CITROEN C3 Aircross Handbook page 126

Practical information
A. Locked position (green mark opposite the
white mark); the wheel is in contact with the
towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the
white mark); the wheel is no longer in contact
with the towball (gap of around 5 mm).
Affix the enclosed label in a clearly visible
location, close to the carrier or in the
boot.
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To ensure complete safety while driving
with a Towing device, refer to the
corresponding section.
Before each use
Verify that the towball is correctly fitted,
checking the follow points:
– The green mark on the wheel is aligned
with the white mark on the towball.
– The wheel is in contact with the towball
(position A).
– The security key lock is closed and the
key removed; the wheel can no longer be
operated.
– The towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with
your hand.
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If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
become detached - risk of an accident!
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.
Always comply with the maximum authorised
load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,
this device may become detached from the
vehicle - risk of an accident!
Before driving, check the headlamp height
adjustment and check that the lamps on the
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For more information on Headlamp height
adjustment, refer to the corresponding
section.
After use
When travelling without a trailer or
load carrier, remove the towball and fit the
protective plug into the carrier, to provide
clear visibility of the number plate and/or its
lighting.
Fitting the towball
► Below the rear bumper, remove the protective
plug 2 from the carrier 1.
► Insert the end of the towball 5 into the carrier
1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position
automatically.