Citroen C3: Towing / Towing your vehicle

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / In the event of a breakdown / Towing / Towing your vehicle

Citroen C3. Towing your vehicle

On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand side.
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 by turning the ignition key one notch 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.

Accessing the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor. For access: Open the boot. Lift up the floor and remove it. Remove the towing eye from its housing...

Towing another vehicle

On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. Screw the towing eye in fully, until it reaches a stop. Install the tow bar. Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles...

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