Citroen C3 RHD 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

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Towing the vehicle


Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder. Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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To w i ng 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 (position Nfor an electronic or automatic gearbox).
)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 shor tdistance only.


To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parkin
g brake.) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.

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Towing a trailer


Driving advice


Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest 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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Drivin
g with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care. Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To a v o i d o v e r h e a t i ng of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN 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 STOPwarning 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 aCITROËN 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 usinga screwdriver and pull out.
You 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 conditioning 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

A8(-) Left hand rear speaker
A
9 Not used

A10Not used
A11 N
ot used
A12(+) Permanent

A13Not used

A14Not 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
handles...
"Transport solutions":boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, bootcontainers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring
harnesses...





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 correctly,
- 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 with®
steering controls interface, por table satellite
navigation system, semi-integral portablenavigation system carrier, mapping updates
for integral navigation system, DVD player,auxiliary cable for connecting a por table MP3 player, 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 radio communication transmitter, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic 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 ecologicalproducts 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 electricalconsumption. Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.

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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) 9991 199
1 1991 397
1 598

Bore x stroke (mm) 71 x 84.175 x 90.5
75 x 90.5

77 x 7577 x 85.8

Max power: EU standard (kW) *

50
60
60

7088

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

Max torque: EU standard
(Nm)95
118118

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 973975
1 060
980



- Kerb weight1 048
1 050
1 135 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 % gradient450 800800800



- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775 1 100

1 100

1 100



- Unbraked trailer
450
520520
520



- Recommended nose weight
46

464646

* 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.