roof rack Citroen C5 2007.5 (DC/DE) / 1.G Owner's Manual
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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
It is essential to install a CITROËN approved e l e c t r o n i c u n i t w h e n h a v i n g a t o w b a r fi t t e d , in order to prevent any risk of malfunction o r d a m a g e ( r i s k o f fi r e ) .
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
Towing (Boat, caravan, etc.)
If you are climbing a steep gradient and the engine gets excessively hot, certain functions become unavailable (e.g. sequential control of the automatic gearbox, the air conditioning).
If you are towing with a device not approved by the CITROËN network, you must deactivate parking assistance usi ng the button on the dashboard. See “Parking assistance”.
It is recommended that you remove the towing ball, so that it does not interfere with the functioning of the prox-imity sensors, when you are not using a trailer.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTOMOBILES CITROËN for the design of your par-should use roof bars that are tested and approved by bars that are
ticular vehicle.
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as pos-sible.Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vul-nerable to side winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.
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G E N E R A L
ENGINE TYPE1.8i 16VBVM2.0i 16VBVM2.0i 16VBVA3.0 V6BVA
Fuel tank capacityApproximately 71 litres
Fuels to be usedUnleaded petrol RON 95 - RON 98
F r e n c h fi s c a l r a t i n g----
Power (kW)92103103155
Turning circle between walls (in metres)12121212,2
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) (In the highest gear)----
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight1510152115831725
Gross vehicle weight (MTAC)2015206320902230
Maximum weight on rear axle9609609601010
Gross train weight (MTRA)(1)3315356335903630
Gross trailer weight (within the Gross Train Weight limit)
8% < incline ≤ 12% 1300
(1530*)
1500
(1720*)
1500
(1720*)
1400
(1650*)
incline ≤ 8%1700180018001400
Gross trailer weight (without brakes)750
Trailer nose weight62696966
Maximum roof rack load80