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Seats
Memorising seat positions
T w o d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n s c a n b e m e m o r i s e d , u s i n g buttons M/1 a n d M/2 .
T h e s e a r e l o c a t e d o n t h e s i d e o f t h e seat:
Place the ignition key in the " r u n n i n g " p o s i t i o n ( 2 n d n o t c h ) ,
A d j u s t y o u r s e a t ,
Press button M , t h e n b u t t o n 1 for a fi r s t d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n w i t h i n f o u r s e c o n d s .
Repeat the same actions on buttons M a n d 2 t o s t o r e a n o t h e r d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n .
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l c o n fi r m s t h a t a p o s i t i o n h a s b e e n m e m o r i s e d .
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous one.
Activating a memorised driving
position
Front heated seat controls
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , t h e f r o n t s e a t s c a n b e h e a t e d s e p a r a t e l y .
U s e t h e a d j u s t m e n t c o n t r o l s l o c a t e d o n t h e s i d e o f e a c h f r o n t s e a t t o s w i t c h o n a n d s e l e c t t h e s e l f - r e g u l a t e d l e v e l o f heating:
1: Low.
2: M e d i u m .
3: High.
0: Off. A f t e r r e c a l l i n g a m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n fi v e t i m e s i n s u c c e s s i o n , t h e f u n c t i o n w i l l b e c a n c e l l e d u n t i l t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
Engine running
Keep button 1 or 2 p r e s s e d d o w n u n t i l t h e e n d o f s e t t i n g o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n .
Engine off
B r i e fl y p r e s s b u t t o n 1 or 2 to recall t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d position.
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Driving safety
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e . Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
m u d o r s n o w , o r o n l o o s e g r o u n d . . . ) , i t
could prove useful to disarm the ASR
and ESP systems to make the wheels
s p i n a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
- Press the switch, situated under the
steering wheel on the right of the
f a s c i a .
The indicator light comes on
accompanied by a message:
the ESP and ASR systems
no longer act on the engine
operation, but continue to act
o n t h e b r a k e s .
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s i f
t h e A S R o r E S P i s a c t i v a t e d .
These systems are linked and
c o m p l e m e n t t h e A B S .
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
a n d o n t h e e n g i n e . I t a l s o a l l o w s t h e
directional stability of the vehicle to be
i m p r o v e d o n a c c e l e r a t i o n .
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course, within the limits of the laws
o f p h y s i c s .
They engage again:
automatically above 30 mph
(50 km/h),
manually by pressing the switch
a g a i n .
Operating check When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
The ASR/ESP systems offer
increased safety during normal
driving, but should not incite the
driver to take risks or to drive at
h i g h s p e e d .
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
n e t w o r k a r e o b s e r v e d .
After an impact, have the system
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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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
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TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Refer to the administrative
documents (V5, ...) or to the Petrol
or Diesel "Dimensions, weights
and towed loads" section of
chapter 9.
Distribution of loads: distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
loads are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight is close
to the maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it.
Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
Dimension A = 0.96 m
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake
gradually. P l e a s e c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r fi r s t
for further information.
Automatic adjustment
For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, and if
the change in load makes it necessary,
this system automatically corrects the
height of the beam after approximately
2 minutes. The driver is then assured
of having optimum lighting and not
causing a nuisance to other road
users.
In certain cases of particularly
arduous use (towing the
maximum load up a steep slope
in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power.
In this case, cutting off the air
conditioning allows the engine power
to be recovered, and therefore the
t o w i n g s p e e d t o b e s i g n i fi c a n t l y
increased (approximately 12 mph
[20 km/h] more). Sequential control
of the gearbox may also become
unavailable. Lighting
Bicycle carrier I f y o u fi t a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r o n
the tailgate, deactivate the
rear wiper from the display’s
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
R e f e r t o t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
features" section of chapter 9. Refer to the "Steering wheel
controls" section of chapter 3.
When using a trailer connection,
you must add a fuse. Refer to
the "Changing a fuse" section of
chapter 8.
If the coolant temperature warning light
comes on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as possible.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pressure.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars, which have been
tested for endurance from the design
stage of your vehicle.
T o w i n g e q u i p m e n t m u s t b e fi t t e d i n
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, with particular attention to
the towing capacities of your vehicle,
the load towed, the nose weight and
t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n . A s t h i s fi t t i n g
should be carried out by a professional,
we recommend that you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer .
