tow Citroen DS3 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

)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 your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition
could result in damage to cer taincomponents (braking, transmission...)and the absence of braking assistancethe 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 onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.

Practical information





Towing a trailer, ...


Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN 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 CITROËNdealer, 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
par ticular 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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof 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 genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing 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.
Braking
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking 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.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning 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 thesport diffuser prevents this.

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.
The
y are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.





Accessories
"Comfort":
sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,ashtray, fragrance car tridges, 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 vest,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 thevehicle's electrical pre-equipment and following the vehicle manufacturer'srecommendations.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120THP 155THP 150*THP 160
**
GearboxesManualElectronicManualAutomaticManual
Model codes: SA...8FP08FP0/P5FS05FS95FV85FN8*5FM8**



- Unladen weight
1 075
1 079
1 075
1 089 1 090


-
Kerb weight
1 150

1 154
1 150
1 164
1 165



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 552
1 558
1 5541 587 1 590



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 452 2 4582 454
2 487 2 490



- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient900900900900 900



- Braked trailer *** (with load transfer within
the GTW limit)
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150


-
Unbraked trailer
570570570
570
570



- Recommended nose wei
ght
46

46

46

46
46

* For Belgium and Russia.
** For Brazil.
***
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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 (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 the towed load.

239Technical data

*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W 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)
LPG enginesVTi 95
GearboxManual
Model codes:SA...8FR0/GPL


-
Unladen weight 1 152


- Kerb wei
ght 1227



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

1 552


-
Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % slope 2 452



- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 12 % slope 900


- Braked trailer
*
(with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150



- Unbraked trailer 570



-
Recommended nose weight 46

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 b
y 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 the towed load.

Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel enginesHDi 70PEFe-HDi 70 PEFe-HDi 90 PEFe- HDi 110 PEF
GearboxManualElectronicManualElectronicManual
Model codes:SA...8HR48HP4/PS9HPK/PS9HP8/PS9HR8/S


- Unladen weight 1 070
1 080
1 085
1 090
1 090



- Kerb wei
ght 1 145 1 155 1 160
1 165 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 5531 585
1 602
1 609
1 625



- Gross train wei
ght (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 2532 285
2 502 2 509
2 525


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on 12 % gradient
700

700
900
900
900



- Braked trailer
*
(with load transfer with theGTW limit)
950
950

1 150

1 150

1 150



- Unbraked trailer 570
570
570
570
570



- Recommended nose wei
ght
46
46
46
46
46

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.
*

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.

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SELECTING A DESTINATION
Press the NAV button again or select
the Navigation Menu function and
press the dial to confi rm.
Select the "Destination in
put"
function and press the dial
t
o confi rm. Pr
ess the NAV button.

Select the letters of the town one
by one confi rming each time by pressing the dial.
Once the country has been selected,
turn the dial and select the townfunction. Press the dial to confi rm. Insert the
SD card in the front panel reader and leave it there to use the
Navigation functions.
The navi
gation SD card data must not be modifi ed.
Map data updates are available from CITROÀN dealers.

A pre-set list (by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns in thecountry selected can be accessed via the LIST button on the virtual
keypad.
Select the "Address input" function
and press the dial to confi rm.

The list o
f the last 20 destinations appears under the NavigationMenu function.
Navigation Menu
Destination input
Address input

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SETTING AND NAVIGATING TO
MY "HOME ADDRESS"
Press the NAV button twice to display
the Navigation Menu.
To be set as the "Home address"
, an address must fi rst be entered in the address book, for example from "Destination
input"/"Address input" then "Save to address book".
Select "Address book" and confi rm.
Then select "Search entry (complete address book)" and confi rm. Select "Destination in
put" and confi rm.
Then select "Choose from addressbook" and confi rm.
Select "Set as home address" andconfi rm to save.
Select
your home address and confi rm.
Then select "Edit entry" and confi rm.
To start navi
gation towards "Home address", press NAV twice
to display the Navigation Menu, select "Destination input" and confi rm.
Then select "Navi
gate HOME" and confi rm to start guidance.

Navigation Menu
Destination input
Address book
Edit entry
Set as "Home address"

309Visual search
Interior


Boot fittings 126 -127


- rear parcel shelf

- retaining strap

- stowing rings


Rear seats
84-85
ISOFIX mountings 13 6 -13 8

Child seats 130-135Front seats 79 - 81
, 82- 83
Seat belts 147-149

Airbags 15 0 -155

Interior
fittings 12 2-125


- aux
illiary sockets

- centre armrest

- mat
Glove box 123 Deactivating the passenger's airbag 152