2017 Citroen C3 RHD trailer

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Driving recommendations 147
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

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49
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

1
52
Parking brake

1
55
5 -speed manual gearbox

1
56
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1
57
Gear ef ficiency indicator

1
61
Hill start assist

1
62
Stop & Start

1
63
Memorising speeds

1
66
Speed limit recognition

1
67
Speed limiter

1
71
Cruise control

1
74
Fatigue detection system

1
78
Lane Departure Warning System

1
79
Blind Spot Monitoring System

1
80
Parking sensors

1
83
Reversing camera

1
85
Under-inflation detection
1

86
ConnectedCAM C
ITROËN
™ 18
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Driving
Fuel tank 192
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
94
Snow chains

1
96
Towing a trailer

1
97
Energy economy mode

1
98
Changing a wiper blade

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99
Roof bars

2
00
Bonnet
20

1
Petrol engines

2
02
Diesel engines

2
03
Checking levels

2
04
Checking components
20

8
AdBlue
® and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 10
AIRBUMP
® protectors 2 14
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 15
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
2
15
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
16
Spare wheel

2
21
Changing a bulb

2
29
Changing a fuse

2
36
12 V battery

2
43
To w i n g
2

47
In the event of a breakdown
Engines 249
Weights
2
49
Dimensions
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52
Identification markings
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53
Technical data
Alphabetical index
For the audio and telematic systems,
refer to the supplement to the handbook
or go to the following internet address:
http://service.citroen.com/ddb/
Contents

10
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrogen oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3
000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
Eco-driving

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When towing
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 per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
For more information on Weights , refer to the
corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the 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 exterior
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.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, 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 and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
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.
Driving

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Operation
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
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a
ll vehicles are moving in the same
direction and in adjacent lanes,
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t
he speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-

y
ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
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a v
ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
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t
he traffic is flowing normally,
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i
n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
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y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
-

y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc. No alert will be given in the following situations:
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i
n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
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w
ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
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d
riving on a winding road or a sharp corner,-

w
hen overtaking (or being overtaken by) a
very long vehicle (lorry, coach, etc.) which
is at the same time detected at the rear
in the blind spot angle and present in the
driver's for ward field of vision,
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i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,
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w
hen overtaking quickly.
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Driving

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Deactivation or activation of the system is done
via the vehicle configuration menu.The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations). In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
sensors.
Deactivation / Activation
In the event of a fault, when reverse
gear is engaged, this warning lamp
lights up in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
Operating fault
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Driving

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You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.
Towing a trailer
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 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.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly when towing, refer
to the corresponding section.
For more information on Weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Closer
For towing, the closer must be removed if fitted
on your vehicle.
It is located behind the lower air intake grille.
To remove it, consult a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Practical information

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Engines
Engine characteristics
The engine characteristics (capacity, maximum
power, maximum engine speed, fuel, CO
2
emissions, etc.) for 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
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for your
vehicle are given are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also present on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight
+ driver (75 kg).
The GTW and towed load values indicated
apply up to a maximum altitude of
1
000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for every additional
1
000 metres.
The weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the GTW limit, on condition
that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount.
The recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towbar ball (removable with or
without tools).
GV W: gross vehicle weight, the maximum
authorised vehicle weight.
GT W: gross train weight, the maximum
authorised weight of vehicle plus trailer. 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 with a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when
towing (comply with the legislation in
force in your country).
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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* The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
Engines and towed loads - PETROL
Engine PureTech 70
manual PureTech 82
manual PureTech 110 S&S
VTI 115 EAT6
Gearbox 5-speed
manual(BVM5) 5-speed
manual(BVM5) 5-speed
manual(BVM5) 6-speed
automatic ( E AT 6 ) 6-speed
automatic ( E AT 6 )
Code EB2FB - MA EB2F - MAEB2DT - BM -
S T Td EB2DT - AT6III -
S T Td EC5F - AT6III
Model code Wheel 640 = /A...
Wheel 620 = /B… SXHMP6/B0 -
SXHMP6/A0 SXHMZ6/…
B0 - B1 - A0 - B0M - A0M SXHNZ6/A0S
SXHNZT/A0S SXNFPT/A0
Capacity (cm
3) 1 1991 1991 1991 1991 587
Maximum power: EU standard (kW)* 5060 818185
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 or 12%
gradient (kg) 450
450600 450450
Unbraked trailer (kg) 450450450450450
Recommended nose weight (kg) 2626 323232
Technical data