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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
Display
As soon as you open the driver's door, the instrument panel displays the total mileage and trip mileage.
When you switch on the ignition, it scrolls through the following infor-mation:Maintenance indicator.
The engine oil level indicator.Total mileage.
It also displays the trip mileage or trip computer information (depend-ing on the memory status since the vehicle was last stopped).
Trip mileage recorder reset
This can operate when the ignition is switched on.
Press B to show the trip mileage, then give a long press on B to reset the counter to zero.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the maintenance indicator is displayed for s e v e r a l s e c o n d s f o l l o w e d b y t h e e n g i n e o i l l e v e l f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 s e c -onds. See “Maintenance indicator”.
An incorrect engine oil level can seriously damage your engine.
Fuel low/Fuel gauge
W h e n t h e t a n k i s f u l l , a l l 8 b a r s a r e l i t u p . T h e y g o o u t o n e b y o n e .
If the fuel low warning lamp comes on accompanied by a beep, t h e r e r e m a i n a r o u n d 4 t o 6 l i t r e s o f f u e l i n t h e t a n k .
I f “ b l a c k p a n e l ” m o d e i s a c t i v e a n d t h e r e a r e o n l y a r o u n d 4 t o 6 l i t r e s o f f u e l in the tank, that will make the fuel low warning lamp come on.
Flashing of “OIL” indicates an oil level that is below the minimum.
Check using the manual dipstick. See “Levels”.
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at l e a s t 1 5 m i n u t e s .
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
A fl a s h i n g o f “OIL – –” indicates a malfunction-ing of the indicator.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Display of “OIL OK” indicates normal functioning.
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W A R N I N G L A M P S
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
Engine oil pressure
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the oil pressure is low.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature warning lamp
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the coolant temperature is rising abnormally.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Check the coolant level.
See “Levels”.
If the level is satisfactory, consult a CITROËN dealer.If the level is satisfactorythe level
Battery charge
This warning lamp should go out when the engine is running.
If it remains permanently on, con-tact a CITROËN dealer.If it remains permanently remains permanently
Warning lamp for park- i n g b r a k e , b r a k e fl u i d level and braking dis-tribution malfunction
With the engine running, the light-ing of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not properly released, that the brake fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on even after you have released the parking brake, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.parking brake, stop immediately stop immediately
Driver's seat belt not fastened
This lamp comes on if the LH seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving at up to a p p r o x . 2 0 k m / h ( 1 2 m p h ) . A b o v e a s p e e d o f 2 0 k m / h , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 2 0 s e c -onds. Then it remains on.
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on for a serious fault. Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor. Contact a CITROËN dealer if necessary.
To learn the origin of the corre-sponding alert, refer to the log of alerts (See chapter “Displays Aand C” to chapter “Multifunction displays”).
Fuel low
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If the fuel low warning lamp comes on, there remain approx. 4 to 6litres of fuel in the tank.
Depollution system
It remains on until you start the engine.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o r lights up while you are driving, this indicates a problem with the depol-lution system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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ESP/ASR
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If either of the ESP or ASR sys-tems is active, the warning lamp fl a s h e s .
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Function deactivated
The warning lamp remains con-tinuously on.
Front passenger's air-bag deactivation
See “Airbags”.
I t i s t e s t e d b r i e fl y o n s t a r t i n g .
Airbag fault
See “Airbags”.
I t i s t e s t e d b r i e fl y o n s t a r t i n g .
W A R N I N G L A M P S
ABS system
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If it does not go out, there could be a system malfunction.
See “Brakes”.
Diesel engine preheating
See method for starting the engine.
See “Driving”.
Left hand direction indi-cator
See “Signalling”.
Right hand direction indicator
See “Signalling”.
Foot on brake (Elec-tronic Gearbox System)
T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n -ing lamp in the instrument panel indicates the need to apply the brake pedal in order to start the engine or engage reverse gear.
Sidelamps
See “Signalling”.
Front foglamps
See “Signalling”.
Dipped beams
See “Signalling”.
Foglamps (rear)
See “Signalling”.
Main beams
See “Signalling”.
If the hazard lamps are activated, this means that the direction indica- t o r s fl a s h o n b o t h s i d e s a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
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M A I N T E N A N C E I N D I C A T O R
It informs you when the next routine service is due in accordance with the vehicle servicing schedule in the Maintenance Guide. This information is dependent on two p arameters: the mileage covered, and the time elapsed since the last visit.
Operation
On switching on the ignition, the maintenance indicator spanner appears in the display for several seconds. The mileage recorder display indicates how many miles remain to be travelled before the next service is due (in thousands and hundreds of miles).
