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S A F E T Y
AIR BAGS
S y s t e m d e s i g n e d t o m a x i m i s e t h e
safety of the occupants (with the
e x c e p t i o n o f t h e r e a r c e n t r e p a s -
senger) in the event of violent col-
lisions. It supplements the action of
the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the air bags are triggered instantly
and protect the occupants of
t h e v e h i c l e ( w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n
of the rear centre passenger);
immediately after the impact, the
a i r b a g s d e fl a t e r a p i d l y s o t h a t t h e y
d o n o t h i n d e r v i s i b i l i t y o r t h e e x i t o f
the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in certain roll-over con-
ditions, the air bags will not be
triggered; the seat belt alone is
s u f fi c i e n t t o p r o v i d e o p t i m u m
protection in these situations.
The air bags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only oper-
ate once. If a second impact
occurs (during the same or a sub-
sequent accident), the air bag will
not operate. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Triggering of the airbag(s) is accom-
panied by a slight emission of harm-
less smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
s i t i v e i n d i v i d u a l s m a y e x p e r i e n c e
slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may
result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time. Front airbags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is incorpo-
rated in the fascia above the glove
b o x .
Operation
The airbags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact to all or part of
the front impact zone
A , in the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion their forward
movement.
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S A F E T Y
Deactivation
This warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
when the ignition is on and
until the airbag is re-armed.
To guarantee the safety of your
child, it is imperative that the pas-
senger airbag is deactivated when
you install a "rearwards-facing" child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if
the airbag were triggered. Reactivation
When you remove the child seat,
turn switch
1 to the "ON" position to
reactivate the airbag and so guaran-
tee the safety of your front passen-
ger in the event of an impact.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
warning 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.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s ,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If both airbag warning lamps come
on continuously, do not install a
"rearwards-facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Only the front passenger's airbag
can be deactivated:
with the ignition off , insert the
key in the passenger airbag de-
activation switch 1 ,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
then, remove the key keeping
the switch in this position.
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D R I V I N G
Displays on the instrument
panel
- The selector position is displayed in the instrument panel, on the
left on multifunction screens A
and C and on the right on the
NaviDrive multifunction screen.
- A background-lit position grille associated with the selector al-
lows you to view the position se-
lected. Moving off
When the ignition is on, light-
ing of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by
an audible
sig-
nal and the message "Gearbox
faulty" indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
For safety:
Position N can only be disen-
gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.
If the gearbox is in position N
but the selector position is dif-
ferent, reposition the selec-
tor on N in order to be able to
start.
To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position N .
P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , A or M
as desired.
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector is not in position N ,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
lamp(s) are displayed and a mes-
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.
Engaging reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, move the
selector to R .
Only attempt to
select
reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if an in-
advertent attempt to engage reverse
gear is made, the warning lamp N will
fl a s h a n d y o u r v e h i c l e w i l l g o a u t o -
matically into neutral. To re-engage a
gear, you have only to reposition the
selector on A , M or R .
Reverse gear
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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 ac-
celerate.
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 po-
sition (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 en-
gaging 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 ped-
al 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 follow-
ing 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 re-
quiring any action on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
ple overtaking), you can obtain max-
imum 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
change up.
To exit position P , move the se-
lector 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 po-
sitioned.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM
System which detects the involun-
t a r y c r o s s i n g o f l o n g i t u d i n a l t r a f fi c
lane markings on the ground (solid
or broken line).
S e n s o r s , fi t t e d b e l o w t h e f r o n t
bumper, trigger a warning if the vehi-
cle drifts over a lane marking (speed
higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).
This system is particularly useful on
motorways and main roads. Activation
Press button A , the indicator
lamp comes on.
Deactivation
Press button A again, the indica-
tor lamp switches off.
The status of the system remains
in the memory when the ignition is
switched off.
Detection
You are warned by the vibration of
the driver's seat cushion:
- on the right-hand side, if the marking on the ground has been
crossed on the right,
- on the left-hand side, if the mark- ing on the ground has been
crossed on the left.
No warning is transmitted while the
direction indicator is active and for
approximately 20 seconds after the
direction indicator is switched off.
A warning may be transmitted if a
direction marking (e.g. arrow) or
n o n - s t a n d a r d m a r k i n g ( e . g . g r a f fi t i )
is crossed. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction, the
service warning lamp comes on, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
The lane departure warning sys-
tem cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver. The detection may be impeded:
- if the sensors are dirty (mud,
snow...),
- if the markings on the ground are worn,
- if there is little contrast between the markings on the ground and
the road surface.
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C H E C K S
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise 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 system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level
Draining the engine
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufactur-
er’s recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Draining the circuit
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u -
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
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
a n d f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Coolant level
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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 using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (approx. 1 000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
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 oper-
ate with the ignition 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
may operate after the vehicle has
b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n -
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehi-
c l e h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
F o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t -
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n 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 c o u n t e r e d f o l l o w i n g t h i s o p e r -
a t i o n , 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
s e c t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l -
i s e ( d e p e n d i n g o n e q u i p m e n t ) :
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- t h e o n e - t o u c h e l e c t r i c w i n -
d o w s ,
- the settings of the multifunction screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
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 .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting the
battery
W a i t 2 m i n u t e s a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o f f
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
C l o s e t h e w i n d o w s a n d t h e d o o r s
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 .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehi-
c l e h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
F o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t -
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n 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 c o u n t e r e d f o l l o w i n g t h i s o p e r -
a t i o n , 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
s e c t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l -
i s e ( d e p e n d i n g o n e q u i p m e n t ) :
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- t h e o n e - t o u c h e l e c t r i c w i n -
d o w s ,
- the settings of the multifunction screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
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 .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting the
battery
W a i t 2 m i n u t e s a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o f f
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
C l o s e t h e w i n d o w s a n d t h e d o o r s
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 .