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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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Other accessories
ACCESSORIES
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OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, after
being tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide choice of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered
by the CITROËN Marque. To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Compatible portable equipment
For the hands-free kit audio
e q u i p m e n t , t h e fi t t i n g o f a n R C A
a u x i l i a r y s o c k e t i s o f f e r e d s p e c i fi c a l l y
by the Network.
The audio cable for connection to
the auxiliary socket (RCA yellow-red
located in the glove box) is also offered
by the network.
Following connection of the cable
and selection of the AUX mode, via
the source button, your portable
equipment is ready to operate.
Set the portable equipment to half
volume to avoid saturating the audio
system sound. Then use the audio
system volume button. Audio systems, telephone, hands-free
kit, speakers, CD changer, navigation
system, DVD player, ...
Alloy wheels, trims, aluminium interior
t r i m k i t , m u d fl a p s , . . .
Seat covers compatible with side
air bags, mats, boot tray, sunroof,
l u g g a g e n e t , d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , c o o l b o x
secured on the slides, clip armrest,
load carrying roof bars, roof box, snow
chains, ski carrier, tailgate bicycle
carrier, interior bicycle carrier, booster
s e a t s a n d c h i l d s e a t s , I s o fi x s e a t s , s i d e
sun blinds and rear blind, ...
T r a i l e r t o w b a r w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer . T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle’s
electronic system.
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g . Y o u
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range
of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory to
have a safety jacket, warning triangle
and replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
maintenance and cleaning products,
replacement bulbs, ...
When using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the rear
wiper from the display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Before installing a
radiocommunication transmitter with
aerial, contact a CITROËN dealer who
w i l l i n f o r m y o u o f t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n s o f
t h e t r a n s m i t t e r s w h i c h c a n b e fi t t e d ,
in accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi r s t a i d k i t , s a f e t y j a c k e t , r e a r p a r k i n g
assistance, warning triangle, ...
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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.
- Apply the handbrake, switch off the i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t o r r e v e r s e
gear (position P for the automatic
g e a r b o x ) .
- If possible, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.
1. Wheelbrace.
2. Jack housing.
3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.
4. Removable towing eye.
T h e j a c k a n d t h e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL
- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.
- Open the cover to release the winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the row 3
courtesy light to increase the light
in the boot.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a wheel
- Unwind the winch cable by unscrewing the bolt using the
wheelbrace.
- Detach the spare wheel from the rear of the vehicle and place it near
the wheel to be changed. 4. OPERATING PROCEDURE
S p e c i a l t o o l s f o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
alloy wheels
If your vehicle has wheels with alloy
rims:
- The embellisher is removed using the alloy wheel embellisher
remover.
- E a c h w h e e l i s fi t t e d w i t h a n a n t i - theft bolt.
These bolts can be loosened using
your anti-theft socket (given to you
on delivery of your vehicle) and the
wheelbrace.
- Remove the trim pulling at the
v a l v e p a s s a g e h o l e . U s e t h e fl a t
end of the towing eye as a lever.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them.
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D o n o t e x t e n d t h e j a c k u n t i l y o u
have started unscrewing the bolts
on the wheel to be changed and
have placed the chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite.
- Place the jack in contact with the
locating point provided, the one
which is closest to the wheel to
be changed. Ensure that the base
of the jack is in contact with the
ground, and straight above.
- E x t e n d t h e j a c k t o l i f t t h e w h e e l clear of the ground. - Resume and complete the
unscrewing of the wheel bolts.
- Remove the bolts and remove the wheel. 5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL
- Position the wheel on the hub and
start tightening the bolts by hand.
- Initially tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a wheel
- Lower the vehicle completely by folding the jack, then remove the
jack.
- Tighten the bolts again using the wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them. - Place the wheel to be repaired
in the boot well, with the valve
uppermost and the locating tab in
place.
- Raise the winch cable using the wheelbrace and tighten fully.
Check that the wheel is horizontal
a n d fl u s h a g a i n s t t h e r e a r fl o o r t o
ensure that it is retained correctly
while driving.
- R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e fl a p , located in the boot, it permits
securing of the winch.
- Store the trim in the boot. Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never use a
screwdriver in place of the wheelbrace
to unwind or wind the winch cable.
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
T h e w h e e l i s r e fi t t e d a s d e s c r i b e d i n
s t e p 5 , n o t f o r g e t t i n g t o r e fi t t h e w h e e l
trim.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
a n d r e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
soon as possible.
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Changing a fuse
INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSES
- O p e n t h e l o w e r g l o v e b o x o n t h e r i g h t - h a n d s i d e .
- Pull the handle to open the cover and access the fuses. N° Rating
(Amps)
Functions
1 15 Rear wiper.
2 - Not used.
3 5 Air bag control unit.
4 10 Steering wheel angle sensor, Diagnostic socket, ESP sensor, Manu
al air conditioning, Clutch
s w i t c h , H e a d l a m p b e a m h e i g h t , P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r p u m p , E l e c t r o c h r o m a t i c i n t e r i o r m i r r o r .
5 30 Electric mirrors, Electric window motor.
6 30 Front electric windows supply, Sunroof row 1.
7 5 C o u r t e s y l i g h t s , G l o v e b o x l i g h t , C o u r t e s y m i r r o r l i g h t s .
8 20 Multifunction display, Anti-theft alarm siren, Aud
io equipment, Compact disc changer,
A u d i o / t e l e p h o n e , T r a i l e r f u s e b o x , D i e s e l a d d i t i v e c o n t r o l u n i t , T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
control unit, Sliding doors module control unit.
9 30 Lighter.
10 15 S t e e r i n g w h e e l s w i t c h i n g , T r a i l e r f u s e b o x .
11 15 D i a g n o s t i c s o c k e t , I g n i t i o n s w i t c h , A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x .
12 15 Driver’s seat memory unit, Passenger’s electric seat, Air bag control
unit, Parking assistance
control unit, Sliding side door buttons, Hands-free kit.
13 5 E n g i n e f u s e b o x , T r a i l e r f u s e b o x .
14 15 Rain sensor, Automatic air conditioning, Instrument panel, Su
nroofs, Odometer warning lights
unit, Audio-telematics control.
15 30 Locking/unlocking/deadlocking of the accesses.
16 - Not used.
17 40 Heated rear screen.
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Having your vehicle towed From the rear
- Unclip the top of the cover using a coin,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:
- selector lever in position N ,
- tow the vehicle at a speed below 30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km)
m a x i m u m ,
- d o n o t a d d o i l t o t h e g e a r b o x .
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
MANUAL GEARBOX
(diesel version)
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e t h e n e x t t i m e t h e
engine is started.
Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.