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Towing a trailer

TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...

For more information about weights,

refer to the administrative documents

(registration document, ...) or to the

"Weights" section of chapter 8.

Distribution of loads

Cooling

Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest objects are as close as possible

to the axle and the nose weight is close to

the maximum authorised without, however,

exceeding it.

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the

coolant temperature.

As the fan is electrically controlled, its

cooling capacity is not dependent on the

engine speed.

Driving advice

A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in

neutral.

Towing a trailer

You should therefore use a high gear to

lower the engine speed and reduce your

speed.

Tyres

Towbar

Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle (see the "Identification markings"

section of chapter 8) and of the trailer,

observing the recommended pressures.

We recommend the use of genuine

CITROËN towbars and their harnesses,

which have been tested and approved from

the design stage of your vehicle, and that

you entrust the fitting of this equipment to a

CITROËN dealer.

In all cases, pay attention to the coolant

temperature.

Good Practice

Brakes

If this equipment is not fitted by a CITROËN

dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using

the electrical pre-equipment installed at the

rear of the vehicle and in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions.

In certain cases of particularly arduous

use (towing the maximum load up a steep

slope in high temperatures), the engine

automatically limits its power. In this

case, the air conditioning is automatically

cut off to save engine power.

Towing increases the braking distance. Drive

at a moderate speed, change down early

and brake gradually.

In accordance with the general instructions

a reminder of which has been given above,

we draw your attention to the risk associated

with fitting a towbar or electrical accessory

not recommended by CITROËN. Fitting such

equipment could result in the failure of your

vehicle's electronic system. Please obtain

information from the Manufacturer before

fitting this type of equipment.

Side wind

Sensitivity to side wind is increased. Drive

smoothly and at a moderate speed.

If the coolant temperature warning

lamp comes on, stop the vehicle

and switch off the engine as soon

as possible.

ABS/DSC

The ABS or DSC systems only control the

vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.

Rear parking sensors

The parking sensors system does not

function while the vehicle is towing.

Equipment

OTHER ACCESSORIES

For any work on your vehicle, use

a qualified workshop that has the

technical information, competence and

equipment required, which a CITROËN

dealer is able to provide.

ROOF BARS

Maximum load: 100 kilograms.

Accessory not available on the

H2 version.

INTERIOR RACK

ROOF RACK

This rack allows you to carry long items of low weight (electrical conduits, pipes, etc...).

To install the transverse roof bars, use the

fixings provided for this purpose.

Maximum load: 170 kilograms.

Accessory not available on the

H2 version.

Equipment

To prevent the mat from becoming caught

under the pedals:

Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps, ...

Range of trade

equipment

Screenwash, replacement fuses, wiper

blades, interior and exterior cleaning

and maintenance products, replacement

bulbs, ...

ensure that the mat and its ﬁxings are

Parts and Services technical information

publishes an accessory catalogue offering

various equipment and fittings, such as:

positioned correctly,

never ﬁt one mat on top of another.

Audio equipment, hands-free kit, speakers,

CD changer, navigation, ...

Regardless of the audio and telematic

equipment offered on the market, the

Roof bars for short, medium and long

wheelbase (load retainers for all models).

The fitting of electrical equipment

or accessories which are not

technical constraints linked with the ﬁtting of

equipment of these families of products mean

that the special features of the equipment and

its compatibility with the capacities of the your

vehicle's standard equipment must be taken

into account. Please contact a dealer for

information before ﬁtting such equipment.

recommended by CITROËN may result

in the failure of your vehicle's electronic

system. Please note this specific warning.

You are advised to contact a representative

of the Marque to be shown the range of

recommended equipment and accessories.

Sill plate, loading roller, sill. Sill plate,

loading roller, sill.

Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar which must be ﬁtted by the network.

Roof bars for the various heights, roof bars,

ladder.

Depending on the country in which the

vehicle is sold or operated, it is compulsory

to have a high visibility safety vest, warning

triangle and replacement bulbs available in

the vehicle.

Installation of radiocommunication

transmitters

Separation partitions and grilles, smooth,

non-slip wooden protective floor.

Before installing accessory

radiocommunication transmitters with an

external aerial on your vehicle, you are

advised to contact a representative of the

CITROËN marque.

Protective grilles, multimedia.

Another range is also available, structured

around comfort, leisure and maintenance:

The CITROËN dealer network can inform

you of the specifications (frequency

band, maximum output power, aerial

position, specific installation conditions)

of the transmitters which can be fitted,

in accordance with the Motor Vehicle

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

(2004/104/CE).

Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, first aid

kit, high visibility safety vest, rear parking

sensors, warning triangle, ...

Front seat covers compatible with airbags,

bench, rubber mats, carpet mats, snow

chains.

ACCESSORIES for Your Citroen Dispatch Van First Generation (1994-2006)

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