Citroën C-Elysée (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

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Practical information

Comply with the instructions for use stated on 

the product.

Decals

(Depending on version)

Do not use a high-pressure washer to 

clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or 

detaching the decals!

Use a high-flow hose (temperature 

between 25°C and 40°C).

Place the jet of water perpendicular to the 

surface to be cleaned.

Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.

Textile

The dashboard, door panels and seats may 

contain parts made of textile material.

Maintenance

Do not use aggressive cleaning products 

(e.g. alcohol, solvent or ammonia).

Do not use steam-cleaning systems - risk of 

affecting the adhesion of the fabrics!

Remove dust from the textile parts 

regularly with a dry cloth, soft brush or 

vacuum cleaner.

Rub down the textile parts once per year with 

a clean, damp cloth. After leaving overnight to 

dry, brush with a soft-bristled brush.

Stain removal

Do not rub the stain or it may spread or 

you may cause the substance to 

penetrate the surface.

Act quickly by reducing the stain from its 

edges inwards.

Remove as much substance or solids as 

possible using a spoon or spatula, and 

remove as much liquid as possible using 

absorbent paper.

Product/Procedure to use depending 

on the type of stain:

–  Grease, oil and ink: clean with a pH-neutral 

detergent.

–  Vomit: clean with sparkling mineral water.

–  Blood: spread flour over the stain and allow 

to dry; remove with a slightly damp cloth.

–  Mud: allow to dry and then remove with a 

slightly damp cloth.

–  Cake, chocolate, ice cream: clean with 

lukewarm water.

–  Sugary and/or alcoholic drinks: clean with 

lukewarm water, or lemon juice if the stain is 

persistent.

–  Hair gel, coffee, tomato sauce, vinegar: 

clean with lukewarm water and lemon juice.

For solid substances, then use a soft brush or 

vacuum cleaner.

For liquid substances, then use a damp 

microfibre cloth and then dry with another 

cloth.

Leather

Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular 

care is essential for its durability.

It must be protected and nourished using a 

specific leather product, to keep it supple and 

preserve its original appearance.

Do not use maintenance products which 

are not suitable for cleaning leather 

(e.g. solvent, detergent, petrol, pure alcohol).

Do not use bleaching or colour-removal 

products (e.g. perchloroethylene).

When cleaning items partly made from 

leather, take care not to damage the other 

materials with the specific leather product.

Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids, 

quickly mop up any surplus.

Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable 

to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has 

been dampened with demineralised water 

and thoroughly wrung out.

Clean the leather, without rubbing too 

vigorously, using a soft cloth moistened with 

soapy water or a pH-neutral product.

Dry with a soft, dry cloth.

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Warning triangle

This reflective and dismantable device is to be 

installed on the side of the road when a vehicle 

is broken down or damaged.

Before getting out of the vehicle

Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then 

put on the safety vest to assemble and install 

the triangle.

Assembling and placing the 

triangle

 

 

For versions supplied with a triangle as original 

equipment, refer to the illustration above.

For other versions, refer to the assembly 

instructions provided with the triangle.

►  Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle, 

as required by local legislation.

Running out of fuel 

(Diesel)

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be 

primed if you run out of fuel.

Before starting to prime the system

, it is 

essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the 

fuel tank.

For more information on 

Refuelling

 and 

on 

Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

, refer to 

the corresponding section.

For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system 

components are located in the engine 

compartment; this may be under a removable 

cover.

For more information on the 

Engine 

compartment

, in particular the location 

of these components under the bonnet, refer 

to the corresponding section.

1.6 HDi engines

►  Open the bonnet and then, if necessary, 

unclip the cover to access the priming pump.

►  Operate the priming pump repeatedly 

until resistance is felt (resistance may be 

felt at the first press).

►  Operate the starter motor to start the engine 

(if the engine does not start at the first attempt, 

wait around 15 seconds before trying again).

►  If the engine does not start after a few 

attempts, operate the priming pump again, then 

the starter motor.

►  Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then 

close the bonnet.

1.5 BlueHDi engines

►  Switch on the ignition (without starting the 

engine).

