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Instruments and controls After this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise
the zero re-set will not be registered.
Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:
- switch off the ignition,
- press and hold the trip recorder reset
button,
- switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0" , release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the engine
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after
the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" , linked
with the service warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the display, indicates a lack of
oil which could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a malfunction
of the engine oil level
gauge. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
15 minutes. Dipstick
A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil may
damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
B = minimum, top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the type of
oil suited to your engine.
Trip recorder zero reset
button
With the ignition on, press the
button until the zeros appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the
button to vary the intensity of
the lighting of the instruments
and controls. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or maximum)
setting, release the button then press it
again to increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the required
brightness, release the button.
Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing the key down in the
ignition switch may cause a malfunction.
Good practice when starting
Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
Diesel pre-heating warning light If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light comes
on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning light to
switch off then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts. 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 (Diesel engine) 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.
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the steering
wheel gently while turning the key, without
forcing. In this position, certain accessories
can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine turns
over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering locks. Remove the key.
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
If your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator lights
on the instrument panel is described in the
"Instruments and controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver ’s door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
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Steering wheel controls
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
Single wipe
(press downwards). Do not cover the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the
windscreen, behind the mirror.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-wipe
is accompanied by a timed sweep of the
wipers.
The headlamp wash is linked with the
wash-wipe, it is triggered if the dipped
headlamps are on.
In the I ntermittent position, the wiping speed
is in proportion to the vehicle speed. To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 7.
In the AUTO position, the windscreen wipers
operate automatically and adapt their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
When not in AUTO mode, for the other
positions, refer to the manual windscreen
wipers section.
Whenever the ignition has been switched
off for more than one minute, with the
windscreen wiper stalk in position 2 , 1 or I
,
the stalk must be reactivated:
- move the stalk to any position,
- then move it back to the required position. Automatic windscreen wipers
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Special position of the windscreen
wipers
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the stalk positions the
wipers against the windscreen uprights. This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning or
replacement.
Refer to the "Changing a windscreen
wiper blade" section of chapter 8.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the ignition to avoid
triggering of the automatic wiping.
In winter, it is advisable to wait for the
windscreen to completely clear of ice before
operating the automatic wipe.
Rear windscreen wiper
Turn the ring to the first notch. Rear windscreen wash
Turn the ring past the first notch:
the windscreen wash then the
windscreen wiper operate for a
fixed time.
In winter, in the event of a considerable
amount of snow or ice, switch on the
rear screen demister. Once de-icing is
complete, remove the snow or ice which has
accumulated on the rear wiper blade. You
can then operate the rear windscreen wiper.
To park the wipers in their normal position
after this has been done, switch on the
ignition and move the stalk.
Activation
Press the control downwards. Activation of
the function is accompanied by a message
on the display.
The automatic windscreen wipers function
must be reactivated if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one minute, by
pressing the stalk downwards.
Deactivation/Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in
position
I , 1 or 2 . Deactivation of the function
is accompanied by a message on the
display.
In the event of malfunction of the automatic
windscreen wipers, the windscreen wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
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Steering wheel controls Switching the function off
- Place the dial in position 0 or switch off
the ignition to switch everything off. Good practice
When changing the programmed reference
speed by means of a maintained press,
pay attention as the speed can increase or
decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
In any event, the cruise control cannot replace
the need to observe the speed limits, nor
can it replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near the
pedals.
To avoid any jamming under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fixings on the
floor are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Changing the
programmed speed
There are two methods of
memorising a speed higher
than the previous one:
Without using the accelerator:
- press the Set + button.
A brief press increases the speed by 1 mph
(km/h).
A maintained press increases the speed in
steps of 5 mph (km/h). Cancelling the programmed
reference speed
When the vehicle becomes stationary, after
switching off the ignition, the system no
longer memorises a speed.
Using the accelerator:
- exceed the memorised speed until the speed required is reached,
- press the Set + or Set - button.
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A brief press decreases the speed by 1 mph
(km/h).
A maintained press decreases the speed in
steps of 5 mph (km/h). Operating fault
The programmed speed is cleared then
replaced by three dashes. Contact a
CITROËN dealer to have the system
checked.
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Flashing of the speed
The speed flashes:
- following forcing of the accelerator point of resistance,
- when the limiter cannot prevent an increase in the vehicle speed due to the
profile of the road or on a steep descent,
- in the event of sharp acceleration.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in order to
exceed the programmed speed will have
no effect unless you press the pedal
firmly
beyond the point of resistance .
Good practice
Operating fault
The programmed speed is cleared then
replaced by three dashes.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
The limiter is deactivated temporarily and
the programmed speed flashes.
To return to the limiter function, reduce your
speed to below the programmed speed. Switching the function off
- Place the dial in position
0 or switch off
the ignition to switch the system off.
The last programmed speed remains in the
memory.
In any event, the speed limiter cannot
replace the need to observe speed limits,
nor can it replace the need for vigilance and
responsibility on the part of the driver.
Always pay attention to the profile of the
road and sharp acceleration and stay in
complete control of your vehicle.
To avoid any jamming under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fixings on the floor are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
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Ventilation
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Driver or passenger side comfort value
The value indicated on the display
corresponds to a level of comfort and
not a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
Automatic operation
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the windscreen behind the
mirror, it is used for regulation of the air
conditioning.
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning system
operating mode.
Press this button, the
AUTO symbol
is displayed.
In accordance with the comfort
value selected, the system controls
the distribution, the flow and the intake of air to
guarantee comfort and a sufficient circulation
of air in the passenger compartment. No
further action on your part is required.
When the engine is cold, to prevent an
excessive diffusion of cold air, the ventilation
will reach its optimum level gradually.
For your comfort, the settings are stored when
the ignition is switched off and are reinstated
the next time the vehicle is started, if the
temperature in the passenger compartment
h a s n o t c h a n g e d s i g n i fi c a n t l y ; o t h e r w i s e ,
operation resumes in automatic mode. Turn this control to the left or to
the right to decrease or increase
the value. A setting around the
value 21 provides optimum
comfort. However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24
is usual.