tow bar Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.

Programming
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 (shor t beep)
and a message in the multifunction screen. You can activate or deactivate the system by
means of the multifunction screen configuration
menu. The system state is memorised when
switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parking
sensors menu, refer to "Configuration/ Vehicle
parameters" in the "Multifunction screens"
section corresponding to your screen.
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a trailer or
when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted 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.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
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.



Access to the tools

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 driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
bar; 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 ser vice:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

)
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 N

for an SensoDrive 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 short
distance only.



Towing your vehicle
Towing 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 started.

)
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.

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Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.


Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting and
signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that 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 CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
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 per formance. 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.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



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 incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



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



Lighting



)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



RACING towbar

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. The space occupied by the
spor t diffuser prevents this.

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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.






Accessories



"Comfort":

sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, coat hanger fixed
to head restraint, front centre armrest, movable
mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors...


"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":

full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, coloured and leather
gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler,
alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured
wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers,
exterior chrome kit...

*
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.



"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices,
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher...


"Protection":

mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers,
bumper protectors...
When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

Exterior


Remote control key 88-93


- opening/closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Changing bulbs 203 -206


- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters

Wiper controls 112-115
Changing a wiper blade 220

Door mirrors 84

Doors 96 -98


- opening/closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Electric windows 94-95

Fuel tank 10 0 -101
Misfuel prevention 102
Accessories 225-226

Braking assistance 142-143
Trajectory control 143 -144
Tyre pressures 195, 240
Boot 99
Temporary puncture repair kit 190 -195
Changing a wheel 196 -202


- tools

- removing/refiting


Changing bulbs 207-208


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps


Rear parking sensors 173 -174
Towbar 223-224
Towing 221-222