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FAMILIARISATION "SensoDrive" gearbox
Starting the vehicle
W i t h t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e a p p l i e d , p r e s s
the brake pedal then select position
N to start the engine.
W i t h y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e , s e l e c t
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
f o o t o f f t h e b r a k e p e d a l , t h e n a c c e l -
erate.
62 Select position
E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
63
Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" t o c h a n g e u p ,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
63 Press the clutch pedal fully when
changing gear.
Reverse
T o e n g a g e r e v e r s e g e a r , p u s h t h e
gear lever fully to the right then to-
wards the rear.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary, engine
at idle.
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Manual gearbox
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Total/trip distance recorder zero
reset button
2. Warning lights and indicators
display
3. Direction indicators
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Total/trip distance recorder
7. Rear fog lamp indicator light
8. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
9. Dipped headlamps indicator light
REV COUNTER
Approaching the maximum engine
speed, when the rev counter needle
crosses into the red zone, you must
change up.
10. " SensoDrive" gearbox gear and
gear lever positions indicator
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
Central STOP
warning lamp
T h i s fl a s h e s f o r a f e w
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. It is linked with the
warnings for:
- "engine oil pressure",
- "coolant temperature".
Stop immediately if this
lamp
comes
on with the engine running.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
If it comes on linked with the STOP
warning lamp, with the engine running,
this indicates that the oil pressure is too
low.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
lamp
This comes on for a few seconds
each time the ignition is switched on.
Fixed lighting indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional braking with servo-assistance.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake, low
brake fluid level
and braking system
warning lamp
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on until the parking brake
is released. Electric power steering
warning lamp
This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, when the vehicle is
moving, indicates a malfunction of
the electric steering system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If this warning lampcomes on, with
the engine running, this indicates
an abnormal increase in the coolant
temperature.
Stop immediately .
Check the coolant level.
To do this, wait until the engine has
cooled before topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
When checking the level, and
to avoid any risk of scald-
ing, unscrew the cap 1/4 of
a turn to allow the pressure
to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap.
Then:
1. top up, if necessary
(see "Levels").
2. or, if the level is satisfactory,
contact a CITROËN dealer. Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates one of the following:
- that the parking brake is applied
or has not been released fully,
when the vehicle is moving,
- an excessive drop in the brake fl u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
remains on even with the parking
brake released),
- a braking system fault.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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Battery charge warning
lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Driver's seat belt not
fastened warning lamp *
When the ignition is switched
o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s u n t i l t h e
driver fastens his seat belt.
Above a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h), the warning lamp
fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal until the driver fastens his seat
belt.
The driver must ensure that all pas-
sengers have fastened their seat belt
correctly.
Airbags warning lamp
This comes on for a few sec-
onds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing of this warning lamp indi-
cates a malfunction of the airbags.
They may no longer be triggered in
the event of a serious impact.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Passenger airbag deactivated
If the passenger air bag is disarmed,
the warning lamp remains on.
SensoDrive gearbox
warning lamp
Fixed lighting of this warn-
ing lamp, with the engine running,
indicates a malfunction of the Senso-
Drive gearbox.
Emission control
system warning light
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until the en-
gine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates an emission control
system fault.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait until the warning light is
switched off before starting.
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s s u f fi c i e n t , t h e
w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n b r i e fl y , y o u
can start without waiting.
Water in diesel filter
warning light **
This comes on for a few
seconds each time the ignition is
switched on.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates a risk of damage to
the engine.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
Note: it may also come on if
you run out of fuel (see "Run-
ning out of fuel").
** According to country.
Dynamic stability
control system
(ASR/ESP) activation
warning lamp
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
With the engine running and the vehi-
cle moving, it comes on if the system
is activated. Dynamic stability
control system (ASR/
ESP) fault warning lamp
This comes on for a few seconds each
time the ignition is switched on.
If this warning lamp comes on, with
the engine running, this indicates a
fault in the system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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DISPLAY SCREEN
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button 1 . "SensoDrive" gearbox
indicator
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching to manual
mode.
Lever in manual mode
"M" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching
to EASY mode.
"Neutral"
"Reverse"
Total/trip distance recorder
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected when
the engine was switched off is dis-
played.
Press button 1 to alternate the dis-
tance display:
- total with "ODO" displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed.
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DISPLAY SCREEN
To reset the trip recorder to zero,
when it is displayed, press and hold
button 1 . "SensoDrive" gearbox
indicator
Lever in EASY mode
(automatic mode)
"E" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching to manual
mode.
Lever in manual mode
"M" is displayed when this
operating mode is selected.
It is switched off on switching
to EASY mode.
"Neutral"
"Reverse"
Total/trip distance recorder
When the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder selected when
the engine was switched off is dis-
played.
Press button 1 to alternate the dis-
tance display:
- total with "ODO" displayed,
- trip with "TRIP" displayed.
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Operating mode:
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
If this warning lamp comes
on, with the engine running,
this indicates a malfunction of
the " SensoDrive " gearbox. Fuel gauge
This indicates the quantity of fuel
available:
-
1/1 and six segments, the fuel
tank is full.
- R a n d o n e s e g m e n t fl a s h i n g , t h e
fuel tank is on the reserve.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level in the fuel tank
i s r e a c h e d , t h e l a s t s e g m e n t fl a s h e s a c -
companied by an audible signal.
In certain driving conditions and depend-
ing on the engine, the distance which
can be travelled with the fuel remaining
may be less than 30 miles (50 km).
You have approximately 5 litres remaining.
W h e n t h e f r e q u e n c y o f t h e fl a s h i n g i n c r e a s e s ,
you have approximately 3 litres remaining .
At least 5 litres must be added
after running out of fuel. Running out of diesel fuel
After running out of fuel, you
can travel a short distance
after 10 pump repriming op-
erations (see corresponding
section).
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k ( m i n i m u m
5 litres), operate the repriming pump
at least 10 times (see corresponding
section).
"!" warning
lamp
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
On/off
With the ignition key
in the accessories po-
sition or with the ignition on, press
this button to switch the audio equip-
ment on or off.
After the engine has been switched
off, the audio equipment can only op-
erate for approximately 30 minutes,
to prevent discharging of the battery.
Press the upper part
of this button several
times in succession to
increase the volume
of the audio equip-
ment or the lower part
of this button to de-
crease it.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
Press this button sev-
eral times in succes-
sion to gain access
to the bass
(BASS) ,
treble (TREB) , front/rear balance
(FAD) and left/right balance (BAL)
settings.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Press this button for
more than 2 seconds,
the clock display
fl a s h e s :
AUXILIARY SOCKET
An auxiliary socket
"AUX" is provided for
the connection of port-
able equipment (MP3
player, etc.).
When the parameter
is displayed, change
the setting using these
two buttons.
You exit from this mode automati-
cally after a few seconds without any
action. In order to listen to it,
connect your equip-
ment then press this
button.
The audio equipment controls enable
you to adjust the volume and the audio
settings.
To exit from the AUX source, press
AM/FM .
When using an MP3 player: in-
crease the volume of the radio signif-
icantly (between 30 and 60) to obtain
a satisfactory playing volume.
-
to adjust the hours,
press this button,
-
to adjust the minutes,
press this button.
You exit from this mode automati-
cally after a few seconds without any
action.