CITROEN C5 - Vehicle Towing and Driving Advice; Towing Your Vehicle Procedure; Towing Another Vehicle Procedure; Towing Safety Precautions

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Towing your vehicle
) On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.
) Screw the towing eye in fully.
) Attach the towing bar.
) Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
) Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox).
Towing another
vehicle
) On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).
) Screw the towing eye in fully.
) Attach the towing bar.
) Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition 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 fault or malfunc-
tion with the electronic gearbox
system, the vehicle may be immo-
bilised with a gear engaged. In this
case the front of the vehicle must
be lifted for towing.
When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
ing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.