Towing The Vehicle; Towing Another Vehicle - CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS Handbook

Towing the vehicle

Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stored in a toolbox, under the
boot floor.
The opening tool for the rear protective cover is
secured to the towing eye.
For more information on the Vehicle tools,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
using the tool fixed on the towing eye.
F Release the cover to the right and then
downwards.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
F Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
In the event of a breakdown
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground with
the engine off.
F Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.

Towing another vehicle

F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
using the tool fixed on the eye.
F Pull the cover downwards.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
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