2018 CITROEN DS3 load capacity

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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
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. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude.
Please respect the maximum towable
weights.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature 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 towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 600


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o 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 Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid
the audible signal if a
genuine
DS
AUTOMOBILES 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.
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Driving

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Characteristics of engines
and towed loads
Engines
The engine specifications (capacity, max.
power, max. speed, energy, CO
2 emissions,
e
tc.) for your vehicle are given in the
registration document and in the sales
literature.
These characteristics correspond to the values
type-approved on a

test bed, under conditions
defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact the dealer
network or a

qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for
your vehicle are given in the registration
document and in the sales literature.
These values are also given on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact the dealer
network or a qualified workshop. The GTW and towed load values indicated are
valid up to a
maximum altitude of 1,000 metres.
The towed load value must be reduced by 10%
for each additional 1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towbar (removable with or without a tool).
GT W: Gross train weight.
High exterior temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of
the vehicle to protect the engine. If the
exterior temperature is above 37°C, limit
the towed load.
Towing with a
towing vehicle which is only
slightly laden may negatively affect its
handling.
Towing a
trailer increases the braking
distance.
When towing, never exceed the speed
of 62
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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Engines and towed loads – PETROL
EnginesPureTech 82PureTech 82 S&SV Ti 120
Gearboxes BVM
(Manual 5-speed) ETG
(Electronic 5-speed) BVM
(Manual 5-speed) BVA
(Automatic 4-speed)
Code ----
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) HMZ6
HMZ6/PS 5FS05FS9
Body style Hatchback/Cabrio Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback/Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,1 9 91,1 9 9 1,59 8
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 6060 88
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a
12%
slope 800
500900 900
Unbraked trailer (kg) 520500 570570
Recommended nose weight (kg) 46464646
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Engines and towed loads – DIESEL
Diesel enginese-HDi 90 BlueHDi 75BlueHDi 100 S&SBlueHDi
120 S&S
BlueHDi
115


S & S*
Gearboxes
ETG6
(Electronic 6-speed)BVM
(Manual 5-speed) BVM
(Manual 5-speed)ETG6
(Electronic 6-speed)BVM6
(Manual 6-speed)
Code -----
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) 9HP8/PS
BHW6BHY6/SBHYM/PS BHZM/S
BHXM/S*
Body style Hatchback HatchbackHatchback/CabrioHatchbackHatchback/Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 0
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 6855 737388
85*
Fuel DieselDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a
12%
slope (kg) 900
900900 74 5900
Unbraked trailer (kg) 570570570570570
Recommended nose weight (kg) 4646464646
*

F

or Belgium.
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