tow bar Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE 2008.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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FAMILIARISATION
Exterior
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Rear roof fl ap
The rear roof fl ap is only
compatible with the hinged doors.
Changing bulbs 137
20
Tailgate and rear screen
Hinged rear doors
Spare wheel
The tools are located under
the right-hand seat.
Raise the carrier with the
wheel fl ush against the fl oor.
In the case of a vehicle fi tted
with a towbar, the vehicle
must be raised in order to
disengage the spare wheel
from the carrier.
132
Asymmetrical (2/3 - 1/3).
This lock makes it possible
to keep the large door closed
and drive with the small door
open.
This control permits opening
to approximately 180°.
Parking assistance 85

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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
6
Good Practice
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 automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered. Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
"Identifi cation features" section of
chapter 9) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.

Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk linked with fi tting
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN . Fitting
such equipment could result in the
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
dealer for information before fi tting this
type of equipment.

Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing. A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility jacket, rear
parking assistance, warning triangle, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered.

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119
Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
6
Good Practice
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 automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered. Tyres: check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle (see the
"Identifi cation features" section of
chapter 9) and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressure.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.

Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk linked with fi tting
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN . Fitting
such equipment could result in the
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
dealer for information before fi tting this
type of equipment.

Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing. A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility jacket, rear
parking assistance, warning triangle, ...
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide range of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Being towed
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
BEING TOWED
The towing eye is stored in the tool kit,
located under the right-hand seat. From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part.
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
From the rear
- Unclip the cover using a coin or the fl at part of the towing eye,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. When towing with the engine
switched off, there is no braking or
steering assistance.
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in neutral, failure to observe this
special condition may result in damage
to certain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance when
the engine is started again.
Lifting
(2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment. Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fi tted with a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position, failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
started again.

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Weights
Weights
Model codes

Number of
seats
Engine GTW MOM CVA Body type Engine code Gearbox
5 1.6 Petrol 90 2 925 1 472 50

7J NFR
C
1.6 Petrol 110 3 025 1 502 55 NFU
1.6 HDi 75 2 940 1 482 50 9HT
1.6 HDi 90 3 040 1 482 55 9HX
1.6 HDi 90 PEF 3 065 1 504 55 9HV
1.6 HDi 110 3 065 1 504 55 9HZ
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (KG)
General points
For further information, consult your
registration certifi cate.
In each country, it is imperative that
the towed loads authorised by local
legislation are complied with. To fi nd
out your vehicle’s towing capacities
and its gross train weight, consult a
CITROËN dealer. The braked towed weight with load
transfer can be increased, on condition
that the equivalent of this load is
removed from the vehicle so that the
GTW is not exceeded. Warning: towing
using a lightly loaded towing vehicle
may have an adverse effect on its road
holding.

GTW: gross train weight

MOM: kerb weight

CVA: vertical load on the towbar
The speed of a towing vehicle must
not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply
with the legislation in force in your
country). High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the performance of the
vehicle in order to protect the engine;
when the exterior temperature is higher
than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.
The kerb weight is equal to the weight
without load + driver (75 kg) + fuel tank
fi lled to 90 %.
The GTW and towed load values
indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed
load mentioned must be reduced by
10 % for each additional 1 000 metres.