2010.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG Owner's Manual

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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 towed load on a long in-
cline depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the cool-
ant 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
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine 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 suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
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 towed load
must be reduced by 10 % for every
1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and
the driver must take particular care.
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 vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment, in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's in-
structions.

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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 damag-
ing 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 objects
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
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insu-
lated module, reading lamp, sun blinds,
head restraint-mounted coat hanger,
centre armrest, air defl ector, scented air
freshener cartridges... "Protection":
mats * , seat covers, mudfl aps, bumper
protectors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar
wiring harness, transverse and longitu-
dinal roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski car-
rier, roof box, boot spacers, boot net,
business/commercial vehicle conver-
sion kit...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fi rst aid kit,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security
wheel bolts, vehicle tracking system,
child seats, fi re extinguisher, caravan
mirror, foglamp kit...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells,
chromed grille embellisher, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, alu-
minium footrest...
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
* 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.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
"Multimedia":
semi-integral navigation systems,
Bluetooth ®
hands free kit, audio sys-
tems, speakers, DVD player, USB box,
portable navigation systems, mapping
update CD, Hi-Fi module, speed cam-
era warning, Wi-Fi on board...
Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be com-
pulsory to have a high visibility
safety vest, warning triangle and
spare bulbs and fuses 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 and excessive
electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a CITROËN
representative to be shown the
range of recommended equipment
and accessories.
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market ra-
dio communication transmitter, you
can contact a CITROËN dealer for
the specifi cation of transmitters which
can be fi tted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specifi c instal-
lation requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC). By visiting a CITROËN dealer, you
can also obtain cleaning and main-
tenance products (interior and ex-
terior), including the ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE"
range, products for topping up
(screenwash fl uid...), touch-up
pens and paint aerosols the exact
colour of your vehicle, recharges
(cartridge for the temporary punc-
ture repair kit...), ....

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* For Russia only.
MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:

SH...
8FP0 8FN0 5FPC * 5FWC 5FS0

PETROL ENGINES VTi 95 VTi 95 LPG VTi 115 * VTi 120 VTi 120
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 397 1 598 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 75 77 x 85.8 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 70 84 * 88 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 5 200 * 6 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 136 160 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 250 4 250
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded and
LPG Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter yes yes yes

GEARBOXES Manual (5-speed) Manual (5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 4.25 4.25 4.25

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HP0 9HR8

DIESEL ENGINES HDi 90 HDi 90 PEF HDi 110 PEF
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 560 1 560 1 560
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3
Max power: EU standard (kW) 66.2 68 82
Max power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 3 600
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 215 230 270
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 1 750 1 750 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter yes yes yes
Particle emission fi lter no yes yes

GEARBOXES Manual (5-speed) Manual (5-speed) Manual (6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)

Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.75 3.75 3.75

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
* For Russia only.
** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased,
within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Petrol engines VTi 95 VTi 95 LPG VTi
115 * VTi 120 VTi 120

Gearboxes
Manual Manual Manual

Model codes:
SH...
8FP0 8FN0 5FPC * 5FWC 5FS0
- Unladen weight 1 246 - 1 290 * 1 2 78 1 204
- Kerb weight 1 321 - 1 365 * 1 353 1 279
- Payload 501 - 463 * 475 549
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 747 - 1 753 1 753
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 597 - 2 603 2 603
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 850 - 850 850
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 100 - 1 100 1 100
- Unbraked trailer 650 - 675 635
- Recommended nose weight 54 - 54 54

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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)

Diesel engines
HDi 90 HDi 90 PEF HDi 110 PEF

Gearboxes
Manual Manual Manual

Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HP0 9HR8
- Unladen weight 1 277 1 277 1 318
- Kerb weight 1 352 1 352 1 393
- Payload 494 502 489
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 771 1 779 1 807
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 721 2 979 2 757
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 950 1 200 950
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 950 1 200 1 200
- Unbraked trailer 675 675 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54 54
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.