2011.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD brake

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE

Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed under the
boot fl oor.
To gain access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
remove the adjustable boot fl oor,

)
lift up the boot carpet,

)
remove the towing eye from the tool
holder.



General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery
service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
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, ...
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 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.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a
long mountain type of descent, the use
of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres


)

Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.



Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and sig-
nalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine 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 with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.

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 places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
We recommend the use of gen-
uine CITROËN towbars and
their harnesses that have been
tested and approved from the
design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fi tting of the tow-
bar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.

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TECHNICAL DATA
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 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance 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 towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 115

*


VTi 120



VTi 115 *



VTi 120



Gearboxes


Manual



Manual



Electronic gearbox system
(6-speed)



Model codes:
SH...


8FP0



5FJ0 *



5FS0



5FJ8/P *



5FS8/P




- Unladen weight
1 201
1 204
1 205


- Kerb weight
1 276
1 279
1 280


- Payload
546
549
564


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 747
1 753
1 769


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 597
2 603
2 619


- 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
635
635
640


- Recommended nose weight
54
54
54

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TECHNICAL DATA


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



LPG engines


VTi 95



Gearbox


Manual



Model codes:
SH...


8FN0/GPL




- Unladen weight
1 301


- Kerb weight
1 376


- Payload
446


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 747


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
2 597


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
850


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within
the GTW limit)
1 100


- Unbraked trailer
650


- Recommended nose weight
54

*

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 towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

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TECHNICAL DATA

*
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 towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 90 PEF



e-HDi 90 PEF



HDi 110 PEF



Gearboxes


Manual



Electronic gearbox
system



Manual



Model codes:
SH...


9HP0



9HP8/P/S



9HR8




- Unladen weight
1 277
1 313
1 318


- Kerb weight
1 352
1 388
1 393


- Payload
502
498
489


- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
1 779
1 811
1 807


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 979
3 011
2 757


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient


1 200
1 200
950


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer
with the GTW limit)
1 200
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 mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the performance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............100
Accessories ................................162
Accessory socket, 12 V ....80, 82, 84
Adjusting headlamps ....................74
Adjusting head
restraints ..............................53, 55
Adjusting seat belt height ...........102
Adjusting the steering
wheel ..........................................57
Airbags, curtain ..................108, 109
Airbags, front ......................106, 109
Airbags, lateral ...................108, 109
Air conditioning .............................20
Air conditioning, digital ...........46, 49
Air conditioning, manual .........46, 47
Air fi lter .......................................131
Air fl ow .........................................45
Air vents .......................................45
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................100
Anti-pinch .....................................62
Anti-theft .......................................59
Armrest .........................................53
Assistance call ...................100, 174
Audible warning ............................99
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................219
Audio system ..............207, 222, 224
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................71, 73
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ............................99
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................75, 77
Auxiliary
socket .................80, 194, 214, 216B Battery ................................131, 155
Battery, charging ........................156
Battery, remote control ...........60, 61
Blinds ...........................................85
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......................195, 217
Bluetooth (telephone) .........195, 217
Bonnet ........................................126
Bonnet stay ................................126
Boot ..............................................66
Boot fl oor, adjustable ..............87, 88
Boot lamp .............................79, 147
Bottle holder .................................81
Brake discs .................................132
Brake lamps ...............................145
Brake pads .................................132
Brakes ........................................132
Braking assistance system .........100
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................68
CD MP3 ..............................193, 213
Central locking .......................58, 65
Changing a bulb ..................142-147
Changing a fuse ..................148-154
Changing a wheel ...............138-141
Changing a wiper blade .......77, 157

Changing the date ...36, 198, 220, 221
Changing the remote
control battery ............................60

Changing the time ...36, 198, 220, 221
Checking levels ..................130, 131
Checking the engine oil level ....33, 130
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................137
Checks ................................125-132C Children .................. 90-98, 105, 107
Child seats .............................90-97
Child surveillance mirror ...............81
Cigar lighter ..................................80
Closing the boot .....................58, 66
Closing the doors ...................58, 64

Connectors, audio ...80, 194, 214, 216
Coolant level ..............................130
Courtesy lamps ....................78, 147
Courtesy mirror ............................81
Cruise control .............................121
Cup holder ..............................80, 84
D Date (setting) ........36, 198, 220, 221
Daytime running lamps ................73
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................107
Deactivating the rear
windows .....................................63
Deadlocking .................................58
Defrosting .....................................47
Dials .............................................22
Diesel additive level ...................131
Dimensions ................................170
Dipped beam ........................71, 143
Dipstick .................................33, 130
Direction indicators ...............99, 145
Doors ............................................64
Doors emergency control .............66
Driving economically ....................20
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................100
Eco-driving ..................................20
Economy mode ..........................157

