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Changing front foglamp bulbs
F Access to the front foglamp is through the aperture below the bumper.
I

f necessary, unscrew and completely
remove the cover.
F

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise and pull it out.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r. If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Changing direction indicator side
repeaters
F Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the
base on the body.
F

T
ilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater
and remove it.
F

D
isconnect the repeater connector.
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.
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Changing bulbs
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
F
o
pen the boot,
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r
emove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel,
F

s
lacken and remove the nut,
F

d
isconnect the lamp unit connector,
F

u
nclip the lamp unit by lowering the tongue
and carefully extract it pulling in line
towards the outside, F

r
emove the four screws and lift off the bulb
h o l d e r,
F

t
urn the failed bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp.
1.
D

irection indicators (PY21W amber).
2. R
eversing lamps (R10W).
3. F
oglamp (P21W).
4.
S

idelamps (P21/5W).
5.
B

rake lamps

/ sidelamps (P21/5W).
Rear lamps
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Third brake lamp (5 W5W bulbs)Number plate lamps (W5W)
F Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the
transparent lens.
F

P
ush it outwards to unclip it and remove it.
F

R
emove the failed bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Ensure that the housing cover is
correctly positioned on its support
before clipping it into place.
To change these bulbs, it is necessary to
remove the housing from the rear shelf,
working from the rear seats:
F

p

ull the housing cover towards you and up
to disengage it, F
d
isconnect the lamp connector,
F
u
nclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs
and remove it,
F

r

eplace the failed bulb.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
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:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed.
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Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing on the left edge.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar. Put the gear lever into neutral
(position


N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction may
cause damage to some components
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance when
the engine is restarted.
F U nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of
damaging your vehicle).
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Towing a trailer
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.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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Driving advice
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.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
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

T
o 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.
F

I
f the warning lamp and
the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as
possible.
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.
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.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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Very cold climate screen(s)*
Removable protective screen(s) which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on version, you have one or two screens.
Fitting
F Offer up the corresponding screen to the lower or upper section of the front bumper.
F

P
ress around its edge to engage its fixing
clips one by one.
Removal
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each of the fixings of each screen in turn.
* According to country. Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens):
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w
hen the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,
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w
hen towing,
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t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
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