2012 Citroen C3 RHD parking brake
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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.
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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 signal-
ling.
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:
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ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
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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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Remote control key................64-67
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
EXTERIOR
Lighting controls ....................79-82
Headlamp adjustment................. 82
Changing bulbs..................147-149
- front lamps
- front foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters Door mirrors ................................ 62
Doors .....................................72-74
- opening/closing
- central locking
- emergency control
Alarm .....................................68-69
Electric child lock ...................... 102
Electric windows ....................70-71
Fuel tank ................................76-77
Misfuel prevention ...................... 78 Hill start assist .......................... 124
Braking assistance ................... 104
Trajectory control ...................... 105
Tyre
pressures ....................... 142, 179 Wiper controls........................83-85
Changing
a wiper blade ......................... 162
Boot ............................................ 75
Temporary puncture
repair kit ..........................138-142
Changing a wheel ..............143-146
- tools
- removing/refi tting
Changing bulbs..................150-151
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps
Rear parking
sensors ...........................129-130
Towbar ...................................... 165
Towing ...............................163-164 Accessories .......................167-168
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Lighting controls ....................79-82
Headlamp adjustment................. 82
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Scented air freshener ................. 58
Multifunction screens .............43-49
Hazard warning lamps .............. 103
Ventilation/Heating.................50-54
Manual air conditioning..........52-54
Digital air conditioning ...........55-56
Rear screen demist/
defrost ...................................... 57
Opening the bonnet .................. 132 Door mirrors ................................ 62
Electric windows ....................70-71 Instrument panels ..................23-24
Warning lamps .......................25-34
Gauges and indicators...........35-37
Adjustment buttons ................38-39
- trip distance recorder/clock
- lighting dimmer/black panel
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 63
Horn .......................................... 103
Speed limiter......................125-126
Cruise control ....................127-128 Wiper controls........................83-85
Trip computer ........................40-42
Audio system .....................215-236
Setting the date/time..........228-229
MyWay ...............................183-214
Setting the date/time................. 206
Emergency or assistance
call ................................. 104, 181 Interior mood lighting .................. 87 Rear view mirror ......................... 63
Zenith windscreen
blind ........................................... 6
Sun visor..................................... 89
Manual gearbox ........................ 112
Gear effi ciency
indicator ................................. 113
Electronic gearbox ............. 114-117
Automatic
gearbox ........................... 118-120
Parking brake ........................... 112 Dashboard
fuses ...............................153-155 Stop & Start .......................121-123
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R Replacing the oil filter ................. 136
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter .................... 136
Replacing wiper blades ........ 85, 162
Resetting the service indicator ..... 36
Resetting the trip recorder ............ 38
Rev counter ............................ 23, 24
Reversing lamp .......................... 150
Risk areas (update) .................... 196
Routine checks ................... 136, 137
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........ 132
S Safety for children ...94-102, 107, 109
Scented air freshener ................... 58
Screen, colour 16/9 ...... 48, 186, 207
Screen,
monochrome ............ 218, 230, 232
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ... 43, 45, 48
Screenwash reservoir ................ 135
Screen menu map ...... 207, 230, 232
Screenwash ................................. 84
Screenwash fluid level ............... 135
Seat, rear bench ........................... 61
Seat adjustment ........................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 106, 107
Seats, rear .................................... 61
Serial number, vehicle ................ 179
Service indicator ........................... 35
Servicing ...................................... 21
Setting the clock ... 38, 206, 228, 229
Short-cut menus ................. 187, 188
Sidelamps .................... 79, 148, 150
Side repeater .............................. 148
Spare wheel ............................... 143 O Operation indicator
lamps .....................................25-34
P Paint colour code ....................... 179
Parcel shelf, rear .......................... 93
Parking brake ..................... 112, 137
Parking sensors, rear ................. 129
Particle emission filter ........ 136, 137
Passenger compartment filter .... 136
Player, CD MP3 ................. 201, 221
Port, USB ..................... 90, 222, 224
Priming the fuel system .............. 132
Protecting
children ................94-102, 107, 109
Puncture ..................................... 138
R Radio .................................. 199, 219
Radio pre-equipment .................. 166
Rear foglamp ........................ 80, 150
Rear screen (demisting) ............... 57
Recharging the battery ............... 161
Reduction of electrical load ........ 161
Regeneration of the particle
emissions filter ......................... 137
Reinitialising
the electric windows ................... 71
Reinitialising the remote control ... 66
Remote control ....................... 64, 67
Removing a wheel ...................... 145
Removing the mat ........................ 91
Repair kit, puncture .................... 138
Replacing bulbs ...................147-152
Replacing fuses ...................153-159
Replacing the air filter ................ 136 L Loading ........................................ 21
Load reduction mode ................. 161
Localised assistance call .... 104, 182
Localised emergency call ... 104, 182
Locating your vehicle ................... 65
Locking from the inside ................ 73
Low fuel level ............................... 76
M Main beam ........................... 79, 148
Maintenance ................................. 21
Markings, identification ............... 179
Mat ............................................... 91
Menu, main ................................ 218
Mirror, rear view ........................... 63
Mirrors, door ................................. 62
Misfuel prevention ........................ 78
Motorway function
(direction indicators) ................. 103
Mountings for ISOFIX
seats ................................... 99, 101
MP3 CD .............................. 201, 221
Music media players .................. 200
MyWay ..........................48, 183-214
N Navigation .................................. 189
Number plate lamps ................... 150
O Oil filter ....................................... 136
Oil level ................................ 37, 135
Opening the bonnet .................... 132
Opening the boot .................... 64, 75
Opening the doors .................. 64, 72
Opening the fuel filler flap ............ 76