towing Citroen C3 DAG 2010.5 2.G Owner's Manual

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FITTINGS
BOOT FITTINGS

1. Rear parcel shelf
(see following page for details)

2. Hooks
(see following page for details)

3. Location for Hi-Fi amplifi er

4. Stowing rings

5. Storage box (version equipped
with a temporary puncture
repair kit)
(see following page for details)
or
Tool box (version equipped
with a spare wheel)
(refer to section "Practical Information - § Changing a wheel")

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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.
For more information on access to
the parking sensors menu, refer to
"Confi guration/Vehicle parameters" in
the "Multifunction screens" section cor-
responding to your screen.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal (short beep) and a message in the multifunction screen.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR
WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Before removing a front wiper blade

 Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.
Removal

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting

 At the front, check the size of the wip-
er blade as the shorter blade is fi tted
to the passenger side of the vehicle.

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.

 Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force
in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the
towing vehicle is higher than
that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the
wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast
roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, al-
ways use an approved towing
bar; rope and straps are pro-
hibited.
When towing a vehicle with the
engine off, there is no longer
any power assistance for brak-
ing or steering.
In the following cases, you
must always call on a profes-
sional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a
motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neu-
tral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR
WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Before removing a front wiper blade

 Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.
Removal

 Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

 Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting

 At the front, check the size of the wip-
er blade as the shorter blade is fi tted
to the passenger side of the vehicle.

 Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.

 Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper blade

 Switch on the ignition.

 Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 remove the towing eye from the
holder. General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force
in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the
towing vehicle is higher than
that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the
wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast
roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground, al-
ways use an approved towing
bar; rope and straps are pro-
hibited.
When towing a vehicle with the
engine off, there is no longer
any power assistance for brak-
ing or steering.
In the following cases, you
must always call on a profes-
sional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a
motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neu-
tral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

 Unlock the steering by turning the
key one notch in the ignition switch
and release the parking brake.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

 Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only. Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.

 Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assis-
tance the next time the engine
is started.
Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Place the gear lever in neutral (po-
sition N for an SensoDrive or auto-
matic gearbox).

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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 or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in ac-
cordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
The rear parking sensors 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 places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed 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 towed load on a long in-
cline 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.
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 lighting and
signalling on the trailer.

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TECHNICAL DATA

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
1.1 i 1.4 i

Gearbox
Manual Manual

Model codes:
SC...
HFV0 KFT0
- Unladen weight 1 010 1 030
- Kerb weight 1 085 1 105
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 527 1 529
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 1 977 2 329
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 450 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 775 1 105
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 31 44
* 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.
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.

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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 engines
VTi 95 VTi 120

Gearboxes
Manual SensoDrive Manual Automatic

Model codes:
SC...
8FR0 8FP0 5FS0 5FS9
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 079 1 075 1 089
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 154 1 150 1 164
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 576 1 581 1 579 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 476 2 481 2 479 2 512
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 900 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46

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TECHNICAL DATA

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

LPG engines
1.1 i 1.4 i

Gearboxes
Manual Manual

Model codes:
SC...
HFV0/GPL KFT0/GPL
- Unladen weight 1 070 1 098
- Kerb weight 1 145 1 173
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 527 1 575
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope 1 977 2 375
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope 450 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 775 1 105
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 31 44
* 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.
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.

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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.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines HDi 70
HDi 70
PEF
HDi 90
HDi 90
PEF 99g
HDi 90
PEF
HDi 90
PEF

Gearbox
Manual Manual

Model codes:
SC...
8HZC 8HR0 9HXC 9HP4 9HP0 9HP0/S
- Unladen weight 1 065 1 070 1 080 1 080 1 080 1 085
- Kerb weight 1 140 1 145 1 155 1 155 1 155 1 160
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 564 1 581 1 607 1 583 1 608 1 625
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 2 464 2 281 2 507 2 083 2 508 2 52
5
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient 900 700 900 500 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 150 950 1 150 500 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 500 57 0 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46 46 46
* 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.