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IN BRIEF
I N T E R I O R
1. Electric rear view mirror
controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of rear electric
window controls.
2. Upper driver’s glove box.
3. Adjustable central air vents.
4. RD4 radio or GPS NaviDrive
radio telephone with shutter.
5. Instrument panel / Large
colour screen.
6. Sunlight and cabin
temperature sensor.
7. Upper passenger’s glove box.
8. Windscreen deicing and
demisting vent.
9. Loudspeaker (tweeter).
10. Window deicing and
demisting vent.
11. Passenger’s airbag
d e a c t i v a t i o n s w i t c h ( i f i t t e d ) . 26.
Bonnet opening (under
cover) – left-hand side.
27. Acoustic windscreen.
12.
Adjustable side air vent.
13. Battery / Fuse box.
14. Passenger’s airbag.
15. Lower passenger’s glove
box / CD changer.
16. Air conditioning controls.
17. Cigar lighter / 12 V accessory
socket.
18. Hazard warning lamps.
19. Oddments tray or additional
telematics control.
20. Refrigerated compartment.
21. Ashtray / Bottle-holder.
22. Seat adjustment control.
23. Storage.
24. Fuse box.
25. Parking brake – left-hand
side.
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DATE AND TIME
ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL HEATING
With the engine idle or with
the vehicle stationary it is
usual to notice a whistling
noise and some minor
emissions (steam / odours).
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K E Y S
Electronic immobiliser key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
l o c k s a s w e l l a s t h e i g n i t i o n .
Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer
w i l l s o u n d i f y o u h a v e s w i t c h e d
off the ignition and opened the
d r i v e r ’ s d o o r w i t h o u t p r e v i o u s l y
removing the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag (see
“Airbag”).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n
is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, the CITROËN dealer
network can supply replacements.
Central locking using the key
A b r i e f a c t i o n w i t h t h e k e y l o c k s t h e v e h i c l e .
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A s e c o n d a c t i o n s t r a i g h t a w a y w i t h t h e k e y d e a d l o c k s t h e v e h i c l e .
I t i s t h e n
impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
Note: W i t h t h e v e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y a n d t h e e n g i n e s w i t c h e d o f f , l o c k i n g i s
s i g n a l l e d b y t h e l a s h i n g o f t h e i n t e r i o r l o c k i n g c o n t r o l w a r n i n g l a m p .
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly cl osed, central
locking does not operate.
Electronic immobiliser
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply
system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the
ignition.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
A f t e r y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n , a d i a l o g u e s t a r t s b e t w e e n t h e k e y a n d t h e
electronic immobiliser device.
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN
dealer.
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S: IGNITION
To free the steering lock, gently
a c t i o n t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l w h i l e
t u r n i n g t h e k e y , w i t h o u t u s i n g
undue force.
When removing the key, turn the
s t e e r i n g w h e e l u n t i l t h e s t e e r i n g
locks. The key can only be re-
moved from position S.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is freed (by turning
the key to position M, action the
steering gently if necessary). S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -
S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU
RETAIN THE BRAKING ASSISTANCE AND POWER STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety fea tures).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
w h e e l u n t i l t h e s t e e r i n g l o c k e n g a g e s .
Depending on the version of your
v e h i c l e , t h e f o l l o w i n g w a r n i n g
lamps are tested:
I f o n e o f t h e s e w a r n i n g l a m p s
does not light up, this indicates a
malfunction.
D: STARTING
Release the key immediately the
engine has started. Never action it
w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
See “Starting”.
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
t e r y w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s s t o p p e d ,
your vehicle goes automatically
into economy mode after a max-
imum of 30 minutes
. Economy
m o d e i s c o n i r m e d b y a m e s s a g e
on the screen.
The electrical components relat-
ing to comfort and also the head-
lamps (not sidelamps or hazard
w a r n i n g l a m p s ) a r e s w i t c h e d o f f
automatically.
To reactivate them, it is necessary
to start the engine.
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Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (manual gearbox)
or in position P or N (automatic gearbox).
PETROL
Starting the engine
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Operate the starter motor (maximum 10 seconds) until the engine sta rts.
I n t e m p e r a t u r e s b e l o w 0 ° C , d e p r e s s t h e c l u t c h p e d a l t o e a s e s t a r t i n g , t h e n r e l e a s e i t s l o w l y . .
Note: I f i t d o e s n o t w o r k a t i r s t , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n , w a i t f o r t e n s e c o n d s , t h e n o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r a g a i n a s
described above.
DIESEL
Starting the engine
T u r n t h e k e y t o t h e s t a r t e r p o s i t i o n , w a i t f o r t h e p r e h e a t e r w a r n i n g l a m p t o g o o u t , t h e n 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
engine is running.
I f t h e e n g i n e d o e s n o t s t a r t , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n t h e n r e c o m m e n c e t h e p r o c e d u r e .
I n t e m p e r a t u r e s b e l o w 0 ° C , d e p r e s s t h e c l u t c h p e d a l t o e a s e s t a r t i n g , t h e n r e l e a s e i t s l o w l y .
Note: During starting, do not touch the accelerator.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
T u r b o e q u i p p e d e n g i n e s m u s t b e a l l o w e d t o r e t u r n t o i d l e f o r s e v e r a l s e c o n d s b e f o r e s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit .
Flicking the accelerator pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
S T A R T I N G
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the needle or indicator in zone A, the temperature
is correct.
If the needle or indicator enters zone B, the temperature
is too high. The central STOP a l e r t w a r n i n g l a m p a n d
t h e e n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l o r t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l a m p
both light up, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
It is essential to stop the vehicle. 1 - Low fuel level
warning
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s
on, accompanied by a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY, you still
h a v e f u e l s u f i c i e n t f o r a p -
prox. 30 miles.
