towing Citroen C5 DAG 2008 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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E L E C T R I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
I f n e c e s s a r y , y o u c a n u t i l i s e maxi-mum application o f t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e . I t i s o b t a i n e d b y m e a n s o f a long pull on control A , u n t i l y o u s e e t h e m e s s a g e “ M a x i m u m p a r k - i n g b r a k e a p p l i c a t i o n ” a n d a b e e p i s h e a r d .
M a x i m u m a p p l i c a t i o n i s i n d i s p e n - s a b l e :
I n t h e c a s e o f a v e h i c l e t o w i n g a c a r a v a n o r a t r a i l e r , i f t h e a u t o - m a t i c f u n c t i o n s a r e a c t i v a t e d b u t y o u a r e a p p l y i n g t h e p a r k - i n g b r a k e m a n u a l l y .
W h e n t h e g r a d i e n t y o u a r e p a r k e d o n i s v a r i a b l e i n i t s e f f e c t ( e . g . o n a f e r r y , i n a l o r r y , d u r i n g t o w i n g ) .Note:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
After maximum application, the release time will be longer.
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A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
G E N E R A L
You are advised to use the auto-matic air conditioning regulation. This automatically regulates the following functions for maximum c o m f o r t : a i r fl o w , p a s s e n g e r c o m -partment temperature, and air dis-tribution, using different sensors (external temperature, sunlight). This avoids the need to alter any of the settings, with the exception of the temperature displayed.
Take care not to obstruct the sun-light sensor A.
Provided you retain automatic mode (by pressing button “AUTO”) and all the air vents are open, you will maintain an optimum comfort level, also removing humidity and misting, whatever the ambient cli-matic conditions.
The temperature inside the cabin cannot be lower than the tempera-ture outside if the air conditioning is not operating.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the win-dows closed. If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight the interior tem-perature is excessive, air the pas-senger compartment by opening the windows for a few moments, then close them again.
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
To obtain an even distribution of air, ensure that you do not obstruct the external air inlet grille located at the base of the windscreen, the a i r v e n t s , t h e a i r o u t l e t s o n t h e fl o o r underneath the front seats, and the air extractor located behind the fl a p s i n t h e b o o t .
T h e f r o n t a n d r e a r a i r v e n t s a r e fi t -ted with control knobs which allow you to control and direct the air fl o w . I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o k e e p a l l the air vents open.
D u s t / p o l l e n fi l t e r
T h e r e i s a fi l t e r f o r e x c l u d i n g p o l l e n and dust.
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d a c c o r d -ing to the vehicle maintenance sched-ule. See “Maintenance Guide”.
To ensure the correct operation of the air conditioning system, it is essential to operate the air condi-tioning at least once a month.
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel consumption.
In certain extreme operating con-ditions (e.g. carrying a full load up a steep gradient in high tempera-tures), the switching off of the air conditioning allows more power to be transferred to the engine, thereby increasing the towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bottom of the wind-screen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
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B O O T ( T O U R E R )
1 Luggage-cover blind
(see details on following page)
2 Luggage securing rings
Use the 4 stowing rings pro- v i d e d o n t h e b o o t fl o o r t o s e c u r e your loads.
Note : For safety reasons in the event of sharp braking, you are advised to place heavy objects as far forwards as possible.
3 Hooks
These allow a cargo net to be fi t t e d ( s e e d e t a i l s o n f o l l o w i n g page).
1 Boot lamp
2 12 V accessories socket (100 W maximum)
Cigar-lighter type 12 volts socket. It is located on the rear right-hand trim, and is supplied from the ignition position.
3 Loading assistance
You can change the height of the vehicle in order to make loading or unloading easier.
4 Hook
Allows you to hook shopping bags.
5 Storage net
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6 CD changer
1 Hook
Allows you to hook shopping bags.
2 Torch
To recharge, return it to its storage position.
3 Storage net
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Battery compartment (for vehicles with V6 2.7 HDi engine).
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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 electronic unit w h e n h a v i n g a t o w b a r fi t t e d , i n o r d e r t o p r e v e n t a n y r i s k o f m a l f u n c t i o n 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”.
Roof bars
F o r y o u r s a f e t y a n d t o a v o i d d a m - a g e t o t h e r o o f , y o u m u s t u s e r o o f b a r s t h a t a r e t e s t e d a n d a p p r o v e d b y A U T O M O B I L E S C I T R O Ë N . b a r s t h a t a r e t e s t e d a n d a p p r o v e d b a r s t h a t a r e t e s t e d a n d a p p r o v e d
Recommendations:
S p r e a d t h e l o a d e v e n l y , a v o i d - i n g o v e r l o a d i n g o n o n e s i d e .
P o s i t i o n t h e h e a v i e s t w e i g h t a s l o w d o w n a s p o s s i b l e .
T i e t h e l o a d d o w n s e c u r e l y a n d a d d w a r n i n g s i g n s i f i t i s p r o - t r u d i n g .
D r i v e c o n s e r v a t i v e l y , a s t h e v e h i c l e w i l l b e m o r e v u l n e r a b l e t o s i d e w i n d s .
T h e s t a b i l i t y o f y o u r v e h i c l e m a y b e a l t e r e d .
R e m o v e t h e r o o f r a c k o r r o o f b a r s w h e n y o u a r e n o t u s i n g t h e m .
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T O W I N G – L I F T I N G
TOWING WITH WHEELS ON THE GROUND
T o w i n g e y e fi x i n g s a r e l o c a t e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i - c l e .
D e t a c h t h e c o v e r :
F o r t h e f r o n t c o v e r , l e v e r w i t h a s c r e w d r i v e r a t t h e t o p o f t h e c o v e r .
F o r t h e r e a r c o v e r , p r e s s :
O n t h e r i g h t h a n d s i d e ( s a l o o n ) ,
O n t h e b o t t o m ( T o u r e r ) .
The ignition key must be in posi-tion M to retain steering.
U s e a b a r w i t h a t t a c h m e n t s t o t h e t o w i n g e y e s a s a b o v e .
T h e t o w i n g e y e i s r e m o v a b l e , t o b e s t o w e d i n t h e j a c k p r o t e c t i o n b o x i n s i d e t h e s p a r e w h e e l .
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It is essential to remove the snow guard:
When the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C.
When towing.
When driving at speeds of over 120 km/h (approximately 75 mph).
A f t e r fi t t i n g B e f o r e fi t t i n g
SNOW GUARD
M o v e a b l e d e v i c e w h i c h p r e v e n t s t h e a c c u m u l a t i o n o f s n o w b y t h e r a d i a t o r c o o l i n g f a n .
Fitting
B r i n g t h e 2 s e c t i o n s o f t h e s n o w g u a r d u p t o t h e u p p e r a n d l o w e r s e c t i o n s o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
P r e s s o n t h e s u r r o u n d t o c l i p i n o n e b y o n e t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Remove
U s i n g a s c r e w d r i v e r , l i f t i t u p t o d e t a c h e a c h f i x i n g c l i p o n e b y o n e .