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Handle stowed downwards
Make sure that the telescopic han-dles 1 are correctly retracted into their housings as shown in the illustration.
C. At the rear:Lock the mechanism by press- i n g fi r m l y d o w n w i t h t h e p a l m o f the hand.Press on the arch to assist lock-ing.
WARNING
A l w a y s l o c k t h e r e a r a r c h m e c h a n i s m T H E N t h e f r o n t a r c h mechanism.
It is essential to make sure that the front arch mechanisms are locked before driving the vehicle.
If the rear telescopic handles are incorrectly stowed, th ey are liable to block the movement of the roof cassette.
D. To lock the arches
At the front:Engage the front part 1 in its location.
Lock the assembly by folding part 2 against the trim.
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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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A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
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 -utes.
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 -utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
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 reser-voir.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop imme-diately and contact a CITROËN while you are driving, stop imme-stop imme-
dealer.
Cabin particle filter/Odour filter
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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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.
