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Practical information
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
The snow chains must be tted only to
the front wheels. They must never be
tted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation specic to
each country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Use only the chains designed to be tted to the
type of wheel tted to the vehicle:
Original tyre size Chain types
185/65 R15 Maximum 9 mm link
195/65 R15
205/55 R16
205/50 R17 Cannot be tted with
chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualied workshop.
Installation tips
► To t the chains during a journey, stop the
vehicle on a at surface on the side of the road.
► Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of the vehicle.
► Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
► Move o gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).
► Stop the vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise tting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging the vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If the vehicle is tted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
xings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Towing device
Load distribution
► 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. The maximum load which
can be towed must be reduced by 10% per
1,000 metres of altitude.
Use towing devices and their genuine
wiring harnesses approved by CITROËN.
It is recommended that the installation be
performed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualied workshop.
If not tted by a CITROËN dealer, it
must still be tted in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated if an approved
towing system is used.
Observe the maximum authorised
towable weight, indicated on the vehicle's
registration certicate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data section
of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball) also includes the
use of accessories (bicycle carriers, tow
boxes, etc.).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Blanking plug
If your vehicle is equipped with a blanking plug, it
must be removed before towing.
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