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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
D A S H B O A R D
1. Steering lock and ignition switch.
2. Controls:
- Windscreen wiper.
- Screen wash.
- Rear screen wiper.
- Trip computer.
3. Control for central locking of doors
and boot.
4. Multifunction screen.
5. Scented air freshener.
6. Hazard lamps control.
7. Passenger’s airbag.
8. Loudspeaker (Tweeter)
(left and right).
9. Side window demister vent
(left and right).
10. Lateral air vent (left and right).
11. Storage drawer (left and right).
12. Lower glovebox.
- Handbook pack storage.
13. Key-operated switch:
- Passenger’s airbag activation/ deactivation.
14. Carrier bag hook.
15. Radio-CD or NaviDrive radio
navigation.
16. Air conditioning or heating/
ventilation.
17. Gear lever.
18. Ashtray.
19. Handbrake.
20. Cigar lighter.
21. 12-volt accessory socket
(150 W max). or USB socket.
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D R I V I N G
HANDBRAKE
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multi-function screen,
this indicates that the handbrake
is still on or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the pavement,
pull the handbrake on and engage
a gear.
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle
Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.
Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.
Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).
In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch whilst turning the starter
to facilitate starting. Engaging reverse gear
Push the gear lever to the
right then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
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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.
