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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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COMFORT
VENTILATION
System which creates and maintains
comfortable conditions in the vehicle’s
passenger compartment. Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger com-
partment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to
obtain the level of comfort required by
mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you
to diffuse the air in the passenger com-
partment combining several air vents.
T h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l e n a b l e s y o u t o
increase or reduce the speed of the
ventilation blower.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger com-
p a r t m e n t i s fi l t e r e d a n d o r i g i n a t e s e i t h e r
from the outside via the grille located at
the base of the windscreen or from the
inside in air recirculation mode. Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel
A on the centre
console. Depending on the model, the
functions offered are:
- the level of comfort required,
- t h e a i r fl o w ,
- the air distribution,
- the de-icing and demisting,
- the manual or automatic air condi- tioning controls.
Air diffusion
1. Windscreen de-icing or demisting
vents.
2. Front side window de-icing or
demisting vents.
3. Side adjustable and closing vents.
4. Central adjustable and closing vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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COMFORT
Manual operation
If you wish, you can make a different
choice from that offered by the system
by changing a setting. The other func-
tions will still be controlled automati-
cally.
Pressing the "AUTO" button returns
the system to completely automatic
operation.
Press this button to switch
off the air conditioning. 6 . A i r d i s t r i b u t i o n a d j u s t m e n t
Press one or more but-
t o n s t o d i r e c t t h e a i r fl o w
towards:
7 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
Turn this control to the left
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w o r
to the right to increase the
a i r fl o w .
8. Air intake/Air recirculation S w i t c h i n g t h e s y s t e m o f f
T u r n t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l t o t h e l e f t u n t i l
all of the indicator lights switch off.
This action switches off all of the func-
tions of the system.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
g u a r a n t e e d b u t a s l i g h t fl o w o f a i r , d u e
to the movement of the vehicle, can still
be felt.
T u r n t h e a i r fl o w d i a l t o t h e r i g h t o r
press the "AUTO" button to reacti-
vate the system with the values set
before it was switched off.
Press this button for recir-
culation of the interior air.
The indicator light on the
button comes on.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
Avoid driving for prolonged periods
with the system off.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of
interior air (risk of condensation and
deterioration of the air quality).
- the windscreen and side windows
(de-icing or demisting),
- the windscreen, the side windows and the vents,
- the windscreen, the side windows, the vents and the footwells,
- the vents and the footwells,
- the vents,
- the footwells,
- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells.
T h e a i r fl o w i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s , b e t w e e n
the two fans, come on progressively in
relation to the value requested.
As soon as possible, press this but-
ton again to permit the intake of out-
side air and prevent condensation.
The indicator light on the button
switches off.
For maximum cooling or heating
of the passenger compartment, it
is possible to exceed the minimum
value 14 or the maximum value 28.
Turn control 2 or 3 to the left
until "LO" is displayed or to the
right until "HI" is displayed. 9. Mono zone/Dual zone
Press this button to equa-
lise the comfort value on
the passenger side with that
on the driver’s side (mono
zone). The indicator light on
the button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air con-
ditioning. The indicator light on the
"A/C" button comes on.
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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS Brake fluid level
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the ig-
nition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Draining the engine
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s re-
commendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when neces-
sary.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Engine compartment fuses
The fuse box is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand
s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
U n c l i p t h e c o v e r .
Change the fuse (see correspond-
i n g p a r a g r a p h ) .
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e
cover carefully to guarantee the
s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x . Fuse table
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 20 A Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control,
m u l t i f u n c t i o n e n g i n e c o n t r o l m a i n r e l a y .
F2 15 A H o r n .
F3 10 A F r o n t / r e a r w a s h - w i p e .
F4 20 A D a y t i m e r u n n i n g l a m p s .
F5 15 A D i e s e l h e a t e r ( d i e s e l e n g i n e ) , f u e l p u m p ( p e t r o l
e n g i n e ) .
F6 10 A ABS/ESP control unit, ABS/ESP cut-off relay,
s e c o n d a r y s t o p s w i t c h .
F7 10 A E l e c t r i c a l p o w e r s t e e r i n g .
F8 25 A S t a r t e r c o n t r o l .
F9 10 A S w i t c h i n g a n d p r o t e c t i o n u n i t .
F10 30 A D i e s e l e n g i n e i n j e c t i o n p u m p v a l v e , i n j e c t o r s a n d
i g n i t i o n c o i l s ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) .
F11 40 A A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g b l o w e r .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a t r a i l e r . Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
t e m p e r a t u r e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d . Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the tow-
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ-
i n g t h e r e c o m m e n d e d p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will
be deactivated automatically if an
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e . A b o v e
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n f o r
details of the weights and towing loads
w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e t o w i n g
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
p r e - e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r
of the vehicle, in accordance with
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .