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.
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