2016 Citroen DS3 RHD Owner's Manual

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distribution of loads
F Distribute  the   load   in   the   trailer   so   that   the  h
eaviest   items   are   as   close   as   possible   to  
t

he   axle   and   the   nose   weight   approaches  
t

he   maximum   permitted   without  
e

xceeding it.
Air
  density   decreases   with   altitude,   thus  
r

educing   engine   per formance.   Above  
1 0

00 metres,   the   maximum   towed   load   must  
b

e   reduced   by   10 %   for   every   1 000   metres   of  
al

titude. Refer
  to   the   "Technical   data"   section   for  
d

etails   of   the   weights   and   towed   loads  
w

hich   apply   to   your   vehicle.
Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting   people   and   luggage,   but   it   may  
a

lso   be   used   for   towing   a   trailer. We
  recommend   the   use   of   genuine  
C

ITROËN   towbars   and   their   harnesses  
t

hat   have   been   tested   and   approved  
f

rom   the   design   stage   of   your   vehicle,  
a

nd   that   the   fitting   of   the   towbar   is  
e

ntrusted   to   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.
If   the   towbar   is   not   fitted   by   a  
C

ITROËN   dealer,   it   must   still   be  
f

itted   in   accordance   with   the   vehicle  
m

anufacturer's
 i
nstructions.
Driving   with   a   trailer   places   greater  
d

emands   on   the   towing   vehicle   and   the  
d

river   must   take   particular   care.
driving advice
Practical information

Towing with the gT RACIn g version
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a t
owbar.   The   space   occupied   by   the  
s

port   diffuser   prevents   this.
Side wind
F Take  into   account   the   increased   sensitivity  t
o   side   wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature   of   the   coolant.
As
  the   fan   is   electrically   controlled,   its   cooling  
c

apacity   is   not   dependent   on   the   engine   speed.
F
 
T
o   lower   the   engine   speed,   reduce   your  
s

peed.
The
  maximum   towed   load   on   a   long   incline  
d

epends   on   the   gradient   and   the   ambient  
t

emperature.
In
  all   cases,   keep   a   check   on   the   coolant  
t

emperature. F
 
I
f   the   warning   lamp   and   the  
S

TOP
 
warning   lamp   come   on,  
s

top   the   vehicle   and   switch   off  
t

he   engine   as   soon   as   possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o   avoid   overheating   of   the   brakes   on   a   long  
m

ountain   type   of   descent,   the   use   of   engine  
b

raking   is   recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check   the   tyre   pressures   of   the   towing  v
ehicle   and   of   the   trailer,   observing   the  
re

commended
 p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check  the   electrical   lighting   and   signalling  o
n   the   trailer.
The
  rear   parking   sensors   will   be  
d

eactivated   automatically   if   a   genuine  
C

ITROËN   towbar   is   used.

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Textured paint
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the maintenance and warranty guide.
O bserve   the   following   recommendations   to   avoid   damaging   the   paint   finish:
-
 
C
hoose   a   high   pressure   wash,   or   at   least   a   high   water   delivery;   roller   brush   washing   is  
c

ompatible.
-
 
G
ently   wipe   the   body   with   a   clean   microfibre   cloth.
-
 
C
arefully   wipe   off   any   fuel   spilt   on   the   body   using   a   soft   cloth,   then   allow   to   dry.
-
 
C
lean   off   any   minor   marks   (for   example,   finger   marks...),   using   the   product   in   the  
"

TECHNATURE"   range   intended   for   removing   insects.
On
  the   other   hand:
-
 
D
o   not   use   a   wash   programme   that   includes   a   final   hot   wax   cycle.
-
 
D
o   not   use   waterless   cleaning.
-
 
N
ever   polish   the   vehicle.
-
 
D
o   not   use   paint   restorers,   abrasive   or   polishing   products,   or   bright   paint   preservers  
(

wax   polish,   for   example).
It
  is   always   preferable   to   have   paint   repairs   carried   out   by   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
w

orkshop.
Advice on care and maintenance
The textured paint reacts to light with variations of   appearance   and   finish   that   emphasise  
t

he   car's   lines   and   form.   This   paint   contains  
p

articles   that   remain   visible   and   create  
a

  unique   satin   effect   with   relief.   Its   lightly  
g

ranulated   texture   gives   it   a   surprising   feel.
Practical information

Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular   care   and   cleaning   is   essential   for   its  
du

