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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Engine autodiagnostics
system.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine management system.
I f i t fl a s h e s , i t i n d i c a t e s t h e o c c u r r e n c e
of a fault in the emission control sys-
tem.
Low fuel level. If this comes on, it indicates that
you only have enough fuel left
to drive approximately 30 miles
(50 km).
The capacity of the tank is approximately
50 litres.
Coolant temperature.
If this comes on, it indicates that
the temperature in the cooling
system is too high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Wait for a few minutes before switching
off the engine.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
After a few minutes driving, the tempera-
ture and the pressure rise in the cooling
system.
Air bags.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the air bag or seat belt preten-
sioner systems.
Power steering
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
the power steering. Get to a
CITROËN dealership as safely
as possible.
Door open.
A door or the boot is open:
Battery charge.
If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
battery charging circuit (dirty or
loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt...). Engine oil pressure.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the en-
gine lubrication circuit. Stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
To top up the level:
wait for the engine to cool down,
unscrew the cap by 2 turns to allow
the pressure to fall,
when the pressure has fallen, re-
move the cap,
top up the level to the "MAXI" mark.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened.
If this comes on, it indicates
that the driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened or has un-
fastened his seat belt.
It also indicates that one or more rear
passengers have unfastened their seat
belt.
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if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h),
this warning light comes on continuously.
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on
continuously, accompanied by an audi-
ble signal.
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For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resti
ng your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cau se burns or the
risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Side airbags
U s e o n l y a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
side airbags. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e
chest or arms if the side air bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than neces-
sary.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d i f
the curtain airbag is triggered.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on the ro of, they play a part in securing
the curtain airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is strict-
ly forbidden unless it is carried out by
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
network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is triggered
c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . T h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (within a few millisec-
o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n t h e s a m e
time discharging the hot gas via open-
ings provided for this purpose.
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For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resti
ng your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cau se burns or the
risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Side airbags
U s e o n l y a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s . T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
side airbags. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e
chest or arms if the side air bag is triggered.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than neces-
sary.
Curtain airbags
D o n o t fi x o r a p p l y a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d i f
the curtain airbag is triggered.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on the ro of, they play a part in securing
the curtain airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is strict-
ly forbidden unless it is carried out by
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
network.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is triggered
c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . T h e b a g i n fl a t e s
almost instantly (within a few millisec-
o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n t h e s a m e
time discharging the hot gas via open-
ings provided for this purpose.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
u s i n g a n o t h e r b a t t e r y .
Access to the battery Starting using another battery
Connect the red cable to the posi-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of
the slave battery B .
Connect the other end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal (-)
o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A .
S t a r t t h e s l a v e v e h i c l e .
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine
r u n .
Wait until the engine returns to idle
a n d d i s c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e s .
T h e b a t t e r y i s l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the interior
lever, then the exterior lever,
secure the bonnet strut,
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
unclip the fuse box to remove the
b a t t e r y , i f n e c e s s a r y .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r m i n a l s
w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
The batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
l e a d . T h e y m u s t b e d i s p o s e d o f i n
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
d i s c a r d e d w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e v e -
h i c l e .
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
c h a r g e r .
Reconnect starting with the nega-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and con-
n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e c o v -
ered with sulphate (whitish or green-
ish deposit), remove them and clean
t h e m .
At the risk of discharging the bat-
tery, the deactivated functions can
b e r e a c t i v a t e d m a n u a l l y .
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions in relation to the level of
c h a r g e r e m a i n i n g i n t h e b a t t e r y .
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily deac-
tivates certain functions, such as the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e r e a r s c r e e n d e - i c i n g . . .
The deactivated functions are reacti-
vated automatically as soon as condi-
t i o n s p e r m i t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h . Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit in-
i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m s .
H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e n -
countered following this operation,
c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
s y s t e m .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r m i n a l s
w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
The batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and
l e a d . T h e y m u s t b e d i s p o s e d o f i n
accordance with regulations and
must not, in any circumstances, be
d i s c a r d e d w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e v e -
h i c l e .
Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the
c h a r g e r .
Reconnect starting with the nega-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and con-
n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e c o v -
ered with sulphate (whitish or green-
ish deposit), remove them and clean
t h e m .
At the risk of discharging the bat-
tery, the deactivated functions can
b e r e a c t i v a t e d m a n u a l l y .
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions in relation to the level of
c h a r g e r e m a i n i n g i n t h e b a t t e r y .
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily deac-
tivates certain functions, such as the air
c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e r e a r s c r e e n d e - i c i n g . . .
The deactivated functions are reacti-
vated automatically as soon as condi-
t i o n s p e r m i t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h . Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit in-
i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m s .
H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e n -
countered following this operation,
c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:
- the remote control key,
- the GPS satellite navigation
s y s t e m .