Citroen DS3 Towbars

Citroen DS3 Towing Specifics

The Citroen DS3 was first introduced in 2009 by the French manufacturer as a supermini, offering good towing abilities. The range currently includes a convertible and hatchback model. We will cover the towing specifics of each model below.

Citroen DS3 Hatchback Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen DS3 Hatchback are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Citroen DS3 Hatchback towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

Tow bars for all the Citroen DS3 Hatchback onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. All Citroen DS3 Hatchback vehicles made from 2009 will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Citroen DS3 Hatchback vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

Hatchback models have towbars that require visible and non-visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

For a Citroen DS3 Hatchback vehicle, the lowest nose weight is 46kg and the highest nose weight is 54kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Citroen DS3 Hatchback vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Citroen DS3 Hatchback vehicle made after 2009, the towbars have a towing weight capacity between 1150kg and 2250kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Citroen DS3 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Citroen DS3 Convertible Turismo Towbars

The Citroen DS3 Convertible was launched into the market in 2009. If you have 2009 onwards Citroen DS3 Convertible it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Citroen DS3 Convertible Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen DS3 Convertible vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Citroen DS3 Convertible towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All towbars for Citroen DS3 Convertible vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will require a bypass relay.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Citroen DS3 Convertible vehicles manufactured from 2009 will require coding.

Bumper cuts

Depending on the towbar, Citroen DS3 Convertible vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

Citroen DS3 Convertible vehicles require non-visible and visible bumper cuts that are available for the tow bars offered with the Citroen DS3 Convertible.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball. It is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the individual tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Any Citroen DS3 Convertible vehicles manufactured from 2009, have a nose weight of 46kg up to 54 kg. The tow bar selected will determine your vehicles nose weight.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Citroen DS3 Convertible can tow safely without damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar. All Citroen DS3 Convertible towbars have a towing weight capacity between 1150kg up to 2250kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Citroen DS3 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.