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A C C E S S
BOOT
After unlocking the vehicle com-
pletely using the remote control
or the key, push upwards on the
lever 1 , located between the
number plate lights, and raise
the tailgate.
Lower the tailgate using one of
the two handholds 3 , located on
the interior boot trim.
Push at the end of travel.
- when the engine is
running , this warning
lamp comes on, accom-
panied by a message on
the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen for a few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening Closing
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking malfunction.
Unlocking
Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside
the boot.
Insert a small screwdriver into
hole A of the lock to unlock the
tailgate.
Push the white part, located in-
side the lock, to the left to unlock
the boot.
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A C C E S S
DIESEL FUEL
Refuelling
A l a b e l o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e f u e l fi l l e r
fl a p i n d i c a t e s t h e a p p r o v e d f u e l q u a l i t y
type.
T o fi l l t h e t a n k s a f e l y :
it is imperative that you switch
off the engine,
o p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p ,
insert the key in the fuel tank cap
then turn it to the left. Petrol engines are designed to run
on 95 RON fuel.
However, for better vehicle perform-
ance (petrol engines), we recom-
mend 98 RON.
For petrol engines with catalytic
converter, use of unleaded fuel is
obligatory
T h e fi l l e r n e c k h a s a n a r r o w e r o r i fi c e
t o a d m i t o n l y p e t r o l fi l l e r n o z z l e s .
UNLEADED PETROL
W h e n y o u a r e fi l l i n g y o u r f u e l
tank, do not persist after the
third cutoff; this could cause
your vehicle to malfunction.
FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approxi-
mately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the minimum level
in the fuel tank is reached,
this warning lamp in the in-
strument panel comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
You have enough fuel left to drive
approximately 30 miles (50 km).
Fuel cut-off switch
Your vehicle is equipped with a
safety device which cuts off the fuel
supply in the event of a collision.
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AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE XENON HEADLAMPS
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle. If a malfunction occurs,
this warning lamp is
displayed on the in-
strument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
If a malfunction occurs, do not
touch the xenon bulbs. Contact a
CITROËN dealer.
DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING
When the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on, this function ena-
bles the light beam to follow the di-
rection of the road.
The use of this function, coupled
with the xenon headlamps only,
considerably improves the quality of
your lighting when cornering.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting Programming
The function is activat-
ed or deactivated via
the multifunction screen
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Operating fault If a malfunction occurs, this
w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel, accompa-
nied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When stationary or moving at very
low speed or when reverse gear is
engaged, the system is inactive.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
O n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h d a y t i m e r u n -
ning lights, the function is activated
if the lighting stalk is in the "AUTO"
or "Dipped/main beam head-
lamps" position. In position "0" , the
function is not activated.
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C H I L D S A F E T Y
MANUAL CHILD LOCK
Locking
T u r n t h e r e d c o n t r o l o n e q u a r t e r
of a turn to the right using the ig-
n i t i o n k e y .
Unlocking
T u r n t h e r e d c o n t r o l o n e q u a r t e r
of a turn to the left using the igni-
t i o n k e y .
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
M e c h a n i c a l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t o p e n -
ing of the rear door using its interior
c o n t r o l .
The control is located on the edge of
e a c h r e a r d o o r . R e m o t e c o n t r o l s y s t e m t o p r e v e n t
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s .
Activation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n
c o m e s o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s -
s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
This indicator lamp remains on until
t h e c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d . Deactivation
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n a g a i n .
T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p o n t h e b u t t o n
s w i t c h e s o f f , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s -
s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n .
This indicator lamp remains off until
t h e c h i l d l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
T h i s s y s t e m i s i n d e p e n d e n t a n d i n
n o c i r c u m s t a n c e s d o e s i t t a k e t h e
p l a c e o f t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g c o n t r o l .
C h e c k t h e s t a t u s o f t h e c h i l d l o c k
e a c h t i m e y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e k e y f r o m t h e
i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e ,
e v e n f o r a s h o r t t i m e .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a s e r i o u s i m p a c t ,
t h e e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k i s d e a c t i v a t e d
a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o p e r m i t t h e e x i t o f
t h e r e a r p a s s e n g e r s . This warning lamp comes
o n t e m p o r a r i l y o n t h e i n s t r u -
ment panel when the child
l o c k i s a c t i v a t e d .
It also comes on when the ignition
is switched on, then switches off ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y t e n s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e
e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
T h e c o n t r o l i s l o c a t e d o n t h e d r i v e r ' s
door, with the electric window con-
t r o l s . A n y o t h e r s t a t u s o f t h e i n d i c a t o r
lamp indicates a malfunction of the
e l e c t r i c c h i l d l o c k . H a v e i t c h e c k e d
b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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S A F E T Y
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c j a m ,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.
Press at the lower part of the
fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s s t e e r i n g
wheel.
U s e t h e h o r n e x c l u s i v e l y a n d m o d e -
rately in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.
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S A F E T Y
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION
S e n s o r s fi t t e d i n e a c h v a l v e c h e c k
the tyre pressure during driving and
trigger a warning in the event of
malfunction (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h)).
Flat tyre T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is an aid to driving which
does not replace the vigilance or
responsibility of the driver. Puncture
The service warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function screen locating
the wheel concerned.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible. This check must be carried
out when the tyres are cold. The
STOP warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function screen locating
the wheel concerned.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-
den movement of the steering wheel
and the brakes.
Change the damaged wheel (punc-
t u r e d o r v e r y d e fl a t e d t y r e ) , a n d
have the tyre pressure checked as
soon as possible.
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
The service warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction
screen locating the wheel
or wheels which are not detected or
indicating a fault in the system.
Have the faulty sensor(s) checked
by a CITROËN dealer. All repairs and changing of tyres
o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s s y s t e m
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
If, when changing a tyre, you install a
wheel which is not detected by your
v e h i c l e ( e x a m p l e : fi t t i n g o f s n o w
tyres), you must have the system
reinitialised by a CITROËN dealer.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pres-
sure checked regularly (refer to the
" T e c h n i c a l d a t a - § I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
features" section) to ensure that
the optimum dynamic perform-
ance of the vehicle is maintained
and prevent premature wear of the
tyres, particularly in arduous dri-
ving conditions (heavy load, high
speed).
The tyre pressures must be
checked cold, at least once a
month. Remember to check the
pressure of the spare wheel.
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
s y s t e m m a y e x p e r i e n c e t e m p o r a r y
interference due to radio-electric
emissions on a frequency close to
that used by the system.
This message is also displayed
when one of the wheels is away
from the vehicle (being repaired) or
when one or more wheels without a
s e n s o r a r e fi t t e d .
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t fi t t e d w i t h a
sensor.
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribu-tion (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular
on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal. Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multi-function
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the anti-lock braking system which
could result in loss of control of the
vehicle when braking.
If this warning light comes
on, together with the STOP
and ABS warning lamps,
accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result
in loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency,
enables you to obtain the optimum
braking pressure more quickly, thus
reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in
the resistance of the pedal and an
i n c r e a s e i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
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TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation optimises
traction to prevent skidding of the
wheels, by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the en-
gine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button,
located in the centre of the fascia. Reactivation
These systems are reactivated
automatically each time the ignition
is switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x c e p -
tional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver
t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t h i g h
speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.