P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.
) To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer with additional lighting
and signalling.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
) 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 ex-
ceeding it.
) If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
Tyres
) Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fit-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fitted in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Side wind
) Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Lighting
) Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
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Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
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