towing Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE RHD 2015.5 2.G User Guide
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Towing a trailer
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During use
Never unlock the device when
a
trailer or load carrier is fitted to the
swan
neck.
After use
For
journeys
made
without
a
trailer
or
load carrier, the swan neck must
be
removed and the blanking plug
inserted
in the carrier.
This
measure
applies
particularly if the swan neck
could
hinder visibility of the number
plate
or lighting.Removal
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the
swan neck and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high
pressure
jet wash, the swan neck must
be
removed and the blanking plug
inserted
in the carrier.
aCCESSoRIES
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REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
(
BLANKING COVER )
According to country, the removable snow screen is installed on the lower
part
of the front bumper to prevent the
accumulation
of snow at the radiator
cooling
fan.
Fitting Removal
- offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A on the front bumper.
-
Put it in place by pressing at each
clip
B located in the four corners.
Do
not
forget
to
remove
the
snow screen when the exterior
temperature
is
higher
than
10°C
(no
risk
of
snowfall)
and
when
towing. -
Pass a screwdriver into the hole
located
near each of the clips.
-
Use the screwdriver as a lever to
unclip the four clips
B in turn.
Snow screen
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Without lifting (4 wheels on
the road)
You should always use a towing arm.
BEING TOWED
This procedure involves the use of
the towing eye supplied with the tools
for
changing a wheel.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part.
-
Fully
screw in the removable towing
eye.
From the rear
- Unclip the cover using a coin or the
flat part of the towing eye,
-
Fully
screw in the removable towing
eye. When towing with the engine
switched
off, there is no braking or
steering
assistance.
Lifting (only 2 wheels on the
road)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using
professional lifting equipment.Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (Diesel version)
In
the case of vehicles fitted with
a
manual gearbox, the gear lever
must
be in neutral, failure to observe
this
special condition may result in
damage
to transmission and braking
components
and the absence of
braking
assistance when the engine is
started
again.
Chapter 8, "Changing a wheel"
section.
QUICk HELP
8
Having your vehicle towed
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ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS
The engine characteristics (capacity,
maximum power, maximum power
speed, fuel, C
o
2 emissions...) for your vehicle are given in the registration
certificate.
These characteristics correspond
to the values type-approved
on a test bed, under conditions
defined
in
European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For
more
information, refer to the
manufacturer's
website or sales
brochure
for
the
model. Contact
a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS
These values, expressed in kg, can be found
on the manufacturer's VIN plate
or
label.
The
maximum weights and towed
loads for your vehicle can be found on
the
vehicle's registration certificate.
The
kerb weight is equal to the weight
without
load + driver (75 kg) + fuel tank
filled
to 90%.
The GTW and towed load values
indicated
are valid up to a maximum
altitude
of 1000 metres.
The
value of
the
towed load mentioned must be
reduced by 10 % for each additional
1000
metres.
With
load transfer, the braked trailer
weight can be increased, on condition
that the equivalent of this load is
removed
from the vehicle so that the
GTW
is not exceeded. High
ambient temperatures
may
result in a reduction in the
performance
of the vehicle in
order
to protect the engine. When the
ambient
temperature is higher than
37 °C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing with a lightly loaded
vehicle can adversely affect road
holding.
Towing
a trailer increases braking
distances.
When
towing, the maximum permitted
speed
is reduced (comply with the
legislation
in force in the country).
The
recommended nose weight is the downward force on the towball
(removable
with or without tools).
GVW: gross vehicle weight, the
maximum
authorised weight.
GTW:
gross train weight, the maximum
weight
for vehicle plus trailer.
The
location of the manufacturer's
plate
is given in chapter 9,
"Identification
markings" section.
In
each country, it is imperative that
the
maximum towed loads authorised
by
local legislation are complied
with.
T
o find out your vehicle's towing
capacities and its gross train weight,
consult
a CITROËN dealer.
Weights