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
I Inputs for audio
system ................80, 194, 214, 216
Instrument panel ..........................22
Instrument panel
lighting ........................................34
Instrument panel screen ...............22
Interior fi ttings ...............................80
ISOFIX child seats ..................96-97
ISOFIX mountings ........................95
J Jack ............................................138
JACK socket .................80, 214, 216
K Keeping children
safe ...................... 90-98, 105, 107
Key in ignition warning .................60
Key with remote
control ...................................58-61
L Labels, identifi cation ...................171
Lamps, warning and
indicator .................................23-30
Level, brake fl uid ........................130
Levels and checks ...............128-132
Lighting, guide-me home ..............73
Lighting, interior ....................78, 147
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................142-147
Lighting control stalk ....................71
Lighting dimmer ............................34
Loading ................................20, 161
Load reduction mode .................156
Localised assistance call ............174 E Electric window controls ...............62
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) ...................100
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................59, 61
Emergency boot release ..............66
Emergency braking
system ......................................100
Emergency call ...................100, 174
Emergency warning lamps ...........99
Energy economy mode ..............157
En
gines......................164, 166,168 Engine, Diesel ..............69, 129, 168
Engine, petrol ...............69, 128, 164
Engine compartment ..........128, 129
Engine compartment fusebox ....151
Engine oil level indicator ......33, 130
Environment .....20, 46, 47, 61, 131, 156
ESP/ASR ....................................101
F Filling with fuel .........................68-70
Fitting a wheel ............................140
Fitting roof bars ..........................161
Fittings, boot .................................87
Fittings, front ................................80
Flashing indicators .......................99
Foglamps, front ....................72, 144
Foglamps, rear .....................72, 146
Fragrance cartridge ......................51
Front seats ...................................52
Fuel ........................................20, 69
Fuel consumption .........................20
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................68, 70
Fuel gauge .............................15, 68
Fuel tank ................................68, 70F Fusebox, dashboard ..................148
Fuses .........................................148
G G.P.S. .........................................181
Gearbox, electronic .... 112, 116, 132
Gearbox, manual ........ 110, 111, 132
Gear effi ciency indicator ............. 111
Gear lever ....................................20
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system .............................. 112, 132
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....... 110
Glove box ...............................80, 81
GPL ............................................166
Guidance ....................................181
Guide-me-home .....................73, 74
H Halogen headlamps ...................142
Hands-free kit .....................195, 217
Hazard warning lamps .................99
Headlamp adjustment ..................74
Head restraints, front ....................53
Heating .............................20, 47, 49
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................57
Hill start assist ............................ 115
Hooks .....................................87, 89
Horn .............................................99
I Identifi cation plates ....................171
Indicators, direction ...... 99, 143-145
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................137
Infl ating tyres ................................20

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
P Paint colour code .......................171
Panoramic glass sunroof ..............67
Parking brake ..................... 110, 132
Parking sensors, rear .................123
Particle emission fi lter ........131, 132
Passenger compartment
fi lter ..........................................131
Player, CD MP3 ..................193, 213
Port, USB .....................80, 214, 216
Priming the fuel system ..............127
Protecting
children ................. 90-98, 105, 107
Puncture .....................................133
R Radio .................................. 191, 211
Reading lamps, rear .....................78
Rear foglamp ..............................145
Rear parcel shelf ....................87, 89
Rear screen (demisting) ...............47
Recharging the battery ...............156
Reduction of electrical load ........156
Reinitialising the electric
windows .....................................63
Reinitialising the remote
control ........................................60
Remote control .......................58, 61
Removing a wheel ......................140
Removing the mat ........................83
Repair kit, puncture ....................133
Replacing bulbs ..........................142
Replacing fuses ..........................148
Replacing the air fi lter ................131
Replacing the oil fi lter .................131
Replacing the particle
emission fi lter ...........................132R Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ....................131
Replacing wiper blades ........77, 157
Resetting the service indicator .....32
Resetting the trip recorder ............34
Rev counter ..................................22
Reversing lamp ..........................145
Risk areas (update) ....................188
Roof bars ....................................161
Roof blind .....................................67
Routine checks ...................131, 132
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........127
S Safety for children .... 90-98, 105, 107
Scented air freshener ...................51
Screen, colour 16/9 ............178, 199
Screen,
monochrome ............210, 222, 224
Screen, multifunction (with audio
equipment) .....................35, 37, 39
Screen-wash reservoir ...............130
Screen menu map ......199, 222, 224
Screenwash .................................76
Screenwash fl uid level ...............130
Seat, rear bench ...........................54
Seat adjustment .....................52, 54
Seat back storage pockets ...........84
Seat belts ............................102-105
Serial number, vehicle ................171
Service indicator ...........................31
Servicing ......................................20
Setting the clock ...36, 198, 220, 221
Short-cut menus .................179, 180
Sidelamps ....................71, 143, 145
Side repeater ..............................143 L Localised emergency call ...........174
Locating your vehicle ...................59
Locking from the inside ................65
Long objects, transporting ............86
Low fuel level ...............................68
M Main beam ...........................71, 143
Maintenance .................................20
Map reading lamps ...............78, 147
Markings, identifi cation ...............171
Mat ...............................................83
Menu, main ................................210
Mirror, rear view ...........................57
Mirrors, door .................................56
Misfuel prevention ........................70
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ...................99
Mountings
for ISOFIX seats .........................95
MP3 CD ..............................193, 213
Music media players ..........192, 213
MyWay ................................175-206
N Navigation ..................................181
Number plate lamps ...................145
O Oil fi lter .......................................131
Oil level ................................33, 130
Opening the bonnet ....................126
Opening the boot ....................58, 66
Opening the doors ..................58, 64
Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap ............68
Operation indicator lamps .......23-30