Example: there remain up to the next service:
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role.
Operation if the distance to the next service is less than 1 000 km (600 miles)
Each time you switch on the igni- t i o n a n d f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e s p a n - n e r a n d t h e d i s t a n c e fl a s h .
Example: there remain up to the n e x t s e r v i c e : 5 0 0 k m ( 3 0 0 m i l e s ) . On switching on the ignition and for 5 s e c o n d s , t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l indicates:
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role and the mainte-nance symbol remains lit up. This is a warning to you that a service must be carried out at the earliest opportunity.
Operation if the service interval has been passed
Each time you switch on the igni-tion, the maintenance symbol and the distance covered (preceded by a minus) beyond the recom- m e n d e d i n t e r v a l fl a s h .
Example: You have exceeded t h e s e r v i c e i n t e r v a l b y 3 0 0 k m ( 3 0 0 m i l e s ) .
The routine service on your vehi-cle needs to be carried as soon as possible.
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role and the mainte-nance symbol remains lit up.
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Windscreen wiper
Control positions2: Rapid wipe.
1: Normal wipe.
I: Intermittent wipe.0: Off.
One press downwards:AUTO: Automatic wipe activated.Single wipe.
For safety, the wiper system is deactivated when the igni-tion is switched off.
Position I: The wipe speed adjusts automatically to the speed of the vehicle.
Positions 1 and 2: When the vehicle is stationary, the speed of the wipers will reduce automatically.
For safety, the wiper system is deactivated when the igniti on is switched off.
When you switch the ignition on again, to reactivate the function:Return to position0.Or go to the desired position.
A c t i v a t i o n o f t h e f u n c t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d b y o n e s w e e p o f t h e w i p e r s .
Vehicle with rain sensor
Activation of automatic wipe:
One touch downwards: “AUTO”. The wipe speed will adjust accord ing to the intensity of the rain.Note: If automatic wipe is active, a touch downwards triggers a single wipe, without deactivating automatic wipe.
Deactivation of automatic wipe:Go to position I, then return to position 0.
Or stop the engine.
WARNING
Do not cover the rain detector which is located behind the interior rear detectorview mirror and visible from outside the windscreen.
For washing the vehicle, switch off the ignition or deactivate the automatic wipe.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
G E N E R A L
The Electronic Gearbox System gives you the choice of two driving modes:Automatic mode.
Manual mode with two control possibilities: The controls under the steer-ing wheel 1 and the selection lever 2 on the central console.
Selection lever for Electronic gearbox operating mode:Automatic operation with the gear lever 2 in position A.
Remark: Instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the controls under the steering wheel 1.
Manual operation with the gear lever 2 in position M.
Dashboard displayThe gear engaged and the mode “AUTO” are displayed on the instrument panel, even if the ignition is switched off, when for example a door is opened.
The foot-on-brake warning lamp fl a s h e s t o i n d i c a t e t h e n e c e s -sity to press the brake pedal, in order to start the engine or to engage reverse gear.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d o n , s i m u l t a n e o u s fl a s h i n g o f t h e warning lamps “” and “AUTO” indicates a fault, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
G E N E R A L
Starting the vehicleApply the brake pedal. The lever should be in position N. Switch-ing on the ignition will in any case return you to position N(neutral).
Check the gear engaged on the instrument panel.
As required, select 1 gear or reverse gear (the engine must be at idle).Release the handbrake.
Lift your foot from the brake pedal and accelerate.
Using the Electronic Gearbox System
Neutral
While the vehicle is moving, do not select this position, even momen-tarily.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear R:
Only the lever permits you to engage reverse gear.
Only place the lever in position R if the vehicle is stationary, foot on the brake.
Automatic mode
Manual forward drive
Selector position for manual gear changing:Push the lever to change up a gear.
Pull the lever to change down a gear.
The engine can only be started, and reverse gear can only be engaged, if the brake pedal is pressed.
T h e f o o t - o n - b r a k e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e d i s p l a y f o r approx. 5 seconds to indicate the necessity to press the brake pedal in order to start the vehicle or engage reverse g ear.
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G E N E R A L
Vehicle stationary, engine running
If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automat ically to neutral.
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you must choose:To leave the vehicle in neutral ; for that, place the leve r in position N.To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective posi-tion. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.
It is possible within a limited time to re-engage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.
Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is applied.
Acceleration
The accelerator pedal may have an end-of-travel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch by pressing the pedal hard down.
Starting on a gradient
If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.
If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended no t to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s position.
In the event of prolonged slipping of the clutch, the driver is alerted by the vehicle vibrating. It is necessary to use the brakes to hold the vehicle.