2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO towing

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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
S Service indicator ...........................31
Servicing ......................................20
Setting
the clock .......36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Short-cut menus .................181, 182
Sidelamps ....................73, 145, 147
Side repeater ..............................145
Ski fl ap .........................................88
Spare wheel ...............................140
Speed limiter ..............................121
Speedometer ................................22
Stability control (ESP) ................103
Starting the vehicle ............... 61, 114
Steering mounted controls,
audio ........................................ 211
Stopping the vehicle ............. 61, 114
Stop & Start ............. 46, 51, 70, 118,
128, 133, 157
Storage ...................................82, 89
Storage box ..................................82
Storage boxes ..............................86
Storage drawer .............................84
Storage wells ................................89
Stowing rings ................................89
Sun visor ......................................83
Synchronising the
remote control ............................62
System, navigation .....................183
Systems, ASR and ESP .............103
T Table of weights .........167, 169, 171
Table position ...............................56
Tables, aircraft ..............................87
Tables of engines ................166-173
Tables of fuses ...........................150T Tank, fuel ................................70, 72
Technical data ............166, 168, 170
Telephone ...........................197, 219
Temperature control for
heated seats ...............................55
Temporary tyre repair kit ............135
Ticket holder .................................85
TMC (Traffi c info) ...............191, 192
Tools ...........................................140
Torch ..............................81, 89, 149
Total distance recorder .................34
Towbar ........................................162
Towed loads ...............167, 169, 171
Towing another vehicle ...............160
Traction control (ASR) ................103
Traffi c information
(TA) ..........................192, 193, 214
Traffi c information
(TMC) ...............................191, 192
Trip computer ............. 41, 42, 44-46
Trip distance recorder ..................34
Tyre pressures ...........................173
Tyres ............................................20
U Unlocking .....................................60
Unlocking from the inside .............67
Update risk areas .......................190
Updating
the date ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Updating
the time ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
USB Reader ...............................216V Vehicle identifi cation ...................173
Ventilation ................................47-49
W Warning lamps ........................23-30
Wash-wipe, rear ...........................78
Weights ......................167, 169, 171
Window controls ...........................64
Wiper, rear ....................................78
Wiper control stalk ..................77, 79
Wipers .....................................77-79