tyre pressure Citroen C3 DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this in-
dicates that the tyre is not repair-
able; contact a CITROËN dealer
for assistance.

 Switch on the compressor by mo-
ving the switch B to position "1" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.5 bars.

 Remove the kit, taking care to avoid
to avoid staining your vehicle with
traces of fl uid. Keep the kit to hand.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.


Turn the selector A to the AIR position.

 Connect the black pipe D to the
valve of the wheel.
Checking/Adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use this kit for the
routine check and adjustment of
the tyre pressures on your ve-
hicle. For this, carry out just the
following 6 points.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Take care, the fl uid contains
ethylene-glycol. This product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes. Keep it out
of reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, turn it
a quarter turn at its cap and pull
off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispos-
al site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.

 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B in position

"1" ; to defl ate: switch B in position

"0" and press button E ), in accor-
dance with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the left hand door
aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer for as-
sistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
 Go to a CITROËN dealer as
soon as a possible.
Have the tyre inspected by a technician, who can then
advise you whether it can
be repaired or should be re-
placed.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We recommend the use of genu-
ine 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 towbar is en-
trusted to a CITROËN dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electri-
cal pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
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 towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
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. The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.

 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.