Operation Manual

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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
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Berlingo2VP_en_Chap06_Accessoire_ed02-2016
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engineautomaticallylimitsitspower.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power.
Tyres
Checkthetyrepressuresofthetowing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommendedpressures.
Chapter7,"Levels"section.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engineassoonaspossible.
Brakes
Towingincreasesthebrakingdistance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
downearlyandbrakegradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their wiring
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
ttingofthisequipmenttoaCITROËN
dealer.
Ifthisequipmentisnotttedbya
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
itisttedusingtheelectricalpre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer'sinstructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attentiontotheriskassociatedwith
ttingatowbarorelectricalaccessory
notrecommendedbyCITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system.Pleaseobtaininformationfrom
theManufacturerbeforettingthistype
ofequipment.
Side wind
Sensitivitytosidewindisincreased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
The ABS or DSC systems only control
thevehicle,notthetrailerorcaravan.
Parking sensors
Therearparkingsensorssystemdoes
notfunctionwhilethevehicleistowing.
Chapter9,"Identication
markings"section.