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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