2012 Citroen C3 tow bar
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DRIVING
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
Programming
You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The system
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to
the parking sensors menu, refer to
"Confi guration/Vehicle parameters" in
the "Multifunction screens" section cor-
responding to your screen.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is en-
gaged this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal (short
beep) and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
remove the towing eye from the
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...
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)
Unlock the steering by turning the
key one notch in the ignition switch
and release the parking brake.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
)
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 both vehicles.
)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in dam-
age to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assis-
tance the next time the engine
is started.
Towing your vehicle
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N
for an electronic or automatic
gearbox).
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We recommend the use of genu-
ine 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 towbar is en-
trusted 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.
TOWING A TRAILER, ...
The rear parking sensors will
be deactivated automatically if
a genuine CITROËN towbar is
used.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer with additional lighting and sig-
nalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater de-
mands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
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 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.
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 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.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
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.
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*
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.
ACCESSORIES
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
"Comfort"
sun blinds, door defl ectors, isotherm
module, smoking kit, fragrance cartridg-
es, front centre armrest, moveable mirror,
reading lamp...
"Style":
leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims,
front foglamp trims, parking brake lever
trims, aluminium footrest, alloy wheels,
wheel trims, chrome tailgate fi nisher,
chrome tailpipe fi nisher, chrome mirror
shells, chrome door handles... 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.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to
convert a trade vehicle to a private car
and vice-versa.
"Transport solutions":
child seats and booster cushions, boot
tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot contain-
ers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
"Safety":
anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts,
stolen vehicle tracking system, breath-
alyser, fi rst aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, dog guard, snow chains,
non-slip covers, foglamps kit, parking
sensors, bumper protection strips (trans-
lucent, gloss black, chrome fi nish)...
"Protection" :
mats * , mudfl aps, seat covers, door sill
protectors... If a towbar and wiring are fi tted
outside the CITROËN dealer
network, this must be done
making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and
following the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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VISUAL SEARCH
Remote control key............... 64-67
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
EXTERIOR
Lighting controls ................... 77-80
Headlamp adjustment................ 80
Changing bulbs................. 145-147
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters Door mirrors ............................... 62
Doors .................................... 70-73
- opening/closing
- central locking
- emergency control
Child lock ................................. 100
Electric windows ................... 68-69 Accessories ...................... 165-166 Wiper controls....................... 81-83
Changing a wiper blade ........... 160
Boot ........................................... 73
Temporary puncture
repair kit ..................... 136-140
Changing a wheel ............. 141-144
- tools
- removing/refi tting
Changing bulbs................. 148-149
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps
Rear parking sensors ....... 127-128
Towbar ..................................... 163
Towing .............................. 161-162
Hill start assist ......................... 122
Braking assistance .................. 102
Trajectory control ..................... 103
Tyre pressures ................. 140, 177 Fuel tank ............................... 74-75
Misfuel prevention ..................... 76
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
S Stability control (ESP) ................ 103
Starting the vehicle ....... 65, 112, 116
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 215
Stopping the vehicle ..... 65, 112, 116
Stop & Start ............. 42, 57, 74, 119,
130, 134, 158
Storage ................................... 86, 87
Storage box .................................. 91
Storage drawer ............................. 89
Stowing rings ................................ 90
Sun visor ...................................... 87
Synchronising the remote
control ........................................ 66
System, navigation ..................... 187
Systems, ASR and ESP ............. 103
T Table of weights ......... 168, 171, 174
Tables of engines ....... 167, 170, 172
Tables of fuses ........................... 151
Tank, fuel ............................... 74, 76
Technical data ............ 167, 170, 172
Telephone .......................... 201, 202
Temperature adjustment .............. 55
Temperature control for heated
seats ........................................... 60
Temporary tyre repair kit ............ 136
Third brake lamp ........................ 149
Time ..................... 38, 204, 226, 227
TMC (Traffic info) ....................... 195
Tools .......................................... 141
Total distance recorder ................ 38
Towbar ....................................... 163
Towed loads ............... 168, 171, 174
Towing another vehicle .............. 162T Traction control (ASR) ................ 103
Traffic information
(TA) .................................. 196, 218
Traffic information
(TMC) ............................... 195, 196
Trip computer ....................40-42, 45
Trip distance recorder .................. 38
Tyre pressures ........................... 177
Tyres ............................................ 21
U Unlocking ..................................... 64
Unlocking from the inside ............. 71
Update risk areas ....................... 194
Updating the date ....... 204, 226, 227
Updating
the time .............. 38, 204, 226, 227
USB Box ............................... 88, 220
USB player ........................... 88, 220
V Ventilation ...............................50-52
W Warning lamps ........................25-34
Wash-wipe, rear ........................... 82
Weights ...................... 168, 171, 174
Window controls ........................... 68
Wiper, rear ................................... 82
Wiper control stalk ...................81-83
Wipers .....................................81-83
Z Zenith windscreen .......................... 6