towing CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2016 Handbook (in English)
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Page 88 of 450
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very
h
igh, first ventilate the passenger
c
ompartment for a few moments.
Put
the air flow control at a setting high
e
nough to quickly change the air in the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
The
air conditioning system does not
c
ontain chlorine and does not present
a
ny danger to the ozone layer.
In
order
for
these
systems
to
be
fully
effective,
follow
the
operation
and
maintenance
g
uidelines belo
w:
F
T
o
obtain
an
even
air
distribution,
take
care
not
to
obstruct
the
exterior
air
intake
grilles
l
ocated
at
the
base
of
the
windscreen,
the
nozzles,
the
vents
and
the
air
outlets,
as
well
a
s
the
air
extractor
located
in
the
boot.
F
D
o
not
cover
the
sunshine
sensor,
located
on
the
dashboard;
this
is
used
for
regulation
o
f
the
air
conditioning
system.
F
O
perate
the
air
conditioning
system
for
at
least
5
to
10
minutes,
once
or
twice
a
month
t
o
keep
it
in
per fect
working
order.
F
E
nsure
that
the
passenger
compartment
filter
is
in
good
condition
and
have
the
filter
e
lements
replaced
regularly.
W
e
recommend
the
use
of
a
combined
passenger
compartment
filter.
Thanks
to
its
s
pecial
active
additive,
it
contributes
to
the
purification
of
the
air
breathed
by
the
o
ccupants
and
the
cleanliness
of
the
passenger
compartment
(reduction
of
allergic
s
ymptoms,
bad
odours
and
greasy
deposits).
F
T
o
ensure
correct
operation
of
the
air
conditioning
system,
you
are
also
advised
to
have
i
t
checked
regularly
as
recommended
in
the
maintenance
and
warranty
guide.
F
I
f
the
system
does
not
produce
cold
air,
switch
it
off
and
contact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
When
towing
the
maximum
load
on
a
steep
gradient
in
high
temperatures,
switching
off
the
a
ir
conditioning
increases
the
available
engine
power
and
so
improves
the
towing
ability. The
condensation created by the air
c
onditioning results in a discharge
o
f water under the vehicle which is
p
er fectly normal.
Page 102 of 450
1. Rear parcel shelf (
see the following page for details)
2.
R
etaining strap
3.
L
ocation for Hi-Fi amplifier
4.
S
towing rings
5.
S
torage box (version equipped with a
temporary puncture repair kit)
(
see the following page for details)
or
T
ool box (version equipped with a spare
wheel)
(
refer to the "Changing a wheel" section)
Boot fittings
Page 131 of 450
129
ProgrammingOperating faults
If there is an operating fault, when r
everse gear is engaged this w
arning
lamp comes on in the instrument panel,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal (short beep)
a
nd
a
message in the multifunction screen.
You
can
activate
or
deactivate
the
system
by
m
eans
of
the
multifunction
screen
configuration
m
enu.
The
system
state
is
memorised
when
s
witching
off
the
ignition.
For
more
information
on
access
to
the
parking
s
ensors
menu,
refer
to
" Vehicle
configuration"
o
r
" Vehicle
parameters"
section
for
your
m
ultifunction
s
creen.
The
system
will
be
deactivated
a
utomatically
when
towing
a
trailer
or
w
hen
a
bicycle
carrier
is
fitted
(vehicle
f
itted
with
a
towbar
or
bicycle
carrier
r
ecommended
by
CITROËN). In
bad or wintry weather, ensure that
t
he
sensors are not covered with mud,
f
rost
or snow.
driving
Page 150 of 450
Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the p
oint of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting stalk beyond the
p
oint of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, w
ithout going beyond the point of
r
esistance; the direction indicators will
f
lash 3 times.
Hazard warning lam ps
A visual warning by means of the direction i
ndicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
b
reakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, the direction indicators
f
lash.
They
can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
c
ome on automatically.
They
switch off automatically the first time you
a
ccelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
t
he button.
