2012 Citroen DS3 towing

Practical information





Towing a trailer, ...


Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer
with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
par ticular 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 b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.

The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )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
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

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

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning 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 thesport diffuser prevents this.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120THP 155THP 150*THP 160
**
GearboxesManualElectronicManualAutomaticManual
Model codes: SA...8FP08FP0/P5FS05FS95FV85FN8*5FM8**



- Unladen weight
1 075
1 079
1 075
1 089 1 090


-
Kerb weight
1 150

1 154
1 150
1 164
1 165



- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 552
1 558
1 5541 587 1 590



-
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 452 2 4582 454
2 487 2 490



- Braked trailer
(within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient900900900900 900



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


-
Unbraked trailer
570570570
570
570



- Recommended nose wei
ght
46

46

46

46
46

* For Belgium and Russia.
** For Brazil.
***
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 (10 0 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.

239Technical 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 enginesVTi 95
GearboxManual
Model codes:SA...8FR0/GPL


-
Unladen weight 1 152


- Kerb wei
ght 1227



- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

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 b
y 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (10 0 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.

Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel enginesHDi 70PEFe-HDi 70 PEFe-HDi 90 PEFe- HDi 110 PEF
GearboxManualElectronicManualElectronicManual
Model codes:SA...8HR48HP4/PS9HPK/PS9HP8/PS9HR8/S


- Unladen weight 1 070
1 080
1 085
1 090
1 090



- Kerb wei
ght 1 145 1 155 1 160
1 165 1 165


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 5531 585
1 602
1 609
1 625



- Gross train wei
ght (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 2532 285
2 502 2 509
2 525


- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on 12 % gradient
700

700
900
900
900



- Braked trailer
*
(with load transfer with theGTW limit)
950
950

1 150

1 150

1 150



- Unbraked trailer 570
570
570
570
570



- Recommended nose wei
ght
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 (10 0 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 th
e towed load.
*

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.

309Visual search
Interior


Boot fittings 126 -127


- rear parcel shelf

- retaining strap

- stowing rings


Rear seats
84-85
ISOFIX mountings 13 6 -13 8

Child seats 130-135Front seats 79 - 81
, 82- 83
Seat belts 147-149

Airbags 15 0 -155

Interior
fittings 12 2-125


- aux
illiary sockets

- centre armrest

- mat
Glove box 123 Deactivating the passenger's airbag 152

315
Alphabetical index
Replacing the air filter...................................r190Replacing the oil filter...................................r190Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r190Replacing wiper blades.........................117, 224Resetting the service indicator.......................r44Resetting the trip recorder..............................r46Rev counter...............................................r28,30Reversing lamp.............................................211Risk areas (update).......................................264Routine checks.....................................190, 191Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................184
Safety for children..................128 -138, 149, 152Scented air freshener.....................................r77Screen, colour 16/9.........................61,254, 275Screen, monochrome..................286,298, 300Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment) .....................54,57, 61Screen-wash reservoir..................................187Screen menu map........................275,298, 300Screenwash..................................................115Screenwash fluid level..................................188Seat, rear bench .............................................84Seat adjustment........................................79,82Seat belts ...............................................147-149Seats, rear.......................................................r84Serial number, vehicle..................................244Ser vice indicator.............................................r43
S
Servicing.........................................................24Setting the clock...........................274, 296, 297Short-cut menus...................................255,256Sidelamps.....................................108, 209, 211Side repeater.................................................209Spare wheel..................................................200Speed limiter.................................................r174Speedometer............................................r28, 30Stability control (ESP)...................................145Starting the vehicle.........................92, 161,166Steering mounted controls, audio.........253,285Stopping the vehicle .......................92, 161,166Stop & Start .......50, 73, 102, 170, 183, 190, 221Storage ..................................................122, 123Storage box...................................................127Stowing rings ................................................ 126Sun visor.......................................................r123Synchronising the remote control...................94System, navigation........................................257Systems, ASR and ESP................................145U
Temporary tyre repair kit...............................194Third brake lamp...........................................212TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o) ..........................................265Tools ..............................................................200Total distance recorder...................................r46To w b a r...........................................................r227Towed loads ..........................236, 237, 239, 241Towing another vehicle.................................225Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR)..................................145Tr affic information (TA).................266, 267, 288Traffic information (TMC).....................265, 266Tr i p c o m p u t e r......................................r48-50,57Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r.....................................r46Tyre pressures ..............................................244
Tyres ........................................................24, 244
Unlocking........................................................90Unlocking from the inside...............................99Update risk areas..........................................264Updating the date ..........................274,296,297Updating the time..........................274 ,296,297USB Box ........................................................124USB Reader..........................................r124, 290
T
Table of weights....................236, 237, 239, 241Ta b l e s of engines .................234, 235,238, 240Tables of fuses..............................................214Ta n k, fuel...............................................102,104Technical data.......................................234-242Telephone.............................................271, 293Temperature adjustment...........................70,73Temperature control for heated seats............80
V
Ventilation .....................................66,67, 70, 73