2009.5 Citroen C3 tow
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
ous page. Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" 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,
w h e n t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t -
ting, that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare
wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt. Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
Put the wheel back in its housing.
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.
Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.
R e fi t t h e b o o t fl o o r c a r p e t b y l i g h t l y
folding it in two (refer to the section
" F i t t i n g s - § S t o r a g e b o x " ) .
On vehicles equipped with a
"space-saver" type spare wheel,
the punctured wheel cannot be
stowed in place of the "space-
saver" wheel.
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Changing front foglamp bulbs To obtain them, contact your
CITROËN dealer.
I f y o u e x p e r i e n c e a n y d i f fi c u l t y
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer.
Access to the front foglamp is through
the aperture below the bumper.
Disconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at
the top.
Remove the bulb-holber by pressing
on the 2 clips (at the top and the bot-
t o m ) .
Replace the module.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the mirror.
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.
Disconnect the repeater connector.
Replace the module.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to
obtain replacement repeaters.
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Rear lamps
1. Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).
2. Direction indicators (
PY21W
amber)
3. Foglamp, left-hand side (
PR21W
red)
Reversing lamp right-hand side
(P21W). These four bulbs are changed from inside
t h e b o o t :
open the boot,
r e m o v e t h e a c c e s s fl a p f r o m t h e
corresponding side trim panel,
u n s c r e w t h e b u t t e r fl y n u t s e c u r i n g
the lamp unit,
unclip the lamp unit connector,
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling
in its middle towards the outside,
spread the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Changing bulbs
Amber or red bulbs, such as
those for the direction indica-
tors and rear foglamp, must be
replaced by bulbs of the same
rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are
dummy units. They are there for
aesthetic purposes only.
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Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking as-
sistance the next time the engine
is started. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a
towing 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 assistance
for braking or steering.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
remove the polystyrene storage box,
remove the towing eye from the
holder. Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N f o r a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
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We recommend the use of genu-
ine CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses that have been tested
and approved from the design
stage of your vehicle, and that
t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n -
trusted to a CITROËN dealer.
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 -
cal pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.
TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
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
driver must be particularly careful.
Driving advice
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.
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. 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.
If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
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* To avoid any risk of jamming of the p e d a l s :
- 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 .
ACCESSORIES
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ' s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle tracking
s y s t e m , b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n -
ing triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
dog guard, snow chains, non-skid cov-
ers, foglamps kit, parking assistance,
transluscent bumper protection strips...
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
t r a y , b o o t c a r p e t , b o o t n e t , m u d fl a p s ,
s u n b l i n d s , d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , i s o t h e r m
module, fragrance cartridges, set of
r o o f fi n i s h e r s , t r a n s v e r s e r o o f b a r s , b i -
cycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses, front centre
armrest, child seats and booster cush-
ions, moveable mirror...
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio equip-
ment, portable satellite navigation sys-
tem, semi-integral portable navigation
system carrier, speed camera warning,
DVD player, auxiliary cable for connec-
ting a portable MP3 player, USB Box,
speakers...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before instaliing on your vehicle
any after-market radio commu-
nication transmitter with external
aerial, we recommend that you
contact a CITROËN dealer.
The CITROËN dealer network
w i l l g i v e y o u t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n
for transmitters which can be
fi t t e d ( f r e q u e n c y , m a x i m u m
p o w e r , a e r i a l p o s i t i o n , s p e c i fi c
i n s t a l l a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s ) , i n
line with the Vehicle Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Directive
( 2 0 0 4 / 1 0 4 / E C ) .
A wide range of accessories and gen-
uine parts is offered by the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
This product range is structured around
5 c a t e g o r i e s :
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TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
1.1 i 1.4 i
Gearbox
Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC
...
HFV0 KFT0
- Unladen weight 1 010 1 030
- Kerb weight 1 085 1 105
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 502 1 529
- Gross train weight (GTW) o n a 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 1 952 2 329
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) o n a 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 450 800
- B r a k e d t r a i l e r * ( w i t h l o a d t r a n s f e r w i t h i n the GTW limit) 725 1 060
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 30 43
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 ) .
H i g h a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y r e s u l t i n a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e t o p r o t e c t t h e e n g i n e ; i f t h e a m b i e n t
t e m p e r a t u r e i s a b o v e 3 7 ° C , l i m i t t h e t o w e d l o a d .
* 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 .
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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 .
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 ) .
H i g h a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y r e s u l t i n a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e t o p r o t e c t t h e e n g i n e ; i f t h e a m b i e n t
t e m p e r a t u r e i s a b o v e 3 7 ° C , l i m i t t h e t o w e d l o a d .
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120
Gearboxes
Manual Manual Auto
Model codes:
SC...
8FR0 5FS0 5FS9
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 075 1 135
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 150 1 210
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 576 1 579 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW) o n a 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 2 476 2 479 2 512
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) o n a 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 900 900 900
- B r a k e d t r a i l e r * ( w i t h l o a d t r a n s f e r w i t h i n the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46