towing CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK 2018 Owner's Manual

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Referring to the relevant section, reset certain
equipment:
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Electronic k
ey.
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Electric windo
ws.
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Da
te and time.
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Pre
set radio stations.
After reconnection of the battery, the
“Collision risk detection system fault”
message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous period of
immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
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 the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional towing service must be
called if:
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B

roken down on a motorway or main road.
–

No
t possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake.
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No
t possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
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T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
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Four-wheel driv
e vehicle.
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No appro
ved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to
put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle must never be used for
road transfers.
It may be used, for example, to exit a rut.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox Font wheels on the ground Rear wheels on the ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground with
towbar
Internal combustion /
Manual


Internal combustion /
Automatic

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Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox Font wheels on the ground Rear wheels on the ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground with
towbar
Electric


In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is stored with the on-board tool kit
(in a bag on the boot carpet or in a box under the
boot carpet, depending on version).


On the boot carpet

Under the boot carpet
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► 
Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner.
►  Release the cover.
To be towed:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.
►  Install the towbar.
►  Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the driving wheels on the ground and
the engine off.
►  Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

►  Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
►  Pull the cover downwards.
To tow:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

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absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the driving wheels on the ground and
the engine off.
►  Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

►  Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
►  Pull the cover downwards.
To tow:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully. ► 
Install the towbar.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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Technical data09
Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
The maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) values and the
towable loads listed are valid for a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towable load must
be reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000 metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle
can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed a
speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) (observe the local
legislation in force).
Engines and towed loads - Petrol
Engines PureTech 100
S&S PureTech 130
S&S PureTech 130 PureTech 155
S&SPureTech 155
Gearboxes BVM6
(Manual
6-speed) EAT8
(Automatic 8-speed) EAT8
(Automatic 8-speed) EAT8
(Automatic 8-speed) EAT8
(Automatic 8-speed)
Codes EB2ADTD MB6
STTd EB2ADTS ATN8
STTd EB2ADTSM ATN8 EB2ADTX ATN8
STTdEB2ADTXM ATN8
Model codes
UR... HNKK
HNSSHNSSHNNS HNNS
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 11991199119911991199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 7496 96115 115
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1200
1200 5001200 500
Unbraked trailer (kg) 620640500 640500
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 4848484848

224
Alphabetical index
S
Safety, children 70, 72–76
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
143
Screen menu map

189
Screenwash

60
Screenwash, front

60
Screenwash, rear

60–61
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

19, 144
Seat angle

38
Seat belts

68–69, 74
Seat, rear bench

42
Seats, electric

38–39
Seats, front

38–39
Seats, heated

40
Seats, rear

42–43, 73
Selector, drive

89
Selector, gear

86–89
Sensors (warnings)

95
Serial number, vehicle

172
Service indicator

17, 21
Servicing

17, 142, 144
Settings, equipment

24
Settings, system

180, 192, 215
Sidelamps

55, 156–157
Smart Access

30, 83
Snow chains

94, 138
Socket, 12 V accessory

49
Socket, auxiliary

177, 187, 211
Socket, Jack

211
Speakers

50
Speed limiter

98–100, 102
Speed limit recognition

95, 97
Speedometer

9, 95
Sport mode

90
Spotlamps, side

57
Stability control (ESC) 66
Starting a Diesel engine
129
Starting the engine

82
Starting the vehicle

82, 86–89
Starting using another battery

83, 162
State of charge, battery

25
Station, radio

175, 185, 209–210
Stay, bonnet

139
Steering mounted controls,
audio

173–174, 183, 196
Steering wheel, adjustment

40
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers, expressive

147
Stopping the vehicle

82, 86–89
Stop & Start

22, 44, 92–93, 129, 139, 142, 165
Storage

49
Storage box

53
Storage wells

53
Sunshine sensor

43
Sun visor

49
Suspension

144
Switching off the engine

82
Synchronising the remote control

33
T
Tables of engines 171
Tables of fuses
159–161
Tank, fuel

129–130
Technical data

169–171
Telephone

50, 178–179, 190–191, 212–214
Temperature, coolant

18
Time (setting)

180, 193, 216
TMC (Traffic info)

203
Tool box

53
Tools

148–150
Topping-up AdBlue® 145
Total distance recorder
21
Touch screen

22–23, 25, 48
Towbar

137
Towed loads

168–170
Towing another vehicle

165–167
Traction control (ASR)

66–67
Traffic information (TMC)

203
Trailer

137
Trajectory control systems

66
Triangle, warning

148
Trip computer

22
Trip distance recorder

21
Tyres

143
Tyre under-inflation detection

93, 152
U
Under-inflation (detection) 93
Unlocking
27, 29
Unlocking from the inside

30
Unlocking the boot

27, 29
Unlocking the doors

31
Unlocking the tailgate

29
Updating the date

193, 215
Updating the time

180, 193, 216
USB

177, 187, 206, 210
V
Ventilation 43
Video
211
Visiopark 1

118