trailer CITROEN C3 DAG 2009 Owners Manual

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DRIVING
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
Programming
You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The system
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep) and a
message on the multifunction screen.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Dashboard fuse box
The fuse box is placed in the lower sec-
tion of the dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses

 Refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools". Fuse tables

Fuse N° Rating Functions

FH36 5 A Trailer relay unit.

FH37 - Not used.

FH38 20 A HiFi amplifi er.

FH39 20 A Heated seats.

FH40 30 A Trailer relay unit.

Fuse N° Rating Functions

F1 15 A Rear wiper.

F2 - Not used.

F3 5 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.

F4 10 A Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic
mirror, particle fi lter pump (Diesel), diagnostic
socket, airfl ow sensor (Diesel).

F5 30 A Electric windows panel, passenger's electric
window control, front electric window motor.

F6 30 A Rear electric windows motors and driver's
electric window motor.

F7 5 A Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting, side reading
lamps.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Fuse N° Rating Functions

F8 20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation
radio, instrument panel with clock, alarm control
unit, alarm siren.

F9 30 A Audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation support supply.

F10 15 A Steering wheel controls.

F11 15 A Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox
control unit.

F12 15 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit,
driving school module.

F13 5 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.

F14 15 A Parking assistance control unit, airbag control unit,
instrument panel, automatic air conditioning,
USB Box, HiFi amplifi er.

F15 30 A Locking.

F16 - Not used.

F17 40 A Rear screen and exterior mirrors demisting/
defrosting.

SH - PARC shunt.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
the fi tting of the towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electri-
cal pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to 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.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.

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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w
ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines1.1 i1.4 i
GearboxManualManual
Model codes:
SC...HFV0KFT0
- Unladen weight 1 010 1 030
- Kerb weight 1 085 1 105
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 502 1 529
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 1 952 2 329
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 450 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 725 1 060
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 30 43

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TECHNICAL DATA
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is re duced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120
GearboxesManualManualAuto
Model codes:
SC...8FR05FS05FS9
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 075 1 135
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 150 1 210
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 576 1 579 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 476 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 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46

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TECHNICAL DATA
(a) .../1: fi tted with low rolling resistance tyres to reduce consumption and emissions of CO
2.
The fuel consumption fi gures shown here correspond to the val ues communicated at the time of printing.
The fi gures for HDi with particle emissions fi lter (PEF) will be available during the year on the CITROËN SERVICE website.
These fuel consumption values were established in accordance wi th Directive 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on
the style of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use
of the vehicle equipment.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w
ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines HDi 70 HDi 90 HDi 90 PEF HDi 110 PEF

Gearbox
Manual Manual Manual

Model codes:
SC...
8HZC 9HXC 9HP0 9HR8
- Unladen weight 1 065 1 080 1 080 1 090
- Kerb weight 1 140 1 155 1 155 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 564 1 607 1 608 1 632
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 464 2 507 2 508 2 532
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient 900 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46