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Handbrake
T h e h a n d b r a k e i s o p e r a t e d b y p u l l i n g t h e l e v e r i r m l y u p - p r e s s i n g
t h e
f o o t b r a k e w i l l r e d u c e t h e e f f o r t r e q u i r e d t o a p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e .
The handbrake is capable of holding the vehicle on all slo pes likely to be
e n c o u n t e r e d b u t i n c r e a s e d e f f o r t w i l l b e n e e d e d o n s t e e p s l o p e s .
I n a l l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , a s a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e i r s t g e a r . F o r
v e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x , e n s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g
position (P) is selected.
O n s t e e p s l o p e s , t u r n t h e s t e e r i n g t o w a r d s t h e k e r b .
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the bu tton on the end of the lever and return the lever to the
f u l l y d o w n p o s i t i o n .
T h e w a r n i n g l a m p w i l l c o m e o n i f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r n o t f u l l y r e l e a s e d .
T o p o s i t i o n t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e l e v e r h o r i z o n t a l l y a l o n g t h e l o o r ( R o t a t i n g t h e d r i v e r ’ s s e a t : s e e “ F r o n t s e a t s ” ) :
With the parking brake applied, pull the end A o f t h e l e v e r f o r w a r d s . T h e l e v e r l o w e r s t o h o r i z o n t a l t o p e r m i t r o t a t i o n
o f t h e s e a t . I n t h i s c o n i g u r a t i o n , t h e w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s o n p r o v i d e d t h e b r a k e r e m a i n s a p p l i e d .
T o r e v e r t t o n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , p u l l t h e l e v e r u p w a r d s u n t i l t h e r a t c h e t c o m e s i n t o p l a y .
Handbrake released , t h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e STOP w a r n i n g l a m p , a c c o m p a n i e d
b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y a n d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e l u i d l e v e l i s
t o o l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n i s m a l f u n c t i o n i n g .
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. B R A K E S
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ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
T h i s s y s t e m i m p r o v e s v e h i c l e s a f e t y b y p r e v e n t i n g t h e w h e e l s f r o m l o c k i n
g u n d e r e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g o r
w h e n b r a k i n g o n s u r f a c e s o f f e r i n g p o o r a d h e s i o n . I t t h u s a l l o w s c o n t r o l o f t h e s t e e r i n g t o b e r e t a i n e d .
The operational capacity of the various electrical components of the ABS is continuously monitored, both before
a n d d u r i n g y o u r j o u r n e y . O n s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e A B S w a r n i n g l a m p w i l l l i g h t u p a n d t h e n s h o u l d g o o u t
a f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s t a y s o n , t h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e A B S h a s b e e n d i s c o n n e c t e d b e c a u s e a f a u l t w a s d e t e c t e d . I f
t h e w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p w h e n y o u a r e d r i v i n g , t h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e A B S s y s t e m i s n o t a c t i v e . I n e i t h e r c a s e , t h e
n o r m a l b r a k i n g s y s t e m r e m a i n s e f f e c t i v e , a s o n a v e h i c l e w i t h o u t A B S . N e v e r t h e l e s s , t o r e s t o r e t h e a d d i t i o n a l
safety afforded by correct functioning of ABS, it is recommended tha t the vehicle be taken to a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.
O n s l i p p e r y r o a d s ( l o o s e s t o n e s , s n o w , i c e , e t c . ) , i t r e m a i n s e s s e n t i a l t o d r i v e w i t h c a u t i o n .
Emergency braking assistance system
This system enables you in an emergency to achieve the optimum braki ng pressure, thus to reduce the stopping
d i s t a n c e . I t i s t r i g g e r e d b y y o u r s p e e d o f a c t i o n o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l , w h i c h r e d u c e s i t s r e s i s t a n c e t o t h a t a c t i o n .
