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Familiarisation
SIT COMFORTABLY
1. Unlocking of the lever.
2. Locking of the lever.
3. Adjustment of the depth of the steering
wheel.
Manual adjustment of the depth of the steering wheel Exterior mirror adjustment
The mirrors are divided into two zones:
A and B.
1. Driver's mirror:
A1 - Adjustment of the upper mirror.
B1 - Adjustment of the lower mirror.
2. Passenger's mirror:
A2 - Adjustment of the upper mirror.
B2 - Adjustment of the lower mirror.
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Front seat belt
Fastening.
Height adjustment.
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Instruments and controls
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Seat belt not
fastened on then flashes.
that the driver has not fastened
his seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckl
e.
accompanied
by an audible
signal then
remains on. that the vehicle is moving
with the driver's seat belt
unfastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by
pulling
the strap. Refer to "Seat belts" section of chapter 5.
Power steering on. its malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering withou
t
assistance. Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Front/side air
bag flashing or
continuously on.
the failure of an air bag. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the "Air bags" section of chapter 5.
Suspension on. failure of the pneumatic
compensation. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
ABS continuously on. failure of the system.
The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance. However, you are advised to stop and
contact a CITROËN dealer.
ASR on.
that skidding of the wheels has
been avoided. The system optimises drive and improves the direct
ional
stability of the vehicle.
Refer to the "Driving safety" section of chapter 5.
continuously on. its malfunction . Consult a CIT ROËN dealer.
Instruments and controls
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Direction
indicators flashing with
buzzer. a change of direction using the
lights stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: press the stalk upwards.
To the Left: press the stalk downwards.
Front fog lamps on. that the button on the centre
console has been pressed. Manual selection.
The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or di
pped
headlamps are on.
Rear fog lamps on. that the button on the centre
console has been pressed. Manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if th
e
side lights or dipped headlamps are on. When visibi lity
is normal, please switch the fog lamps off.
Cruise control on. that the cruise control has been
selected. Manual selection.
Refer to the "Steering wheel controls" section of
chapter 3.
Faulty bulb on.
accompanied by
a message on
the display
. that one or more bulbs have
blown.
Have the bulb changed.
Refer to the "Changing a bulb" section of chapter 8
or
contact a CITROËN dealer
Rear parking
assistance
on. failure of the system. The audible assistance is no longer active.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
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Instruments and controls
Display displays indicates Solution - action
Temperature/Ice
the ice warning,
the temperature
flashing
accompanied by
a message on
the display. weather conditions which could
result in ice on the road.
Be particularly vigilant and do not brake sharply.
Refer to the "Driving Safety" section of chapter 5" .
Date 11:00:00 a setting: of
the Date. of the
Time. a configuration via the MODE
menu.
Refer to the "Mode" section of chapter 4.
Headlamp beam
height a headlamp
height setting. A position from 0 to 3 depending
on the load carried Adjust using the control on the fascia panel. Refe
r to
the "Steering wheel controls" section of chapter 3.
Service spanner a service
spanner which
remains lit. that a service will soon be due.
Refer to the list of checks in the servicing boo
klet. Have
the service carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
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Gearboxes and steering wheel
MANUAL
To change gear easily, always press the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as
the force exerted, even if slight, may wear
the internal components of the gearbox over
time.
GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
With the vehicle stationary, first adjust your
seat to the most suitable position.
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling the
lever towards you.
Adjust the depth of the steering wheel, then
lock by lowering the lever fully.
As a safety precaution, these operations
must not be carried out while driving.
Reverse gear
Raise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear. Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
Your reversing manoeuvre is indicated by a
buzzer on the outside.
If your vehicle is fitted with parking
assistance, the system comes into
operation when reverse gear is engaged and
an audible signal is heard.
Refer to the "Rear parking assistance"
section of chapter 4.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
MAR position: running.
Certain accessories can be used.
AVV position: starter.
The starter is operated.
PARK position: parking.
The side lights can be left on, with the
ignition off.
Refer to "Side lights/parking lights" in
chapter 3.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting
Engine immobiliser warning light
If this comes on, use another key
and have the faulty key checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
Diesel pre-heating warning light
Turn the key to the MAR position.
In cold weather, wait for this
warning light to switch off then
operate the starter ( AVV position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than one
second, you can start without waiting.
Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the bonnet is not closed correctly, check!
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger to return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
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Steering wheel controls
LIGHTING CONTROL
Selection is by rotation of the white mark on
the ring. Side lights on
Direction indicators
(green flashing)
Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
All lights off Dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps on
Dipped headlamps/main beam
headlamps change
Pull the control fully towards you.
Headlamp flash
Pull the control towards you, regardless of
the position of the ring. Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamps
If your vehicle is fitted with fog lamps, these
operate with the side lights, the dipped
headlamps or the main beam headlamps.
Press one of these controls to switch on
the lights. The fog lamps should only be used in
fog or when snow is falling.
In clear weather or in rain, both day and
night, lit rear fog lamps dazzle and are
prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer necessary.
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ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT
Steering wheel controls
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
If your vehicle is fitted with this function,
the side lights and dipped headlamps are
switched on automatically if the light is
poor and when continuous operation of the
windscreen wipers is detected.
In fog or snow, the brightness sensor may
detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lights
will not be switched on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light returns
to a sufficient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off. HEADLAMP BEAM
You are advised to adjust the height of the
headlamp beams in accordance with the load in
your vehicle.
This function can be accessed in the dipped
headlamps and main beam headlamps position.
SIDE/PARKING LIGHTS
This system enables you to leave the side
lights on when parked; with the ignition off,
key in the
PARK position or key removed.
Activation
Turn the ring to this position.
The lights are switched off
automatically when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not cover the brightness sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen.
FOLLOW ME HOME LIGHTING
Ignition off or key in the STOP
position.
Within 2 minutes after switching
off the engine, position the
ignition key in the STOP position or remove it.
Pull the lights stalk towards the steering
wheel.
The indicator light comes on the
instrument panel.
Each action on the lights stalk, pulled
towards the steering wheel, prolongs the
follow me home lighting by 30 seconds up
to approximately 3 minutes. When this time
has elapsed, the lights are switched off
automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 consecutive seconds. Press this control turning the
key one notch in the opposite
direction to starting at the same
time. You can then remove
the key.
If your vehicle is fitted with
this function: when you leave
your vehicle with the automatic
switching on of the lights
activated (ring in position A), the side lights
and dipped headlamps remain on for the
selected duration (when leaving a car park
for example).
Press these controls, located
on the fascia panel, several
times in succession to adjust the
headlamps.
An indicator light on the display
indicates the adjustment position
selected (0, 1, 2, 3).