2014 Citroen C3 towing

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direction indicators 96
Hazard warning lamps
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Horn
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E

mergency or assistance call
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Tyre under-inflation detection

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br

aking assistance systems
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02
Trajectory control systems

1
03
Front seat belts

1
04
air

bags
1
06
Safety
Parking brake 1 10
6-speed manual gearbox
1
10
Electronic gearbox
1

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tomatic gearbox
1
15
Gear shift indicator

1
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Stop & Start
1

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Hill start assist

1
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Speed limiter
1

24
Cruise control

1
26
Rear parking sensors
1

28
Reversing camera
1

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driving
Emergency or assistance 1 93
eMyWay
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5
au

dio system
2
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audio and telematics
al

phabetical index
bonnet 132
Running out of fuel (
di
esel)
1
33
Petrol engines

1
34
di

esel engines
1
35
Checking levels

1
36
Chec ks


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Checks
Temporary puncture repair kit 1 41
Changing a wheel
1
46
Snow chains

1
53
Changing a bulb
1

54
Changing a fuse
1

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bat

tery

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Energy economy mode
1

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Changing a wiper blade

1
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Towing the vehicle

1
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Towing a trailer

1
75
a

udio pre-equipment
1
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ac

cessories

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Practical information Technical data
Petrol engines 1
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Petrol weights
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LPG engines
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LPG weights

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di

esel engines
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Diesel weights

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mensions

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Identification markings
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Visual search
Contents

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If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.Recommendations for ventilation and
air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Comfort

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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (
see following page for details)
2.
Hoo

ks
(

see following page for details)
3.
L

ocation for Hi-Fi amplifier
4.
S

towing rings
5.
S

torage box (version equipped with a
temporary puncture repair kit)
(

see following page for details)


or
T

ool box (version equipped with a spare
wheel)
(

refer to section "Practical Information -
§ Changing a wheel")
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Fittings

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direction indicatorsSelection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
F
L
eft: lower the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
F Press this button, the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
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You can activate or deactivate the system by
means of the multifunction screen configuration
menu. The system state is memorised when
switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parking
sensors menu, refer to " Vehicle configuration"
or " Vehicle parameters" section for your
multifunction screen.
Operating 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.
Programming
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a trailer or
when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITR
oËn)
.In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
frost or snow.
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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Towing your vehicle
F on the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
for an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
on t he rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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Towing a trailer
Distribution of loads
F 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.
a
b
ove
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN 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 CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITR
oËn

dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving advice
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
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