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SAFETY
Seat belts
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is switched on.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a collision or emergency braking or
if the vehicle rolls over.
You can unfasten the seat belt by pressing
the red button on the buckle. Guide the seat
belt after unfastening.
Good practice
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
strapped in securely before moving off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
which automatically adjusts the length of the
strap to your size.
Do not use accessories (clothes pegs, clips,
safety pins, etc.) which permit a clearance
with the seat belt straps.
Ensure that the seat belt is rolled up
correctly after use.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
rolled up correctly and that the buckle is
ready to accommodate the tongue.
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of any impact, the pretensioning device may
be triggered before and independently of
inflation of the air bags. It instantly tightens
the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
Triggering of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
The air bag warning light comes
on if the pretensioners are
triggered. Consult a CITROËN
dealer.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- restrain one person only,
- must not be twisted, check by pulling in
front of you with an even movement,
- be tightened as close to the body as
possible.
The upper part of the seat belt should be
positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The lap part should be placed as low as
possible on the pelvis.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as they
will not fulfil their role completely.
If the seats are fitted with armrests, the lap
part of the seat belt should always pass
under the armrest.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap firmly.
Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one metre fifty,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap,
even with the seat belt fastened.
For further information regarding child
seats, refer to the "Children on board"
section of chapter 5.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, your CITROËN dealer
guarantees all work or any checks, from
testing to maintenance, on your seat belt
equipment.
Have the seat belts checked regularly
(even after a minor impact) by a CITROËN
dealer: they must not show any signs of
wear, cutting or fraying and they must not be
transformed or modified.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold
by CITROËN dealers.
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SAFETY
Air bags
AIR BAGS
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants in the
event of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse any
abrupt deceleration of the vehicle:
if the triggering threshold is reached, the
air bags inflate instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air bags
deflate rapidly, so that they do not hinder the
visibility of the occupants nor their possible
exit from the vehicle. The air bags will not be deployed in
collisions which are not serious, for
which the seat belt is sufficient to provide
maximum protection. The seriousness of
the collision depends on the nature of the
obstacle and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of impact.
Air bags only operate when the ignition is
switched on. Front air bags
These are folded in the centre of the steering
wheel for the driver and in the fascia for
the front passenger. They are deployed
simultaneously, except in cases where the
passenger air bag has been disarmed.
The gas escaping from the deployed
air bags can be a minor irritant.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time. Front air bag malfunction
If this warning light comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked.
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CHECKS
Levels
Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine. When the engine
is warm, the temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key removed and
because the cooling system is pressurised,
wait for at least one hour after the engine
has stopped before carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to release
the pressure to prevent any risk of scalding.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level with coolant.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level ground
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap
integrated with the gauge and check the
level which must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil with
the skin.
Brake fluid is harmful to health and very
corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or
coolant into drains or into the ground but
into the containers dedicated to this use at
CITROËN dealerships.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion bottle. If more than
1 litre of fluid is required to top up the level,
have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Windscreen wash and headlamp wash
level
For best quality cleaning and to prevent
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or
replaced with water.
Capacity of the reservoir: approximately
5.5 litres.
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Battery
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric acid and
lead. They must be discarded in accordance
with the provisions of the law and must not,
in any circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used batteries to a special collection
point. It is advisable to disconnect
the negative (-) terminal of the battery
if the vehicle is not to be used for
a period of more than one month.
Before disconnecting the battery, you must
wait for 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
Never charge a battery without first
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the windows and doors before
disconnecting the battery.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If slight difficulties
are experienced after this, please contact a
CITROËN dealer.
If the battery has been disconnected
for some time, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the following functions:
- the display parameters (date, time, language, distance unit and temperature
unit),
- the radio stations,
- the central locking.
Some settings are cleared and must be
reprogrammed, consult a CITROËN.
If your vehicle is fitted with a
chronotachograph or an alarm,
disconnection of the negative (-) terminal
of the battery (located under the floor on
the left-hand side, in the cab) is
recommended if the vehicle is not
to be used for a period of more than 5 days.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a wheel
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
As far as possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition
and engage first gear.
If possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed. 2. TOOLS
These are located under the front passenger
seat cushion.
- Turn the button a quarter of a turn then
pull the box.
- After use, press the button then turn it a quarter of a turn to secure the box.
D. Towing hook.
E. Wheelbrace.
F. Screwdriver.
CHANGING A WHEEL
3. SPARE WHEEL
Chassis cab
The spare wheel retaining bolt is located on
the rear right side.
- Turn the bolt using the socket A and the
wrench B to release the wheel.
A. Extended socket.
B. Ratchet wrench.
C. Jack.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a fuse
FUSES IN THE ENGINE
- Remove the nuts and tilt the box to access the fuses.
Fuses A (amps) Allocation
1 40 ABS/ESP pump supply
2 50 Diesel pre-heat unit
3 30 Ignition switch
4 20 Programmable additional heating burner
5 20 Programmable additional heating controls rela y
6 40/60 Fan assembly (high speed)
7 40/50 Fan assembly (low speed)
8 40 Air conditioning
9 20 Windscreen wash pump
10 15 Horn
11 15 Diesel pre-heat unit and relay
14 7.5 Right-hand main beam headlamp
15 7.5 Left-hand main beam headlamp
16 7.5 Engine control unit
17 10 Engine control unit
18 7.5 Engine control unit
19 7.5 Air conditioning compressor
20 30 Headlamp wash pump
21 15 Fuel pump supply
22 20 Engine control unit
23 30 ABS/ESP solenoid valves supply
24 - Not used
30 15 Front fog lamps
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Changing a wiper blade
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
The sills, located in the lower front panel,
enable you to access the blades and the
wash-wipe nozzles.
Changing a front wiper blade
Lift the wiper arm.
Unclip the blade by pressing the button
and remove it by pulling it outwards.
Fit the new blade and ensure that it is
secured correctly.
Push back the wiper arm.
Changing the rear wiper blade
Lift the wiper arm, then unclip the blade and
remove it.
Fit the new blade and push back the wiper arm.
To return the windscreen wipers to their
normal position, switch on the ignition
and operate the wipers stalk.
Check that the wash-wipe or headlamp wash
nozzles are not blocked.