Citroen C3 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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Braking
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving therecommended pressures.
Lighting
) Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.


Cooling

To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.

As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
)
If the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on,stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

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Audio pre-equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with cer tain factory-
fitted audio equipment:
- a dual-function aerial at the rear of the roof,
- a coaxial aerial cable
,- basic interference suppression,
- cabling for speakers in the front doors and
tweeters in the dashboard,
- cabling for speakers in the rear doors
- a 40 -way connector.

Before installing a radio unit or speakersin your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer who will give you the par t number for a suitable wiring harness.


Fitting an audio unit
)
Unclip the storage box on each side using
a screwdriver and pull out.
Y
ou will then have access to an aerial coaxialcable and a 40 -way connector.
Then refer to the instructions provided with your audio unit.
Fitting speakers

It is possible to fit:


- 165 mm diameter speakers in the front
doors,

-
13 0 mm diameter speakers in the rear
doors,

- 22.5 mm diameter tweeters in the top of the
dashboard. The audio unit is
fitted in place of one of the
storage boxes located below the heating and
air conditionin
g control panel.

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Connector lines
A1 (+) Right hand rear speaker

A2 (+) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
A
3 (+) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
A4 (+) Left hand rear speaker
A
5 (-) Right hand rear speaker
A
6 (-) Right hand front speaker and tweeter
A7
(-) Left hand front speaker and tweeter
A
8 (-) Left hand rear speaker
A
9 Not used

A10 Not used

A11 Not used
A12 (+) Permanent

A13 Not used

A14 Not used
A
15 (+) Ignition switched (operation of the audio system only with the ignition on)
A1
6 Earth

Never use a separate wire to connect
the (+) of your audio equipment (risk of discharging of the battery).

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"Comfort"sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module, smoking kit, fragrance car tridges, front centre armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors, cup holder, coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows...
"Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.

"St
yle":leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs, front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims,
aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims,chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
h
andles...
"Transport solutions":boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring
h
arnesses...





Accessories A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctl
y,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":mats *
, mudflaps, seat covers, door sillprotectors, bumper protection strips, vehicleprotective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outsidethe CITROËN dealer network, this must be done making use of the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and followingthe manufacturer's recommendations.

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"Multimedia":Bluetooth®hands-free kit, suppor t for Bluetooth®hands-free kit, audio systems withsteering controls interface, por table satellite
navigation system, semi-integral por table navigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system, DVD player,
auxiliary cable for connecting a por table MP3player, USB Box, Hi-Fi module, speakers, Wi-Fi
on board, rear multimedia support, telephone/smartphone support, 230 V socket, telephonecharge compatible with iPhone...
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.
By going to a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain cleanin
g and maintenance products (interior and exterior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range - products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges (cartridge for
the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.

Technical data
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Model codes:SC...ZMZ0HMZ0HMZ0/PHMZ0/PS8FP0/P5FS05FS9
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82VTi 95VTi 120
Gearboxes Manual(5-speed)
Manual
(5 speed)

Electronic
(5-speed)
Electronic(5-speed)
Electronic
(5-speed)

Manual(5-speed)

Automatic(4-speed)


Cubic capacity (cc) 999

1 199
1 1991 3971 598

Bore x stroke
(mm)

71 x 84.1

75 x 90.5
75 x 90.577 x 7577 x 85.8

Max power: EU standard (kW) *

5060
60

70
88

Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
5 750
5 750
6 000
6 000

Max torque: EU standard
(Nm) 95

118
118

136
160

Max torque engine speed (rpm) 3 000
2 750

2 750
4 000

4 250

F
uel Unleaded Unleaded
Unleaded Unleaded
Unleaded

Catalytic converter
YesYes

Yes
Yes

Yes

OIL CAPACITIES
(in litres)

Engine (with filter replacement) 3.253.25
3.25
4.25
4.25

























Petrol engines and gearboxes
*

The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit th
e towed load.

Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
GearboxesManualManualElectronicElectronic
Model codes:SC...ZMZ0HMZ0HMZ0/PHMZ0/PS



- Unladen weight 973
975
1 060
980



- Kerb wei
ght 1 048
1 0501 135 1 055


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)

1 500

1 511 1 515

1 540



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 1 950
2 3112 315 2 340



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient
450
800
800800



- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 7751 100 1 100

1 100



-
Unbraked trailer
450
520
520520



- Recommended nose weight
46

46

4646

* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120
GearboxesElectronicManualAutomatic
Model codes: SC...8FP0/P5FS05FS9



- Unladen weight 1 079
1 075
1 089



- Kerb weight 1 154 1 150
1 164


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 581
1 5791 612


-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient2 481 2 479
2 512



- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 900
900
900



- Braked trailer *
(with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 150
1 150
1 150



- Unbraked trailer
570570
570



- Recommended nose wei
ght
46

46
46
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

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For more information on the operation and use of your LPG vehicle, refer to the specific insert attached to the other vehicle documents.

























LPG engine and gearbox

Model codes:SC...KFT0/GPLKFT0/1GPL
Engine1.4 i
Gearbox

Manual (5-speed)


Cubic capacity (cc)

1 360

Bore x stroke
(mm) 75 x 77
Max. power: EU standard
(kW)
*
51.5 / 54
Max. power speed
(rpm)

5 200 / 5 200
Max torque: EU standard
(Nm)

115 / 118

Max. torque speed
(rpm) 3 300 / 3 300

Fuel LPG / Unleaded

Catalytic converter Yes
OIL CAPACITY (in litres)


Engine (with filter replacement) 3.0


*
The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
LPG weights and towed loads (in kg)
Engines1.4 i
GearboxeManual
Model codes:SC...KFT0/GPLKFT0/1GPL



- Unladen weight1 070



- Kerb wei
ght
1 145


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)

1 529



-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % slope 2 329



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 12 % slope
1 000



- Braked trailer *
(with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 000



-
Unbraked trailer
500



- Recommended nose wei
ght 44
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.