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ACCESS
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
Insert the key, turn it slightly to the
left then return to the right. The
key returns to its initial position
and the cap is unlocked.
Low fuel level
When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached, the last
s e g m e n t fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d
by an audible signal.
You have approximately 5 litres
remaining.
In certain driving conditions and depending
on the engine, the distance which can be
travelled with the fuel remaining may be
less than 30 miles (50 km).
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
increases, you have approximately
3 litres remaining .
Unscrew the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of
t h e fl a p .
A l a b e l a f fi x e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e
fl a p r e m i n d s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l
to use.
W h e n y o u fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k , d o n o t
continue after the 3rd cut-off of the
pump. This could cause malfunctions.
Remove the key.
Note : if you run out of fuel,
the emission control system
warning lamp may come on
on the instrument panel. It
will switch off automatically after the
engine has been started a few times.
T h e f u e l t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d
with the engine switched
off .
The capacity of the fuel tank is
approximately 35 litres.
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k , s c r e w
the cap back on fully to the right
u n t i l i t c l i c k s a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p .
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VISIBILITY
LIGHTING STALK
1. Lamps off
2. Sidelamps
3. Dipped headlamps/
Main beam
headlamps Dipped headlamps/main beam
headlamps
Dipped headlamps: pull the stalk.
Main beam headlamps: push the
stalk.
Lamps on buzzer
When the driver's door is opened with
the ignition off, a continuous audible
signal is heard if you have left your
lamps on. Rear foglamp
With the dipped head-
lamps on, selection is
by rotation of ring B for-
wards to switch on and
rearwards to switch off.
The status is displayed by the indicator
lamp on the instrument panel.
In clear weather or in rain,
both day and night, the rear
foglamps are dazzling and
are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when
they are no longer needed.
Direction indicators (flashers)
Left: stalk downwards.
Right: stalk upwards.
Headlamp flash
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Front and rear lamps
Selection is by rotation of ring
A .
Note: Switching to sidelamps does
not switch off the rear foglamps if
they are on.
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SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o prevent the wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and on the engine. It also allows the directional stability of the vehicle to be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that required by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to put the vehicle back on course, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems When one of these two systems is operating, this warning lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
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SAFETY When this warning lamp
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
When these warn-
ing lamps come
on simultaneously,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
parking brake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
ABS may make itself felt by
slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t
releasing the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and supplement the ABS.
T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s d r i v e t o prevent the wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and on the engine. It also allows the directional stability of the vehicle to be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that required by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to put the vehicle back on course, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems When one of these two systems is operating, this warning lamp comes on.
When a malfunction of the systems occurs, this warning lamp comes on.
T h e A S R / E S P s y s t e m s o f f e r exceptional safety during normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
Correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), the braking components and the electronic components as well as the C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r r e p a i r p r o c e d u r e s . electronic components as well as the electronic
After an impact, have these systems c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . After an impact, have these systems have these
Activation of the ESP system is also accompanied by an audible signal.
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e the systems checked.
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SAFETY The driver must ensure that
the passengers use the seat
belts correctly and that they
are all properly restrained
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the
vehicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as
t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
If the seats have armrests * , the lap
part of the seat belt must always
pass under the armrest.
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n e r t i a
reel permitting automatic adjustment
of the length of the strap to your size.
The seat belt is stored automatically
when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in
the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n
automatic locking device which
comes into operation in the event of
a collision, on emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can
release the device by pulling rapidly
on the strap and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one adult only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- must not be transformed or m o d i fi e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s
performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked
r e g u l a r l y b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a n d
particularly if the straps show signs
of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product,
s o l d b y C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r s .
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and rolled up correctly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years
o l d o r s h o r t e r t h a n o n e m e t r e fi f t y ,
- do not use the strap-guide * when a child seat is installed.
- never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts
, the pre-
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the air
bags. Triggering of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the air bag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the
seat belts system checked, and if
n e c e s s a r y r e p l a c e d , b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
* According to model.
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SAFETY
For the front, side and cur-
tain
airbags
to be fully effec-
tive, observe the following
safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible;
deployment of the airbags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
N e v e r r e m o v e o r p i e r c e t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The triggering of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, injury or
slight burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is triggered cannot
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Side airbags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e
seats, these will not hamper the
i n fl a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t
a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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SAFETY
For the front, side and cur-
tain
airbags
to be fully effec-
tive, observe the following
safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child,
animal, object...). This could hamper
the operation of the airbags or injure
the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems is
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible;
deployment of the airbags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
N e v e r r e m o v e o r p i e r c e t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel or hit it violently.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
injury to the head when the curtain
a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
The triggering of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, injury or
slight burns to the head, chest or arms
when the air bag is triggered cannot
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n fl a t e .
Side airbags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e
seats, these will not hamper the
i n fl a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t
a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r a t t a c h a n y t h i n g t o t h e
front seat backs. This could cause
injury to the chest or arms when the
s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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DRIVING
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Select position E u s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r .
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
Manual mode
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M ,
then change up or down through the
g e a r s b y p r e s s i n g :
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" to change up,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
t o p r e v e n t s t a l l i n g .
I n t h e e v e n t o f o v e r h e a t i n g o f
the clutch, position N is selected
automatically and the symbol N
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. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
t h e v e h i c l e . With the ignition on, the
lighting of this warning
lamp indicates a gearbox
malfunction.
On a slope, use the brake
t o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e
a n d p l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n
position N , E or R .
D o n o t k e e p t h e v e h i c l e i m m o b i l i s e d
using the accelerator.
Always press the brake pedal
while starting the engine.
N e v e r s e l e c t n e u t r a l N while
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g .
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .