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Instruments and controls
SERVICE INDICATOR
For a few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the spanner symbolising the
service indicator comes on: the display
informs you when the next service is due,
in accordance with the "Manufacturer ’s"
servicing schedule indicated in the servicing
booklet. This information is determined in
relation to the distance travelled since the
previous service.
LIGHTING RHEOSTAT
The rheostat is active when the lights are on.
Refer to the list of checks in the
servicing booklet which was given to
you on delivery of the vehicle.
After a few seconds, the display returns to
its usual functions. Use these controls to adjust the
brightness of the instrument
panel.
There are 8 setting levels.
Deterioration of the engine oil (100 and 120 bhp engines)
"Oil Life" or "Suit in Oil" function: your
vehicle’s service interval is 24,000 miles
(40,000 km), in normal use.
However, the engine control unit tests the
degree of wear of the engine oil.
If your vehicle is used in arduous conditions
and consequently suffers engine oil wear.
And if your vehicle is fitted with
this equipment, you are warned
by flashing of the engine oil
pressure warning light and the
displaying of a message on the
instrument panel each time the vehicle is
started.
In this case, your vehicle must be
serviced as soon as possible.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
MAR position: running.
Certain accessories can be used.
AVV position: starter.
The starter is operated.
PARK position: parking.
The side lights can be left on, with the
ignition off.
Refer to "Side lights/parking lights"
in chapter 3.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Good practice when starting
Engine immobiliser warning light
If this comes on, use another key
and have the faulty key checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
Diesel pre-heating warning light
Turn the key to the MAR position.
In cold weather, wait for this
warning light to switch off then
operate the starter ( AVV position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than one
second, you can start without waiting. Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
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Steering wheel controls
LIGHTING CONTROL
Selection is by rotation of the white mark on
the ring. All lights off
Direction indicators
(green flashing)
Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Side lights on Dipped headlamps/main
beam headlamps on
Dipped headlamps/main beam
headlamps change
Pull the control fully towards you.
Headlamp flash
Pull the control towards you, regardless of
the position of the ring. Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamps
If your vehicle is fitted with fog lamps, these
operate with the side lights, the dipped
headlamps or the main beam headlamps.
Press one of these controls to switch on the
lights. The fog lamps should only be used in
fog or when snow is falling.
In clear weather or in rain, both day and
night, lit rear fog lamps dazzle and are
prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer necessary.
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Steering wheel controls
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
If your vehicle is fitted with this function,
the side lights and dipped headlamps are
switched on automatically if the light is
poor and when continuous operation of the
windscreen wipers is detected.
In fog or snow, the brightness sensor may
detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lights
will not be switched on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light returns
to a sufficient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off. HEADLAMP BEAM
You are advised to adjust the height of the
headlamp beams in accordance with the
load in your vehicle.
This function can be accessed in the dipped
headlamps and main beam headlamps position. This system enables you to leave the side
lights on when parked; with the ignition off,
key in the
PARK position or key removed.
Activation Turn the ring to this position.
The lights are switched off
automatically when the ignition is
switched off.
Do not cover the brightness sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen. FOLLOW ME HOME LIGHTING
Ignition off or key in the STOP
position.
Within 2 minutes after switching
off the engine, position the ignition
key in the STOP position or remove it.
Pull the lights stalk towards the steering
wheel.
The indicator light comes on on the
instrument panel.
Each action on the lights stalk, pulled
towards the steering wheel, prolongs the
follow me home lighting by 30 seconds up
to approximately 3 minutes. When this time
has elapsed, the lights are switched off
automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 consecutive seconds. Press this control turning the
key one notch in the opposite
direction to starting at the same
time. You can then remove the
key.
If your vehicle is fitted with
this function: when you leave
your vehicle with the automatic
switching on of the lights
activated (ring in position A), the side lights
and dipped headlamps remain on for the
selected duration (when leaving a car park
for example).
Press these controls, located
on the fascia panel, several
times in succession to adjust the
headlamps.
An indicator light on the display
indicates the adjustment position
selected (0, 1, 2, 3).
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Ventilation
Comfort value adjustment ring
The graduation ranges between:
- increasing of the interior ambient air temperature HI (High) which heats to a
maximum graduation of 32,
- cooling of the interior ambient air temperature LO (Low) which cools to a
graduation of 16. i n c r e a s e ( + ) o r r e d u c e ( - ) t h e f o r c e o f t h e
interior air flow.
Air distribution
Pressing lights the diode on the buttons
which distribute the air flow towards: the windscreen and front side
window vents (demisting/de-icing
of the windows),
the central and side vents (chest
and face),
the vents in the front and rear
areas (feet).
The combination of buttons permits
improvement of air distribution. Air flow
Successive presses of this button Intake of exterior air/
recirculation of interior air
When the diode is lit, the air
recirculates inside the passenger
compartment to prevent the entry of exterior
odours and smoke. This position should be
temporary.
When the ambient air comfort level has been
reached, pressing the button switches the
diode off and reopens the exterior air intake.
Pressing the AUTO button also restores
the intake of exterior air. Returning to this
position permits renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing the AUTO button again restores
the FULL AUTO function.
Rapid demisting/de-icing
Pressing this control permits
rapid clearing of the windows.
The diode is lit.
The system manages the air conditioning,
the flow and intake of air, the de-icing of
the rear screen and provides optimum
distribution of the air to the windscreen and
front side windows.
If your vehicle is fitted with additional
heating, please switch it off to guarantee
rapid and effective demisting/de-icing.
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Courtesy light
This is a double courtesy light located in
the centre of the roof. It can be activated by
means of:
- the switches located on the courtesy light, with the ignition on - RUNNING
position,
- opening or closing one of the front doors,
- locking/unlocking the vehicle.
It switches off automatically:
- if the switch is not pressed to the right or to the left,
- in all cases after 15 minutes, if the doors remain open or when the ignition is
switched on. Reading lights
These are controlled by the switches.
The driver's switch controls both reading
lights simultaneously.
The passenger switch controls either the
driver's reading light or the passenger
reading light.
Layout/storage compartment in the
door trays Practical information
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Sliding side windows Depending on the vehicle’s
equipment, the side windows of
row 2 can be opened.
Squeeze the two controls then
slide the window.
While driving, the window must be closed or
secured in an intermediate position.
Step
To make access and exit easier, your vehicle
may be fitted with a step which unfolds when
the sliding side door is opened.
Courtesy lights
If fitted on your vehicle, one or two courtesy
lights are located above the rear and side
doors.
They can be activated by:
- tilting the courtesy light (to the left or to
the right),
- opening or closing the rear or side doors.
This lighting switches off automatically, after
a few minutes, if the doors are left open. Roof box
This is a storage compartment located in the
load space, above the cab roof. Its capacity
varies depending on the height of the van
roof.
Torch
If provided in your vehicle.
Ladder type vertical partition
Behind the driver ’s seat, a ladder type
vertical partition protects the driver against
the risk of load movement.
Load retainer
On the floor, behind the front seats, a
horizontal partition protects the driver and
front passengers against the risk of load
movement.
Glazed separation partition
Use this control to open/close the sliding
window of the separation partition.
Practical information
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Driving safety
DRIVING SAFETY
HANDBRAKE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lights should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle.
Check that the handbrake is applied firmly
before leaving the vehicle.
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning light which
comes on on the instrument panel.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels towards the pavement and pull
the handbrake.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear
after parking the vehicle, particularly if the
vehicle is loaded. Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button to lower
the handbrake.