towing CITROEN C3 2021 User Guide

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You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.
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 must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly when towing, refer
to the corresponding section.
For more information on Weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Closer
For towing, the closer must be removed if fitted
on your vehicle.
It is located behind the lower air intake grille.
To remove it, consult a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the storage box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
those detailed below.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the wheel bolt cover on alloy
wheels or the central bolt cover (depending
on version).
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
For more information on To w i n g, refer to the
corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
Stowing the wheel with
punctured tyre
The wheel with punctured tyre can be
stowed under the floor, in the housing
for the standard spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
trim from the middle of the wheel so that
the fixing parts (nut and bolt) can be put
in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type
spare wheel, the wheel with punctured
tyre cannot be stowed under the floor. It
must be stowed in the boot; use a cover
to protect the inside of the boot.
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To w i n g
General recommendations
Observe 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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing arm;
rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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,- four-wheel drive vehicle,- 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 arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from its housing.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing on the left.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
with an automatic gearbox).
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Engines
Engine characteristics
The engine characteristics (capacity, maximum
power, maximum engine speed, fuel, CO
2
emissions, etc.) for your vehicle are given in
the registration document, as well as in sales
brochures.
These characteristics correspond to the
values type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive
1

999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for your
vehicle are given are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also present on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight
+ driver (75 kg).
The GTW and towed load values indicated
apply up to a maximum altitude of
1
000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for every additional
1
000 metres.
The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, on condition
that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount.
The recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towbar ball (removable with or
without tools).
GV W: gross vehicle weight, the maximum
authorised vehicle weight.
GT W: gross train weight, the maximum
authorised weight of vehicle plus trailer. High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of
the vehicle to protect the engine; when
the exterior temperature is higher than
37
°C, limit the towed weight.
Towing with a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when
towing (comply with the legislation in
force in your country).
If the exterior temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.
Technical data

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Safety, children .............................13 0, 13 4 -13 6,
141, 143 -145, 147
Screen, cold climate

..................................... 2

01
Screen, monochrome
..................................... 41
S

creenwash, front
......................................... 11

4
Screenwash, rear
...............................

...........114
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system

................
................................... 27, 215
Seat belts
....................................... 12

6 -128, 14 0
Seats, front
...............................

.......................76
Seats, heated
...............................

...................78
Seats, rear
....................................................... 79
Sel

ector, gear
................................................ 16

1
Serial number, vehicle

..................................25

8
Service indicator
.......................................3

2, 34
Servicing
...............................

............................ 9Tables of fuses

.............................. 2
41, 243, 246
Tank, fuel

...............................
................19 6, 198
Temperature, coolant
...................................... 31
T

hird brake lamp
...........................................23

9
Three flashes (direction indicators)
.............. 10

8
Time (setting)

..............................
........ 41, 54, 55
S
T
Settings, equipment ......................4 0, 41, 44, 46
Sidelamps .................... 1 05, 110, 234, 235, 238
Side repeater
..............................

..................237
Snow chains
..........................................1

90, 200
Socket, 12 V accessory

............................9
6, 97
Socket, auxiliary

...............................
...............98
Sockets, audio

................................................ 98
Spe

ed limiter
...............................
.. 170, 173, 175
Speed limit recognition
................................. 17

1
Stability control (ESC) ...................................123
Starting the engine

....................... 1
53, 156, 161
Starting using another battery

..............1
58, 249
Stay, bonnet
...............................

...................206
Steering wheel, adjustment

............................8

2
Stop
...............

.................................................. 20
Stopping the vehicle

..................... 1
53, 156, 161
Stop & Start
.......................... 1

8, 52, 84, 92, 167,
196, 206, 213, 251
Stop (warning lamp)

........................................ 20
St

orage
................
............................................ 97
Sun visor
...................................................9

6, 97
Switching off the engine

...............................15

3
Synchronising the remote control

...................67
R

emoving the mat
...............................
............ 99
Replacing bulbs ..............................
..... 234, 238
Replacing fuses
..............................

...... 241, 243
Replacing the air filter

................................... 2

13
Replacing the oil filter

................................... 2

13
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

...................................... 2

13
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 2

11
Resetting the service indicator

....................... 34
R

esetting the trip recorder

.............................. 39
R

eversing camera
...............................

.......... 189
Reversing lamp
............................................. 23

8
Roof bars
....................................................... 20

5
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

.......................... 2

20 To o l s ................
..................................... 226, 227
Total distance recorder ................................... 39
T
ouch screen.............................................44, 46
To w b a r
................

...................................152, 202
Towing another vehicle

.................................2

52
Towing eye

....................................................10

1
Traction control (ASR)
.................... 2

2, 123, 125
Tr a i l e r
...............

.....................................152, 202
Triangle, warning ................................... 101, 2 20
Trip computer

............................................5

0-52
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 39
T

y r e s
..........................................................9
, 258
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............

............... 30, 190, 192, 225
U
Under floor storage .......................................10 1
Under-inflation (detection) ............................ 19
0
Unlocking
..............................

.................... 57, 59
Unlocking from the inside

...............................70
U

pdating the date
............................................ 54
U

pdating the time
......................................5
4, 55
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