Citroen C5 Towbars

Citroen C5 Towing Specifics

The Citroen C5 was first introduced in 2000 by the French manufacturer as a large family car, designed with good towing abilities. With four model types, the range currently includes Estate, Hatchback, Saloon and Aircross models. We will cover the towing specifics of each model below.

Citroen C5 Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen C5 Estate are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Citroen C5 Estate towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

Tow bars for the Citroen C5 Estate 2001-2004 will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

Tow bars for the Citroen C5 Estate 2004-2008 and 2008 onwards will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Citroen C5 Estate 2001-2004 vehicles will not require coding.

But all Citroen C5 Estate 2004-2008 and 2008 onwards vehicles will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Citroen C5 Estate vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All C5 Estate 2001-2004 and 2004-2008 models have towbars that require non-visible bumper cuts.

All C5 Estate 2008 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

For a Citroen C5 Estate vehicle 2001-2004 and 2004-2008, the lowest nose weight is 75kg and the highest nose weight is 85kg.

For Citroen C5 Estate 2008 onwards models, the lowest nose weight is 77kg and the highest nose weight is 80kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Citroen C5 Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Citroen C5 Estate 2001-2004 and 2004-2008 vehicle, the towbars have a towing weight capacity between 1600kg and 2059kg.

For a Citroen C5 Estate 2008 onwards vehicle, the towbars have a towing weight capacity up to 1900kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Citroen C5 Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Citroen C5 Hatchback Towbars

The Citroen C5 Hatchback was launched into the market in 2004. If you have 2004 onwards Citroen C5 Hatchback it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Citroen C5 Hatchback Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen C5 Hatchback vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Citroen C5 Hatchback towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All towbars for Citroen C5 Hatchback 2001-2004 vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will not require a bypass relay.

All towbars for Citroen C5 Hatchback 2004-2008 vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will require a bypass relay.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

Citroen C4 Hatchback vehicles manufactured 2001- 2004 will not require coding.

But 2004-2008 models will require coding.

Bumper cuts

Depending on the towbar, Citroen C5 Hatchback vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

2001-2004 vehicles require non-visible and no bumper cuts that are available for the tow bars offered with the Citroen C5 Hatchback.

2004-2008 onwards vehicles require non-visible bumper cuts.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball. It is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the individual tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. The tow bar selected will determine your vehicles nose weight.

Any Citroen C5 Hatchback vehicle has a nose weight of 75kg.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Citroen C5 Hatchback can tow safely without damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

All Citroen C5 Hatchback 2001-2004 towbars have a towing weight capacity between 1500kg up to 2000kg.

All Citroen C5 Hatchback 2004-2008 towbars have a towing weight capacity between 1600kg up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Citroen C5 Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Citroen C5 Saloon Towbars

The Citroen C5 Saloon was launched into the market in 2001. If you have a 2001 Citroen C5 Saloon it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Citroen C5 Saloon Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen C5 Saloon vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Citroen C5 Saloon towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All towbars for Citroen C5 Saloon vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will require a bypass relay.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Citroen C5 Saloon vehicles manufactured will require coding.

Bumper cuts

Depending on the towbar, Citroen C5 Saloon vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Citroen C5 Saloon models have a choice of, visible, non-visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball. It is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the individual tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. The tow bar selected will determine your vehicles nose weight.

Citroen C5 Saloon models have a low nose weight of 73kg and a high nose weight of 80kg.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Citroen C5 Saloon can tow safely without damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

Citroen C5 Saloon models have a minimum towing weight capacity of 1820kg and a maximum towing weight capacity of 1900kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Citroen C5 Saloon vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.