rability.
Refer
  to   your   vehicle's   maintenance  
a

nd   warranty   guide   for   information   on  
t

he   special   precautions   to   observe.
Care of the expressive
stickers
These styling stickers are treated to give good resistance   to   ageing   and   tearing.
They
  have   been   designed   to   allow   you   to  
c

ustomise   your   vehicle's   bodywork.
Available
  also   as   accessories,   we   recommend  
t

hat   you   have   them   fitted   by   a   CITROËN   dealer  
o

r   a   qualified   workshop.
When
  using   a   high   pressure   jet   wash,  
k

eep   the   end   of   the   lance   at   least  
3

0 centimetres   from   the   stickers

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A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese   accessories   and   parts   are   all   suitable   for   your   vehicle   and   benefit   from   CITROËN's   recommendation   and   warranty.
Accessories
"Comfort":
sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module, ashtray,   fragrance   cartridges,   coat   hanger   fixed  
t

o   head   restraint,   front   centre   armrest,   reading  
l

amp,   front   and   rear   parking   sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,
transverse  roof   bars,   bicycle   carrier,   ski   carrier,  
r

oof   boxes,   towbars,   towbar   wiring   harnesses...
"Styling":
full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and carbotech   dashboards,   coloured   and   leather  
g

ear   lever   knobs,   aluminium   footrest,   spoiler,  
a

lloy   wheels,   coloured   wheel   trims,   coloured  
w

heel   caps,   exterior   expressive   stickers,   LED  
r

ear   lamps   kit...
*
 
T
o   avoid   any   risk   of   jamming   of   the   pedals:
-
 
e
nsure   that   the   mat   is   positioned   and  
s

ecured
 c
orrectly,
-
 
n
ever   fit   one   mat   on   top   of   another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices, vehicle   tracking   system,   breathalyser,   first   aid  
k

it,   warning   triangle,   high   visibility   safety   vest,  
c

hild   seats,   snow   chains,   non-skid   covers,   fire  
e

xtinguisher,   pet   seat   belt,   ...
"Protection":
mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers, bumper p rotectors...
When
 
fitting
 
a
 
towbar
 
outside
 
the
 
C

ITROËN
 
dealer
 
network,
 
the
 
i

nstallation
 
must
 
be
 
done
 
using
 
the
 
v

ehicle's
 
electrical
 
pre-equipment
 
and
 
f

ollowing
 
the
 
vehicle
 
manufacturer's
 
r

ecommendations.
Practical information

"Multimedia":
hands-free system, semi-integral satellite navigation   system,   portable   navigation  
s

ystems,   mapping   updates,   driving   assistant  
s

ystem,   DVD   player,   reversing   camera,   230V  
s

ocket,   telephone/smartphone   carrier,   rear  
m

ultimedia
 c
arrier... By
  visiting   a   CITROËN dealer,   you   can   also  o
btain   cleaning   and   maintenance   products  (
interior   and   exterior)   -   including   ecological  
p

roducts   from   the   "TECHNATURE"   range,  
p

roducts   for   topping   up   (screenwash   fluid...),  
t

ouch-up   pens   and   paint   aerosols   for   the   exact  
c

olour   of   your   vehicle,   refills   (cartridge   for   the  
t

emporary   puncture   repair   kit...),   ...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication   transmitter,   you   can  
c

ontact   a   CITROËN   dealer   for   the  
s

pecification   of   transmitters   which   can  
b

e   fitted   (frequency,   maximum   power,  
a

erial position, specific installation
requirements),
  in   line   with   the   Vehicle  
E

lectromagnetic
 C
ompatibility
 D

irective (2004/104/EC). The
  fitting   of   electrical   equipment  
o

r accessories which are not
recommended   by   CITROËN   may   result  i
n   a   failure   of   your   vehicle's   electronic  
s

ystem   and   excessive   electrical  
c

onsumption.
Contact
  a   CITROËN   dealer  
f

or   information   on   the   range   of  
r

ecommended   equipment   and  
a

ccessories.
Depending
  on   the   legislation   in   force   in  
t

he   country,   certain   safety   equipment  m
ay   be   compulsory:   high   visibility  s
afety   vests,   warning   triangles,  
b

reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses,
  fire   extinguisher,   first   aid   kit,  
m

ud   flaps   at   the   rear   of   the   vehicle.

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