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F The assisted parking manoeuvre is in progress.
Without exceeding 4
mph (7 km/h), follow
the instructions displayed in the instrument
panel, aided by the warnings from the
"Parking sensors" system, until the end of
the manoeuvre is indicated. During a
bay parking manoeuvre, the Park
Assist system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within
20 inches (50 cm) of an obstacle.
During parking and exit from parking
manoeuvres, the reversing camera
function may come into operation. It
facilitates monitoring of the surroundings
of the vehicle, by displaying additional
information in the instrument panel.
For more information on the Reversing
camera , refer to the corresponding
section.
Deactivation
- if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the stated limit,
-

w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-

a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o

n opening the driver's door,
-

i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes
off and a
message is displayed accompanied
by an audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
If the system is deactivated during
a


manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate
it to repeat the measurement.
Switching off
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer, connected electrically,
-

i
f the driver's door is opened,
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a
prolonged period,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a

message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control. The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
-

o

n switching off the ignition,
-

i

f the engine stalls,
-

i

f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5

minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre
-

a

fter a

prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a


manoeuvre,
-

i

f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered,
Driving

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Only use the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheels fitted to your vehicle:Original tyre size Chain type205/60


R16Maximum link size:
9
mm
205/55


R17
225/45


R18THULE K-Summit
K34
model
exclusively
For more information on snow chains, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Towing device
Load distribution
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 performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
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 towing device is not fitted by
a CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important : for versions equipped with
the motorised tailgate with "Hands-Free
Tailgate Access" function, if a towing
device other than a genuine CITROËN
one is installed, it is imperative to
visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to recalibrate the detection
system: risk of "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function failure.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used. Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data

section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised tailgate
with " Hands-Free Tailgate Access "
function
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
-

p
lease deactivate this function in advance
in your vehicle's configuration menu,
-

o
r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
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Towing system with
quickly detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
Fitting Blanking plug
In the event of recovery, it is essential to remove
the blanking plug if your vehicle has one.
To do this, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
The blanking plug is located behind the
lower air intake grille.
F

B
elow the rear bumper, unclip and remove
the protective cover from the carrier. F

P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F

U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F

B
efore fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a
clean and soft cloth.F

F
it the end of the towball into the carrier
underneath the rear bumper, as far as it can
go.
F
M
ake sure that the towball is correctly
secured in place. The two pins must be in
contact with the carrier notches and trigger
B must be returned to the "locking" position.
F

I
nstall the protective cover and clip it into
place by turning it anti-clockwise.
F

C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 pin socket
next to the carrier.
F

S
ecure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop on the carrier.
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Removing
F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it clockwise.
F

P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F

U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F

P
ress trigger B and remove the towball by
pulling it towards you. F

C
lip the protective cover to the carrier
underneath the bumper. If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Maximum weight authorised on the towing
device: 70
kg.
For more information on the Weights
of your vehicle, refer to the associated
section.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier).
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing system: if it is
exceeded, this system may detach from
the vehicle and thus cause a
serious
accident.
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Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40
cm: 80 kg.
As this value may be changed, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
user guide supplied with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the fixings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
When carrying long objects, it is
recommended that the motorised tailgate
function is deactivated.
Very cold climate screen(s)
(Depending on the country where the product
is sold.)
Removable screen(s) which prevent snow
accumulating at the radiator cooling fan.
Depending on the version, you have one or two
screens. Before fitting or removing a
screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting Removing
F Use a
screwdriver as a lever to release each
of the fixings of each screen in turn.
It is essential to remove the very cold
climate screen (or screens):
-

w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
-
w

hen towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Vision 360


system
The pre-cut section must be removed
before fitting the screen on the front
bumper, in order to be able to release the
camera.
When the very cold climate screen is
present, the camera image is slightly
altered.
F

O

ffer up the corresponding very cold
climate screen to the lower or upper section
of the front bumper.
F

P

ress around its edge to engage the fixing
clips of each screen one by one.
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List of tools
(Depending on equipment.)4.
Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Towing eye and tool to open the front
protective cover.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fastening bolts.
2. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (except
versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle. For more information on To w i n g
, refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
Taking out the wheel
F Loosen the central nut.
F R emove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
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Putting the spare wheel back in
placeSince the width of the spare wheel is
smaller than the width of the wheels of
the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the
punctured wheel must be stored in the boot.
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F L oosen the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
F

P
osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central nut clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
F

P
ut the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel.
Spare wheel
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e xplanatory videos.
Access to tooling
(Depending on version. The full set of tools is
supplied with the spare wheel.) The rest of the tools, the jack 3
and the wheel
bolt cover removal tool 4 , are stored in a box
attached to the spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle by
means of a
winch carrier system.
Procedure for changing a
wheel with
a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare
wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle. One part of the tools can be accessed from the
boot.
The immobilisation chock 2 as well as the
wheelbrace extension 6 are stored in the right-
hand section of the boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stored in the left-hand section of the boot sill
trim.
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List of tools
(Depending on version. The full set of tools is
supplied with the spare wheel.)
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (except
for versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle. 4.
Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for wheel security bolts (stored in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Wheelbrace extension.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel
winch cable carrier nut.
7. Towing eye and tool to open the front
protective cover.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove the
trim using the wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the
valve aperture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of your
hand.
Access to the spare wheel
(Depending on version.)
Only a "space-saver" type spare wheel
may be fixed underneath the vehicle.
The spare wheel is supported by a
winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
In the event of a breakdown