Citroen BERLINGO DAG 2011 2.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2011, Model line: BERLINGO DAG, Model: Citroen BERLINGO DAG 2011 2.GPages: 223, PDF Size: 6.89 MB
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
5
For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (V5 registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
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.
Cooling
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.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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Towing a trailer
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
t o w i n g v e h i c l e ( s e e t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
features" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure. See the "Levels" section of
chapter 6.
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 t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
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
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
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.
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ACCESSORIES
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Equipment
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 genuine parts is
available.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
A n t i - t h e f t a l a r m , w i n d o w e t c h i n g , fi r s t
aid kit, high visibility vest, front and
rear parking sensors, warning triangle,
security bolts for alloy wheels, ...
Seat covers compatible with airbags
for the front seats, bench seat, rubber
mats, carpet mats, snow chains, blinds,
tailgate bicycle carrier, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s are positioned correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r . A u d i o e q u i p m e n t , h a n d s - f r e e k i t ,
speakers, CD changer, satellite navigation
system, USB box, Video kit, ...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
e q u i p m e n t o f f e r e d o n t h e m a r k e t ,
the technical constraints associated
w i t h t h e fi t t i n g o f e q u i p m e n t o f t h e s e
product groups mean that the special
f e a t u r e s o f t h e e q u i p m e n t a n d i t s
compatibility with the capacities of your
v e h i c l e ' s s t a n d a r d e q u i p m e n t m u s t
be taken into account. Please ask a
CITROËN dealer for more information
b e f o r e fi t t i n g s u c h e q u i p m e n t .
Maximum weights on bars
- T r a n s v e r s e b a r s o n l o n g i t u d i n a l
bars: 75 Kg (these bars are not
compatible with the Modutop roof). Installing radiocommunication
transmitters
You are advised to contact a CITROËN
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
external aerial on your vehicle.
The CITROËN dealer network
w i l l i n f o r m y o u o f t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n
( f r e q u e n c y b a n d , m a x i m u m o u t p u t
p o w e r , a e r i a l p o s i t i o n , s p e c i fi c
conditions of installation) of the
t r a n s m i t t e r s w h i c h c a n b e fi t t e d , i n
accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
F r o n t m u d fl a p s , r e a r m u d fl a p s ,
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim, leather steering wheel, ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
spare bulbs, ...