to the "Technical data" section for
d
etails of the weights and towed loads
w
hich apply to your vehicle.
Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may
a
lso be used for towing a trailer. 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
C
ITROËN dealer, it must still be
f
itted in accordance with the vehicle
m
anufacturer's
i
nstructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
d
emands on the towing vehicle and the
d
river must take particular care.
driving advice
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Towing with the RACIng version
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a t
owbar. The space occupied by the
s
port diffuser prevents this.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
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. 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.
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.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
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.
Practical information
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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 d epartments h ave d eveloped l
ubricants for CITROËN, to match the latest
t
echnical innovations on CITROËN 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
a
re contributing towards improving the
l
ife and per formance of your engine,
w
hile also protecting the environment.
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Bonnet
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.F
U
nclip the bonnet stay C from its housing,
h
olding it by its foam protection.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
ope
n.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
o
f its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
l
atched.When
the engine is hot, handle the
e
xterior safety catch and the stay with
c
are.
To
avoid damaging the electric units,
t
he use of a high pressure jet wash
u
nder the bonnet is strictly prohibited.
Checks
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Petrol engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
A
ir filter.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
