2010 Citroen DS3 towing

219Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120THP 150
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Model codes: SA...8FR05FS05FS95FR85FX8
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 075 1 089 1 165
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 150 1 164 1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 552 1 554 1 587 1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 452 2 454 2 487 2 497
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient 900 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increas ed, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid u p to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 m ph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

221Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel enginesHDi 70PEFHDi 90 PEF 99gHDi 90 PEFHDi 110 PEF
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Model codes: SA...8HR09HP49HP09HP0/S9HR8
- Unladen weight 1 070 1 080 1 080 1 085 1 090
- Kerb weight 1 145 1 155 1 155 1 160 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 553 1 565 1 584 1 602 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 253 2 065 2 484 2 502 2 512
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on 12 % gradient 700 500 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 950 500 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 500 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46 46
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 m ph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towin g vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

9Practical information
Towing a trailer...
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by the spor t diffuser prevents this.
Tyres
Driving in winter conditions
The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard are not suitable for sever winter conditions.
CITROËN recommends that you use suitable winter tyres during periods of very cold weather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-slip covers to your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer for advice on the models recommended for your vehicle.

11Technical data
Petrol engine
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Model codes: SA...5FF85FD8
- Unladen weight 1 165
- Kerb weight 1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 1 597
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 12 % slop 0
- Braked trailer (with transfer of load within the GTW limit) 0
- Unbraked trailer 0
- Recommended nose weight ** 0
** See "Practical information - § Towing a trailer".