Keep the brake pedal pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop. B R A K E S
State of wear of brake discs and drums
F o r a l l i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o c h e c k s o n t h e s t a t e o f w e a r o f b r a k e d i s c s a n d d r u m s , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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Operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/
ASR w a r n i n g l a m p l a s h e s .
Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( v e h i c l e s t u c k i n s n o w , s o f t g r o u n d , e t c . ) i t m a y
p r o v e u s e f u l t o d e a c t i v a t e t h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m t o a l l o w t h e w h e e l s t o s p i n
and thus regain traction.
- press control A.
- The ESP/ASR w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l
and the message ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED on the multifunction screen.
Then the ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will redeploy:
- automatically i f t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f o r a s s o o n a s t h e
vehicle reaches approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph),
- manually b y a r e n e w e d p r e s s o n t h e c o n t r o l A.
Operational anomaly
I f t h e s y s t e m i s m a l f u n c t i o n i n g , E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p a l o n g
w i t h t h e S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p , a b e e p a n d t h e m e s s a g e “ E S P / A S R
FAULT” on the multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to i
t. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and
p r e v e n t s w h e e l s p i n b y a c t i n g o n t h e b r a k e s o f t h e d r i v i n g w h e e l s . I t a l s o
improves steering stability during acceleration. E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E
Safety recommendations
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place
to encourage the driver to take
additional risks or to drive at
excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is
s u b j e c t t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations
o n w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , b r a k e
parts and electronic components,
a s w e l l a s w i t h C I T R O Ë N ’ s
assembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this
system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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Battery compartment fuses
Fuse box
P u l l b a c k t h e l o o r m a t ( s e e
“Comfort - Floor mat”).
Unclip the cover, located under
t h e l o o r b e n e a t h t h e f r o n t r i g h t
hand seat, to gain access.
Ref. Rating Functions
F1 - Free
F2 - Free
F3 5 A Brakes
F4 25 A Driver’s seat memorisation
F5 25 A Passenger’s seat memorisation - Sun roof
F6 20 A Sun roof
F7 20 A Sun roof
F8 10 A Passenger’s heated seat
F9 10 A Driver’s heated seat
F10 15 A Signalling
F11 20 A 3rd row 12V accessory socket
F12 20 A 2nd row 12V accessory socket
Only authorised personnel
from the CITROËN network are allowed to carry out
any work on the additional protection MAXI fuses
located in the fuse boxes. F U S E S
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Ref. Rating
Functions
F1 20 A Engine ECU - Exhaust Gas Recycling electrovalve - Diesel fuel high
pressure
regulation electrovalve - EGR electrovalve
F2 15 A Horn
F3 10 A Windscreen/rear screen wash pump
F4 20 A Headlamp wash pump
F5 15 A Fuel pump - Regulation electrovalve
F6 10 A G e a r b o x - P o w e r s t e e r i n g - A i r l o w m e t e r - P r e h e a t e r u n i t - E n g i n e o i l
l e v e l -
Brakes - Headlamps adjustment
F7 10 A ESP
F8 20 A Starter motor
F9 10 A Engine ECU
F10 30 A Electrovalves - Oxygen sensor - Injectors - Ignition coil - ECU -
Diesel fuel heater
F11 40 A A i r l o w
F12 30 A Windscreen wipe
F13 40 A Built-in Systems Interface (Ignition+)
F14 - Free
Fuses under the bonnet
F U S E S
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Engine type
2.0i 16V
145 hp BVM 2.0i 16V
145 hp BVA
Fuel tank capacity Approximately 0 litres
Recommended fuel Unleaded petrol
RON 5 - RON
Turning circle between walls (in metres) 11.71 11.71
F r e n c h i s c a l r a t i n g 10
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) 1 10
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight 1 75 1 04
Gross vehicle weight 2 405 2 435
Max. on rear axle 1 300 1 300
Gross train weight 3 705 2 35
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (dependent on lo ad) 1 700 00
Gross trailer weight (without brakes) 750 500
Trailer nose weight 7 40
Max. roof rack load 100 100