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S A F E T Y
* According to country.
Side airbags *
System which protects the driver
and front passenger in the event of
a serious side impact in order to limit
t h e r i s k o f i n j u r y t o t h e c h e s t .
Each side airbag is incorporated in
the front seat back frame, on the
door side.
Operation
It is triggered unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side
impact zone
B , perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane and directed
from the outside towards the inside
of the vehicle.
T h e s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Curtain airbags *
System which protects the driver
a n d p a s s e n g e r s ( w i t h t h e e x c e p -
tion of the rear centre passenger) in
the event of a serious side impact in
o r d e r t o l i m i t t h e r i s k o f h e a d i n j u r i e s .
Each curtain airbag is incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of
the passenger compartment. Operation
It is triggered at the same time as
the corresponding side airbag in
the event of a serious side impact
applied to all or part of the side
impact zone
B , perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane and directed
from the outside towards the inside
of the vehicle.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant of the
vehicle and the windows.
In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag
may not be triggered.
The airbag is not triggered in the
event of a rear or front collision.
Operating fault If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, contact a
CITROËN dealer to have the sys-
tem checked. The airbags may no
longer be triggered in the event of a
serious impact.
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D R I V I N G
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required.
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and
accelerate.
To avoid a difference between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, only exit from position P
with the ignition on and the brake
pedal pressed.
Park Reverse gear
This position of the selector is used
to prevent the vehicle from moving
when you are stationary.
To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest
position (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left. Only engage this position when
the vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too
soon after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before
engaging position D or M .
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position P ,
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want. Automatic operation
Move the selector to position D .
The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the follo-
wing conditions: - driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
auto-adaptive mode, without requi-
ring any action on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for example
overtaking), you can obtain maxi-
mum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelera-
tor abruptly, the gearbox will not
engage a higher gear.
To exit position P , move the
selector to the right and then to
the position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly posi-
tioned.
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C H E C K S
BLEEDING THE DIESEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal
Remove the protective cover by
u n c l i p p i n g fi r s t p o i n t 1 , then 3
and 4 .
Unclip point 2 pulling towards you,
then lift.
R e fi t t i n g
Clip point 2 fi r s t .
Lower the cover, centring it.
Clip points 1 and 4 , pushing ver-
tically and slightly rearwards.
Clip point 3 , pushing vertically. Draining water from the fuel
filter
Bleed on a regular basis (at every
oil change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the
bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-fuel
sensor, which is located at the base of
t h e fi l t e r .
P e r s i s t u n t i l w a t e r c e a s e s t o fl o w o u t .
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor.
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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear status
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear
status, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Handbrake If the handbrake travel is
too long or if a loss of ef-
fectiveness of this system
is noticed, the handbrake
must be adjusted, even
between two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. 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 s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of
the checking interval for this compo-
nent.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the checking interval for this
component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the checking interval for this
component.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e
t o w e d o r f o r t o w i n g a n o t h e r v e h i c l e
u s i n g a r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools
The tools are located under the boot
fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t u p t h e fl o o r ,
detach and remove the holder
c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e t o p l e f t
a n d p u l l i n g a t t h e r i g h t .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m
a t p u l l i n g a t t h e t o p .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d . W h e n t o w i n g w i t h a l l f o u r w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w -
i n g b a r .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h o n l y t w o w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s -
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h t h e e n g i n e o f f ,
t h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y b r a k i n g o r
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
T o w b a r s u i t e d t o t h e a t t a c h m e n t o f a
t r a i l e r o r c a r a v a n w i t h a d d i t i o n a l s i g -
n a l l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d
for transporting people and luggage,
b u t i t 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 .
We recommend the use of original
C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r s a n d t h e i r h a r -
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 -
t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d t o 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 im-
p e r a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s -
ing the electrical pre-equipment
installed at the rear of the vehicle,
i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h 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 .
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
stress and its driver must be par-
t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
Driving advice
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
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
t h e n o s e w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e
m a x i m u m 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 .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
t h u s 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 .
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y
1 0 % a n d s o o n f o r 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 d e t a i l s o f t h e w e i g h t s a n d t o w i n g
l o a d s w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l 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
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r o n a s l o p e i n c r e a s e s
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 .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d ,
i t s c o o l i n g c a p a c i t y i s n o t d e p e n d e n t
o n t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
T o l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d , r e -
d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and
t h e o u t s i d e t e m p e r a t u r e .
