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Observe the legislation in force in your

Avoid driving with snow chains on

roads that have been cleared of snow

manufacturer's label and in the Technical

data section of this guide.

country relating to the use of snow

chains and maximum authorised speeds.

to avoid damaging the vehicle's tyres and

the road surface. If the vehicle is fitted with

alloy wheels, check that no part of the chain

or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.

If using accessories attached to the

towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers,

tow boxes):

Use only chains designed to be fitted to the

type of wheel fitted to the vehicle:

– Comply with the maximum authorised

nose weight.

– Do not transport more than 4 conventional

bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.

When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier

on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest

bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.

Original tyre size

215/65 R16

Chain type

Polaire XK9 120

Towing device

215/60 R17

Load distribution

►ꢀ Distribute the load in the trailer so that

the heaviest items are as close as possible to

the axle, and the nose weight approaches the

maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus

reducing engine performance. The maximum

towable load must be reduced by 10% per

1,000 metres of altitude.

For more information, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Installation tips

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

►ꢀ To fit the snow chains during a journey, stop

the vehicle on a flat surface at the side of the

road.

Blanking plug

►ꢀ Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent

movement of the vehicle.

►ꢀ Fit the snow chains following the

instructions provided by the manufacturer.

►ꢀ Move off gently and drive for a few

moments, without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).

►ꢀ Stop the vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Use genuine towing devices and wiring

harnesses approved by CITROËN. We

recommend having them fitted by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, they must

still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle

manufacturer's instructions.

Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions

are automatically deactivated while an

approved towing system is in use.

If your vehicle is equipped with a blanking plug,

it must be removed before towing.

It is located behind the lower air intake grille.

Contact your CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have it removed.

Roof bars

It is strongly recommended that you

practise fitting the snow chains on a

level and dry surface before setting off.

As a safety measure and to avoid

damaging the roof, it is essential to

Comply with the maximum authorised

towable weight, as indicated on your

vehicle's registration certificate, on the

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After switching off the engine and for a

maximum cumulative period of around

30 minutes, you can continue to use functions

such as the audio and telematics system,

dipped beam headlamps or courtesy lamps.

use transverse roof bars approved for your

vehicle.

Observe the instructions on fitting and use

contained in the guide supplied with the

roof bars.

Regularly check the security and tight

fastening of the roof bars, at least before

each trip.

Remove the roof bars once they are no

longer needed.

Selecting the mode

Maximum load distributed over the

roof bars, for a loading height not

exceeding 40 cm: 70 kg.

As this value may change, please verify the

maximum load quoted in the guide supplied

with the roof bars.

If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the

speed of the vehicle to the profile of the

road to avoid damaging the roof bars and

the fixings on the vehicle.

Direct fitting on roof

A confirmation message is displayed when

energy economy mode is entered, and the

active functions are placed on standby.

If a telephone call is in progress at the

time, it will be maintained for around

10 minutes via the audio system’s hands-free

system.

Be sure to refer to national legislation in

order to comply with the regulations for

transporting objects that are longer than the

vehicle.

Exiting the mode

These functions are automatically reactivated

the next time the vehicle is used.

The transverse bars must only be fixed at the

four anchorage points located on the roof

frame. These points are concealed by the

vehicle doors when the doors are closed.

The roof bar fixings have a stud which must be

inserted into the opening of each anchorage

point.

To restore the use of these functions

immediately, start the engine and let it run:

– For less than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 5 minutes.

– For more than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 30 minutes.

Let the engine run for the specified duration to

ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.

To recharge the battery, avoid repeatedly or

continuously restarting the engine.

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.

Secure the load firmly.

Drive gently: the vehicle will be more

susceptible to the effects of side winds and

its stability may be affected.

Energy economy mode

This system manages the duration of use

of certain functions, in order to conserve a

sufficient level of charge in the battery with the

ignition off.

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