tow Citroen C3 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G User Guide
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of direc-
tion of the vehicle. If you forget to cancel the direc-
tion indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is
above 40 mph (60 km/h).
Lower the lights stalk fully when
moving to the left.
Raise the lights stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c
jam, switch on the hazard warn-
ing lamps if you are the last in the
queue.
Press the button A, the direction in-
d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic lighting of hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off.
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
"Motorway" function
M o v e t h e s t a l k b r i e fl y u p w a r d s o r d o w n -
wards, without going beyond the point
of resistance; the corresponding direc-
t i o n i n d i c a t o r s w i l l fl a s h 3 t i m e s . A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users
to a vehicle breakdown, towing or ac-
cident.
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Side air bags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of injury to the chest.
Each side air bag is incorporated in the
seat back frame, on the door side.
Activation
The side air bags are triggered unila-
terally in the event of a serious side
impact applied to all or part of the side
impact zone B , perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of injury to the head.
Each curtain air bag is incorporated in
the pillars and the upper section of the
passenger compartment. Operating fault
Activation
The curtain air bag is triggered at the
same time as the corresponding side air
bags in the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side impact
zone
B , perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the air bag
may not be triggered.
In the event of a rear or front colli-
sion, the air bag is not triggered.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone. If this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction
display, contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the event
of a serious impact.
T h e s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the corresponding door trim pad.
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DRIVING
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when towing a trailer
o r w h e n a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d
( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r o r b i -
cycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN). Reactivation
Press button
A again to reactivate the
system. The indicator light on the button
is switched off.
If there is an operating fault, when re-
verse gear is engaged, the service
warning light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal (short bleep) and
a message on the multifunction display.
With the engine running, press button A
to deactivate the system permanently.
The indicator light on the button comes
on. In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
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CHECKS Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear
Brake pads Parking brake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is no-
ticed, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the checking interval for this
component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
r e m o v e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r ,
lift up the boot carpet,
remove the box containing the
tools,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x . A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. W h e e l b r a c e .
Permits removal of the wheel trim a n d r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g
b o l t s .
2. J a c k w i t h i n t e g r a l h a n d l e .
P e r m i t s r a i s i n g o f t h e v e h i c l e .
3. " B o l t c o v e r " t o o l .
Permits removal of the bolt pro- t e c t o r s ( c o v e r s ) o n a l l o y w h e e l s .
List of tools
Other accessories
6. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
v e h i c l e " .
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , de-
t a c h t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e w h e e l -
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
s a g e h o l e .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
e d g e w i t h t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
4. C e n t r i n g g u i d e .
P e r m i t s t h e r e fi t t i n g o f a n a l l o y w h e e l o n t h e h u b .
5. Socket for the anti-theft bolts (lo-
c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
b o l t s .
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
v i d e d w i t h t h e v e h i c l e .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fixing the steel or "space-
saving" type spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g , t h a t t h e
washers do not come into contact
with the steel or "space- saving" type
s p a r e w h e e l . T h e w h e e l i s s e c u r e d b y
t h e c o n i c a l c o n t a c t o f e a c h b o l t .
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed under the
b o o t fl o o r .
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel or of the "space saving"
t y p e .
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
o u s p a g e .
Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and
r e m o v e i t .
Raise the spare wheel towards you
f r o m t h e r e a r .
T a k e t h e w h e e l o u t o f t h e b o o t .
Putting the wheel back in place
P u t t h e w h e e l b a c k i n i t s h o u s i n g .
R e fi t t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l b o l t i n t h e
c e n t r e o f t h e w h e e l .
Tighten fully until the central bolt
c l i c k s t o r e t a i n t h e w h e e l c o r r e c t l y .
Put the polystyrene storage box
b a c k i n p l a c e .
P u t t h e b o x b a c k i n p l a c e a n d c l i p i t .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the cov-
e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n n e u t r a l .
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed under the
b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to it:
open the boot,
r e m o v e t h e m o v a b l e b o o t fl o o r ,
lift up the boot carpet,
remove the towing eye from the tool
h o l d e r . When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
b a r .
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a t r a i l e r . Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
t e m p e r a t u r e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d . Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
i n g t h e r e c o m m e n d e d p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e . A b o v e
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n f o r
details of the weights and towing loads
w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e t o w i n g
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
p r e - e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r
of the vehicle, in accordance with
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of accessories and genuine parts from the CITROËN
n e t w o r k .
T h e y a l l b e n e fi t f r o m t h e C I T R O Ë N w a r r a n t y a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n .
These accessories and parts, having been tested and approved f or reliability and
s a f e t y , a r e a l l a d a p t e d t o y o u r C I T R O Ë N v e h i c l e .
The product range offered by Accessories is structured around 5 categ ories:
P R O T E C T I O N - T O U R I N G - I N - C A R T E C H N O L O G Y - S T Y L I N G - U N I V E R S A L .
"Styling":
seat covers compatible with side air
bags, aluminium gear lever knob, fog
l a m p s , s u n r o o f , d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , s p o i l e r ,
styling strips, alloy wheels, trims, sport
e x h a u s t , b o d y w o r k k i t . . .
"Protection":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
w h e e l l o c k s , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n i n g t r i a n -
gle, safety jacket, stolen vehicle track-
i n g s y s t e m , d o g g u a r d , s n o w c h a i n s . . .
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
"In-car technology":
Bluetooth
®
hands free kit, audio sys-
tems, portable navigation system,
a u x i l i a r y a u d i o c a b l e ( e . g . f o r a n M P 3
connection), loudspeakers, USB Box,
p o r t a b l e v i d e o s c r e e n . . .
"Touring":
mats * , boot tray, sun blinds, roof bars,
towbar, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, dog
guard, luggage net, booster seats and
c h i l d s e a t s . . . "Universal":
screenwash, interior and exterior main-
t e n a n c e a n d c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t s .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory
to have a safety jacket, warning tri-
angle and spare bulbs available in
t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may re-
sult in a failure of your vehicle's
e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m .
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n -
i n g . Y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o c o n t a c t
a CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
e q u i p m e n t a n d a c c e s s o r i e s .
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* T h e w e i g h t o f t h e b r a k e d t r a i l e r c a n b e i n c r e a s e d , w i t h i n t h e G T W l i m i t , i f t h e G V W o f t h e t o w i n g v e h i c l e i s r e d u c e d b y a n
e q u a l a m o u n t ; w a r n i n g , t o w i n g u s i n g a l i g h t l y l o a d e d t o w i n g v e h i c l e m a y h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n i t s r o a d h o l d i n g .
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120
Model codes:
SH...
8FSC 5FW0
- Unladen weight 1 259 1 290
- Kerb weight 1 334 1 365
- Payload 483 463
- G r o s s v e h i c l e w e i g h t ( G V W ) 1 742 1 753
- Gross train weight (GTW)
o n a 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 2 592 2 603
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
o n a 1 0 % o r 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 850 850
- Braked trailer * ( w i t h l o a d t r a n s f e r w i t h i n t h e G T W l i m i t ) 1 100 1 100
- Unbraked trailer 650 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
T h e G T W a n d t o w e d l o a d v a l u e s i n d i c a t e d a r e v a l i d u p t o a m a x i m u m a l t i t u d e o f 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s ; t h e t o w e d l o a d m e n t i o n e d
m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
T h e s p e e d o f a t o w i n g v e h i c l e m u s t n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) ( c o m p l y w i t h t h e l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e i n y o u r c o u n t r y ) .
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the
exterior temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load .