2014 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD Owner's Manual

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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:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the adjustable boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the tool 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,
-

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, driver's side, remove
the protective access cover located
alongside the front fog lamp, using the flat
end of the towing eye. 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 the
towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
When removing the protective access
cover, take care to avoid damaging the
paintwork with the towing eye. F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral.
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Towing a trailer, ...
Driving advice
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o 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.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind. F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
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.
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 CITROËN
dealer, 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
particular care. 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.
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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 long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F 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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"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insulated
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, head
restraint-mounted coat hanger, centre armrest,
air deflector, scented air freshener cartridges,
portable ashtray, solar films for windows...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mudflaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle protective cover, dog guard,
pet seat and boot covers...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wiring
harness, transverse and longitudinal roof
bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof box, boot
spacers, boot net, business/commercial vehicle
conversion kit, sliding boot floor...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit, snow chains,
non-skid covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle
tracking system, child seats, fire extinguisher,
caravan mirror, glass security films...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest, wheel caps...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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"Multimedia":
semi-integral navigation systems, bluetooth®
hands free kit, audio systems inter faced to
steering mounted controls, speakers,
d
Vd


player, USB box, portable navigation systems,
mapping update C
d, H

i-Fi module, driving
aid assistant, Wi-Fi on board, rear multimedia
support, telephone and smartphone carriers,
iPhone
® charger, head-up display...
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITR
oËn

may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn

dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
(2004/104/EC).
by v
isiting a CITR
oËn
dealer, you can
also obtain cleaning and maintenance
products (interior and exterior),
including the ecological products in
the "TECH
n
a
TU
RE" range, products
for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch-up pens and paint aerosols the
exact colour of your vehicle, recharges
(cartridge for the temporary puncture
repair kit...), ....
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
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* For Russia only.
** T he maximum power quoted is the type approved value obtained on a test bed, under the conditions defined in European legislation
(directive
1

999/99/CE).
PETROL ENGINES
VTi 95V T i 115* V Ti 120 V T i 115 * V Ti 120
Model codes:
SH... 8FP0
5FJ0* 5FS0 5FJ8/P * 5FS8/P
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 3971 598 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 7577 x 85.8 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)** 7084* 8884* 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0005 200* 6 0005 200* 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 13 6160 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 0004 250 4 250
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter yesyes yes
GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Electronic gearbox system
(6-speed)
OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 4.254.25 4.25
Engines and gearboxes
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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 (100 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. * For Russia only.
**
T
he 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.
PETROL ENGINES
VTi 95V T i 115* V Ti 120 V T i 115 * V Ti 120
Gearboxes ManualManualElectronic gearbox system (6-speed)
Model codes:
SH... 8FP0
5FJ0* 5FS05FJ8/P * 5FS8/P
-
U
nladen weight
1 2011 204 1 205
-
K
erb weight
1 2761 279 1 280
-

Payload
546549 564
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 7471 753 1 769
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12% gradient
2 597
2 603 2 619
-
B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 10% or 12% gradient
850
850 850
-
B
raked trailer** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 100
1 100 1 100
-
U
nbraked trailer
635635 640
-
R
ecommended nose weight
5454 54
Weights and towed loads (kg)
Technical data