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e
c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p a n d
the STOP w a r n i n g l a m p
come on, stop the vehicle
a n d s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r i n c r e a s e s t h e b r a k -
i n g d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
observing the recommended
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 .
T h e r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e w i l l
b e d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a n
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 .
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (5-DOOR) in kg
Petrol engines 1.4 l. 16V
1.6 l. 16V
110
hp
1.6 l. 16VTi
120
hp
1.6 l. THP
16V 150
hp
1.6 l. THP
16V 140
hp
1.6 l. 16V
BioFlex
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H 5FT-F NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 182 1 200 1 274 1 220 1 273 1 276 1 290 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 257 1 275 1 349 1 295 1 348 1 351 1 365 -
- Payload 520 532 520 511 488 48 7 486 -
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 702 1 732 1 794 1 731 1 761 1 763 1 776 1 732
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 902 2 932 2 994 3 031 3 031 3 163 3 076 2 932
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
o n a 1 0 % o r 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 1 200 1 200 1 300 1 270 1 400 1 30 0 1 200
o n a n 8 % o r 1 0 % g r a d i e n t 1 200 1 200 1 300 1 270 1 400 1 30 0 1 200
o n a g r a d i e n t o f l e s s t h a n 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 35 0 1 400
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 674 645 67 0 645 680 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 62 65 70 70 61
T h e G T W a n d t o w e d l o a d v a l u e s i n d i c a t e d a p p l y u p t o a m a x i m u m a l t i t u d e o f 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s ; t h e t o w e d l o a d m e n t i o n e d
m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
T h e s p e e d o f a t o w i n g v e h i c l e m u s t n o t e x c e e d 1 0 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 0 m p h ) ( c o m p l y w i t h t h e l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e i n y o u r
country).
H i g h e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y r e s u l t i n a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e i n o r d e r t o p r o t e c t t h e e n g i n e ; w h e n
t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e r t h a n 3 7 ° C , l i m i t t h e w e i g h t t o w e d .
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (3-DOOR) in kg
Petrol engines 1.4 l. 16V 1.6 l. 16V 110
hp 1.6 l. 16VTi 120
hp
1.6 l. THP
16V 150
hp
1.6 l. 16V
BioFlex
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Manual
Model codes:
LA... LC... LG... LR...
KFU-C NFU-C NFU-F 5FW-C 5FW-F 5FX-H NFU-C/FF
- Unladen weight 1 181 1 200 1 278 1 217 1 273 1 271 1 200
- Kerb weight 1 256 1 275 1 353 1 292 1 348 1 346 -
- Payload 520 520 520 510 484 48 3 -
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 701 1 720 1 798 1 727 1 757 1 754 1 720
- Gross train weight (GTW) 2 901 2 920 2 998 3 027 3 027 3 154 2 920
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
o n a 1 0 % o r 1 2 % g r a d i e n t 1 200 1 200 1 300 1 270 1 400 1 20 0
o n a n 8 % o r 1 0 % g r a d i e n t 1 200 1 200 1 300 1 270 1 400 1 20 0
o n a g r a d i e n t o f l e s s t h a n 8 % 1 500 1 400 1 400 1 300 1 500 1 40 0
- Unbraked trailer 628 637 676 645 67 0 645 637
- Recommended nose weight 63 61 63 65 65 70 61
T h e G T W a n d t o w e d l o a d v a l u e s i n d i c a t e d a p p l y u p t o a m a x i m u m a l t i t u d e o f 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s ; t h e t o w e d l o a d m e n t i o n e d
m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 % f o r e a c h a d d i t i o n a l 1 , 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
T h e s p e e d o f a t o w i n g v e h i c l e m u s t n o t e x c e e d 1 0 0 k m / h ( a p p r o x . 6 0 m p h ) ( c o m p l y w i t h t h e l e g i s l a t i o n i n f o r c e i n y o u r
country).
H i g h e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e s m a y r e s u l t i n a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e i n o r d e r t o p r o t e c t t h e e n g i n e ; w h e n
t h e e x t e r i o r t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e r t h a n 3 7 ° C , l i m i t t h e w e i g h t t o w e d .