2011 Citroen DS3 tow

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



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.


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To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



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



Lighting



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Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.


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If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



RACING towbar

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. The space occupied by the
spor t diffuser prevents this.

225Practical information
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.






Accessories



"Comfort":

sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, 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...

"Styling":

full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, coloured and leather
gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler,
alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured
wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers,
exterior chrome kit...

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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...
When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 120



THP 150



Gearboxes


Manual



Electronic



Manual



Auto



matic

Manual



Model codes:
SA...


8FR0



8FR0/P



5FS0



5FS9



5FR8

5FX8




- Unladen weight
1 075
1 079
1 075
1 089
1 165


- Kerb weight
1 150
1 154
1 150
1 164
1 240


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552
1 558
1 554
1 587
1 597


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 452
2 458
2 454
2 487
2 497


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
900
900
900
900
900


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150


- Unbraked trailer
570
570
570
570
570


- Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, 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 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 per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

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WEIGHTS (in kg)
- R ACING



Petrol engine









Gearbox


Manual



Manual



Model codes: SA...


5FF8



5FD8




- 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".

235Technical data

*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, 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.



WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



LPG engines



VTi 95



Gearbox



Manual



Model codes:
SA...


8FR0/GPL




- Unladen weight

1 152


- Kerb weight

1 227


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
2 452


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
900


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150


- Unbraked trailer

570


- Recommended nose weight
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 mph (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.

237Technical data


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 70
PEF



HDi 90 PEF 99g



HDi 90 PEF



e-HDi 90 PEF



HDi 110 PEF



Gearbox


Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual



Model codes:
SA...


8HR0



9HP4



9HP0



9HP0/S



9HR8




- 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 mph (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 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.

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NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
















SELECTING A DESTINATION


Press the NAV button again or select
the Navigation Menu function and
press the dial to confi rm.

Select the "Destination input"
function and press the dial to
confi rm.
Press the NAV button.

Select the letters of the town one
by one confi rming each time by
pressing the dial.
Once the country has been selected,
turn the dial and select the town
function. Press the dial to confi rm.
Insert the SD card in the front panel reader and leave it there to use the
Navigation functions.
The navigation SD card data must not be modifi ed.
Map data updates are available from CITROËN dealers.

A pre-set list (by entering the fi rst few letters) of the towns in the
country selected can be accessed via the LIST button on the virtual
keypad.
Select the "Address input" function
and press the dial to confi rm.


The list of the last 20 destinations appears under the Navigation
Menu function.

Navigation Menu



Destination input


Address input

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NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE


SETTING AND NAVIGATING TO MY
"HOME ADDRESS"

Press the NAV button twice to display
the Navigation Menu.
To be set as the "Home address", an address must fi rst be
entered in the address book, for example from "Destination
input"/"Address input" then "Save to address book".

Select "Address book" and confi rm.
Then select "Search entry (complete
address book)" and confi rm.
Select "Destination input" and confi rm.
Then select "Choose from address
book" and confi rm.
Select "Set as home address" and
confi rm to save.
Select your home address and confi rm.
Then select "Edit entry" and confi rm.


To start navigation towards "Home address", press NAV twice
to display the Navigation Menu, select "Destination input" and
confi rm.
Then select "Navigate HOME" and confi rm to start guidance.



Navigation Menu




Destination input




Address book




Edit entry



Set as "Home address"