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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
When using a car wash,
switch off the ignition and
ensure that the wiper blades
are in the low position.
In winter, you are advised to wait until
the windscreen has been defrosted
fully before operating the windscreen
wiper stalk. Windscreen wash
Pull the wipers stalk towards you.
Rear wiper and wash-wipe
Turn ring
A to "ON" for a steady wipe.
Turn it forwards to trigger
the wash during wiping. Rear wash
Ring
A at "OFF" (wiper off).
Turn it towards you to
trigger a wash operation.
Windscreen wipers
MIST Single wipe.
For a single wipe of the windscreen, push the
control upwards then
release it.
OFF Off.
INT Intermittent wipe.
LO Normal wipe (moderate rain).
HI Fast wipe (heavy rain).
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HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
To avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, the height of the
headlamps should be adjusted in
relation to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 4 people.
2. 4 people + maximum authorised
load.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position "0" . In this position, it comes
on on opening the driver's
door.
The courtesy lamp is deacti-
vated and is permanently off.
COURTESY LAMP
Permanently on.
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SAFETY
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition
off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with
the EBFD and CSC * braking
systems, increases the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
on braking and provides improved
control, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems
provide full control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel. A
distribution between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning lamp indicates that
the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
parking brake
.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the EBFD on vehicles which are not
fi t t e d w i t h A S R / E S P s y s t e m s .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the parking brake.
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HORN
Press one of the spokes of the
steering wheel.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition
off.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND EBFD AND CSC * BRAKING SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with
the EBFD and CSC * braking
systems, increases the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle
on braking and provides improved
control, in particular on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC * systems
provide full control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel. A
distribution between:
- the front and the rear in the case of the EBFD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution),
- the left and the right in the case of the CSC * (Cornering Stability
Control).
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning lamp indicates that
the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
parking brake
.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
* The CSC system is linked with the EBFD on vehicles which are not
fi t t e d w i t h A S R / E S P s y s t e m s .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button to release the parking brake.
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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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SEAT BELTS Pretensioning front seat
belts with force limiter
Safety in the event of front
impacts has been improved
by means of the introduction of
pretensioning seat belts with force
limiter for the front seats. Depending
on the force of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts and pulls them
against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are
active when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the
occupant, increasing his protection. 3-door
5-door
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are equipped with two
three-point inertia reel seat belts.
You can store the seat belt buckles in
the housing
A .
Fastening/Unfastening the seat
belts
Pull the strap, then insert the buckle
into the stalk.
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
To unfasten the seat belts, press the
button on the stalk.
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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.
