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Manual gearboxEnsure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
Do not touch the accelerator.For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the starter (not for more than ten seconds), until the engine starts.
In ambient temperatures lower than 0°C, depress the clutch while actioning the starter to facilitate starting. Then release the clutch pedal slowly.
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Electric operation
The switches on the console allow the vehicle’s electric windows to be controlled from the driver’s posi-tion.
Sequential control on driv-er's side
A n a c t i o n o n t h e c o n t r o l t o t h e fi r s t notch causes a window movement which stops as soon as the control is released.
An action on the control to the second notch causes the window to close or open completely, a fur-ther press on the control stops the movement.Note: The window controls also operate for a limited time after you have switched off the ignition.
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE WINDOWS
Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even if for a short time.
If there is an obstruction when operating a window, you must immedi-ately reverse the window movement. To do that, reverse th e position of the control concerned.
If the driver is operating the electric window controls for passengers, he or she should ensure that no passenger is obstructing th e window from closing.
The driver must ensure that the electric windows are use d properly by passengers.
Anti-pinch on driver's window
An anti-pinch device stops the window from rising. If it meets a n obstacle, it goes back down.
After a battery disconnection or if there has been a malfun ction, you have to re-initialise the anti-pinch function:Use the control to fully open the window, then reclose. It will rise only a few centimetres.
Press again on the control until the window closes fully.
During this operation, the anti-pinch protection does not w ork.
Manual operation
Turn the handle to raise or lower the window.
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Locking from the inside
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is open or not properly closed, the central locking does not operate.
The warning lamp associated with the control A s i g n a l s 3 s t a t u s e s : l t fl a s h e s w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n k e y i s i n t h e s t o p p o s i t i o n o r w h e n t h e k e y i s not detected and the doors are locked.It lights up when the ignition key is in the “accessories” posit ion or “igni- t i o n + e n g i n e r u n n i n g ” o r s t a r t e r p o s i t i o n a n d i f t h e d o o r s a r e l o c k e d .
It goes out when the doors are not locked.Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote control or the key.
Anti-theft
I n a l l c a s e s , a s s o o n a s t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g a b o v e a s p e e d o f 1 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 m p h ) , t h e t a i l g a t e l o c k s a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T h e t a i l g a t e u n l o c k s w h e n a door is opened or when the interior locking/unlocking contro l is actioned.
Anti-theft protection
On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors a s soon as y o u r e a c h a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 m p h ) .Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again automatically when the vehicle reaches approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
Activation / Deactivation of the function
After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the ce ntral unlocking button until a message is displayed.
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In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a “r ear-facing” child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or serio usly injured should the airbag deploy.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
In order to be able to use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the passenger's airbag.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the “OFF” position, the passenger's airbag is deactivated.
The front passenger's airbag deactivation warning lamp, in th e instrument panel, lights up when you switch on the ignition.
Reactivating the front passenger's airbag
Do not forget to reactivate the function.
For that:With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
Turn the key to the “ON” position, the airbag is activated.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up for a f ew seconds when you switch on the ignition.
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Child seats secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
I n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h D i r e c t i v e 2 0 0 0 / 3 , the table tells you to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as “Univer-sal” as a function of the weight of the child.
Consult “User Precautions”, chapter on “Child Safety” at the end of this handbook, in order to ensure that you are installing your child in conditions of maxi-mum safety.
Seat position(s)Weight of child
U p t o 1 0 k g a n d u p t o 1 3 k g ( g r o u p s 0 a n d 0 + )
9 - 1 8 k g (group 1) 1 5 - 2 5 k g ( g r o u p 2 ) 2 2 - 3 6 k g ( g r o u p 3 )
Front passenger’s (a)Fixed seatUUUU
H e i g h t - a d j u s t -able seatU(R)U(R)U(R)U(R)
Rear passenger’s seatUUUU
KEY TO THE TABLEU: Seat position suitable for the installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and a universal forward-facing child sea t posi-tion.U(R): Seat position suitable for installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and of a forward-facing seat. The vehicle seat should be adjusted to the highest position.(a): In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a “rear-facing” child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbag deploy. Before placing your child in the front passenger’s seat position, consult the legislation currently in force in your country on the carrying of chil dren in this position.
T a k e c a r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n i n t h e child seat manufacturer’s installation guide.
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Starting the engine after disconnecting and reconnecting the batteryTurn the ignition key.
Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise. It may be necessary to enter the radio code.
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T o o p e n t h e fl a p , p u l l a t t h e e d g e .
L o c k i n g fi l l e r c a p
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p .
When refuelling, place the cap in the support provided on the inside o f t h e fi l l e r fl a p .
For a petrol engine with a cata-lytic converter, unleaded fuel is compulsory.
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o ensure that only unleaded petrol can be put in.
W h e n y o u a r e s e e k i n g t o fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t p e r s i s t a f t e r t h e t h i r d cut-off ; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Fuel tank capacity (in litres): A p p r o x . 4 1 .
If you should put in fuel that is not suitable for your vehicle's engine type, it is imperative to have the tank drained be fore you start the engine again.
FUEL QUALITY
A l a b e l i n s i d e t h e fi l l e r fl a p t e l l s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l t o u s e .
UNLEADED PETROLDIESEL FUEL
T h e p e t r o l e n g i n e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o r u n o n R O N 9 5 .
H o w e v e r , f o r b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) , w e r e c o m m e n d R O N 9 8 .
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T h e j a c k i s s p e c i fi c t o y o u r v e h i c l e , d o n o t u s e i t f o r a n y o t h e r purposes.
With a spare wheel, drive cautiously.
Access to the spare wheel
Open the lower tailgate.
Remove the blank A with the aid of the ignition key, to insert the exten-sion for the wheelbrace.
Slacken the spare wheel carrier screw.
Lift the carrier to release the retain-ing hook, then disengage it.
To reposition the spare wheel
Having repositioned the jack and its handle in its protection box in the wheel, slide the wheel into the carrier.
Lift the carrier to secure it in the safety hook.
Retighten the screw from inside the boot compartment.
Stow the wheelbrace and exten-sion.
Reposition the blank A.
Tyre pressures
This is indicated on the label on the f r o n t d o o r p i l l a r . S e e “ V e h i c l e i d e n - t i fi c a t i o n ” a n d “ U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s ” .
ADVICE
T h e w h e e l b o l t s a r e s p e c i fi c t o t h e type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dealer If the type of wheel is changed, wheel is changed,
that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
