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D R I V I N G
Fetch the vehicle chock located
in the boot.
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
the chock at the front or at the
rear of one of the rear wheels.
Open the lower compartment of
the centre armrest by pulling it.
Ensure that the cup holder B is
folded away.
Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest. This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electric parking
brake (after rectifying the malfunc-
tion or battery failure), give a long
pull on the control A until the parking
b r a k e w a r n i n g l a m p ( ! ) fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel then give a second
long pull until this warning lamp is lit
permanently.
The time required for the subse-
quent application may be longer
than during normal operation.
It is essential that the ignition is
not switched on until the parking
b r a k e h a s r e - e n g a g e d ( fl a s h i n g o f
the warning lamp (!) on the instru-
ment panel then warning lamp lit
permanently) to avoid damage to
the parking brake.
Take care not to allow moisture or
d u s t i n t h e p r o x i m i t y o f t h e d i a g n o s t i c
socket D which is essential for the
maintenance of your vehicle.
Release the strap from its loca-
tion C .
Pull the strap to release the
b r a k e . A l o u d k n o c k c o n fi r m s t h e
release of the brake.
Take care to put the strap
back in its location C correctly.
Otherwise, it will no longer be
possible to apply the brake.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Put the rubber mat back in place
on the base of the armrest.
Remove and stow the chock.
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D R I V I N G Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is mov-
ing, position N is engaged inad-
vertently, allow the engine to idle
before engaging position D or M .
Moving off
To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position P or N .
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 incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
b o x , a l w a y s e x i t f r o m p o s i t i o n P
with the ignition on and brake
pedal applied.
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. Park
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.
T o e x i t p o s i t i o n 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. Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral Never select position N if
the vehicle is moving.
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D R I V I N G
Automatic operation
Move the selector to position D .
T h e g e a r b o x c o n s t a n t l y s e l e c t s t h e
gear that is best suited to the following
parameters:
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e
- vehicle load.
T h e g e a r b o x o p e r a t e s w i t h o u t r e q u i r -
ing any intervention on your part.
F o r c e r t a i n m a n o e u v r e s ( f o r e x -
ample overtaking), you can obtain
m a x i m u m a c c e l e r a t i o n b y p r e s s i n g
the accelerator pedal hard down
past the point of resistance, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear. W h e n b r a k i n g , t h e g e a r b o x m a y
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator
a b r u p t l y , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l n o t e n g a g e
a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the selector for manual
gear changing.
Move the selector to position M .
Push the selector towards the
" + " sign to change up a gear.
Pull the selector towards the " - "
sign to change down a gear. - If the vehicle stops or reduces
s p e e d ( f o r e x a m p l e w h e n a p -
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
b o x c h a n g e s d o w n a u t o m a t i c a l l y
t o fi r s t g e a r .
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- The SPORT and SNOW modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.
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D R I V I N G The parking assistance system
cannot, in any circumstances, re-
place the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the
driver.
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE FRONT AND/OR REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE
S y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f p r o x i m i t y s e n -
sors, installed in the front and/or rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, ve-
hicle, tree, barrier...) located in front
of or behind the vehicle, however,
it will not be able to detect obsta-
cles located immediately below the
bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the start of
the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
nearer to it. The parking assistance is
switched
on :
- by engaging reverse gear,
- at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and/or displaying of the vehicle
on the multifunction screen.
T h e p r o x i m i t y i n f o r m a t i o n i s i n d i c a t e d
by:
- an audible signal which becomes more rapid as the vehicle appro-
aches the obstacle,
- a diagram on the multifunction display, with blocks which move
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal by
the speakers; front or rear and right
or left.
When the distance between the ve-
hicle and the obstacle is less than
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w e n t y - fi v e c e n t i m e -
tres, the audible signal becomes
continuous and/or the "Danger"
symbol appears, depending on the
multifunction screen version.
The parking assistance is switched
off :
- w h e n y o u e x i t r e v e r s e g e a r ,
- when the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,
- when the vehicle has been station- ary for more than three seconds in
forward gear. Deactivation
Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated auto-
matically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
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C H E C K S
DRAINING THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal of the cover Draining water from the fuel
filter
Drain regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed
screw or the water in diesel fuel sen-
s o r , l o c a t e d a t t h e b a s e o f t h e fi l t e r .
Continue until all the water has
fl o w e d o u t .
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water detection sensor.
HDi 110, HDi 173 and V6 HDi 208
engines
Pull the protective cover upwards
to remove it.
HDi 138 engine
Remove the protective cover
b y fi r s t u n c l i p p i n g a t 3 , then 1
and 4.
Unclip at 2 by pulling towards
you, then lift up. R e fi t t i n g
Firstly clip in at 2 .
Lower and centre the cover.
Clip in at 3 and 4 , pushing verti-
cally and gently from the rear.
Clip in at 1 pushing vertically.
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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
T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake
must be adjusted, even be-
tween two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent
q u a l i t y 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
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.
Pull back the retaining strap for
access. List of tools
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack
3. T o o l f o r t h e r e m o v a l / r e fi t t i n g o f
bolt protectors
4. Centring guide
5. Towing eye
6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel
L i f t u p t h e b o o t fl o o r u s i n g t h e
strap (Saloon) or the retractable
handle (Tourer).
Fold back the boot carpet
(Saloon).
Attach the hook to the top of the
boot.
Detach the strap then push the
wheel forwards so as to be able
to lift it. To reposition the spare wheel
P o s i t i o n t h e s p a r e w h e e l fl a t i n
the boot, then pull it towards
you.
N e x t p l a c e t h e t o o l b o x i n s i d e t h e
wheel, then secure the assembly
with the belt.
Release the strap to return the
b o o t fl o o r t o i t s i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n . The tyre pressure is indi-
cated on the label located
on the left-hand door centre
pillar. On this label, the pressures
a r e s p e c i fi e d , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e -
hicle load.