2015 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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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

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nstall the towing arm.
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 arm.
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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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.
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.
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.
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EngineVTi 68PureTech 68 VTi 82PureTech 82
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5 speed) Manual
(5-speed) ETG electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Model code: SC... ZMZ0ZMZ 6 HMZ0HMZ0/P HMZ 6
Cubic capacity (cc) 999999 1 199 1 199
Bore x stroke (mm) 71 x 84.171 x 84.1 75 x 90.5 75 x 90.5
Max power: EU standard (kW)* 5060 6060
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0006 000 5 7505 760
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 9595 118 118
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 3 0003 000 2 7502 750
Fuel Unleaded UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Catalytic converter Ye sYe s Ye sYe s
Engine oil capacity (in litres)
with filter replacement 3.25
3.25 3.253.25
Petrol engines and gearboxes
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
.../S: model fitted with Stop & Start.
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* The maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
Petrol engines and gearboxes
Engine PureTech 82
S&S VTi 95PureTech 110
S&S V Ti 120
Gearbox ETG electronic
(5-speed) ETG electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
a

utomatic
(4-speed)
Model code: SC... HMZ 6 / PS8FP0/PHNZ 6 / S 5FS05FS9
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 1991 397 1 199 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 90.577 x 7575 x 90.5 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)* 607081 88
Max power engine speed (rpm) 5 7606 000 5 500 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 11813 6 205 160
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 2 7504 000 1 500 4 250
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter Ye sYe sYe s Ye s
Engine oil capacity (in litres) with filter
replacement 3.25
4.25 3.5 4.25
.../S: model fitted with Stop & Start.
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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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EngineVTi 68PureTech 68 VTi 82PureTech 82
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) ETG electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Model code: SC... ZMZ0ZMZ 6 HMZ0HMZ0/P HMZ 6
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U
nladen weight 973973 9751 060 975
-

K
erb weight 1 0481 048 1 050 1 1351 050
-

G
ross vehicle weight
(GV W) 1 500
1 520 1 5111 5151 525
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient 1 950
1 970 2 3112 3152 325
-

B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
o

n a 12 % gradient 450
450800 800800
-

B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775
7751 100 1 1001 100
-
U

nbraked trailer 450450 520520520
-

R
ecommended nose weight 4646464646
*

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.
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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.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginePureTech 82
S&S VTi 95PureTech 110
S&S V Ti 120
Gearbox ETG electronic
(5-speed) ETG electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
a

utomatic
(4-speed)
Model code: SC... HMZ 6 / PS8FP0/PHNZ 6 / S 5FS05FS9
-

U
nladen weight 9801 079 1 0701 0751 089
-

K
erb weight 1 0551 1541 1451 1501 164
-

G
ross vehicle weight
(GV W) 1 541
1 5811 598 1 579 1 612
-

G
ross train weight (GTW)
o

n a 12 % gradient 2 041
2 4812 498 2 4792 512
-

B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o

n a 12 % gradient 500
900 900900900
-

B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 800
1 150 1 1501 1501 150
-
U

nbraked trailer 500570570570570
-

R
ecommended nose weight 4646464646
*

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.
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For more information on the operation and use of your LPG vehicle, refer to the specific insert attached to the other vehicle documents.
LPG engine and gearbox
Engine1.4 i
Gearbox Manual (5-speed)
Model code: SC... KFT0/GPL
KFT0/1GPL
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 360
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 77
Max. power: EU standard (kW)* 51.5 / 54
Max. power speed (rpm) 5 200 / 5 200
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 115 / 118
Max. torque speed (rpm) 3 300 / 3 300
Fuel LPG / Unleaded
Catalytic converter Ye s
Engine oil capacity (in litres)
with filter replacement 3.0
*

T
he maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on a test bed, under conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
Technical data