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FAMILIARISATION
C. Locking/unlocking the vehicle
from the inside (driver's side).
1. Stop position.
2. Accessories position (1st notch).
3. Running position (2nd notch).
4. Starting position.
A. Locking the vehicle.
B. Unlocking the vehicle.
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Remote control key Manual central control Starting
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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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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Press this button to
select the next track.
CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER FUNCTIONS
Introscan (SCAN) Press this button to
listen to the start of
each track on the cur-
rent CD.
Fast play
Press and hold one
of these buttons for
fast forwards or back-
wards play respec-
tively.
The fast play stops
when the button is re-
leased. When a CD is inserted,
printed face upper-
most, play begins au-
tomatically.
If there is a CD in the player already,
press this button.
CD PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeating of a track on the
CD (RPT)
Random playing of the CD
(RAND) When the CD player
is selected, press this
button. If you wish to listen
to the current track
again, press this but-
ton. To cancel the
repe tition, press the button again.
CD eject Press this button to
eject the CD from the
player.
The tracks on the CD will be played
in a random order. Press the button
again to return to normal play.
The random play mode is deacti-
vated when the audio equipment is
switched off. The use of copied CDs may
cause faults.
Insert circular CDs only.
Selection of a track on a CD
Press this button to re-
turn to the start of the
current track or to se-
lect the previous track. Selection of the CD player
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AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Press this button to
select the next track.
CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER FUNCTIONS
Introscan (SCAN) Press this button to
listen to the start of
each track on the cur-
rent CD.
Fast play
Press and hold one
of these buttons for
fast forwards or back-
wards play respec-
tively.
The fast play stops
when the button is re-
leased. When a CD is inserted,
printed face upper-
most, play begins au-
tomatically.
If there is a CD in the player already,
press this button.
CD PLAYER FUNCTIONS Repeating of a track on the
CD (RPT)
Random playing of the CD
(RAND) When the CD player
is selected, press this
button. If you wish to listen
to the current track
again, press this but-
ton. To cancel the
repe tition, press the button again.
CD eject Press this button to
eject the CD from the
player.
The tracks on the CD will be played
in a random order. Press the button
again to return to normal play.
The random play mode is deacti-
vated when the audio equipment is
switched off. The use of copied CDs may
cause faults.
Insert circular CDs only.
Selection of a track on a CD
Press this button to re-
turn to the start of the
current track or to se-
lect the previous track. Selection of the CD player
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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 .
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CHECKS
CHECKS 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 -
ance with the servicing schedule. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the
operation of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and
certain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide
which correspond to your vehicle's
engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y .
If you drive in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
Disc and drum wear
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROEN dealer. Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
If the engine stops, it is
possible to restart it to drive
a short distance by operating
the priming pump at least
10 times.
If you run out of fuel, the circuit must
be reprimed:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual priming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the
p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r w h i c h m u s t fi r s t
be unclipped and then removed,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
15 seconds, operate the priming
pump again approximately
fi f t e e n t i m e s b e f o r e t r y i n g a g a i n .
If the emission control warning lamp
has come on, it will only switch off
after your vehicle has been used
several times.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.