2013 Citroen C3 trailer

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Contents
Direction indicators 105
Hazard warning lamps 105
Horn 106
Emergency or assistance call 106
Braking assistance systems 107
Tr ajectory control systems 108
Front seat belts 109
Airbags 111
Safety
Parking brake 115
6-speed manual gearbox 115
Gear effi ciency indicator 116
Electronic gearbox 117
Automatic gearbox 121
Stop & Start 124
Hill start assist 127
Speed limiter 128
Cruise control 130
Rear parking sensors 132
Reversing camera 134
Driving
Emergency or assistance 195
eMyWay 197
Audio system 251
Audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 136
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 137
Petrol engines 138
Diesel engines 139
Checking levels 140
Checks 142
Checks
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 144
Changing a wheel 149
Snow chains 156
Changing a bulb 157
Changing a fuse 164
Battery 171
Energy economy mode 174
Changing a wiper blade 175
To w i ng the vehicle 176
To w i ng a trailer 178
Audio pre-equipment 180
Accessories 182
Practical informationTechnical data
Petrol engines 184
Petrol wei
ghts 185
LPG engines 187
LPG weights 188
Diesel engines 189
Diesel weights 191
Dimensions 193
Identifi cation markings 194
Visual search

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in par ticular:



- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any over flow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

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Driving
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You can activate or deactivate the system bymeans of the multifunction screen configuration menu. The system state is memorised whenswitching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parkingsensors menu, refer to "Configuration / Vehicleparameters" in the "Multifunction screens"section corresponding to your screen.
Operating faults

If there is an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged this
warnin
g lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied byan audible signal (short beep) and a message in the multifunction screen.

Programming
The system will be deactivated automatically when towing a trailer or when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehiclefitted 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.

Practical information
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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F8
20 A
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply.
F
930 A Multifunction screen, audio s
ystem, navigation and audio system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F1
015 A Steering mounted controls.
F1
115 A
Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 A
Rain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13 5
A Main stop switch, engine relay unit, gear lever for electronicgearbox.
F1415 A Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, HiFi amplifier,
reversing camera.
F1
530 A Locking.
F1
6- Not used.
F17
40 A Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
S
H- PA RC shunt.

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Towing a trailer


Driving advice


Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.

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.We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat have been tested and approvedfrom 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.

Drivin
g with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.

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Practical information
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Braking
To w i ng 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
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Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving therecommended pressures.
Lighting
) Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.


Cooling

To w i ng 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.
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If the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on,stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

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Technical data
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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.

Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EnginesVTi 68VTi 82e-VTi 82
GearboxesManualManualElectronicElectronic
Model codes:SC...ZMZ0HMZ0HMZ0/PHMZ0/PS



- Unladen weight 973
975
1 060
980



- Kerb wei
ght 1 048
1 0501 135 1 055


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)

1 500

1 511 1 515

1 540



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Gross train weight (GTW)

on a 12 % gradient 1 950
2 3112 315 2 340



- Braked trailer
(within GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient
450
800
800800



- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 7751 100 1 100

1 100



-
Unbraked trailer
450
520
520520



- Recommended nose weight
46

46

4646

* 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.

Technical data
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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.

Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginesVTi 95VTi 120
GearboxesElectronicManualAutomatic
Model codes: SC...8FP0/P5FS05FS9



- Unladen weight 1 079
1 075
1 089



- Kerb weight 1 154 1 150
1 164


- Gross vehicle wei
ght (GV W)
1 581
1 5791 612


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Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient2 481 2 479
2 512



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



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



- Unbraked trailer
570570
570



- Recommended nose wei
ght
46

46
46
* 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.