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If your vehicle is fitted with a spare
wheel of a different size to those on the
vehicle, you must not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specific to the type
of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop that the wheel bolts
are compatible with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of the
security bolt socket. This will enable
you to obtain a replacement security
bolt socket from your dealer.
F

T

ighten the security bolt using
wheelbrace


1 fitted with the security bolt
socket (depending on equipment).
F

T

ighten the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
F

R

efit the protectors on the bolts (depending
on equipment).
F

S

tow the tools in the carrier box.
F

R

eturn the suspension to the normal
position.
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C

heck that the tyre pressure is correct and
have the balancing checked.Tyre under-inflation detection
The space-saver type or steel spare
wheel does not have a sensor.
The punctured wheel must be repaired
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)
1. Dual-function Xenon headlamps (dipped/main): D1S
2.
C

ornering lighting: HP19
3.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps:
LEDs
For the maintenance of the front lamps and
changing HP19 and D1S bulbs and LED lamps,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
You are advised to change both D1S
bulbs at the same time, if one of them
has failed.
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
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se a sponge and soapy water or
a

pH neutral product,
F

w

hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D

o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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Wing-mounted lamps
F Remove the lateral boot trim flap A. To do
so, pull it towards the inside of the boot,
then pull it upwards.
F

D
isconnect connector B .
F

U
nscrew the 2 fixings C .
F

R
emove the lamp from its housing. F

D
etach the bulb holder D
.
F
R
eplace the failed bulb.
F
R
efit the bulb holder D
.
F
P
lace the lamp in its housing.
F
S
crew in the 2 fixings C
.
F
R
efit connector B
.
F
R
efit the side boot trim A
.
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the
right-hand side slacken the screw by a quarter
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up. You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixings C
.
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Wing-mounted lamps
F Pull away the flap in the boot side trim A.
To do this, pull it towards the middle of the
boot, then pull it up.
F

D
isconnect the connector B .
F

U
nscrew the fixing nut C .
F

R
emove the lamp from its housing. F

D
etach the bulb holder D
.
F
R
eplace the faulty bulb.
F
R
efit the bulb holder D
.
F
P
lace the lamp in its housing.
F
S
crew in the fixing nut C
.
F
R
efit the connector B
.
F
R
efit the side boot trim A
.
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the
right-hand side slacken the screw by a quarter
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up. You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut C
.
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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
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r
emove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools 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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ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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owing with only two wheels on the ground,
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here there is no approved towing arm available...
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by levering at the bottom with the flat end of
the towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

A
ttach a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this advice could
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
In the event of a problem or malfunction
with the automatic gearbox, the
vehicle can be immobilised with a gear
engaged. In this case, the front of the
vehicle must be lifted for towing. F

O
n the rear bumper, unclip the cover:
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b
y pressing at the bottom,
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t
hen by levering at the top using the flat
end of the towing eye.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

A
ttach a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Towing another vehicle
F Place the gear lever in neutral (position N with an automatic gearbox).
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Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol engineTHP 160
THP 15 0
Gearbox Automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD 5FM-A
RD 5FE-A /D RW 5FM-A
RW 5FE-A/D
Body SaloonTourer
Unladen weight 1 5151 534
Kerb weight 1 5901 609
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0262 200
Gross train weight (GTW) 2 5262 700
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 500
500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 710
790
Unbraked trailer 500500
Recommended nose weight 6974
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the exterior temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Technical data

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Diesel engineBlueHDi 15 0 S&S BlueHDi 180 S&S
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)EAT6 automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD AHR- M/SRW AHR- M/S RD AHW-T/SRW AHW-T/S
Body SaloonTourerSaloon Tourer
Unladen weight 1 5401 5751 620 1 655
Kerb weight 1 6151 650 1 695 1 730
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 1602 235 2 1902 290
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 6603 6353 290 3 290
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 500
1 400 1 10 01 000
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 750
1 650 1 350 1 250
Unbraked trailer 750750750750
Recommended nose weight 736757 51
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the exterior temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Technical data