►  Wait around 1 minute and switch off the 

ignition.

►  Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the first attempt, 

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Access to the tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.

 

 

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►  Lift the floor and remove it to access the 

tools.

These tools are specific to the vehicle 

and may vary according to the level of 

equipment.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

The jack must only be used to change a 

wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.

Do not use any jack other than the one 

supplied with the vehicle.

If the vehicle does not have its original jack, 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop to obtain the one that was intended 

by the manufacturer.

The jack meets European standards, as 

defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

List of tools

 

 

These tools are specific to your vehicle and may 

vary according to the level of equipment. Do 

not use them for any purpose other than those 

detailed below.

1.

Wheelbrace

For removing the wheel trim and the wheel 

bolts.

2.

Jack with integrated handle

To raise the vehicle.

3.

Wheel bolt cap removal tool

For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on 

alloy wheels.

4.

Removable towing eye

For more information on 

Towing the vehicle

 

and using the removable towing eye, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Spare wheel

Visit this link to view explanatory videos: 

http://q-r.to/bagGl9

For more information on the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Accessing the spare wheel

 

 

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the 

floor.

To access the spare wheel, first refer to the 

Tool 

kit

 section.

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Depending on engine, the spare wheel 

may be a standard steel or 'space-saver' 

wheel (BlueHDi 100).

Removing the spare wheel

 

 

►  Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare 

wheel).

►  Slacken the central nut.

►  Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

►  Lift the spare wheel towards you from the 

rear.

►  Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

The punctured wheel cannot be put 

under the boot floor.

 

 

►  Put the spare wheel back in place in its 

housing.

►  Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

►  Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in 

the middle of the wheel.

►  Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain 

the wheel correctly.

►  Put the tool box back in place in the middle of 

the wheel and clip it in place.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does 

not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level, 

stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear 

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, 

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch 

off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, select mode 

P

 

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, 

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch 

off the ignition.

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps 

on the instrument panel are on fixed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle 

and wait where they are safe.

If necessary, place a chock under the wheel 

diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a 

jack; use an axle stand.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel

, first remove 

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture 

using the wheelbrace.

When refitting the wheel

, refit the wheel 

trim, starting by placing its aperture in line 

with the valve and then pushing it into place 

all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

 

 

 

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►  Remove each wheel bolt cover using the 

tool 

3

 (alloy wheels).

►  Slacken the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

1

 only.

 

 

►  Place the foot of jack 

2

 on the ground and 

ensure that it is directly below the front 

A

 or 

rear 

B

 jacking point on the underbody, whichever 

is closest to the wheel to be changed.

 

 

►  Extend jack 

2

 until its head comes into 

contact with jacking point 

A

 or 

B

; contact area 

A

 

or 

B

 on the vehicle must be properly inserted 

into the central part of the head of the jack.

►  Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient 

space between the wheel and the ground to 

easily admit the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the 

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may 

slip or collapse - risk of injury!

Take care to position the jack strictly at 

one of the jacking points 

A

 or 

B

 under the 

vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is 

centred under the contact area on the vehicle. 

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the 

vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of 

injury!

 

 

►  Remove the bolts and store them in a clean 

place.

►  Remove the wheel.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type 

spare wheel

If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the 

washers 

A

 do not make contact with the steel 

or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel 

is held in place by the conical contact surface 

B

 of each bolt.

 

 

►  Fit the wheel on the hub.

►  Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

►  Pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 

1

 

only.

 

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►  Lower the vehicle again fully.

►  Fold jack 

2

 and remove it.

 

 

►  Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 

1

 only.

►  Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts 

(depending on equipment).

►  Store the tools.

After changing a wheel

Store the punctured wheel in the boot or, 

depending on version, remove the central cover 

first to store it beneath the floor in place of the 

spare wheel.

With a non-standard or 'space-saver' 

spare wheel

Do not exceed the maximum authorised 

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum 

distance of 50 miles (80 km).

Driving with more than one spare wheel of 

this type is prohibited.

