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Before each use
Check that the ball joint is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
- the green mark on the star wheel is in
line with the white mark on the towball,
-

t
he star wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ),
-

t
he security key lock is on and the key
removed; the star wheel can no longer
be operated,
-

t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – Risk of accident! During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle - Risk of
accident!
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug 2 from the carrier 1 .
F

I
nsert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; the locking
will take place automatically.
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F The star wheel 6 turns a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
F

C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place and that the green mark
on the star wheel is in line with the white
mark on the towball (position A ).
F

C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
F

A
lways remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
F

C
lip the cap onto the lock.
Removing the towball
F Remove the protective cover from the towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F

A
ttach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye 4 on the carrier.
F

T
ilt the connection socket 3 for wards to
place it in position.
F

I
nsert the trailer plug and give it a quarter
turn to connect it to the connection socket 3
of the carrier. F

G
ive a quarter turn and pull the trailer plug
to disconnect it from connection socket 3 of
the carrier.
F

T
ilt the connection socket 3 to the left to
stow it away.
F

D
etach the cable on the trailer from the
safety eye 4 on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer from the towball.
F

R
efit the protective cover to the towball.
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F Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the other hand, pull and turn star wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the star wheel.
F

R
emove the cap from the lock.
F
I
nsert the key into the lock 7
.
F
O
pen the lock using the key.
F Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1.
F

R
elease the star wheel; this automatically stops
in the unlocked position and the red mark on
the star wheel lines up with the white mark on
the towball (position B ).
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar
system.
F

R
efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1
.
F
C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute 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 performance. The maximum
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000
metres of altitude.
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It is
recommended that the installation be
per formed by 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.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towbar is used.
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Lower fuseboxFuseNo. Rating
(A) Functions
F3 5Trailer power supply.
F4 15Horn.
F5 – F6 20Front and rear screenwash pump.
F7 10Rear 12
V socket.
F8 20Rear windscreen wiper.
F10 – F11 30Locking/unlocking of the doors and fuel filler flap.
F14 5Alarm, telematic unit.
F27 5Alarm (preparation).
F29 20Telematic radio.
F31 15Radio (retrofitting).
F32 15Front 12
V socket.
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Characteristics of engines
and towed loads
Engines
The engine specifications (capacity, max.
power, max. speed, energy, CO
2 emissions,
etc.) associated with your vehicle are given in
the registration document, as well as in sales
brochures.
These characteristics correspond to the
values type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive
1

999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for
your vehicle are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also shown on the
manufacturer's nameplate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. The GTW values and the towable loads
listed are valid for a maximum altitude of
1,000
metres. The towable load must be
reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000

metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towbar.
GT W: Gross train weight.
High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine. When the
exterior temperature is higher than 37°C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing using a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) (obser ve
the local legislation in force). If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
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Engines and towed loads – PETROL
EnginePureTech 82 PureTech 110 S&S PureTech 110PureTech 130
S&S
Gearboxes Manual 5-speed
(BVM5) Manual 5-speed
(BVM5) Automatic
6-speed( E AT 6 ) Automatic
6-speed( E AT 6 ) Manual 6-speed
(BVM6)
Code EB2FEB2DTEB2DTM EB2DTS
Model codes HMZB/R1BHNZB/R1B HNZ W/R1B HNV W/R1HNYH/R1B
Capacity (cm
3) 1,1 9 91,1 9 91,1 9 91,1 9 91,1 9 9
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 6081818195
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 10 or
12% slope (kg) 650
840 840840840
Unbraked trailer (kg) 560600 600600 620
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 5050505050
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Engines and towed loads – DIESEL
EngineHDi 92 BlueHDi 100BlueHDi 100
S&S BlueHDi 120/115 S&S
Gearboxes Manual 5-speed
(BVM5) Manual 5-speed
(BVM5) Manual 5-speed
(BVM5) Manual 6-speed
(BVM6)
Code DV6DDV6FD DV6FD DV6FC
Model codes 9HPA/R2A BHYB/R2A BHYB/R2B BHZH/R2BBHXH/R2B*
Capacity (cm
3) 1,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 0
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 68737388 85
Fuel DieselDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 10 or
12% slope (kg) 840
840840 870870
Unbraked trailer (kg) 610620 620640 640
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 5050505050
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or Belgium.
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