2013 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO trailer

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
187 Bonnet
188 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
189Petrol engines
190Diesel engines
191Checking levels
194 Checks
198 Temporary puncture repair kit
204 Changing a wheel
211 Changing a bulb
218 Changing a fuse
225 Battery
227Energy economy mode
228Changing a wiper blade
229Towing the vehicle
231To w i ng a trailer
233Advice on care andmaintenance
234 Accessories
238Petrol engines
240Petrol weights
242 LPG engines
243 LPG weights
244Diesel engines
245Diesel weights
246 Dimensions
248 Identifi cation markings
253Emergency or assistance
255 MyWay
287 Audio system
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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 andreduce 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 andrefit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, whencold, 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 (engineoil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve theschedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.




When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rdcut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

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 settledown to a consistent average.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,particularly in winter; your vehicle will warmup much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, videogame...), you will contribute towards limitingthe consumption of electrical energy, and soof fuel. Disconnect your por table devices beforeleaving the vehicle.

183Driving

ProgrammingOperating faults

If there is an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal (short beep)and a message in the multifunction screen. You can activate or deactivate the s
ystem bymeans of the multifunction screen configuration menu. The system state is memorised when
switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parkingsensors menu, refer to "Configuration/Vehic leparameters" in the "Multifunction screens"section corresponding to your screen.

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.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F
820 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren.
F
930 A12 V socket, portable navigation suppor t supply.
F1
015 ASteering wheel controls.
F1
115 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15
ARain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit.
F1
35 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F1
530 ALocking.
F16
-Not used.
F1740 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
S
H-PA RC shunt.

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.

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Technical data
This section contains the specifications of your vehicle depending on itsengine and gearbox, such as the maximum power and torque, unladenand maximum weights, trailer weights, exterior dimensions and all of its
identification markings.

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.