Page 162 of 450
Operating faults
In the event of an impact to the windscreen at the sensor, deactivate
t
he system and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop to have
y
our windscreen replaced.
Never
try to remove, adjust or test
t
he sensor.
Only
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop is able to work on the system.
When
towing a trailer or when the
v
ehicle is being towed, the system must
b
e deactivated.Do not stick or other wise fix any object on the windscreen in front of the sensor.
Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may suffer inter ference from accumulations of dirt or
m
isting of the windscreen. In this case you are
w
arned by the display of a message.
Use
the windscreen demisting and regularly
c
lean the area of the windscreen in front of the
sen
sor.
System fault
In the event of a malfunction of the system, you are warned by an audible signal and the display
o
f the message "Automatic braking system
fault" .
Have
the system checked by a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
In
difficult
weather
conditions
(very
h
eavy
rain,
snow,
fog,
hail...),
braking
d
istances
increase,
which
can
reduce
t
he
ability
of
the
system
to
avoid
a
c
ollision.
The
driver
must
therefore
remain
par
ticularly
v
igilant.
Never
leave
accumulations
of
snow
or
a
ny
object
projecting
above
the
bonnet
o
r
in
front
of
the
roof:
this
might
fall
into
t
he
field
of
vision
of
the
sensor
and
g
enerate
a
detection.
Page 234 of 450
Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
T he towing eye is installed in the boot under
t
he floor.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the floor,
F
r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F
r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
ge
neral recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
E nsure 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
a
rm; 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
b
raking or steering.
In
the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
t
he parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Page 235 of 450
233
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position n
for
an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
t
o certain components (braking,
t
ransmission...) and the absence
o
f braking assistance the next time
t
he engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
n
otch in the ignition switch and release the
par
king
b
rake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
Practical information
Page 236 of 450
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the h
eaviest items are as close as possible to
t
he axle and the nose weight approaches
t
he maximum permitted without
e
xceeding it.
Air
density decreases with altitude, thus
r
educing engine per formance. Above
1 0
00 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
al
titude. Refer
to the "Technical data" section for
d
etails of the weights and towed loads
w
hich apply to your vehicle.
Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may
a
lso be used for towing a trailer. We
recommend the use of genuine
C
ITROËN towbars and their harnesses
t
hat have been tested and approved
f
rom the design stage of your vehicle,
a
nd that the fitting of the towbar is
e
ntrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
C
ITROËN dealer, it must still be
f
itted in accordance with the vehicle
m
anufacturer's
i
nstructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
d
emands on the towing vehicle and the
d
river must take particular care.
driving advice
Page 237 of 450
235
Towing with the RACIng version
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a t
owbar. The space occupied by the
s
port diffuser prevents this.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As
the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
c
apacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
s
peed.
The
maximum towed load on a long incline
d
epends on the gradient and the ambient
t
emperature.
In
all cases, keep a check on the coolant
t
emperature. F
I
f the warning lamp and the
S
TOP
warning lamp come on,
s
top the vehicle and switch off
t
he engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
m
ountain type of descent, the use of engine
b
raking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling o
n the trailer.
The
rear parking sensors will be
d
eactivated automatically if a genuine
C
ITROËN towbar is used.
Practical information
Page 259 of 450
257
* 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: t
owing 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
e
ach additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The
speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High
ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
l
imit the towed load.
Petrol engine
PureTech 82PureTech 82 S&S V Ti 120
ge
arbox
Manual
(
5-speed)
ETG
el
ectronic
(
5-speed) Automatic
(
4-speed)
Model code:
SA... HMZ6
HMZ6/PS 5FS9
-
U
nladen weight
9 749801 089
-
K
erb weight
1 0491 055 1 16 4
-
G
ross vehicle weight
(GV W) 1 511
1 522 1 587
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o
n a 12 % gradient
2 311
2 022 2 487
-
B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o
n a 12 % gradient
800
500900
-
B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
G
TW limit)
1 10 0
7501 150
-
U
nbraked trailer
520500 570
-
R
ecommended nose weight
464646
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Technical data