2023 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS tow

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In the event of a breakdown
8

► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
►

Remove the wheel.
Stowing the damaged wheel
► T o stow an alloy wheel, first remove
the wheel trim from the centre of the wheel so
that the fastening device (nut and bolt) can be
put in place.
►

In the case of a
"space saver" type
spare wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be placed in
the boot; use a cover to protect the inside of
the boot.
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type
spare wheel
If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the
washers A do not make contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel
is held in place by the conical contact surface
B of each bolt.


► Fit the wheel on the hub.
► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
►

Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace


5
equipped with a security socket
2
.
►

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace


5
only.


► Lower the vehicle again fully .
► Fold jack 6 and remove it.


► Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2 .
►

T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace

5
only.
►

Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts
(depending on equipment).
►


Store the tools.

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In the event of a breakdown
Refitting the lamp units
Perform the operations in the reverse
order to dismantling.
Opening the bonnet/Accessing the
bulbs
Proceed with caution when the engine is hot -
risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that could
be caught in the blades of the cooling fan -
risk of strangulation!
Halogen bulbs (Hx)
To ensure good quality lighting, check
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its
housing.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps/lamps are:
– Front foglamps.
– Daytime running lamps/sidelamps.
– Dipped beam headlamps.
– Main beam headlamps.
– Direction indicator side repeaters.
– Third brake lamp.
– Number plate lamps.
Putting the spare wheel
back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put
under the boot floor.


► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►

Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►


Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►


T
ighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►

Stow the tools in the bag or storage box
(depending on equipment).
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
After changing a wheel
With a "space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control,
etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80
km/h) or the maximum
distance of 50 miles (80 km).
Driving with more than one "space-saver"
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts
and its tyre pressure checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–


Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–


When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp /
lamp has been switched off for several
minutes - risk of serious burns!
Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers; use a lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb
of the same type and specification. To avoid
lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

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In the event of a breakdown
► Fit the console back into place around the
courtesy lamp and clip it correctly.
Rear courtesy lamp

► Using a thin, flat blade screwdriver, unclip the
courtesy lamp.
► Remove the defective bulb and replace it.
► Fit the courtesy lamp back into place and clip
it correctly.
Boot (W5W)

► Unclip the cover using a small flat blade
screwdriver.
► Remove the bulb and replace it.
► Put the unit back in place.
Rear lamps
1.Brake lamps / Sidelamps (W21/5W)
2. Direction indicators (WY21W)
3. Reversing lamp or foglamp (P21W)
Replacing lamp units
These bulbs are changed from outside the boot.

► Identify the defective bulb then open the boot.
► Using a thin, flat blade screwdriver , unclip the
two plastic covers, then flip them down.
► Unscrew the two fixing screws located in the
openings.


► Unclip the lamp unit and carefully extract it
pulling straight towards the outside.
►

Hold the lamp unit and disconnect the
connector

.
►

T
urn the bulb holder of the faulty bulb a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and pull it out.
►

Remove the bulb and replace it.
Make sure to engage the lamp unit in its
guides while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp unit.
Reversing lamps and foglamp

Replacing bulbs
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Interior lighting
Courtesy lamps (W5W)Front courtesy lamp

► Using a thin, flat blade screwdriver , unclip the
entire console surrounding the courtesy lamp.
►

Remove the defective bulb and replace it.

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In the event of a breakdown
When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►

Push clamp
B fully down.
►

Lower lever

A
to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
For right-hand drive versions, when the
total distance recorder has reached
37

miles (60 km), you must wait
approximately 15
minutes before starting the
engine.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
– Sunroof and electric blind.
– Electric windows.
–

Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the message "Collision risk detection
system fault" is displayed on the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than 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 towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.

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In the event of a breakdown
8When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
A professional recovery service must be called in the following cases:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Manual


Internal combustion/Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
Accessing the tools

The tools are located in the boot. Depending
on version, they are stored under the floor or
behind the removable grille of the right-hand
compartment.
For access:
►
Open the boot.
►


Then, depending on version, lift up the floor
using the handle, remove it and remove the mat.
►


Or open the removable grille on the right by
pulling from the top.
For more information on the list of tools, refer to
the

Tool kit section.
Towing your vehicle

► On the front bumper , unclip the cover from
below using the flat blade screwdriver.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

With a manual gearbox, move the gear lever
into neutral.
►


With an automatic gearbox, move the gear
selector into position N

.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle

► On the rear bumper , unclip the cover from
below using the flat blade screwdriver.
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the
vehicle being towed.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
If the vehicle is equipped with a BlueHDi
120 S&S EAT6 engine and a sunroof or
spare wheel, it is forbidden to tow another
vehicle.

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Technical data
9Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) 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
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force).

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - PETROL
EnginePureTech 82 PureTech 110
Gearbox Manual 5-speed (BVM5) Manual 5-speed (BVM5) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6) Automatic 6-speed (EAT6)
Code EB2FMA
(Euro
4)EB2F MB5
(Euro
6.1)EB2DTM AT6III
(Euro
4)EB2DTM AT6III
(Euro
5)
Model codes: 2R... HMZEHMZB HNVZHNVV
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,199 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard
(kW) 60
608181
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the
GTW limit) on a 10 or 12%
slope (kg) 650
650840840
Unbraked trailer (kg) 560560620620
Maximum authorised nose
weight (kg) 65
656565