Fitting The Towball - CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS Handbook

Practical information
During use
Never release the locking system with
a trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle, which is
a serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
After use
When travelling without a trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the protective plug inserted in the carrier
for good visibility of the number plate and
its lighting.
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Fitting the towball

F Below the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug 2 from the carrier 1.
F Insert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; the locking
will take place automatically.
F The wheel 6 turns a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands
clear!
F Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A).
F Close the lock 7 using the key.
F Always remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
F Clip the cap onto the lock.