ACCESSORIES -> Towing a Trailer for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV First Generation (1996-2008)

Towing a trailer  
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...  
Distribution of loads  
As the fan is electrically controlled, its  
cooling capacity is not dependent on  
the engine speed.  
On the contrary, use a high gear to  
lower the engine speed and reduce  
Distribute the load in the trailer so  
that the heaviest objects are as  
close as possible to the axle and  
the nose weight is close to the  
For more information about  
weights, refer to the administrative  
documents (V5 registration  
document, ...) or to the "Weights"  
section of chapter 9.  
maximum authorised without, however, your speed.  
exceeding it.  
Cooling  
Towing a trailer on a slope increases  
the coolant temperature.  
In all cases, pay attention to the  
coolant temperature.  
Driving advice  
A towed vehicle must free wheel:  
gearbox in neutral.  
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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.  
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.