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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut of
f to save engine
power.
Tyres
Check
the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer
, observing the
recommended
pressures.
Chapter
7, "Levels" section.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine
as soon as possible.Brakes
Towing
increases the braking distance. Drive at a moderate speed, change
down
early and brake gradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their wiring
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fitting
of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer
.
If
this equipment is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer
, it is imperative that
it
is fitted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's
instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention
to the risk associated with
fitting
a towbar or electrical accessory
not
recommended by CITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system.
Please obtain information from
the
Manufacturer before fitting this type
of
equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity
to
side
wind
is
increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
The
ABS or DSC systems only control
the
vehicle,
not
the
trailer
or
caravan.
Parking sensors
The
rear
parking
sensors
system
does
not
function
while
the
vehicle
is
towing.
Chapter
9,
"Identification
markings"
section.
Towing a trailer
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Rear lamps
This procedure requires the use of
the spanner supplied with the tools for
changing a wheel.
When
refitting, take care to
reposition the tabs and the wiring
correctly to avoid trapping the
wiring.
After changing the rear direction
indicator bulb, the reinitialisation time is
above
2 minutes.
-
Move aside the 4 tabs then extract
the
bulb holder.
-
Remove the faulty bulb by
pressing it lightly while turning it
anticlockwise.
-
Change
the bulb.
When
removing the lamp unit:
-
with tailgate, pull the lamp unit
towards the centre of the vehicle,
-
with hinged doors, pull the lamp
unit
towards you.
For more information on bulbs, refer to
the
"Types
of
bulb".
1.
Brake lamps / sidelamps
T
ype B,
P21/5W
-
21/5W
2.
Direction indicators
T
ype B, PY21W - 21W (amber)
3.
Reversing lamps
T
ype B, P21W - 21W
4.
Foglamps
T
ype B, P21W - 21W
High pressure jet washing When using this type of washing
on stubborn dirt, do not persist on
the headlamps, the other lamps
and their edges to avoid damaging
their
coating
and
seals. Chapter 9, "Changing a wheel"
section.
-
Identify the failed bulb, then open
the
rear doors to 180°.
Chapter
3, "Access" section.
-
Remove
the two fixing bolts using
the
spanner provided.
-
Pull
the lamp unit from the outside.
-
Holding the lamp, disconnect the
electrical
connector.
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Changing a bulb