Practical information
If the weight on board the vehicle is nearly up to
the maximum authorised value, the indicator
lamps of these buttons come on.
Refer to national legislation in order to comply
with the regulations for transporting objects
that are longer than the vehicle.
Roof bars / Roof rack
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Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close
as possible to the roof.
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If the weight on board the vehicle exceeds
the maximum authorised value, the indicator
lamps of these buttons come on.
In the event of loading a 7-seat model
(not exceeding 40 cm in height) on the
roof, do not exceed the following loads:
– Three transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100 kg.
Secure the load firmly.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds and its
stability may be affected.
Regularly check the security and tight
fastening of the roof bars and racks, at least
before each trip.
Display of the measurement on the
instrument panel
If the weight on board the vehicle
exceeds the maximum authorised
value, this indicator lamp comes on.
– An aluminium rack: 70 kg.
– A steel rack: 65 kg.
Remove the roof bars once they are no longer
needed.
Malfunction
Display of the malfunction in the loading
area
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the roof bars and racks approved for your
vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars and racks.
In the event of loading (not exceeding
40 cm in height) on the roof, do not
exceed the following loads:
– Transverse bars on longitudinal bars:
80 kg.
After the measurement is triggered from the
loading area, the LEDs of the 3 buttons flash
simultaneously for about 3 seconds and then go
out.
– Two transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100 kg.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
– Three transverse bars bolted to the roof:
150 kg.
– An aluminium rack: 120 kg.
– A steel rack: 115 kg.
Information displayed on the instrument
panel
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed
of the vehicle to the profile of the road to
avoid damaging the roof bars or the roof rack
and the fixings on the vehicle.
These warning lamps come on, together with a
message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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