2008 Citroen C2 guide
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M A I N T E N A N C E I N D I C A T O R
It informs you when the next routine service is due in accordance with the vehicle servicing schedule in the Maintenance Guide. This information is dependent on two p arameters: the mileage covered, and the time elapsed since the last visit.
Operation
When the ignition is switched on, the maintenance indicator span-ner is displayed for a few seconds. The mileage recorder display indi-cates how many miles remain to be travelled before the next service is due (in thousands and hundreds of miles).
Example: there remain up to the next service:
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role.
Operation if the distance to the next service is less than 1 000 km (600 miles)
Each time you switch on the ignition a n d f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e s p a n n e r a n d t h e d i s t a n c e fl a s h .
Example: there remain up to the n e x t s e r v i c e : 5 0 0 k m ( 3 0 0 m i l e s ) . On switching on the ignition and for 5 s e c o n d s , t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l indicates:
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role and the mainte-nance symbol remains lit up. This is a warning to you that a service must be carried out at the earliest opportunity.
Operation if the service interval has been passed
Each time you switch on the igni-tion, the maintenance symbol and the distance covered (preceded by a minus) beyond the recommended i n t e r v a l fl a s h .
Example: You have exceeded t h e s e r v i c e i n t e r v a l b y 3 0 0 k m ( 3 0 0 m i l e s ) .
The routine service on your vehi-cle needs to be carried as soon as possible.
A few seconds after this, the engine oil level indicator is displayed, then the total mileage recorder resumes its normal role and the mainte-nance symbol remains lit up.
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M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A YD I S P L A Y A
The driver is recommended not to concern himself with the display controls while driving.1. Time.2. Date - Display zone.3. Outside temperature.
When the outside temperature i s b e t w e e n + 3 ° C a n d – 3 ° C , t h e t e m p e r a t u r e d i s p l a y fl a s h e s ( r i s k of ice).Note: The outside temperature displayed may be higher than the actual temperature if the vehicle is stationary in bright sunlight.
Remark: The display of certain types of information is sometimes scrolled and sometimes alter-nated.
ControlsA. Access to the "Main menu" of the display.B. Scroll through display menus.C. V a l i d a t i o n a n d S e l e c t i o n i n t h e menus, of the function chosen o r v a l u e m o d i fi e d .D. Cancellation of the operation or return to the previous display.E. Selection of the type of information displayed in zone 2 (date, radio/CD and trip computer).In the Menus, choice of activation/deactivation of your functions and choice of your adjustments.
Main Menu
By pressing control A then B, you have access to the following functions:
Radio-CD (See radio-CD handbook).
V e h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n, to activate/deactivate:Triggering of rear screen wipe.The automatic guide-me-home lighting.Automatic lighting of headlamps.Options, to display the alerts.
Display adjustments, to adjust the date and time on the display.Languages, to select the display language.
Units, to access the choices of units of Temperature and Fuel Consumption.
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S I G N A L L I N G
Direction indicators
Left, downwards.
Right, upwards.
For a change of direction, move the control stalk beyond the tight spot. Stops automatically with the return of the steering wheel.
V i s i b l e a l e r t / h e a d l a m p fl a s h
Pull the control towards you.
T h e h e a d l a m p fl a s h c a n b e m a d e even with the ignition switched off.
Horn
Press at the centre of the steering wheel.
Hazard warning lamps
This operates all the direction indi-cators simultaneously.
Only use them to indicate dan-ger, for an emergency stop or for driving in abnormal conditions.
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
Sound signal for headlamps left on
This operates when the driver's door is opened, ignition off, to indicate that the vehicle lamps are still on.
It stops when you close the door, switch off the lamps or switch on the ignition.
This signal does not operate if the automatic lighting of headlamps or the guide-me-home lighting are active.
Emergency operation of hazard warning lamps
A sudden deceleration of the vehi-cle causes the hazard lamps to come on automatically.
They will cease to operate auto-matically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
The direction indicators cannot operate if the hazard warning lamps are on.
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S I G N A L L I N G
Lighting control stalk
All vehicle lamps off
Sidelamps on
The instrument panel lights up.
