2007.5 Citroen C3 PLURIEL DAG Owner's Manual

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Towbar
We recommend you to have this device fi tted by a CITROËN Dealer, who will be acquainted with your vehicle’s tow-ing capability and with the procedures necessary for installing a safety item of this kind.
Dimensions (in metres)
A: 0.738
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
To avoid damage, do not remove the roof arches with the roof bars attached. Make sure that the load on the roof is n ot hindering the sliding of the folding roof.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTO-MOBILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle.For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use safety and
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to si de winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.Note: It is possible to open the sun roof even when the roof bars are present.





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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel
Lift the boot carpet.
Remove the jack- holder to access the wheel.
Tools
The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.Note: In cabriolet or spider confi guration, it is necessary to move the roof cassette in order to access the spare wheel.
To reposition the spare wheel
Return the wheel to the boot, place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure using the strap.
Tyre pressures
This is indicated on the label on the front door pillar. See “Vehicle identifi ca-tion” and “User Precautions”.
Advice
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dea ler that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
The jack and all the tools are designed specifi cally for use on your particular vehicle.
Do not use them for any other applications.
With a spare wheel, drive cautiously.

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Removal1. Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground that is not slippery. Apply the parking brake.Switch off the ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear, depending on any slope.2. Detach the wheel trim if there is one, using the end of the wheelbrace 4, pulling close to the valve.3. Slacken the wheel bolts. For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims, fi rst remove the bolt protectors using tool 6 and use the socket for the anti- theft bolt 5.4. Position the jack 1 at the vehicle subframe jacking point closest to the wheel to be changed. Make sure that the whole surface of the jack base is in contact with the ground.5. Expand the jack 1 until the wheel is a few centimetres above the ground.6. Remove the uppermost bolt.7. Undo the other bolts, remove the wheel.
Tools1. Jack.2. Movable towing eye.3. Compartment for bulb kit (Not supplied).4. Wheelbrace.5. Socket for anti- theft bolts (For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims).6. Tool for removing wheel bolt protectors (For vehicles with alumin ium wheel rims).

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Refi tting1. Engage the wheel on the hub.2. Screw in the bolts but do not fully tighten them.3. Lower the jack and remove it.4. Tighten the wheel bolts, using the wheelbrace.5. Refi t the embellisher, taking care to accommodate the tyre valve. For vehicles equipped with aluminium rims, refi t the wheel bolt protectors.6. Have the original wheel repaired and refi tted as soon as po ssible.7. Make sure that the tyre is at the correct pressure (see “Vehicle Ident ifi -cation” and “User Precautions”) and have the wheel balancing checke d.
Dimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of a dimension different to that of the wheels normally fi tted on your vehicle (identifi ed by a label), it is essenti al to use the spare wheel only on a temporary basis, to drive carefully, not to exce ed 80 km/h (50 mph), to have the original wheel refi tted as soon as possible and never to drive with more than one spare wheel of a different dimension fi tted on your vehicle.
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
When changing a wheel, it is essential to park the vehicle safely on level and stable ground.
Wheel for temporary use
If your vehicle has light alloy wheel rims but a steel spare wh eel, if you fi t the latter it is normal to notice that the wheel bolts do not appear to contact on the rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the conical tapering of the whe el bolt’s shaft (See illustration).
when refi tting the light alloy wheel, make sure that the tapering contact faces of the wheel bolts are clean and in good condition.

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Towing with wheels on the ground
Towing eye fi xings are located at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.

Movable towing eye
The towing ring is detachable and can be fi tted either at the front or at the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed in the jack's protective holder in the spare wheel.
When the engine is not running, the steering and the bra king are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Advice
Towing at low speed over a very short distance is authorised in exceptional cases depending on the regulations in force.
Otherwise, it is necessary to have your vehicle transported on a recovery truck.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOW-ING SENSODRIVE GEAR-BOX
Place the selector on position N (neutral).

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G E N E R A L
MAV: Unladen weight.
MTAC: Gross vehicle weight.
CMAE AR: Maximum weight on rear axle.
MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufactur-er's plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox Sys-tem.
Observe your vehicle's towing limits.
It is essential to comply with the max. Gross Trailer Weights and speed limits as specifi ed by legis-lation in each country.
For further information about the towing capacity of your vehicle and its max. authorised Gross Train Weight, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Engine type1.4iBVM1.6i 16VBVMPHDi 70BVM
Fuel tank capacityApproximately 47 litres
Fuels to be usedUnleaded petrol RON 95 - RON 98Diesel fuel
Turning circle between walls (in metres)11.5511.5511.55
French fi scal rating574
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) (In the highest gear)160 (99)182 (113) 158 (98)
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (MAV)1 1361 1771 189
Gross vehicle weight (MTAC)1 5061 5431 536
Maximum weight on rear axle (CMAE AR)735735735
Gross train weight (MTRA)2 1062 1432 136
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (Within the Gross Train Weight limit)850850850
Gross trailer weight (without brakes)540600540
Trailer nose weight323232
Maximum roof rack load50
Dimensions of chainable tyres185/65 R15

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A2.460
B3.934
C0.779
D0.695
E1.431
F1.430/1.435
G1.700
H1.559/1.563
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A0.987
B0.400
C0.660
D0.885
E0.645
F1.180
G0.730
H0.635