CITROEN C3 PICASSO 2009 Owners Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Towing your vehicle



)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top left and pulling
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
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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving advice
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.

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.
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, observing the
recommended pressures.



Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated 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 with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.

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. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine 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 tow-
bar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FITTING ROOF BARS
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack: 60 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm,
adapt the speed of the vehicle
to the profi le of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the
fi xings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national leg-
islation in order to comply with
the regulations for transporting
objects which are longer than
the vehicle. To fi t longitudinal and/or transverse roof
bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION







"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insu-
lated module, reading lamp, sun blinds,
head restraint-mounted coat hanger,
centre armrest, air defl ector, scented air
freshener cartridges...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers, mudfl aps, bumper
protectors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wir-
ing harness, transverse and longitudinal
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof
box, boot spacers, boot net, business/
commercial vehicle conversion kit...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fi rst aid kit,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security
wheel bolts, vehicle tracking system,
child seats, fi re extinguisher, caravan
mirror, foglamp kit...

"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells,
chromed grille embellisher, leather steer-
ing wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest...





ACCESSORIES

A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.

* To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,

- never fi t one mat on top of another.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

"Multimedia":

semi-integral navigation systems, Bluetooth ®
hands free kit, audio systems, speakers,
DVD player, USB box, portable navigation
systems, mapping update CD, Hi-Fi module, speed camera warning, Wi-Fi on board...


Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be
compulsory to have a high visi-
bility safety vest, warning triangle
and spare bulbs and fuses avail-
able in the vehicle. The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system and excessive
electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative to be shown the
range of recommended equipment
and accessories.



Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market
radio communication transmitter,
you can contact a CITROËN deal-
er for the specifi cation of transmit-
ters which can be fi tted (frequency,
maximum power, aerial posi-
tion, specifi c installation require-
ments), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).




By visiting a CITROËN dealer, you
can also obtain cleaning and main-
tenance products (interior and
exterior), including the ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE"
range, products for topping up
(screenwash fl uid...), touch-up
pens and paint aerosols the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges
(cartridge for the temporary punc-
ture repair kit...), ....

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TECHNICAL DATA

* For Russia only.
MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:


SH...


8FP0



5FJ0

*


5FS0



5FJ8/P *



5FS8/P



PETROL ENGINES


VTi 95



VTi 115

*


VTi 120



VTi 115 *



VTi 120


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397
1 598
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 75
77 x 85.8
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)
70
84 *

88
84 *

88
Max power engine speed (rpm)
6 000
5 200 *

6 000
5 200 *

6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
136
160
160
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 250
4 250
Fuel
Unleaded
Unleaded
Unleaded
Catalytic converter
yes
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual
(5-speed)
Manual (5-speed)
Electronic gearbox
system (6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)










Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25
4.25
4.25

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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 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 (100 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. *
For Russia only.

**
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.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 115

*


VTi 120



VTi 115 *



VTi 120



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Electronic gearbox system
(6-speed)



Model codes:
SH...


8FP0



5FJ0 *



5FS0



5FJ8/P *



5FS8/P




- Unladen weight
1 201
1 204
1 205


- Kerb weight
1 276
1 279
1 280


- Payload
546
549
564


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 747
1 753
1 769


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 597
2 603
2 619


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient
850
850
850


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


- Unbraked trailer
635
635
640


- Recommended nose weight
54
54
54

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODELS:


ENGINE AND GEARBOX



Model codes:
SH...


8FN0/GPL



LPG ENGINE


VTi 95


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 397
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 75
Max. power: EU standard (kW)
70
Max. power speed (rpm)
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
136
Max. torque speed (rpm)
4 000
Fuel
LPG/Unleaded
Catalytic converter
Yes

GEARBOX

Manual
(5-speed)

OIL CAPACITY (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
4.25

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



LPG engines


VTi 95



Gearbox


Manual



Model codes:
SH...


8FN0/GPL




- Unladen weight
1 301


- Kerb weight
1 376


- Payload
446


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 747


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
2 597


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
850


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


- Unbraked trailer
650


- Recommended nose weight
54

*

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.
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 (100 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.

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TECHNICAL DATA

MODELS:


ENGINES AND GEARBOXES



Model codes:
SH...


9HP0



9HP8/P/S



9HR8



DIESEL ENGINES


HDi 90 PEF



e-HDi 90 PEF



HDi 110 PEF


Cubic capacity (cc)
1 560
1 560
1 560
Bore x stroke (mm)
75 x 88.3
75 x 88.3
75 x 88.3
Max power: EU standard (kW)
68
68
82
Max power engine speed (rpm)
4 000
4 000
3 600
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
230
230
270
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
1 750
1 750
1 750
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Catalytic converter
yes
yes
yes
Particle emission fi lter
yes
yes
yes

GEARBOXES

Manual (5-speed)
Electronic gearbox
system (6-speed)
Manual (6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)




Engine (with fi lter replacement)
3.75
3.75
3.75

.../S
: e-HDi model fi tted with Stop & Start.