2008.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the cov-
er by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral.
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed under the
boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:

 open the boot,

 remove the movable boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the towing eye from the tool
holder. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
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.
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. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
ing the recommended pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
original CITROËN towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
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.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted 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 electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
FITTING ROOF BARS
Maximum authorised weight on
the roof rack: 60 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
the speed of the vehicle to the
profi le of the road to avoid dam-
aging the roof bars and the fi xings
on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legis-
lation in order to comply with the
regulations for transporting ob-
jects which are longer than the
vehicle.
To fi t longitudinal and/or transverse roof
bars, visit your CITROËN dealer.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of accessories and genuine parts from the CITROËN
network.
They all benefi t from the CITROËN warranty and recommendation .
These accessories and parts, having been tested and approved f or reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your CITROËN vehicle.
The product range offered by Accessories is structured around 5 categ ories:
PROTECTION - TOURING - IN-CAR TECHNOLOGY - STYLING - UNIVERSAL.
"Styling":
seat covers compatible with side air
bags, aluminium gear lever knob, fog
lamps, sunroof, door defl ectors, spoiler,
styling strips, alloy wheels, trims, sport
exhaust, bodywork kit...
"Protection":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
wheel locks, fi rst aid kit, warning trian-
gle, safety jacket, stolen vehicle track-
ing system, dog guard, snow chains...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
"In-car technology":
Bluetooth
®
hands free kit, audio sys-
tems, portable navigation system,
auxiliary audio cable (e.g. for an MP3
connection), loudspeakers, USB Box,
portable video screen...
"Touring":
mats * , boot tray, sun blinds, roof bars,
towbar, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, dog
guard, luggage net, booster seats and
child seats... "Universal":
screenwash, interior and exterior main-
tenance and cleaning products.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory
to have a safety jacket, warning tri-
angle and spare bulbs available in
the vehicle.
The fi tting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not rec-
ommended by CITROËN may re-
sult in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
Please note this specifi c warn-
ing. You are advised to contact
a CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
SH...
8FSC 5FW0

PETROL ENGINES
VTi 95 VTi 120
Cubic capacity (cm 3
) 1 397 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 75 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 70 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 5 660
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 136 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 250
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter yes yes

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement) 4.25 4.25
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 1.9

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HZC

DIESEL ENGINES
HDi 90 HDi 110 PEF
Cubic capacity (cm 3
) 1 560 1 560
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3
Max power: EU standard (kW) 66 80
Max power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 215 240
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 1 750 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter yes yes
Particle emission fi lter no yes

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.25 3.25
Gearbox - Final drive 1.9 1.9

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Quality of the fuel used for petrol engines
FUEL CONSUMPTION In accordance with directive 80/1268/CEE

Petrol engines
Model
codes:
SH...(a)
Urban
driving mpg
(litres/100 km)
Extra
-urban
driving mpg
(litres/100 km)
Mixed
driving mpg
(litres/100 km)
Emission
of CO 2 by weight
(g/km)

VTi 95
8FSC 30.7 (9.2) 50.4 (5.6) 40.9 (6.9) 159

8FSC/1 31.0 (9.1) 51.4 (5.5) 41.5 (6.8) 157

VTi 120
5FW0 29.7 (9.5) 50.4 (5.6) 40.4 (7.0) 163

5FW0/1 30.1 (9.4) 51.4 (5.5) 40.9 (6.9) 159
(a) .../1: fi tted with low rolling resistance tyres to reduce consumption and emissions of CO
2.
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible with E5 type pet rol biofuels (containing 5 % ethanol), conforming to European
standard EN 228.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved e xclusively for vehicles marketed for the use of this type of fuel
(BioFlex vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must comply with European standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed to run on fuels co ntaining up to 100 % ethanol (type E100).
The consumption fi gures shown here correspond to the values commu
nicated at the time of printing.
These consumption values were established in accordance with Di rective 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on the
style of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use of
accessories.

(a) .../1: fi tted with low rolling resistance tyres to reduce consumption and emissions of CO
2.

FUEL CONSUMPTION In accordance with directive 80/1268/CEE

Diesel engines
Model
codes
SH...(a)
Urban
driving mpg
(litres/100 km)
Extra
-urban
driving mpg
(litres/100 km)
Mixed
driving mpg
(litres/100 km)
Emission
of CO 2 by weight
(g/km)

HDi 90
9HXC 46.3 (6.1) 68.9 (4.1) 58.9 (4.8) 128

9HXC/1 42.1 (6.0) 69.7 (4.0) 60.1 (4.7) 125

HDi 110 PEF
9HZC 43.5 (6.5) 67.3 (4.2) 56.5 (5.0) 133

9HZC/1 44.1 (6.4) 68.9 (4.1) 57.6 (4.9) 130
Quality of the fuel used for Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible with biofuels w hich conform to current and future European standards (diesel
fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which complies with standard EN 14214) which can be distributed
at the pumps (possible incorporation of 0 to 7 % Fatty Acid Met hyl Ester).
The use of any other type of (bio) fuel (vegetable or animal oils, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of damage to the
engine and fuel circuit).
The consumption fi gures shown here correspond to the values commu
nicated at the time of printing.
These consumption values were established in accordance with Di rective 80/1268/CEE. They may vary depending on the
style of driving, traffi c conditions, weather conditions, the load in the vehicle, the maintenance of the vehicle and the use of
the accessories.