The wheel trim from the replaced wheel must 

not be refitted.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts 

and its tyre pressure checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After 

inspection, the technician will advise you on 

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must 

be replaced.

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low 

temperature or humidity), misting on the 

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps 

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear 

after the lamps have been on for a few 

minutes.

Never look too closely at the light beam 

of LED technology lamps - risk of serious 

eye injury!

 

 

The headlamps have polycarbonate 

lenses with a protective coating:

– 

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive 

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent 

products.

–  Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH 

neutral product.

–  When using a high-pressure washer on 

persistent marks, do not keep the lance 

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or 

their edges for too long, so as not to damage 

their protective coating and seals.

Changing a bulb must only be done with 

the ignition off and after the headlamp / 

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lamp has been switched off for several 

minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your 

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet 

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the 

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb 

of the same type and specification. To avoid 

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse 

order to dismantling.

Light-emitting diode (LED) 

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of 

headlamps/lamps are:

–  Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.

If you need to replace this type of bulb, 

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk 

of electrocution!

Front lamps

Halogen headlamps

1.

Direction indicators (PY21W)

2.

Main beam headlamps (H1)

3.

Dipped beam headlamps (H7LL)

4.

Sidelamps (W5W)

Halogen lamps with daytime running 

lamps and front foglamps

1.

Direction indicators (PY21W)

2.

Main beam headlamps (H1)

3.

Dipped beam headlamps (H7LL)

4.

Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED)

5.

Front foglamps (H11)

Direction indicators

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator 

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of 

the bulbs on the corresponding side has 

failed.

 

 

►  Turn the connector a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Pull the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the 

direction indicators, must be replaced by 

bulbs with identical colour and specifications.

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Main beam headlamps

 

 

►  Remove the protective cover by pulling on 

the tab.

►  Unclip the module support unit.

►  Remove the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

To reassemble it, reposition the unit in the 

housing and clip it back.

Make sure to replace the protective cover with 

the tab facing upward.

Dipped beam headlamps

 

 

►  Remove the protective cover by pulling the 

tab.

►  Push the entire module relative to the support 

to unclip one of the two tabs.

►  Once the first tab is unclipped, release the 

second tab.

►  Remove the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

To reassemble it, position the unit in the housing 

and push until the two tabs "clip".

Make sure to replace the protective cover with 

the tab facing upward.

Sidelamps

 

 

►  Remove the protective cover by pulling on 

the tab.

►  Remove the bulb connector.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Make sure to replace the protective cover with 

the tab facing upward.

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Front foglamps

 

 

►  Insert a flat screwdriver between the lamp 

and the cover.

►  Pull and lever to unclip the cover.

 

 

►  Remove the two fastening screws of the 

module.

►  Remove the module from its housing.

 

 

►  Press the locking clip and disconnect the 

connector.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn 

anti-clockwise.

►  Remove the bulb holder.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

If you experience any difficulty in 

replacing these bulbs, you can also 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Direction indicator side repeaters

 

 

►  Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of the 

repeater, between the repeater and the base of 

the bodywork.

►  Lever with the screwdriver to extract the 

repeater and pull it out.

►  Disconnect the connector from the repeater.

►  Replace the module.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop to obtain the module.

Rear lamps

 

 

1.

Brake lamps/Sidelamps (P21/5W)

2.

Direction indicators (PY21W)

3.

Reversing lamps (W16W)

4.

Foglamp (P21/5W)

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:

►  Open the boot.

►  Remove the access grille from the 

corresponding side trim panel.

►  Disconnect the lamp connector.

 

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►  Loosen and remove the nut.

►  From the outside, cautiously remove the lamp 

unit straight from its housing.

 

 

►  Remove the four screws and lift off the bulb 

holder.

►  Turn the failed bulb a quarter of a turn and 

replace it.

For reassembly, take care to engage the lamp 

unit in its guides, while keeping it in line with the 

vehicle.

Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but without 

damaging the lamp.

Third brake lamp

(W5W)

From the rear bench seat, you must access the 

unit located on the rear shelf:

 

 

►  Pull the unit’s cover towards you and up to 

disengage it.

