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Towing a trailer

TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN...

Distribution of loads

As the fan is electrically controlled, its

cooling capacity is not dependent on

the engine speed.

You should therefore 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 and towed loads, refer to

chapter 9, "Weights" section.

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.

Towing a trailer

Brakes

Good Practice

Towbar

Towing increases the braking distance.

Drive at a moderate speed, change

down early and brake gradually.

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 air conditioning is

automatically cut off to save engine

power.

We recommend the use of genuine

CITROËN towbars and their wiring

harnesses, which have been tested

and approved from the design stage of

your vehicle, and that you entrust the

ﬁtting of this equipment to a CITROËN

dealer.

If this equipment is not ﬁtted by a

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.

In accordance with the general

instructions a reminder of which has

been given above, we draw your

attention to the risk associated 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 obtain information from

the Manufacturer before ﬁtting this type

of equipment.

Side wind

Sensitivity to side wind is increased.

Drive smoothly and at a moderate

speed.

If the coolant temperature

warning lamp comes on, stop

the vehicle and switch off the

engine as soon as possible.

ABS/DSC

The ABS or DSC systems only control

the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Chapter 7, "Levels" section.

Parking sensors

The rear parking sensors system does

not function while the vehicle is towing.

Tyres

Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the

recommended pressures.

Chapter 9, "Identiﬁcation

markings" section.

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Towing a trailer

TOWBAR WITH SWAN NECK TOWBALL, Fitting

LOCKABLE AND QUICKLY

DETACHABLE

Presentation

This swan neck towbar, delivered

assembled, can be removed and ﬁtted

easily. No tools are needed.

Instructions for ﬁtting and before

every use

Check that the swan neck is correctly

locked by verifying the following points:

-

the green mark on the locking

wheel is visible,

the safety lock on the locking wheel

is directed toward the rear,

the safety lock is closed and the

key removed; the locking wheel can

no longer be operated,

-

the swan neck must no longer

move at all in its carrier.

When hooking up the trailer, don't

forget to connect the trailer harness.

Towing a trailer

During use

Removal

Never unlock the device when

a trailer or load carrier is ﬁtted to the

swan neck.

After use

For journeys made without a trailer

or load carrier, the swan neck must

be removed and the blanking plug

inserted in the carrier. This measure

applies particularly if the swan neck

could hinder visibility of the number

plate or lighting.

Maintenance

Correct operation is only possible if the

swan neck and its carrier remain clean.

Before cleaning the vehicle with a high

pressure jet wash, the swan neck must

be removed and the blanking plug

inserted in the carrier.

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Equipment

OTHER ACCESSORIES

These accessories and parts, having been Audio equipment, hands-free kit,

Front mud ﬂaps, rear mud ﬂaps,

15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch

navigation system, USB box, Video kit, ... trim, leather steering wheel, ...

tested and approved for reliability and

safety, are all adapted to your vehicle. A

wide range of recommended accessories

and genuine parts is available.

speakers, CD changer, satellite

Regardless of the audio and telematic

equipment offered on the market, the

Screenwash, interior and exterior

cleaning and maintenance products,

spare bulbs, ...

technical constraints associated with

the ﬁtting of equipment of these product

groups mean that the special features

of the equipment and its compatibility

with the capacities of your vehicle's

standard equipment must be taken into

account. Please ask a CITROËN dealer

for more information before ﬁtting such

equipment.

A further range is also available,

structured around comfort, leisure and

maintenance:

Anti-theft alarm, window etching, ﬁrst

aid kit, high visibility vest, front and

rear parking sensors, warning triangle,

security bolts for alloy wheels, ...

The ﬁtting of electrical equipment

or accessories which are not

Maximum weights on bars

recommended by CITROËN may

result in a failure of your vehicle's

electronic system. Please note this

speciﬁc warning. You are advised

to contact a dealer to be shown the

range of recommended equipment or

accessories.

Seat covers compatible with airbags

for the front seats, bench seat, rubber

mats, carpet mats, snow chains, blinds,

tailgate bicycle carrier, ...

To prevent the mat from becoming

caught under the pedals:

-

Transverse bars on longitudinal

bars: 75 Kg (these bars are not

compatible with the Modutop roof).

Installing radiocommunication

transmitters

You are advised to contact a CITROËN

dealer before installing accessory

radiocommunication transmitters with

external aerial on your vehicle.

Depending on the country in which

the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory

to have a high visibility vest, warning

triangle and spare bulbs available in

the vehicle.

-

ensure that the mat and its ﬁxings

are positioned correctly,

never ﬁt one mat on top of another.

The CITROËN dealer network

will inform you of the speciﬁcation

(frequency band, maximum output

power, aerial position, speciﬁc

conditions of installation) of the

transmitters which can be ﬁtted, in

accordance with the Motor Vehicle

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Directive (2004/104/EC).

ACCESSORIES for Your Citroen Berlingo SUV Second Generation (2008-2018)

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