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Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s . T h i s
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears on the display.
Do not ignore these warnings.
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
by a message
on the display. major faults linked with
t h e " B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " ,
"Engine oil pressure and
temperature", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution" and
"Power steering" warning
lights.
You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
that the handbrake is applied
or has not been released fully. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning
light.
lit. a l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
a failure of the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop, park and switch off the
ignition. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while
driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e o r a
high temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to
cool. Visually check the level. Chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. a major fault. Have the fault checked by a CITROËN deale
r.
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Starting and stopping
This function, linked with the ESP,
makes hill starts easier and is activated
in the following conditions:
- the vehicle must be stationary, engine running, foot on the brake,
- the gradient of the road must be steeper than 5 %,
- u p h i l l , t h e g e a r b o x m u s t b e i n neutral or in a gear other than
reverse,
- downhill, reverse gear must be engaged. Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal
pressed, from the time you release the
b r a k e p e d a l y o u h a v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 seconds before the vehicle starts
to roll back and without using the
handbrake within which to move off.
During the moving off phase, the
function is deactivated automatically,
gradually releasing the braking
pressure. During this phase, the typical
noise of mechanical disengaging of
the brakes can be heard, indicating the
imminent movement of the vehicle.
Anomaly
The hill start assistance is deactivated
in the following situations:
- when the clutch pedal is released,
- when the handbrake is applied,
- when the engine is switched off,
- when the engine stalls.
If a malfunction of the
system occurs, this warning
light comes on accompanied
by an audible signal and
c o n fi r m e d b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. Contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system checked.
HILL START ASSISTANCE
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SAFETY
5
DRIVING SAFETY
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise your
vehicle.
Check that the handbrake is applied
fi r m l y b e f o r e l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e . Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button to
lower the handbrake.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press this button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lights should only
be used in dangerous situations, when
stopping in an emergency or when
driving in unusual conditions.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and pull
the handbrake.
There is no advantage in engaging
a gear after parking the vehicle,
particularly if the vehicle is loaded.
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning light which
comes on on the instrument panel. Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the force of deceleration,
the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch off
a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e fi r s t t i m e y o u
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the button on the fascia.
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Checks
CHECKS
Carbon filter and passenger
compartment filter
A n a c c e s s fl a p b e l o w t h e g l o v e b o x
p e r m i t s r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h e fi l t e r s .
T h e c a r b o n fi l t e r p e r m i t s c o n t i n u o u s
a n d e f f e c t i v e fi l t e r i n g o f d u s t .
I f t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
b e c o m e s c l o g g e d , t h i s m a y r e d u c e
t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
s y s t e m a n d g e n e r a t e u n p l e a s a n t
o d o u r s .
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f a c o m b i n e d
p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . B y
m e a n s o f i t s s e c o n d s p e c i a l a c t i v e
fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n
o f t h e a i r b r e a t h e d b y t h e o c c u p a n t s
a n d t h e c l e a n n e s s o f t h e p a s s e n g e r
c o m p a r t m e n t ( r e d u c t i o n o f a l l e r g i c
s y m p t o m s , u n p l e a s a n t o d o u r s a n d
g r e a s y d e p o s i t s ) . Particle emission filter (Diesel)
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n
fi l t e r m a i n t e n a n c e i s c a r r i e d o u t b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
O n a c c e l e r a t i o n a f t e r t h e v e h i c l e h a s
b e e n r u n n i n g f o r a p r o l o n g e d p e r i o d
a t v e r y l o w s p e e d o r a t i d l e , y o u m a y ,
i n e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , n o t i c e
t h e e m i s s i o n o f w a t e r v a p o u r a t t h e
e x h a u s t . T h i s w a t e r v a p o u r d o e s n o t
h a v e a n y a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n v e h i c l e
h a n d l i n g o r t h e e n v i r o n m e n t .
Battery
A t t h e s t a r t o f w i n t e r , h a v e y o u r b a t t e r y
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Brake pads
B r a k e p a d w e a r d e p e n d s o n t h e s t y l e
o f d r i v i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r f o r v e h i c l e s
w h i c h a r e u s e d i n t o w n , o v e r s h o r t
d i s t a n c e s . I t m a y b e n e c e s s a r y t o
c h e c k t h e t h i c k n e s s o f t h e p a d s , e v e n
b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s .
U n l e s s t h e r e i s a l e a k o n t h e c i r c u i t , a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
t h a t t h e b r a k e p a d s a r e w o r n .
Brake disc/drum wear status
F o r a n y i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o
c h e c k i n g t h e b r a k e d i s c / d r u m w e a r
s t a t u s , c o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Handbrake
W h e r e t h e h a n d b r a k e t r a v e l i s t o o
g r e a t o r t h e r e i s a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e
p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e s y s t e m , t h e
h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d b e a d j u s t e d , e v e n
b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s .
H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e s e r v i c i n g
s c h e d u l e .
R e f e r t o t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t t o fi n d
o u t t h e r e p l a c e m e n t i n t e r v a l f o r t h e s e
c o m p o n e n t s .
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t ( d u s t y
a t m o s p h e r e . . . ) a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
v e h i c l e ( u r b a n d r i v i n g . . . ) , c h a n g e t h e m
t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y .