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W h e n t h i s s e g m e n t 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 s i g n a l ,
you have enough fuel left to drive
approximately 30 miles (50 km).
1. Interior control.
2. Exterior control.
3. Bonnet strut.
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Low fuel level
Remove the key and unscrew the
cap.
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 t h e
cap back on fully to the right until it
c l i c k s a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p .
Fuel tank capacity: approximately
35 litres.
A f t e r o p e n i n g t h e fl a p , i n s e r t t h e k e y ,
turn it slightly to the left then return to
the right. The key returns to its initial
position and the cap is unlocked. OPEN
Fuel tank Bonnet
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1. Bonnet release
2. Headlamp adjustment
3. Passenger air bag deactivation
4. Adjustable and closing side vent
5. Lighting and direction indicators
stalk
6. Driver's front airbag
Horn
7. Dashboard fuse box
( u n d e r t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l t r i m ,
on the right and on the left)
8. Rev counter
9. Passenger exterior mirror control
10. Passenger electric window
control
11. Gear lever
12. Cup holder
13. Steering wheel height
adjustment
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Lighting stalk
Front and rear lamps
Ring A Lamps off.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps/Main
beam headlamps. Rear foglamp
Ring B
52 Wiper stalk
Windscreen wipers
MIST Single wipe.
OFF Off.
INT Intermittent wipe.
LO Normal wipe (moderate rain).
HI Rapid wipe (heavy rain).
Rear wiper and wash-wipe
Ring C
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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 run-
ning, this indicates that the oil pres-
sure 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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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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 their
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 lamp
This comes on each time the
ignition is switched on until
the engine is started.
Fixed lighting, with the engine run-
ning, indicates an emission control
system fault.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning lamp
Wait until the warning lamp 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 lamp **
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 ve-
hicle moving, it comes on if the sys-
tem 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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COMFORT
R e t u r n i n g t h e b a c k o f t h e
b e n c h s e a t t o i t s i n i t i a l
position:
- fold the seat back rearwards and secure it on the mounting B .
T a k e c a r e n o t t o t r a p t h e s e a t b e l t s ,
i n p a r t i c u l a r b e t w e e n t h e s e a t b a c k
and the mounting B.
- check that the back of the bench seat is secured correctly.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS *
The rear head restraints can be
removed and have two positions:
- high, position for use.
- low, storage position.
To raise the head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower it, press lug A then the head
restraint.
To remove it:
- tilt the seat back slightly,
- move the head restraint to the high position,
- press lug A pulling the head
restraint upwards at the same
time.
T o r e fi t i t :
- tilt the seat back slightly,
- engage the rods of the head restraint in the openings.
To reach the low position, press lug A .
F o l d i n g t h e b a c k o f t h e b e n c h
seat:
The seat back is folded from the rear
of the vehicle, with the boot open:
- check that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat
back to avoid damaging it,
- place the head restraints in the low position (see "rear head
restraints"),
- while folding the seat back, pull the strap(s) A , located behind the
seat back.
* According to version.
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ACCESS
KEYS/REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control
This carries out the vehicle locking - unlocking and locating functions at a distance.
Keys
The keys allow you to switch on the
ignition and operate the locks on the
front doors, the boot, the fuel tank cap,
the steering lock and the passenger
air bag deactivation switch.
Locking
Press button A to lock the vehicle from A a d i s t a n c e . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y b r i e f lighting of the direction indicators.
Central locking and unlocking
From the driver's door, the keys allow
you to lock and unlock the doors and
boot simultaneously.
Unlocking
Press button B to unlock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t w o s u c c e s s i v e fl a s h e s o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s .
Locating the vehicle
To locate your vehicle in a car park, if
you have locked it:
press button A , the direction
i n d i c a t o r s c o m e o n b r i e fl y .
Note: after locking, if you notice that a door is not closed properly, close it then lock the vehicle again.
The set of keys or remote
controls, supplied with your
vehicle, enable you to obtain
a maximum of three new
keys.
If all of the keys in your possession
are lost, a major operation will have
to be carried out on your vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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ACCESS
BOOT
2. Spare wheel/Additional storage compartments
Located under the carpet and a
plastic cover, this contains the tools
for wheel changing and towing.
There are two shelf storage options:
- either behind the rear seats,
- o r fl a t i n t h e b o o t .
1. Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
- u n h o o k t h e s h e l f f r o m i t s fi x i n g
A ,
- pull upwards on each side to d e t a c h i t f r o m i t s fi x i n g s ,
- raise then tilt the shelf slightly to remove it. In order to obtain additional
space, the spare wheel can be
removed temporarily (boot tray
available as an accessory).