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Practical Advice -> Towing - Lifting for Your Citroen C5 Suv First Generation (2001-2008)

TOWING – LIFTING  
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TOWing WiTh WhEEls On  
ThE grOUnD  
Towing eye fixings are located at  
the front and at the rear of the vehi-  
cle.  
Towing at low speed over a very  
short distance is authorised in  
exceptional cases depending on  
the regulations in force.  
Otherwise, it is necessary to  
have your vehicle transported  
on a recovery truck.  
It is essential to check that the  
electric parking brake is released.  
Detach the cover:  
For the front cover, lever with  
a screwdriver at the top of the  
cover.  
For the rear cover, press:  
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When the engine is not  
running, the steering  
and the braking are no  
longer assisted.  
On the right hand side  
(saloon),  
On the bottom (Tourer).  
rEqUirEmEnT — TOWing  
WiTh aUTOmaTiC  
gEarBOx  
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The ignition key must be in posi-  
tion m to retain steering.  
Use a bar with attachments to the  
towing eyes as above.  
Place the selector on position n  
(neutral).  
if you are towing another vehi-  
cle, the latter must be free-  
wheeling (gearbox in neu-  
tral).  
The towing eye is removable, to be  
stowed in the jack protection box  
inside the spare wheel.  
Towing with either the front or  
the rear of the vehicle raised, or  
in “minimum height” position,  
is forbidden.  
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