In accordance with the general
instructions referred to above, we draw
your attention to the risk connected
w i t h fi t t i n g a t o w b a r o r o t h e r e l e c t r i c a l
accessory which is not recommended
by the CITROËN network . Fitting such
equipment could result in a failure of
your vehicle’s electronic system. Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.
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Snow screen
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h i s i s a removable part which permits complete or partial covering of the front air intake (grille, ...) to favour the increase in the engine temperature when driving in very low temperatures and to prevent the entry of snow into the engine compartment.
FITTING
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Offer up the screen facing its centring pin A on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B located in the four corners.
REMOVAL
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Pass a screwdriver into the hole located near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B in turn.
When the snow has cleared, do not forget to remove the very cold climate screen.
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Fuel
CHECKS
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LOW FUEL LEVEL T h e t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d w i t h f u e l w i t h
the engine off .
- O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
- I n s e r t t h e k e y t h e n t u r n i t t o t h e l e f t .
- R e m o v e t h e c a p a n d a t t a c h i t t o t h e c l i p l o c a t e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p .
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
W h e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p i s o p e n , a
s y s t e m l i m i t s t h e o p e n i n g o f t h e
r e a r l e f t s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r .
T h e k e y c a n n o t b e r e m o v e d f r o m t h e
c a p ’ s l o c k u n t i l t h e c a p i s r e fi t t e d o n
the tank.
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
I n a s e r i o u s c o l l i s i o n , a m e c h a n i s m
a u t o m a t i c a l l y p r e v e n t s f u e l f r o m
r e a c h i n g t h e e n g i n e .
T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
l i g h t i s 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 d i s p l a y .
W h e n t h e t a n k ’ s m i n i m u m
l e v e l i s r e a c h e d , t h i s w a r n i n g
l i g h t c o m e s o n , a c c o m p a n i e d
b y t h e m e s s a g e "Fuel
level low" o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Y o u h a v e e n o u g h f u e l l e f t to cover
approximately 30 miles (50 km) ,
d e p e n d i n g o n d r i v i n g c o n d i t i o n s a n d
t h e e n g i n e .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s , t h i s
i n d i c a t e s a f u e l g a u g e m a l f u n c t i o n .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
I f y o u s h o u l d r u n o u t o f f u e l , i t i s
n e c e s s a r y t o r e - p r i m e t h e c i r c u i t :
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e l i t r e s o f d i e s e l ,
- s q u e e z e a n d r e l e a s e t h e m a n u a l r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n d e r t h e b o n n e t
u n d e r t h e p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r , u n t i l f u e l
a p p e a r s i n t h e t r a n s p a r e n t p i p e ,
- o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r u n t i l t h e e n g i n e s t a r t s .
A l a b e l o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p
i n d i c a t e s w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l t o u s e .
I f y o u fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t c o n t i n u e
a f t e r t h e t h i r d c u t - o f f o f t h e p u m p
n o z z l e . T h i s c o u l d r e s u l t i n v e h i c l e
m a l f u n c t i o n s .
T h e c a p a c i t y o f t h e t a n k i s
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 8 g a l l o n s (
80 l i t r e s ) .
- A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e t a n k , l o c k t h e c a p a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p . C h e c k t h a t t h e r e i s n o o d o u r o r
l e a k a g e o f f u e l o u t s i d e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
r e - e s t a b l i s h t h e f u e l s u p p l y :
s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n
( S T O P p o s i t i o n ) .
r e m o v e t h e k e y .
p u t t h e k e y b a c k i n t h e i g n i t i o n .
s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d s t a r t .
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Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINES
5. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. J a c k h o u s i n g .
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
9. D i p s t i c k .
10. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
11. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
UNDER THE BONNET
1. W i n d s c r e e n / h e a d l a m p w a s h
r e s e r v o i r .
2. F u s e b o x .
3. C o o l a n t r e s e r v o i r .
4. W h e e l b r a c e .
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CHECKS
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DIESEL ENGINES
5. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
6. J a c k h o u s i n g .
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. D i p s t i c k
( a: 2 . 2 H D i ; b: 2 . 0 H D i ) .
11. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
12. R e p r i m i n g p u m p ( 2 . 0 H D i ) .
1. W i n d s c r e e n / h e a d l a m p w a s h
r e s e r v o i r .
2. F u s e b o x .
3. C o o l a n t r e s e r v o i r .
4. W h e e l b r a c e .