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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S Air bags If this comes on, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in
one of the air bag or seat
belt pretensioner systems.
Maximum coolant temperature
If this comes on, it indicates
that the temperature in the
cooling system is too high.
Stop the vehicle immediately
and as safely as possible.
Low fuel level When the tank is full, all the
bars are lit up.
If the fuel low warning lamp
comes on accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen, there are ap-
proximately 7 litres of fuel remaining
i n t h e t a n k a n d 2 o r 3 b a r s fl a s h i n
the instrument panel.
When the last bar goes out, there
are approximately 2 litres of fuel
remaining in the tank.
A control located on the panel to the
right of the steering wheel allows
y o u t o o p e n t h e f u e l fl a p f r o m i n s i d e
the vehicle.
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, ...). Door open
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
-
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 audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened
This warning lamp informs
you if the driver’s or front
passenger’s seat belt is
not fastened (depending
on model), and if the front
passenger’s (depending on
model) or the second row
passengers’ seat belts are
unfastened. The lit up positions rep-
resent those whose seat belts are
not fastened/unfastened. Seat belts unfastened during the
journey:
- the point corresponding to the
seat position with seat belt un-
fastened lights up between 0 and
20 km/h. Above 20 km/h (approx.
1 2 m p h ) , i t fl a s h e s a c c o m p a n i e d
by a sound signal for around
120 seconds. The sound signal
stops when the ignition is switched
off or if a door is opened.
Depending on model, the front pas-
s e n g e r s e a t m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h a
presence sensor; the correspond-
ing warning lamp will only come on
if the seat is occupied and the seat
belt not fastened.
Driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt
not fastened with presence sensor:
-
the warning lamp lights up between
0 and 20 km/h. Above 20 km/h
( a p p r o x . 1 2 m p h ) , i t fl a s h e s a c c o m -
panied by a message on the multi-
function screen and a sound signal
for around 120 seconds
.
Rear passengers’ or front passen-
ger’s seat belt not fastened without
presence sensor:
-
when the ignition is switched on, the
points corresponding to the seat po-
sitions with seat belts not fastened
remain lit up for 30 seconds.
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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 circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the interval for this opera-
tion. 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 manufac-
turer's recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the interval for this opera-
tion.
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 l a r l y .
Fluid which has been used exces-
sively 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 tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate 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
engine 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,
unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the
reliability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
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XI
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
f o r t r a n s p o r t i n g p e o p l e a n d l u g g a g e ,
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 . W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f o r i g i n a l
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
a p p r o v e d f r o m t h e d e s i g n s t a g e
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
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e
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
o f t h e v e h i c l e , 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 . Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
c l o s e a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d
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 .
A b o v e 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m
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 .
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 i g h t a n d
the STOP w a r n i n g l i g h t
c o m e o n , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e
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 .
Lights
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 .
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 .
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 .