Driving
Before setting off
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Starting / Switching off the
engine with the key
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Key ignition switch
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
Lighting
It has 3 positions:
– 1. Stop: inserting and removing the key,
steering column locked.
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
If a genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
– 2. Ignition: steering column unlocked, ignition
on, Diesel preheating, engine running.
– 3. Starting.
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a
special code. When the ignition is switched on,
this code must be recognised in order for starting
to be possible.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
When driving
Cooling
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature
of the coolant. The maximum towable load
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan
does not increase with engine speed.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to
the reserve level, the system switches to energy
economy mode : the power supply is cut off
► Reduce speed and lower the engine speed,
so as to limit the heating-up.
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