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This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory.
Operation
T h e E S P w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i f t h e E S P s y s t e m i s correcting the vehicle's trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, e tc.) it may prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.Press button A.
The warning lamp associated with control A (ESP Off) lights up, as does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.
The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 3 0 m p h ) ( A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n ) .Manually with another press on button A.
Operational anomaly
If the system is malfunctioning, the warning lamp ESP lights up in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
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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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1. Interior lamps
Move the control 1 t o t h e 3 f o l l o w i n g p o s i t i o n s .
Automatic lighting of the interior lampsOn entering the vehicle:
They come on as soon as the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened. T h e y g o o u t 3 0 s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e d o o r s a r e c l o s e d o r w h e n i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
On vacating the vehicle: T h e y c o m e o n a s s o o n a s t h e i g n i t i o n k e y i s r e m o v e d ( t i m e d f o r 3 0 s e c o n d s ) , o r w h e n a d o o r i s o p e n e d .
T h e y g o o u t 3 0 s e c o n d s a f t e r a l l t h e d o o r s h a v e b e e n c l o s e d o r i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r t h e v e h i c l e h a s b e e n l o c k e d .
2. Spotlamps
A press on one of the buttons 2 switches the corresponding spotlamp on or off.
These do not work if the ignition is off or in economy mode.
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Cigar-lighter
Functions when the ignition is switched on.
Push in and wait a few moments. The cigar lighter will release auto-matically.
Ashtray
A movable ashtray can be placed in the cupholder locations on the central console and in the storage pockets of the rear panels.
Storage pockets in the front doors
Storage pockets in the rear panels
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L E V E L S
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS
A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
W i n d s c r e e n / r e a r screen wash and head- l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See “Capacities”.
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
E n g i n e h o t , w a i t a t l e a s t 1 5 m i n u t e s .
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
12V battery
See “Starting with a slave battery”.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been s w i t c h e d o f f f o r a t l e a s t 1 0 m i n u t e s .
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
MIN.
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
C a b i n p a r t i c l e fi l t e r / O d o u r fi l t e r
See “Maintenance Guide”.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult “ User Precautions ” at the end of this handbook.
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Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on hori-zontal ground with the engine hav-ing been switched off for at least 1 0 m i n u t e s .
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
W a i t 1 5 m i n u t e s o r f o r t h e t e m p e r - a t u r e t o b e l o w e r t h a n 1 0 0 ° C a n d then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cool-ing system checked by a CITROËN in more than 1 litre, have the cool-
dealer.
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d frequently, this indicates a malfunc-tion which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.
Remark: The cooling fan may o p e r a t e f o r a r o u n d 1 0 m i n u t e s after the engine has stopped.
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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.
