towing Citroen C5 2014.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G User Guide

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
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pen the boot,
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aise the floor,
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emove the towing eye from the jack box.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the top.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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ttach a towing arm.
F

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witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

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lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
on the automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
In the event of a problem or malfunction
with the electronic gearbox, the vehicle
may be immobilised with a gear
engaged. In this case the front of the
vehicle must be lifted for towing.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing:
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n the right (Saloon),
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t the bottom (Tourer).
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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ttach a towing arm.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. When towing with all four wheels on the
ground, always use a towing arm.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off, there
is no longer any braking or steering
assistance.
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Driving advice
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.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Distribution of loads
F 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 per formance. 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. F

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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover in the front bumper as well as the bonnet
seal if fitted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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.
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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Saloon) in kg
Petrol engine 1.6i VTi 1201.6i THP 155
Gearbox Electronic gearbox systemAutomaticManual
Model code:
RD... 5FS- 8/P
5FV-5FN/A 5FV-5FN/8
Unladen weight 1 4251 5151 471
Kerb weight 1 5001 5901 546
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0182 026 2 065
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 3183 526 3 565
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 300
1 5001 500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 570
1 7101 730
Unbraked trailer 750750750
Recommended nose weight 6469 70
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 never exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
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Petrol engine1.6i VTi 1201.6i THP 155
Gearbox Electronic gearbox systemAutomaticManual
Model code:
RW... 5FS- 8/P
5FV-5FN/A 5FV-5FN/8
Unladen weight 1 4981 534 1 503
Kerb weight 1 5731 609 1 578
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 1332 200 2 167
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 4333 7003 667
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 300
1 5001 500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 600
1 7901 790
Unbraked trailer 750750750
Recommended nose weight 657473
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 never exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Tourer) in kg
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The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx.) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *
T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Saloon) in kg
Diesel engine HDi 115e-HDi 115 HDi 140
Gearbox ManualElectronic gearbox system Manual
Model code:
RD... 9HL/8
9HR/8RHR-RHF/H-8 RHA-RHD/H-8
Unladen weight 1 5061 5251 5351 563
Kerb weight 1 5811 6001 6831 638
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0412 0622 1552 156
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 1413 1623 7553 656
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 100
1 1001 600 1 500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 340
1 3401 8401 740
Unbraked trailer 750750750
Recommended nose weight 55557370
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Diesel engine HDi 160HDi 200
Gearbox ManualAutomatic Automatic
Model code:
RD... RHH-RHE-RHD/8
RHH-RHE-RHD/A 4HL /A
Unladen weight 1 5631 609 1 660
Kerb weight 1 6381 684 1 806
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 1562 190 2 231
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 6563 290 3 831
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 500
1 1001 600
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 740
1 390 1 850
Unbrakes trailer 750750750
Recommended nose weight 7057 73
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx.) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Saloon) in kg
Technical data

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Diesel engineHDi 115e-HDi 115 HDi 140
Gearbox ManualElectronic gearbox system Manual
Model code:
RW... 9HL/8
9HR/8RHR-RHF/H-8 RHA-RHD/H-8
Unladen weight 1 5381 5401 6551 595
Kerb weight 1 6131 6151 7301 670
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 1532 1742 2762 238
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 1533 1743 7763 638
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 000
1 0001 500 1 400
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 300
1 3001 8001 670
Unbraked trailer 750750750
Recommended nose weight 53547267
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (Tourer) in kg
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Diesel engine HDi 160HDi 200
Gearbox ManualAutomatic Automatic
Model code:
RW... RHH-RHE-RHD/8
RHH-RHE-RHD/A 4HL /A
Unladed weight 1 5951 642 1 767
Kerb weight 1 6701 7171 842
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 2382 286 2 367
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 6383 2863 967
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 10% or 12% slope 1 400
1 000 1 600
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 670
1 290 1 890
Unbraked trailer 750750750
Recommended nose weight 6753 76
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply 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 never exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the ambient temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed.
Weights and towed loads (Tourer) in kg
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Technical data