►  Disconnect the lamp unit connector.

 

 

►  Unclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs 

and remove it.

►  Replace the faulty bulb.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 

order.

Check that the unit’s cover is positioned 

correctly on its support before clipping it 

on.

Number plate lamps

(W5W)

 

 

►  Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the 

exterior holes of the transparent lens.

►  Push it outwards to unclip it and remove it.

►  Remove the defective bulb and replace it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse 

order.

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

The replacement of a fuse by a third party 

could cause a serious malfunction of the 

vehicle.

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Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is 

designed to operate with standard or optional 

equipment.

Before fitting other electrical equipment 

or accessories to your vehicle, contact a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

CITROËN accepts no responsibility for 

the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle 

or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from 

the installation of accessories not supplied or 

not recommended by CITROËN and not 

installed in accordance with its 

recommendations, in particular when the 

combined power consumption of all of the 

additional equipment connected exceeds 10 

milliamperes.

12 V battery

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful 

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance 

with regulations and must never under any 

circumstances be discarded with household 

waste.

Dispose of used batteries at a designated 

collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before 

handling the battery.

All operations on the battery must be carried 

out in a well ventilated area and away from 

naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid 

any risk of explosion or fire.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Electronic control units/LED 

technology headlamps

Never connect the negative jump lead to the 

metal part of the electronic control units or at 

the back of the headlamps.

Risk of destroying the electronic control units 

and/or headlamps!

Connect to the remote earth point provided 

for this purpose.

Frozen battery

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk 

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a 

CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop, 

who will verify that the internal components 

have not been damaged and that the case 

has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of 

leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing 

the vehicle.

Symbols

No sparks or naked flames, no smoking. 

 

Always protect your eyes. Explosive 

gases can cause blindness and injury.

Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach 

of children.

The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric 

acid which can make you go blind or 

cause severe burns.

For more information, refer to the 

handbook.

Explosive gases can be present close to 

the battery.

Procedure for starting the engine using another 

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

Accessing the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

 

 

For access to the (+) terminal:

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►  Release the bonnet by pulling the internal 

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►  Raise the bonnet.

(+)

 Positive terminal with a quick-release 

terminal.

(-)

 Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not 

accessible, a remote earth point is located on 

the engine.

Starting using another battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be 

started using a backup battery (either external or 

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a 

battery booster.

Never start the engine by connecting a 

battery charger.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery 

has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity 

at least equal to that of the discharged 

battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with 

each other.

Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment 

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, 

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away 

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, 

etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the 

engine is running.

 

 

►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 

vehicle has one.

►  Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of 

flat battery 

A

 (at the metal elbow), then to the 

(+) terminal of the backup battery 

B

 or of the 

booster.

►  Connect one end of the green or black cable 

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery 

B

 or of 

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting 

vehicle).

►  Connect the other end of the green or black 

cable to the earth point 

C

.

►  Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and 

leave it running for a few minutes.

►  Operate the starter on the broken down 

vehicle and let the engine run.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch 

off the ignition and wait a few moments before 

trying again.

►  Wait for it to return to idle.

►  Disconnect the jump leads 

in reverse order

.

►  Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if 

the vehicle has one.

►  Allow the engine to run for at least 

30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that 

the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.

Driving immediately without having 

reached a sufficient level of charge may 

affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g. 

Stop & Start).

Charging the battery using a battery 

charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is 

essential to maintain an adequate state of 

charge.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to 

charge the battery:

–  When using the vehicle mainly for short 

journeys.

–  If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for 

several weeks.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, 

use only a charger compatible with 

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 

12 V.

Follow the instructions provided by the 

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

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It is not necessary to disconnect the 

battery.

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio 

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

 

 

►  Switch off charger 

B

 before connecting 

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any 

dangerous sparks.

►  Ensure that the charger cables are in good 

condition.

►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 

vehicle has one.

►  Connect the cables of charger 

B

 as follows:

•  the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal 

of battery 

A

.

•  the negative (-) black cable to earth point 

C

 

on the vehicle.

