2021 CITROEN C3 towing

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Driving recommendations 151
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

1
53
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

1
56
Parking brake

1
59
5 -speed manual gearbox

1
60
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1
61
Gear shift indicator

1
65
Hill start assist

1
66
Stop & Start

1
67
Memorising speeds

1
70
Speed limit recognition

1
71
Speed limiter

1
75
Cruise control

1
78
Fatigue detection system

1
82
Lane Departure Warning System

1
83
Blind Spot Monitoring System

1
84
Parking sensors

1
87
Reversing camera

1
89
Under-inflation detection
1

90
ConnectedCAM C
ITROËN
™ 19
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Driving
Fuel tank 196
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
1
98
Snow chains

2
00
Very cold climate screen

2
01
Towing a trailer

2
02
Energy economy mode

2
03
Changing a wiper blade

2
04
Roof bars

2
05
Bonnet


206
Petrol engines

2
07
Diesel engines

2
08
Checking levels

2
09
Chec ks
2

13
AdBlue
® and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 2 15
AIRBUMP
® protectors 2 19
Practical information
Warning triangle 2 20
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
2
20
Temporary puncture repair kit

2
21
Spare wheel
2

26
Changing a bulb

2
34
Changing a fuse

2
41
12 V battery

2
48
To w i n g
2

5 2
In the event of a breakdown
Engines 254
Weights
2
54
Dimensions
2

57
Identification markings
2

58
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

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Remove control key / Keyless Entry and Starting system 5 6 - 67
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l
ocking / unlocking
the vehicle
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battery
Starting / switching off the engine 153 -15 8
Exterior
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention (Diesel) 19 6 -19 9
Running out of Diesel fuel

2
20
AdBlue
® tank 21 5 -218
AIRBUMP® protectors 2 19
Boot
6
9
-

o

pening / closing
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b

ack-up release
Temporary puncture
repair kit

2
21-225
Spare wheel
2
26-233
-

tools
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r

emoving / refitting
Snow chains
2
00
Changing bulbs
2
38-239
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r

ear lamps
-

3rd brake lamp
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n
umber plate lamps Glass panoramic sunroof

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5
ConnectedCAM C ITROËN
™ 19
3 -19 4
Roof bars
2
05
Wiper control stalk
1
13 -116
Changing a wiper blade
2
04
Door mirrors
1
03
Blind Spot Monitoring System
18
4 -18 6
Doors 68
-
o
pening / closing
Central locking
7
0
Electric windows
7
4-75
Alarm 7 2-73
Lighting control stalk
1
05 -112
Guide-me-home lighting

1
11
Daytime running lamps

1
10
Headlamp beam height adjustment

1
12
Changing bulbs
2

34-237
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f
ront lamps
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fo

glamps
-
d

irection indicator repeaters
Electronic stability control (ESC): ABS, EBFD, EBA, ASR, DSC 123 -125Under-inflation detection 19 0 -192Tyre pressures 25 8
Reversing camera

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89
Parking sensors

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87-188
Towbar

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52, 202
Towing
2

52-253
Over view

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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
They have two positions:
- a high position , for when the seat is in
use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-
a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
To remove a head restraint :
F

r
elease the backrest using the control 1,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To refit a head restraint:
F
i
ntroduce the rods of the head restraint into
the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,
F

push the head restraint down as far as it will go,F press the lug A to free the head restraint and push it fully down.
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Ease of use and comfort

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf.
2. Hooks.
3.
St

orage box.
4.
L

ighting.
5.
S

towing rings.
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Safety

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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.
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Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.Only use the cruise control if the traffic
conditions will allow you to drive for a
certain time at a steady speed and at a
safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Do not activate the cruise control in
urban areas, in heavy traffic, on winding
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded
roads, or in conditions of poor visibility
(heavy rain, fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be
possible to maintain or reach the cruise
speed set: towing, vehicle heavily
loaded, steep climb, etc.The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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