Dipped beams/main beams onRotate the ring A forwards.
Rotate the ring A forwards.
Sidelamps and dipped beams come on automatically in poor ambient light, or if the wipers are in continuous operation. They go out as soon as the ambient light again b e c o m e s u f fi c i e n t o r w h e n t h e w i p -ers cease to operate.
Guide-me-home lighting
This function switches on your headlamps, to light your way when you wish to walk from a carpark, for example.
This function is activated:Manually by pulling the lighting stalk towards you, ignition off.
Automatically, provided:The automatic lighting of headlamps is activated.To activate the guide-me-home lighting function, select in the "Main menu", then in "Personalisation/ C o n fi g u r a t i o n " , t h e s u b - m e n u for lighting and signalling, then activate the function.See "Multifunction display".Note:It is possible to modify the duration of the guide-me-home lighting (approx. 60, 30 or 15 seconds) in the menu "Personalisation/ C o n fi g u r a t i o n " .
On screen A , t h e l e n g t h i s fi x e d .Note: On vehicles equipped with daytime running lamps, automatic headlamp lighting and guide-me-home lighting are not available.
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V E N T I L A T I O N - A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
Air vents
The air vents to the face (except the central air vent) have g r i l l e s f o r o r i e n t i n g t h e fl o w o f a i r ( u p - d o w n , r i g h t - l e f t ) .
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
Air outlets are also located on the central console close to the gear lever, to enhance comfort for the rear passengers.
P o l l e n fi l t e r – O d o u r fi l t e r
Y o u r i n s t a l l a t i o n h a s a fi l t e r f o r k e e p i n g o u t d u s t .
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance Guide".
Air conditioning
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and misting.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tempera-tures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning system is evacuated through a hole provided for this purpose; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
You are advised to have the air conditioning system checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance Guide".
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel consumption.
Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windowsPlace the controls for temperature and a i r fl o w o n m a x i m u m .
Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.Note: You should not be in air recirculation.
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C H I L D R E S T R A I N T S
Child seats secured by means of the vehicle seat belt
In conformity with Directive 2003/20, the table tells you to what extent each of the seat positions in your vehicle may take a child seat that is secured by means of the vehicle seat belt and approved as "Universal" as a function of the weight of the child.
Consult "User Precautions", chapter on "Child Safety" at the end of this handbook, in order to ensure that you are installing your child in conditions of maxi-mum safety.
Seat position(s)
Weight of child
Up to 10 kg and up to 13 kg Up to 10 kg Up to 10 kg
(groups 0 and 0+)and up to 13 kg and up to 13 kg 9 - 18 kg (group 1)9 - 18 kg 9 - 18 kg 15 - 25 kg (group 2)15 - 25 kg 15 - 25 kg 22 - 36 kg (group 3)22 - 36 kg 22 - 36 kg
Front passenger’s (a)
Fixed seatUUUU
Height-adjustable seatU (R)U (R)U (R)U (R)
Rear passenger’s seatUUUU
K E Y T O T H E T A B L EU: Seat position suitable for the installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and a universal forward-facing child seat position.U(R): Seat position suitable for installation of a universal rear-facing child seat and of a forward-facing seat. The vehicl e seat should be adjusted to the highest position.(a): In the front passenger's seat position, it is imperative to deactivate the front passenger's airbag if you are installing a "rear-facing" child seat there. Otherwise the child risks being killed or seriously injured should the airbag deploy. Before placing your child in the front passenger’s seat position, consult the legislation currently in force in your country on the carrying of children in this position.
T a k e c a r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s g i v e n i n t h e child seat manufacturer’s installation guide.
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L E V E L SREFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS
A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
Windscreen/rear screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f fl u i dIn order to ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, you must n e v e r t o p u p o r r e p l a c e t h i s fl u i d with water.
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
12 V battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
C a b i n p a r t i c l e fi l t e r / O d o u r fi l t e r
See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult "User Precautions" at the end of this handbook.
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Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the tem-perature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.cooling system checked cooling system
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d frequently, this indicates a malfunc-tion which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.