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TOWING THE VEHICLE

Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle us-
ing a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear parcel shelf support,

)
remove the towing eye from the
holder.



Access to the tools
General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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)
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.


Towing your vehicle


)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the electronic
gearbox system or automatic
gearbox).
Failure to observe this in-
struction could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.


)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.



Towing another vehicle


)
Unlock the steering by turning the
key in the ignition one notch and re-
lease the parking brake.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for
a short distance.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions. The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.

Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.


Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:


NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D *



PETROL ENGINES


VTi 95



VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 72.5
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
70
88
Max power engine speed (rpm)
6 000
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
135
160
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 250
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Auto
(4-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25
4.25
4.25

* According to country of sale.

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:
NC...


NFUB

NFUC



NFUE



5FV8/P



PETROL ENGINES


1.6 i 16V



THP 155


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 587
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
78.5 x 82
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
80
115
Max power engine speed (rpm)
5 800
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
147
240
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
1 400
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Automatic
(4-speed)
Electronic gearbox system
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.25
3.25
4.25

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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 of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 120



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Auto



Model codes:
NC...


8FR0



5FS0



5FS9

5FS9/D




- Unladen weight
1 200
1 205
1 270


- Kerb weight
1 275
1 280
1 345


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 720
1 765
1 755


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 920
3 065
3 055


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
1 200
1 300
1 300


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 450
1 550
1 550


- Unbraked trailer
635
640
670


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


1.6 i 16V



THP 155



Gearboxes


Manual



Automatic





Electronic gearbox system



Model codes:
NC...


NFUB

NFUC



NFUE



5FV8/P




- Unladen weight
1 205
1 265
1 275


- Kerb weight
1 280
1 340
1 350


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 730
1 765
1 805


- Maximum train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 530
2 565
3 205


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
800
800
1 400


- Braked trailer * (with transfer of load
within the GTW limit)
1 050
1 050
1 560


- Unbraked trailer
640
670
675


- Recommended nose weight
75
75
75
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 of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load. *

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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MODEL:


ENGINE AND GEARBOX



Model codes:
NC...


5FL0/GL



LPG ENGINE


VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 85.8
Max. power: EU standard (kW)
88
Max. power speed (rpm)
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
160
Max. torque speed (rpm)
4 250
Fuel
LPG/Unleaded
Catalytic converter
Yes

GEARBOX

Manual
(5-speed)

OIL CAPACITY (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25
For more information on the operation and use of your LPG vehicle, refer to the specifi c insert attached to the other vehicle
documents.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



LPG engine


VTi 120



Gearbox


Manual



Model codes:
NC...


5FL0/GL




- Unladen weight
1 265


- Kerb weight
1 340


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 765


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
3 065


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
1 300


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
within the GTW limit)
1 550


- Unbraked trailer
640


- Recommended nose weight
75
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 of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:
NC...


9HJC



9HP0



9HR8

9HR8
/ S



9HR8/PS


9HR8/1PS


9HR8/2PS



RHE8



DIESEL ENGINES


HDi 90



HDi 90 PEF



HDi 110 PEF



HDi 150 PEF


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 560
1 560
1 560
1 997
Bore x stroke (mm)
75 x 88.3
75 x 88.3
75 x 88.3
85 x 88
Max power: EU standard (kW)
68
68
82
110
Max power engine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 000
3 600
3 750
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
230
230
270
340
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
1 750

1 750
1 750
2 000
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Catalytic converter
yes
yes
yes
yes
Particle emissions fi lter (PEF)
no
yes
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(5-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)


Electronic
gearbox system
(6-speed)
Manual
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
-

.../S:
model fi tted with Stop & Start.

.../1:
model fi tted with low rolling resistance tyres (for example: MICHELIN Energy Saver).

.../2:
model fi tted with very low rolling resistance tyres.