2013 Citroen C3 PICASSO brake

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Rear lamps
1.Brake lamps / sidelamps (12VP21/5 W).2.Foglamp, offside (PR21W). Reversing lamp, nearside (P21W).3.Direction indicators (P21W)
Changing brake lamp/ sidelamp and direction indicatorbulbs
) turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn, )
remove the faulty bulb and replace it.
To r e
fit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
)
unscrew the two lamp unit fixing bolts,)
extract the lamp unit carefully pulling it
straight out,

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Changing foglamp / reversing lamp bulbs
)
open the boot, )
press on the tabs using 2 screwdrivers, )
disconnect the lamp unit connector,
)
turn the bulb holder by a quar ter turn, )
remove the bulb and replace it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.


Changing the third brake lampbulbs (4 x W 5 W bulbs)
)
open the boot,)
remove the two plugs located on the bootinner panel,
)
press on the body of the lamp with
2 screwdrivers to remove it from itshousing, ) turn the corresponding bulb-holder a quarter turn,)
pull the bulb and replace it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.


Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
)insert a thin screwdriver into one of the lens' exterior holes, )push it outwards to unclip.
)remove the lens. )pull the bulb and replace it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )remove the adjustable boot floor, )lift up the boot carpet, )remove the towing eye from the tool holder.
Procedure for havin
g your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.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 motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

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Fitting roof bars
To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg. If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof. Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting objects which are longer than the vehicle.


Braking

Towing 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 towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the recommended pressures.



Lighting
)Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.



The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.

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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking

The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type sparewheels.
Take account of the legislation in forcein your country on the use of snow chains and the maximum running speed authorised.


Avoid driving on roads that have been cleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave,you practise fitting the snow chains ona level and dry surface. If your vehicleis fitted with alloy wheels, check thatno par t of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.

All ori
ginal tyre sizes (15", 16 ", 17 ") can be fitted with chains.
Original tyresize Maximum linksize.
1
95 / 60 R15 9 mm
1
95 / 55 R16 9 mm
2
05 / 45 R17 7 mm
For more information on snow chains
, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Advice on installation
)If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.)Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.)Fit the chains following the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer. )Move off gently and drive for a fewmoments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h). )Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened. Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

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.
* 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.
PETROL ENGINESVTi 95VTi 115*VTi 120VTi 115 * VTi 120
GearboxesManualManualElectronic gearbox system (6-speed)
Model codes:SH...8FP05FJ0 *5FS05FJ8/P *5FS8/P


- Unladen wei
ght 1 201
1 204 1 205


- Kerb wei
ght
1 276
1 279

1 280



-
Payload
546
549
564
-
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)1747

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
850850

- Braked trailer **
(with load transfer within theGTW limit)1 100

1 100
1 100



-
Unbraked trailer
635
635
640



- Recommended nose weight
54 54 54

Weights and towed loads (kg)

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LPG ENGINEVTi 95
GearboxManual
Model codes:SH...8FN0/GPL


- Unladen wei
ght
1 301



- Kerb wei
ght

1 376



-
Payload446
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)1747
- 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 theGTW limit)

1 100



- Unbraked trailer
650



- Recommended nose wei
ght
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 (10 0 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

Weights and towed loads (kg)

Technical data
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* 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.
DIESEL ENGINESHDi 90 PEFe- HDi 90 PEFHDi 115 PEF
GearboxesManualElectronic gearbox systemManual
Model codes:SH...9HP09HP8/P/S9HD8


- Unladen weight 1 2771 313
1 318



- Kerb wei
ght
1 3521 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 2001 200
950
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit)

1 2001 200

1 200



- Unbraked trailer
675
675
675



- Recommended nose wei
ght 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 (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.
Weights and towed loads (kg)