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The telescopic handles for locking the arches should be fully retracted into their housings.
Should the cassette not lock correctly, pivot it downward again, pressing the light grey control located on the in terior f a c e ( S e e c h a n g e o f c o n fi g u r a t i o n S a l o o n t o C a b r i o l e t ) . T h e n restart the operation.
Prior conditions for reposi-tioning the cassette:The rear tailgate should be open. T h e r e a r p a r t o f t h e b o o t fl o o r should be removed.
The telescopic handles for unlocking the arches should be fully retracted into their housings (see preceding pages for the repositioning of the arches).
Pull on edge A of the cassette to pivot the cassette upwards.
A. When the cassette has been pivoted fully upwards, push it towards the front to engage the assembly onto the arches.
Make sure that the arches are prop-erly secured on both sides before passing to the next operation.
B. Fold the cassette to lock it, plac-ing your hands on its edge level with the CITROËN lettering.ing your hands on its edge hands on
Always push on the edge of the cassette, never on the roof fabric.
Warning: Do not close the tail-gate at this stage.
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Bonnet release
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-trol located under the dashboard towards you.
Bonnet stay: Unclip and swivel the strut, to insert it in notch 1, then in notch 2 (See arrow indication).
Warning: Do not pull the strut towards the front.
To close
Fit the strut in its place.
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut. Avoid opening the bonnet in high winds.
Action the control A situated below the chevrons, then lift.Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
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Fuseboxes
There are two fuse boxes, one below the dashboard and one under the bonnet.
Dashboard fuses
To access the fuses under the dashboard, detach the c o v e r b y s l i d i n g y o u r fi n g e r s i n t h e s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e bottom of the dashboard and the steering wheel.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, you should ascertain the cause of the fault and have it remedied. The numbers of the fuses are indicated on the fusebox.
Replace the fuse that has blown with one of the same rating (same colour).
Use the special pliers A stowed on the cover close to the fuseboxes, this includes a compartment for replace-ment fuses.
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Pliers A
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Front direction indicator
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Release the bulb.
Bulb : PY 21 W (amber).
Sidelamps
Tilt the metallic spring holding the fl a p g i v i n g a c c e s s t o t h e l a m p bulbs.
O p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p .
Rotate the bulb- holder a quarter turn and pull.
Bulb: W 5 W
Side repeater direction indi-cator
To change the direction indicator side repeater, push it forwards or rearwards to detach it, then pull it towards you.
Hold the cable and disconnect it.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
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Towbar
W e r e c o m m e n d y o u t o h a v e t h i s d e v i c e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N D e a l e r , w h o w i l l b e a c q u a i n t e d w i t h y o u r v e h i c l e ’ s t o w -ing capability and with the procedures necessary for installing a safety item of this kind.
Dimensions (in metres)
A : 0 . 7 3 8
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
To avoid damage, do not remove the roof arches with the roof bars attached. Make sure that the load on the roof is n ot hindering the sliding of the folding roof.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTO-MOBILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle.For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use safety and
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to si de winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.Note: It is possible to open the sun roof even when the roof bars are present.
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Removal1. P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m g r o u n d t h a t i s n o t s l i p p e r y . A p p l y t h e parking brake. S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r , d e p e n d i n g on any slope.2. Detach the wheel trim if there is one, using the end of the wheelbrace 4, pulling close to the valve.3. S l a c k e n t h e w h e e l b o l t s . F o r v e h i c l e s w i t h a l u m i n i u m w h e e l r i m s , fi r s t remove the bolt protectors using tool 6 and use the socket for the anti- theft bolt 5.4. Position the jack 1 at the vehicle subframe jacking point closest to the wheel to be changed. Make sure that the whole surface of the jack base is in contact with the ground.5. Expand the jack 1 until the wheel is a few centimetres above the ground.6. Remove the uppermost bolt.7. Undo the other bolts, remove the wheel.
Tools1. J a c k .2. Movable towing eye.3. Compartment for bulb kit (Not supplied).4. Wheelbrace.5. Socket for anti- theft bolts (For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims).6. Tool for removing wheel bolt protectors (For vehicles with alumin ium wheel rims).
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Towing with wheels on the ground
T o w i n g e y e fi x i n g s a r e l o c a t e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
Movable towing eye
The towing ring is detachable and c a n b e fi t t e d e i t h e r a t t h e f r o n t o r a t the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed in the jack's protective holder in the spare wheel.
When the engine is not running, the steering and the bra king are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Advice
Towing at low speed over a very short distance is authorised in exceptional cases depending on the regulations in force.
Otherwise, it is necessary to have your vehicle transported on a recovery truck.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOW-ING SENSODRIVE GEAR-BOX
Place the selector on position N (neutral).
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MAV: Unladen weight.
MTAC: Gross vehicle weight.
CMAE AR: Maximum weight on rear axle.
MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufactur-er's plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox Sys-tem.
Observe your vehicle's towing limits.
It is essential to comply with the max. Gross Trailer Weights and s p e e d l i m i t s a s s p e c i fi e d b y l e g i s -lation in each country.
For further information about the towing capacity of your vehicle and its max. authorised Gross Train Weight, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Engine type1.4iBVM1.6i 16VBVMPHDi 70BVM
Fuel tank capacity A p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 7 l i t r e s
Fuels to be usedUnleaded petrol R O N 9 5 - R O N 9 8Diesel fuel
Turning circle between walls (in metres) 1 1 . 5 5 1 1 . 5 5 1 1 . 5 5
F r e n c h fi s c a l r a t i n g 5 7 4
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) (In the highest gear) 1 6 0 ( 9 9 ) 1 8 2 ( 1 1 3 ) 1 5 8 ( 9 8 )
Weights (kg)
U n l a d e n w e i g h t ( M A V ) 1 1 3 6 1 1 7 7 1 1 8 9
Gross vehicle weight (MTAC) 1 5 0 6 1 5 4 3 1 5 3 6
Maximum weight on rear axle (CMAE AR) 7 3 5 7 3 5 7 3 5
Gross train weight (MTRA) 2 1 0 6 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 6
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (Within the Gross Train Weight limit) 8 5 0 8 5 0 8 5 0
Gross trailer weight (without brakes) 5 4 0 6 0 0 5 4 0
Trailer nose weight 3 2 3 2 3 2
Maximum roof rack load 5 0
Dimensions of chainable tyres 1 8 5 / 6 5 R 1 5
