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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Fuses in the engine
compartment Access to the fuses
D e t a c h a n d r e m o v e t h e c o v e r .
Access to the second dashboard
fusebox
After any operation on the fuses
in the fusebox, check that the
fusebox cover is put back cor-
rectly for their protection. Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F36 30 A H i - F i a m p l i fi e r
F37 30 A D r i v e r ’ s e l e c t r i c s e a t
F39 20 A Heated seats
A f t e r a n y o p e r a t i o n , c a r e f u l l y r e fi t
the cover. If the cover is not cor-
rectly positioned or not properly
closed, this could cause serious
problems on your vehicle. For
the same reason, take care not to
spill any liquid in the fusebox. All work on the maxi-fuses,
which are located in these
fuseboxes and which give
extra protection, must be carried
o u t b y C I T R O Ë N t e c h n i c i a n s .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
BATTERY
P r o c e d u r e f o r c h a r g i n g y o u r b a t t e r y
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n -
g i n e u s i n g a n o t h e r b a t t e r y .
Access to the battery
T h e b a t t e r y i s l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the inte-
rior lever, then the exterior lever,
secure the bonnet strut,
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
unclip the fuse box to remove
t h e b a t t e r y , i f n e c e s s a r y . Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e
v e h i c l e .
Follow the instructions for use
p r o v i d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f
t h e c h a r g e r .
Reconnect starting with the neg-
a t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and
c o n n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e
covered with sulphate (whitish or
greenish deposit), remove them
a n d c l e a n t h e m .
Starting using another
battery
The batteries contain harm-
ful substances such as sul-
p h u r i c a c i d a n d l e a d . T h e y
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in
a n y c i r c u m s t a n c e s , b e d i s c a r d e d
w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
b a t t e r y i f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l e f t u n -
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h .
Connect the red cable to the
p o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t
b a t t e r y A , then to the positive ter-
m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative ter-
m i n a l ( - ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
Operate the starter, let the en-
g i n e r u n .
Wait until the engine returns to
i d l e a n d d i s c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e s .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER,A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
n a l l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d
for transporting people and luggage,
b u t i t m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a
t r a i l e r . I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imper-
a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e
electrical pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
t h u s r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e .
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y
1 0 % a n d s o o n f o r e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e -
t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n
for details of the weights and towing
l o a d s w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d . Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d ,
i t s c o o l i n g c a p a c i t y i s n o t d e p e n d e n t
o n t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d .
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
t h e a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e
c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
i n g d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f t h e
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will
b e d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a n
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t
stress and its driver must be particu-
l a r l y c a r e f u l .
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C H I L D S A F E T Y
MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Locking
Turn the red control one quarter
of a turn to the right using the
ignition key.
Unlocking
Turn the red control one quarter
of a turn to the left using the igni-
tion key.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK *
Mechanical system to prevent ope-
ning of the rear door using its interior
control.
The control is located on the edge of
each rear door. Remote control system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
electric windows.
Activation
Press the button A .
The indicator lamp on the button A
comes on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until
the child lock is deactivated. The indicator lamp on the button
A
switches off, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until
the child lock is activated.
Any other status of the indicator
lamp indicates a malfunction of the
electric child lock. Have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
This system is independent and in
no circumstances does it take the
place of the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deactiva-
ted automatically to permit the exit
of the rear passengers. This warning lamp comes
on temporarily on the instru-
ment panel when the child
lock is activated.
The control A is located on the dri-
ver's door, with the electric window
controls. Deactivation
Press the button A again.
* Depending on version.
It also comes on when the ignition
is switched on, then switches off ap-
proximately ten seconds after the
engine is started.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers.
It is designed to repair most punc-
tures which could affect the tyre, lo-
cated on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated the tyre.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and an incorporated
sealant cartridge which permits
tem-
porary repair of the tyre so that you
can drive to the nearest garage.
The kit is stowed in the boot below the
fl o o r . I t i s fi t t e d i n t h e t o o l b o x , l o c a t e d
below the storage compartment. Using the kit
This procedure, comprising several
steps, must be carried out in full.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the selector A to the
"SEALANT" position.
Check that the switch B is in po-
sition "0" .
Connect the white pipe C to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
A f fi x t h e s p e e d l i m i t a t i o n s t i c k e r
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Access to the kit
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Take care, this product is
harmful (e.g. ethylene-gly-
c o l , c o l o p h o n y , e t h a n e d i o l . . . )
if swallowed and causes ir-
r i t a t i o n t o t h e e y e s . K e e p i t o u t o f
reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, unscrew it
completely at its cap and pull off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the
c o m p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h B
in position "1" ; t o d e fl a t e :
switch B in position "0" and
press button E ) , i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the left hand
d o o r a p e r t u r e ) .
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully
plugged; contact a CITROËN
dealer for assistance.
Remove and stow the kit.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) l i m i t i n g t h e d i s -
t a n c e t r a v e l l e d t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y
1 2 0 m i l e s ( 2 0 0 k m ) .
Go to a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.
Have the tyre inspected by a
technician, who can then ad-
vise you whether it can be re-
paired or should be replaced. You can also use this kit for the
routine check and adjustment of
the tyre pressures on your vehicle
a n d t o i n fl a t e o t h e r i t e m s s u c h a s a
ball or bicycle tyre.