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Towing a trailer
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For more information about weights and towed loads, refer to
chapter 9, "Weights" section.
TOWING A TRAILER , A CARA VAN ...
Distribution of loads
d
istribute the load in the trailer so
that
the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum
authorised without, however,
exceeding
it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the
coolant temperature.a s the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the
engine speed.
You should therefore use a high gear
to lower the engine speed and reduce
your
speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant
temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox
in neutral.
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ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS
The engine characteristics (capacity,
maximum power, maximum power
speed, fuel, C
o
2 emissions...) for your vehicle are given in the registration
certificate.
These characteristics correspond
to the values type-approved
on a test bed, under conditions
defined
in
European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For
more
information, refer to the
manufacturer's
website or sales
brochure
for
the
model. Contact
a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS
These values, expressed in kg, can be found
on the manufacturer's VIN plate
or
label.
The
maximum weights and towed
loads for your vehicle can be found on
the
vehicle's registration certificate.
The
kerb weight is equal to the weight
without
load + driver (75 kg) + fuel tank
filled
to 90%.
The GTW and towed load values
indicated
are valid up to a maximum
altitude
of 1000 metres.
The
value of
the
towed load mentioned must be
reduced by 10 % for each additional
1000
metres.
With
load transfer, the braked trailer
weight can be increased, on condition
that the equivalent of this load is
removed
from the vehicle so that the
GTW
is not exceeded. High
ambient temperatures
may
result in a reduction in the
performance
of the vehicle in
order
to protect the engine. When the
ambient
temperature is higher than
37 °C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing with a lightly loaded
vehicle can adversely affect road
holding.
Towing
a trailer increases braking
distances.
When
towing, the maximum permitted
speed
is reduced (comply with the
legislation
in force in the country).
The
recommended nose weight is the downward force on the towball
(removable
with or without tools).
GVW: gross vehicle weight, the
maximum
authorised weight.
GTW:
gross train weight, the maximum
weight
for vehicle plus trailer.
The
location of the manufacturer's
plate
is given in chapter 9,
"Identification
markings" section.
In
each country, it is imperative that
the
maximum towed loads authorised
by
local legislation are complied
with.
T
o find out your vehicle's towing
capacities and its gross train weight,
consult
a CITROËN dealer.
Weights