Towing a trailer
Good Practice
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is
offered.
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 automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered.
Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.
Range of professional
equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessories catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which must be fitted by the CITROËN
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, non-slip wooden protective
floor.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7. fitting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fitted by a
Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
"Identification features" section of
chapter 9) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure.
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.
Protective grilles.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk linked 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 contact a CITROËN
dealer for information before fitting this
type of equipment.
Another range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually.
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
first aid kit, high visibility safety jacket,
rear parking assistance, warning
triangle, ...
Side wind
Front seat covers compatible with air
bags, bench, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains, blind, tailgate bicycle
carrier, ...
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.