I f i t l a s h e s , t h i s i n d i c a t e s
a malfunctioning of the fuel
gauge.
Consult your CITROËN
dealer.
2 - Coolant temperature warning lamp
T h e S T O P w a r n i n g l a m p
l a s h e s w h e n t h e c o o l a n t
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l a m p
is lit.
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
lamp is accompanied by an
audible signal and a mes-
sage on the MULTIFUNC-
TION DISPLAY.
It is essential to stop the vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer. 3-part instrument
panel
Big screen
instrument panel
Engine coolant level too low
E n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l t o o l o w i s i n d i c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal and a message on the MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY.
Big screen instrument
panel
3-part
instrument panel C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
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Imperative stop
warning lamp
W h e n t h e w a r n i n g
lamp comes on, it is
imperative to stop the vehicle and
s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e .
This lamp is accompanied by a
STOP symbol on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
SERVICE warning lamp
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s
on for as long as the fault
a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e a l e r t
message is present (this in the
case of a serious fault).
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible
The lamp stays on only for a short
time for a minor fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
To recall the corresponding alert
message, see “Log of alerts”.
Battery charge
S h o u l d n o t b e l i t w h e n
the engine is running. If it
lights permanently, contact
a CITROËN dealer. Engine oil pressure and
temperature warning
lamp
I f i t l i g h t s w h i l e y o u a r e
driving, stop the engine, check the
level, (see Chapter IV - “Levels”).
If it remains lit despite the level
being correct, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Driver’s and/or
passenger’s seat belt
not fastened warning
lamp
Comes on if the driver’s and/
or passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened.
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p
is accompanied by a sound
signal and a message for about
9 0 s e c o n d s w h e n t h e v e h i c l e
exceeds a speed of 25 km/h
(approx. 15 mph).
Warning lamp for
handbrake, brake
l u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n g
distribution fault.
When the engine is running, this
w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e
handbrake is applied or incom-
pletely released, that the brake
l u i d l e v e l i s i n s u f i c i e n t , o r t h a t t h e
braking system is malfunctioning.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p r e m a i n s l i t
w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s r e l e a s e d ,
stop immediately and contact a
CITROËN dealer. Airbags warning lamp
I t c o m e s o n f o r a f e w
seconds every time you
s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
Airbags malfunction
Flashing indicates that the airbags
are malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Passenger’s airbag
deactivation
If the passenger’s airbag
i s d e a c t i v a t e d , t h e w a r n i n g
lamp remains on.
W A R N I N G L A M P S
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ESP/ASR warning lamp
In operation
When either the ESP or
ASR system is brought into opera-
t i o n , t h e E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p
l a s h e s .
In the event of a problem
Should there be a malfunction-
ing of the systems, the ESP/ASR
w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n , a c -
companied by a message on the
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY and
by an audible signal. Consult a
CITROËN dealer to have the sys-
tem checked.
Deactivation
On deactivating the ESP/ASR sys-
tem, the lighting of the ESP/ASR
w a r n i n g l a m p i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y
an audible signal and the mes-
sage ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED
on the multifunction screen. Anti-lock Braking
System
T h e A B S w a r n i n g l a m p
l i g h t s w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s
s w i t c h e d o n a n d 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 d o e s n o t
go out, there may be a system
malfunction. (See Chapter II -
“Brakes”). Depollution system
warning lamp
I f i t l a s h e s o r l i g h t s u p
w h i l e y o u a r e d r i v i n g , t h i s
indicates that the depollution sys-
tem has a functioning problem.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
LH direction indicator
See “Signalling” Diesel Preheater
See the instructions for
starting the engine.
Refer to section II - Driving
“Starting”.
RH direction indicator
See “Signalling”
A l l t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s l a s h s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w h e n t h e h a z a r d
warning lamps are switched on.
Dipped beam
See “Signalling” Main beam
See “Signalling”
Foglamps
See “Signalling” Front foglamps
See “Signalling”
W A R N I N G L A M P S
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Windscreen wiper stalk
2 Fast speed
1 Normal speed
I Intermittent
0 Stop
P r e s s d o w n w a r d s :
- a u t o m a t i c w i p e a c t i v a t e d ,
- s i n g l e w i p e . Position I:
T h e t i m i n g o f t h e i n t e r m i t t e n t w i p e a d j u s t s a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o t h e
speed of the vehicle.
Position 1 or 2: w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s s t a t i o n a r y , t h e w i p e s p e e d w i l l a u t o -
matically reduce.
As a safety precaution, the wiper system is deactivated ap prox.
1 minute after the ignition has been switched off.
O n s w i t c h i n g t h e i g n i t i o n b a c k o n , t o r e a c t i v a t e t h e f u n c t i o n :
- return to the Stop position ,
- change to the position desired .
V e h i c l e i t t e d w i t h a r a i n s e n s o r .
Press downwards: A u t o m a t i c w i p e a c t i v a t e d .
Note: A p r e s s d o w n w a r d s t r i g g e r s a s i n g l e w i p e , b u t w i t h o u t d e a c t i v a t i n g
a u t o m a t i c w i p e .
Deactivation of automatic wipe:
- Go to position I then return to position 0 or,
- Stop the engine.
WARNING:
Do not cover the rain sensor , w h i c h i s v i s i b l e f r o m t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e
w i n d s c r e e n , b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r r e a r v i e w m i r r o r .
I f w a s h i n g t h e v e h i c l e , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n o r d e a c t i v a t e a u t o m a t i c
w i p e .
As a safety precaution, the wiper system is
deactivated approx.
1 minute after the ignition has been switched off. S C R E E N W I P E