CITROEN C5 X 2021 - Towing the Vehicle

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In the event of a breakdown
► Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting
the red quick-release clamp:
• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.
• Remove clamp B by lifting it o󰀨.
Reconnection
Front battery:
► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp:
• Raise lever A fully.
• Ret open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
• Push clamp B fully down.
• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
Central battery:
► Connect the (-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
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
qualied workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
– Electronic key.
– Sunroof.
– Electric windows.
– Date and time.
– Preset radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the
message "Collision risk detection
system fault" is displayed on the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of 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 towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move o󰀨 gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
o󰀨, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
– 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.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode
N, then switch o󰀨 the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp o󰀨).
Always call on professionals for recovery of
the vehicle on a atbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
atbed lorry or trailer.