towing Citroen C3 PICASSO 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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* 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 to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Engines
Petrol
VTi 95 Diesel HDi 90 PEF

Model codes:
SH...
8FP0 9HP0
- Unladen weight 1 246 1 277
- Kerb weight 1 321 1 352
- Payload 501 502
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 747 1 779
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 597 2 979
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 850 1 200
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 100 1 200
- Unbraked trailer 650 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
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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COMFORT
The air conditioning system does
not contain chlorine and does not
present any danger to the ozone
layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the guidelines on operation
and maintenance below:

 If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a considerable time, fi rst ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes.
Place the air fl ow control at a suffi cient level t o provide an adequate renewal
of air in the passenger compartment.

 To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the passenger
compartment on both sides of the rear shelf.

 Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard (behind the
instrument panel); this is used for regulation of t he air conditioning system.

 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.

 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condit ion and
have the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its second special active fi lter, it contributes to t he purifi cation
of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passen-
ger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and grea sy
deposits).

 To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly.

 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing
capacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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FITTINGS
2-position adjustable boot
The movable boot fl oor with two posi-
tions allows you to:
- maximise the volume of the boot,
- partition the boot (storing of the rear shelf...),
- obtain a fl at fl oor from the boot opening to the front seats, when the
rear bench seat is in the retracted
position. Placing the movable boot fl oor in
the low position

 Press to release the handle located
at the boot opening.

 Unlock the movable boot fl oor by lift-
ing the handle.

 Manoeuvre the movable boot fl oor
rearwards, then downwards, using
the handle, following the slides on
the sides.

 Lock it by folding down the handle. Placing the movable boot fl oor in
the high position

 Press to release the handle.

 Unlock the movable boot fl oor by lifting
the handle.

 Use the handle to manoeuvre the
movable boot fl oor rearwards, then
upwards to its high position.

 Lock it by folding down the handle.
In the high position, the movable boot
fl oor permits storing of the rear shelf
and fragile objects.
The movable boot fl oor is fi tted with four
stowing rings to secure your loads using
the net available as an accessory.
Ensure that your boot is empty
before handling the movable boot
fl oor.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction indi-
cators to signal a change of direction of
the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).

 Lower the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the left.

 Raise the lighting control stalk fully
when moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS

 Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.

 You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN

 Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- overtaking a cyclist or pedestrian,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road users
to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
Move the stalk briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
tion indicators will fl ash 3 times. A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.

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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when towing a trailer
or when a bicycle carrier is fi tted
(vehicle fi tted with a towbar or bi-
cycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN). Reactivation
Press button
A again to reactivate the
system. The indicator lamp on the but-
ton is switched off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep) and a
message on the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press button A to
deactivate the system permanently. The
indicator lamp on the button comes on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
For access to them:

 open the boot,

 remove the boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the box containing the
tools,

 remove the polystyrene storage box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
For removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removal of the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

4. Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the hub.

5. Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box).
For adaptating the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools
provided with the vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top left and pull-
ing at the bottom right of the cover.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral.
 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 the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed under the
boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 remove the movable boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the towing eye from the tool
holder. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a
removable towing eye.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
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.
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. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

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

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
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.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted 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 electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

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* 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 to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120

Model codes:
SH...
8FSC 5FW0
- Unladen weight 1 259 1 290
- Kerb weight 1 334 1 365
- Payload 483 463
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 742 1 753
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 592 2 603
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 850 850
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 100 1 100
- Unbraked trailer 650 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
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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* 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 to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines
HDi 90 HDi 110 PEF

Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HZC
- Unladen weight 1 289 1 333
- Kerb weight 1 364 1 408
- Payload 482 462
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 771 1 795
- Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 2 971 2 745
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 950/1 200 950
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 200 1 200
- Unbraked trailer 675 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
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.