2017 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS tow bar

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F Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the other hand, pull and turn star wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the star wheel.
F

R
emove the cap from the lock.
F
I
nsert the key into the lock 7
.
F
O
pen the lock using the key.
F Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1.
F

R
elease the star wheel; this automatically stops
in the unlocked position and the red mark on
the star wheel lines up with the white mark on
the towball (position B ).
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar
system.
F

R
efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1
.
F
C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute 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. The maximum
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000
metres of altitude.
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It is
recommended that the installation be
per formed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towbar is used.
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Practical information

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Version with longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points under the
longitudinal bars.Sunroof
Check that the load does not pass below
the roof bars so that it does not impede
the movements of the sunroof.
Recommendations
F D istribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F

S
ecure the load securely and fit a
warning flag if it overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(the stability of the vehicle may be
affected).
F

R
emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40


cm:
-
w

ithout longitudinal bars: 50 kg,
-
w

ith longitudinal bars: 45 kg.
As this value may be changed, please
verify the maximum load quoted in the
user guide supplied with the roof bars.
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 vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Bonnet
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
F

S
hift the lever to the left and raise the
bonnet.
F

P
ull the lever, located at the bottom of the
door aperture, towards you.
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F Switch on the ignition.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can always use the compressor,
without injecting the sealant, to check and,
if necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a clean place.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F

S

tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0

bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of splatters).
If a pressure of 2

bars is not reached
after about 7

minutes, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance.
F

P

lace the switch in the " O" position.
F

D

isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12

V socket.
F

R

eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R

emove the kit. F

R

emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
Do not discard the bottle by the roadside
after use, take it to a CITROËN

dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. Do not exceed the speed of 50
mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
F Drive immediately for approximately three miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed (between 12 and
37
mph (20 and 60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and measure the tyre
pressure using the kit.
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In the event of a breakdown

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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label. F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection.
If a pressure of 2
bars is not reached after
7
minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop for assistance.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Do not drive more than 120
miles (200 km)
with the repaired tyre; see a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
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General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
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 the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main 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 towbar
available.
Failure to obser ve this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
F

U

nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

S

et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover from below using the flat blade screwdriver 1 .
F

S
crew in the towing eye 2 , until it tightens
fully.
F

I
nstall the towbar.
F

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

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
I
nstall the towbar.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector into position N .
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Characteristics of engines
and towed loads
Engines
The engine specifications (capacity, max.
power, max. speed, energy, CO
2 emissions,
etc.) associated with your vehicle are given in
the registration document, as well as in sales
brochures.
These characteristics correspond to the
values type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive
1

999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for
your vehicle are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also shown on the
manufacturer's nameplate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. The GTW values and the towable loads
listed are valid for a maximum altitude of
1,000
metres. The towable load must be
reduced by steps of 10% for each additional
1,000

metres.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towbar.
GT W: Gross train weight.
High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of the
vehicle to protect the engine. When the
exterior temperature is higher than 37°C,
limit the towed weight.
Towing using a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) (obser ve
the local legislation in force). If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
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Technical data

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Replacing the passenger compartment filter ....179Reservoir, screenwash .................................178
Resetting the service indicator .......................28
Resetting the trip recorder


........................3 0 - 31
Reversing camera
...............................

...15 4 -15 5
Roof bars


................................................ 173 -174
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
..........................18 4
SSafety, children .........102-103 , 105 -107 , 111 -115
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) ............18 0
Screen, instrument panel


................................38
Screen, monochrome


...............................32-33
Screen, multifunction (with audio system)
........4
Screen menu map


........................................... 12
Screenwash, front


........................................... 88
Screenwash, rear


............................................ 87
Seat belts


......................................... 9 8 -101, 11 0
Seats, front
...............................

.................57- 5 8
Seats, heated


............................................ 59-60
Seats, rear


................................................. 60-62
Selector, gear


......................................... 125 -128
Serial number, vehicle


..................................2 11
Service indicator


....................................... 26, 28
Servicing
......................................................... 26
S

ettings, equipment

................................... 31- 3 6
Settings, system


........................................ 30, 16
Sidelamps
................................. 80,

82, 193 -195
Side repeater


................................................ 195
Snow chains


................................... 162, 167-168
Socket, 12
V accessory .......................71-72, 76
Socket, auxiliary
...................................... 23,

9, 8
Socket, Jack


............................................ 23, 9, 8
Sockets, audio
................................................ 73
Spe

ed limiter
.......................... 13

3 -13 4, 13 6 -13 9
Speed limit recognition
.......................... 13

4 -13 5
Stability control (ESC)...............................15, 93
Starting a Diesel engine ............................... 16
5
Starting the engine
....................................... 12

0
Starting the vehicle
......... 11

8, 120 -12 2 , 125 -128
Starting using another battery


..............123, 202
Station, radio
...............................

......21-22 , 6, 4
Stay, bonnet


........................................... 174 -175
Steering mounted controls, audio
........ 3,

3, 2-3
Steering wheel, adjustment
............................ 62
S

TOP (warning lamp)
...................................... 12
St

op & Start

..............................
22 , 39 , 66 , 69, 12 9 -131 , 166, 175, 179 , 205
Stopping the vehicle


.......11 8, 120 -12 2 , 125 -128
Storage


...................................................... 71, 75
Storage box


..................................................... 77
Storage wells


.................................................. 77
Stowing rings


.................................................. 75
Sunroof, panoramic
........................................ 53
S

un visor
...............................
..........................71
Switching off the engine


...............................120
Synchronising the remote control
...................47
TTables of fuses ....................................... 1 97-2 01
Ta n k , f u e l ................................................ 166 -167
Telephone
.......... 7

2-73, 25 -29 , 13 -16, 1 0 -11, 13
Telephone, Bluetooth with voice recognition ......14Temperature, coolant ...................................... 25
Three flashes (direction indicators) ................8
2
Time (setting)
........................... 32-33, 40, 31, 17
TMC (Traffic info)

............................................ 13
T

o o l s

........................... 77, 78, 188 -189, 188 -19 0
Total distance recorder


.............................3 0 - 31
Touch screen ....................... 33-36, 86, 13 5 , 1, 1
To w b a r
...............................

....................11 9, 171
Towbar with quickly detachable towball ...... 1 6 8 -171
Towed loads .................................................. 207
Towing another vehicle .........................205-206
Traction control (ASR)
...................15 -16, 93-95
Traffic information (TA)
.....................................5
Traffic information (TMC)
................................13
Tr a i l e r
...............

..................................... 11 9, 171
Trip computer


............................................. 37- 3 9
Trip distance recorder
............................... 3

0 - 31
Ty r e s


.............................................................. 2 11
Tyre under-inflation detection


.........15, 161 , 188
UUnder-inflation (detection) ............................161
Unlocking .................................................. 42- 43
Unlocking from the inside
...............................49
Updating the date
................................ 40,

31, 18
Updating the time
...............................

.40 , 31 , 17
USB


................................................... 23 -24, 9, 7
VVentilation ................................................. 64- 67
Voice commands ......................................... 5 -10
WWarning and indicator lamps .....................1 0 -11
Warning lamp, braking system .......................12
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater


.......21
Warning lamp, driver’s seat belt not fastened
...............................

....9 9 -10 0
Warning lamp, low fuel level
...........................17
Warning lamp, seat belts


........................9 9 -10 0
Warning lamp, Service ....................................20
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