2010 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to it:  open the boot,  raise the floor,
 remove the polystyrene storage box,  remove the towing eye from the holder.
 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 (position Nfor an automatic gearbox).
 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.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle Access to the tools
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain braking components and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
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 professional
lifting equipment. When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any assistance for braking or steering.

Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or caravan with additional lighting and signalling. Your vehicle is primarily designed for transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer. If the trailer is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using the electrical pre-equipment installed at the rear of the vehicle, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significant stress and its driver must be par ticularly careful.

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The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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 per formance. 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.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Tyres
 Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.
Lighting
 Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
 If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is offered by the CITROËN dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
Accessories
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN’s recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module, ashtray, fragrance car tridges, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest, movable mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses... The towbar and wiring harness must be fitted by a CITROËN dealer.
"Styling":
full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and leather gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler, alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers, exterior chrome kit...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices, vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket, child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher...
"Protection":
mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers, bumper protectors...

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"Multimedia":
hands-free system, audio systems, semi-integral satellite navigation system, por table navigation systems, mapping update CD, speed camera warning, DVD player, reversing
camera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module, 230 V socket, WiFi on Board...
"Boutique":
windscreen wash fluid, interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance products, bodywork touch-up aerosol and pen...
Installation of radio communication transmitters
Before installing on your vehicle any after-market radio communication transmitter with external aerial, we recommend that you contact
a CITROËN dealer. The CITROËN dealer network will give you the specification for transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may result in a failure of your vehicle’s electronic system and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this specific warning. You are advised to contact a CITROËN representative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety jacket, warning triangle and spare bulbs available in the vehicle.

MODELS:ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes:SA...8FR05FS05FS95FR85FX8 *
PETROL ENGINESVTi 95VTi 120THP 150
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 88 115 110 *
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 6 000 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 136 160 240
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 250 1 400 to 4 000
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic conver ter yes yes yes
GEARBOX Manual (5 -speed) Manual (5 -speed) Auto (4-speed) Manual (6 -speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25
* Belgium and Russia only.

MODELS:ENGINES AND GEARBOXES
Model codes: SA...8HR09HP49HP0 9HP0/S9HR8
DIESEL ENGINESHDi 70PEFHDi 90 PEF99gHDi 90 PEFHDi 110 PEF
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 398 1 560 1 560
Bore x stroke (mm) 73.7 x 82 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3
Max power: EU standard (kW) 50 68 82
Max power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 3 600
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 160 230 270
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000 1 750 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic conver ter yes yes yes
Par ticle emissions filter (PEF) yes yes yes
GEARBOX Manual (5 -speed) Manual (5 -speed) Manual (6 -speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 3.75 3.75 3.75
.../S: model fitted with Stop & Star t.

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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120THP 150
GearboxesManualManualAutoManual
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.