2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO coolant capacity

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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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A ABS and EBFD systems ............102
Accessories ................................164
Accessory socket, 12 V ..........82, 84
Adjusting headlamps ....................76
Adjusting head restraints ........55, 57
Adjusting seat belt height ...........104
Adjusting the steering wheel ........59
Airbags, curtain ...................110, 111
Airbags, front ...................... 108, 111
Airbags, lateral ....................110, 111
Air conditioning .............................20
Air conditioning, digital ...........48, 51
Air conditioning, manual .........48, 49
Air fi lter .......................................133
Air fl ow .........................................47
Air vents .......................................47
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................102
Anti-pinch .....................................64
Anti-theft .......................................61
Armrest .........................................55
Assistance call ...................102, 176
Audible warning ..........................101
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................221
Audio system .......................209-230
Automatic illumination
of headlamps ........................73, 75
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps ..........................101
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers ................77, 79
Auxiliary
socket .................82, 196, 216, 218B Battery ................................133, 157
Battery, charging ........................158
Battery, remote control ...........62, 63
Blinds ...........................................87
Bluetooth
(hands-free) ......................197, 219
Bluetooth (telephone) .........197, 219
Bonnet ........................................128
Bonnet stay ................................128
Boot ..............................................68
Boot fl oor, adjustable ..............89, 90
Boot lamp .............................81, 149
Bottle holder .................................83
Brake discs .................................134
Brake lamps ...............................147
Brake pads .................................134
Brakes ........................................134
Braking assistance system .........102
C Capacity, fuel tank ........................70
CD MP3 ..............................195, 215
Central locking .......................60, 67
Changing a bulb ..................144-149
Changing a fuse ..................150-156
Changing a wheel ...............140-143
Changing a wiper blade .......79, 159
Changing
the date ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Changing the remote
control battery ............................62
Changing
the time ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Checking levels ..................132, 133
Checking the engine
oil level ...............................33, 132C Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ............................139
Checks ................................127-134
Child lock ....................................100
Children ................ 92-100, 107, 109
Child seats .............................92-99
Child surveillance mirror ...............83
Closing the boot .....................60, 68
Closing the doors ...................60, 66
Connectors,
audio ..................82, 196, 216, 218
Coolant level ..............................132
Courtesy lamps ....................80, 149
Courtesy mirror ............................83
Cruise control .............................123
Cup holder ..............................82, 86
D Date
(setting) ........36, 38, 200, 222, 223
Daytime running lamps ................75
Deactivating the passenger
airbag .......................................109
Deactivating the rear windows .....65
Defrosting .....................................49
Dials .............................................22
Diesel additive level ...................133
Dimensions ................................172
Dipped beam ........................73, 145
Dipstick .................................33, 132
Direction indicators .............101, 147
Doors ............................................66
Doors emergency control .............68
Driving economically ...................20