►  At the end of the charging operation, switch 

off charger 

B

 before disconnecting the cables 

from battery 

A

.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V 

charger to avoid causing irreversible 

damage to the electrical components.

24V

12V

+

Disconnecting/reconnecting the 

battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of 

charge for starting the engine, we recommend 

disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be 

unused for an extended period.

Before disconnecting the battery:

►  Close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows).

►  Switch off all electricity-consuming devices 

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►  Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary 

to disconnect the (+) terminal.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover 

on the 

(+)

 terminal.

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully to release clamp 

B

.

►  Remove clamp 

B

 by lifting it off.

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully.

►  Refit open clamp 

B

 on the 

(+)

 terminal.

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►  Push clamp 

B

 fully down.

►  Lower lever 

A

 to lock clamp 

B

.

►  Depending on equipment, lower the plastic 

cover on the 

(+)

 terminal.

Do not force the lever when pressing on 

it, as if the clamp is not positioned 

correctly, locking will then not be possible. 

Start the procedure again.

The Stop & Start system may not be 

operational during the trip following the 

first engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available 

again after a continuous period with the 

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which 

depends on the exterior temperature and the 

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 

hours).

Following reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the 

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the 

engine, to enable the electronic systems to 

initialise.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following 

this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise 

certain equipment:

–  Remote control key.

–  Electric windows.

–  Date and time.

–  Preset radio stations.

Towing the vehicle

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the 

country where you are driving.

Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 

the towed vehicle.

The driver must remain at the wheel of the 

towed vehicle and must have a valid driving 

licence.

When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on 

the ground, always use an approved towbar; 

ropes and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must move off gently.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine 

off, there is no longer braking and steering 

assistance.

A professional recovery service must 

be called in the following cases:

–  broken down on a motorway or main road;

–  not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, 

unlock the steering, or release the parking 

brake;

–  not possible to tow a vehicle with an 

automatic gearbox, with the engine running;

–  towing with only two wheels on the ground;

–  four-wheel drive vehicle;

–  no approved towbar available.

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the 

ground

Rear wheels on the 

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground 

with towbar

Internal combustion/Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the event of a breakdown

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the 

ground

Rear wheels on the 

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground 

with towbar

Internal combustion/Automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessing the tools

 

 

The towing eye is stored under the boot floor.

For more information on accessing the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

 

 

►  Unclip the cover by pressing on its left-hand 

section.

To be towed:

►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

►  Install the towbar.

►  Put the gearbox into neutral.

Failure to observe this instruction could 

result in damage to certain components 

(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the 

absence of braking assistance the next time 

the engine is started.

Automatic gearbox

Never tow the vehicle with the driving 

wheels on the ground and the engine off.

►  Unlock the steering and release the parking 

brake.

►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both 

vehicles in accordance with the legislation in 

force in the country in which you are driving.

►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a 

short distance.

Towing another vehicle

This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of 

damaging your vehicle).

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Technical data

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Engine technical data and 

towed loads

Engines

The engine characteristics are given in the 

vehicle's registration document, as well as in 

sales brochures.

Only the values available at the time of 

publication are presented in the tables.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop to obtain missing values.

The maximum power corresponds to the 

value type-approved on a test bed, under 

conditions defined by European legislation 

(Directive 1999/99/EC).

For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer 

or a qualified workshop.

Weights and towed loads

The weights and towed loads relating to 

the vehicle are indicated on the registration 

document, as well as in sales brochures.

These values are also indicated on the 

manufacturer's plate or label.

For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer 

or a qualified workshop.

The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load 

values indicated are valid up to a maximum 

altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value 

must be reduced by 10% for each additional 

1,000 metres of altitude.

The maximum authorised nose weight 

corresponds to the weight permitted on the 

towball.

When exterior temperatures are high, the 

vehicle performance may be limited in 

order to protect the engine. When the exterior 

temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the 

towed weight.

Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle 

can adversely affect its road holding.

Braking distances are increased when towing 

a trailer.

When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed 

a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) (observe the 

local legislation in force).