Towing Device With Quickly Detachable Towball - CITROEN C5 X 2021 Handbook

of malfunction of the Hands-Free Tailgate
Access function.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
For more information about driving with a
towing device fitted to a trailer and associated
with the Trailer stability assist, refer to the
corresponding section.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical
data section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball weight) also includes
the use of accessories (e.g. bicycle
carriers, tow boxes).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Vehicle equipped with motorised
tailgate with Hands-Free Tailgate
Access function
To avoid unintentionally opening the
motorised tailgate while operating the towing
device:
– Deactivate this function in advance in your
vehicle's setting application.
– Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
If the vehicle has to be towed, first
remove the very cold climate screen from
the front bumper.
Towing device with quickly
detachable towball
Presentation
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.
1. Carrier
2. Protective plug
3. Connection socket
4. Safety eye
5. Detachable towball
6. Locking/unlocking wheel
Practical information
7. Security key lock
8. Label to note the key references
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).
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 following 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.
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