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SAFETY When this warning light
comes on, it indicates that
there is a malfunction of the
ABS, which can cause a
loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When these warn-
ing lights come on
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y,
it indicates that
there is a malfunc-
tion of the braking system or that the
handbrake has not been released
fully, which can cause a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Normal operation of the ABS
may make itself felt by slight
vibrations of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and sup-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by act-
ing on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine. It also allows the
directional stability of the vehicle to
be improved on acceleration.
If there is a variation between the tra-
jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on
the engine to put the vehicle back on
course, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Operating check
Operation of the ASR
and ESP systems When one of these two
systems is operating, this
warning light comes on. When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, this warn-
ing light comes on.
The ASR/ESP systems of-
fer exceptional safety dur-
ing normal driving, but this
should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at
high speed.
Correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the man-
ufacturer's recommendations re-
garding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components and the
electronic components as well as the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Activation of the ESP system is also
accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the systems checked.
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DRIVING Driver information
The symbol which corresponds to the
selection, R , N , E or M and the num-
ber of the gear engaged 1 to 5 , are dis-
played on the instrument panel screen.
SENSODRIVE GEARBOX
T h e fi v e - s p e e d "SensoDrive" gear-
box offers a choice between the com-
fort of automatic operation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing .
Driving mode
S e l e c t t h e d r i v i n g m o d e b y m o v i n g
t h e g e a r l e v e r .
R e v e r s e " R " . T h i s g e a r w i l l b e e n g a -
ged when stationary or at a speed be-
low approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).
T h e s w i t c h t o r e v e r s e g e a r i s a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal.
N e u t r a l " N " .
P o s i t i o n t h e l e v e r t o t h e r i g h t i n p o s i -
tion N , to start the engine .
E a s y " E " : a u t o m a t i c g e a r c h a n g i n g .
M anual ( +/-) " M " : m a n u a l g e a r c h a n -
ging. Starting the vehicle
With the handbrake applied, press
the brake pedal then select position
N to start the engine.
With your foot on the brake, select
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
foot off the brake pedal, then acce-
lerate.
Notes: with the engine run-
ning, in these three posi-
tions, an audible signal is
h e a r d w h e n t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r
is opened.
You can change from position E to
position M a n d v i c e v e r s a a t a n y
time.
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DRIVING
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Select position E u s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r .
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
If you press the accelerator pedal
beyond the point of resistance, the
S e n s o D r i v e g e a r b o x s e l e c t s t h e g e a r
below to permit sharper acceleration.
Manual mode
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M ,
then change up or down through the
g e a r s b y p r e s s i n g :
- rearwards, "+" to change up,
- forwards, "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
I n t h e e v e n t o f u n d e r - r e v v i n g , t o p r e -
v e n t a n y r i s k o f s t a l l i n g , t h e g e a r b e -
low is selected automatically.
I n t h e e v e n t o f o v e r h e a t i n g o f t h e
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise
t h e v e h i c l e . With the ignition on, the
lighting of this warning light
indicates a gearbox mal-
function.
On a slope, use the brake to
i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
p l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i -
tion N , E or R .
D o n o t k e e p t h e v e h i c l e i m m o b i l i s e d
using the accelerator. It is compulsory to press the
brake pedal while starting
the engine.
N e v e r s e l e c t n e u t r a l
N while
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g .
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the handbrake to im-
m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
C o n s u l t a C I T R Ö E N d e a l e r .
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CHECKS
1.0 LITRE PETROL ENGINE
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Windscreen wash reservoir
3. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r
4. Fuse box
5. Battery
6. A i r fi l t e r
7. Dipstick
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p
1.4 LITRE TURBO DIESEL HDI ENGINE
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Windscreen wash reservoir
3. Priming pump
4. A i r fi l t e r
5. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r
6. Fuse box
7. Battery
8. Dipstick
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p
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CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks
on the dipstick:
A = maximum
I f y o u fi l l p a s t t h i s
mark, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
B = minimum
Never allow the level
to fall below this mark.
Dipstick
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet. Changing the brake fluid
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a t
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
U s e fl u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l D O T 4 s t a n -
dards.
Windscreen wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements. Cooling system
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control
systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited. Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a
turn to release the pressure
t o p r e v e n t a n y r i s k o f s c a l d -
ing. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level. O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m -
m e n d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c -
turer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.
Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or into the ground.
Empty the used oil into the
containers provided for this
purpose in the CITROËN network.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m -
perature of the coolant is controlled
b y t h e e n g i n e f a n . A s t h i s f a n c a n o p -
erate 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.
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CHECKS
CHECKS Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
dance with the servicing schedule. O n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c o m -
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
and characteristics.
I n o r d e r t o o p t i m i s e t h e o p -
eration of units as important as the
braking circuit, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
I n o r d e r t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e e l e c -
trical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and certain
components, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the servicing
booklet which correspond to your
vehicle's engine.
Battery
A t t h e s t a r t o f w i n t e r , h a v e y o u r b a t -
tery checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u -
larly.
If you drive in dusty conditions,
change them twice as often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
Disc and drum wear status
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer. Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s e r -
vicing schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
I f t h e e n g i n e s t o p s , i t i s p o s -
sible to restart it to drive a
short distance by operating
the pump at least 10 times.
I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , t h e c i r -
cuit must be reprimed:
- 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 litres of diesel,
- 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 repriming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the protective
c o v e r w h i c h m u s t fi r s t b e u n c l i p p e d
and then removed,
- 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 - gine starts.
Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
1 5 s e c o n d s o f a t t e m p t s , o p -
erate the repriming pump
a g a i n a p p r o x i m a t e l y fi f t e e n t i m e s b e -
fore trying again.
If the emission control warning light has
come on, it will only switch off after your
vehicle has been used several times.
Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DIRECTION INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS (WY 5 W AMBER)
Push the repeater forwards or
rearwards and detach it by pull-
ing towards you.
Disconnect the bulb holder and
change it.
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under the
instrument panel trim and next to the
battery in the engine compartment.
Correct
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the incident must be found and recti-
fi e d .
Use the pliers A located in the
fuse box under the bonnet.
Incorrect
Pliers A Instrument panel fuse boxes
These are located on each side of
the instrument panel under the trim.
Turn the steering wheel to the
left, remove bolt B .
Turn the steering wheel to the
right (do not forget to release the
steering wheel using the key), re-
move bolt C .
Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rat-
ing (same colour).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DIRECTION INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS (WY 5 W AMBER)
Push the repeater forwards or
rearwards and detach it by pull-
ing towards you.
Disconnect the bulb holder and
change it.
CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are located under the
instrument panel trim and next to the
battery in the engine compartment.
Correct
Removing and fitting a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of
the incident must be found and recti-
fi e d .
Use the pliers A located in the
fuse box under the bonnet.
Incorrect
Pliers A Instrument panel fuse boxes
These are located on each side of
the instrument panel under the trim.
Turn the steering wheel to the
left, remove bolt B .
Turn the steering wheel to the
right (do not forget to release the
steering wheel using the key), re-
move bolt C .
Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rat-
ing (same colour).