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 ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER 
 All of the keys contain an electronic  
immobiliser device.  
 This device locks the engine supply system.  
It is activated automatically when the key is 
removed from the ignition.  Operating the remote control, even when it 
is in your pocket, may result in involuntary 
unlocking of the doors.  
 However, if none of the doors is opened  
within approximately thirty seconds following 
unlocking, the doors relock automatically.  
 The simultaneous use of other high  
frequency equipment (mobile telephones, 
domestic alarms…), may interfere with the 
operation of the remote control temporarily.  
 The remote control does not operate while  
the key is in the ignition, even if the ignition 
is off, except for reinitialisation. 
  Good  practice  
   Make a careful note of the number of the  
keys. If they are lost, your  CITROËN  dealer 
will be able to carry out his work more 
quickly and effectively if you give him this 
number and the confidential card.  
 Do not make any modifications to the  
electronic immobiliser system.   This warning light is switched off 
after the ignition is switched on 
and the key has been recognised, 
the engine can be started. 
   If the key is not recognised, the engine 
cannot be started. Use another key and 
have the faulty key checked by a dealer. 
 Driving with the doors locked may 
make access to the passenger 
compartment by the emergency services 
more difficult in an emergency.  
 As a safety precaution (with children on board),  
remove the key from the ignition when leaving 
the vehicle, even for a short time.  
 After the ignition is switched on, a dialogue 
is established between the key and the 
electronic immobiliser system. 
  
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:   
   -   ensure that you are given the  confidential card, 
  -     have the keys memorised by a   CITROËN  dealer to ensure that the keys 
in your possession are the only ones 
which can start the vehicle.  
     CONFIDENTIAL CARD 
 This is given to you on delivery of your  
vehicle with the duplicate keys.  
   It contains the identification code necessary  
for any work carried out by a dealer on the 
electronic immobiliser system. This code is 
hidden by a film, which should be removed 
only if necessary.  
 Keep your card in a safe place, never inside  
the vehicle.    
 When undertaking a long trip or journey,  
however, it is advisable to take it with you 
along with your personal papers.   

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 LOCKING/UNLOCKING FROM INSIDE 
  Door  open  warning  light  If this warning light comes on,  
check that the cab doors, the rear 
or side doors and the bonnet are 
closed correctly.  
  Good  practice  
 If you decide to drive with the doors locked,  
be aware that this could make access to the 
vehicle by the emergency services more 
difficult in an emergency.  
  Cab  and  load  space 
 Pressing permits electric central 
locking, when the doors are 
closed.  
 Pressing permits electric central  
unlocking. 
 The doors can still be opened from the 
inside.   If one of the doors is open or is not 
closed correctly, the central locking 
does not work.   The indicator light on the control: 
   -    comes on when the accesses are locked and the ignition is 
switched on,  
  -    then flashes when the accesses  are locked when stationary with 
the engine off.   
 The control is not active when the vehicle 
has been locked using the remote control or 
the key from the outside.     Load  space 
 Press to lock or unlock the side 
door and rear doors from the cab. 
The warning light remains on on 
locking.  
  Protection  against  attack  
 When the vehicle is started, the system  
locks the cab and load space doors 
automatically when you reach approximately 
12 mph (20 km/h).  
 If none of the doors is opened during the  
journey, the locking remains active.  
  Activation/deactivation of the function  
 The function is activated/deactivated by  
means of Mode, selecting "Autoclose".   Refer to the "Mode" section in 
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Instruments  and  controls
 WARNING LIGHTS 
 Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-checking test. T hey switch off almost 
immediately. When the engine is running: the warnin g light becomes a warning sign if it remains on continuously or flashes. This 
initial warning may be accompanied by an audible si gnal and a message on the display. "Do not ignore these warnings." 
  
Warning light       is      indicates      Solution - action  
    Service   on temporarily.   minor faults.     Contact a  CITRO
ËN  dealer. 
 continuously on,  
accompanied by 
a message on 
the display.   major faults. 
   Make a note of the warning message and contact a
 
 CITROËN  dealer. 
    Handbrake- 
Brake fluid level   on. 
 that the handbrake is applied or  
has not been released correctly.   Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning l
ight. 
 on.   that the fluid level is too low.     Top up wi th a fluid recommended by  CITROËN . 
 continuously on,  
even though the 
level is correct.    
    
Stop immediately, park, switch off the ignition and  
contact a  CITROËN  dealer.    
 +   Electronic brake 
force distribution   on.   an electronic brake force 
distribution fault.       Stop immediately.  Consult a CITROËN dealer.  
    Low coolant 
level 
 on.   that the fluid level is too low.   Park and switch off the ignition. Allow to cool.  
 Refer to 
the "Levels" section of chapter 7.  Consult a CITRO ËN 
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Warning light       is      indicates      Solution - action  
    Coolant  
temperature     on with the 
needle in the red 
zone. 
 an abnormal increase. 
 Park and switch off the ignition, allow the circui
t to cool. 
Visually check the level. 
 on H in the red 
zone.   a coolant temperature.   Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7.  Consu
lt a 
CITROËN dealer.  
    Engine oil 
pressure     on while driving.   that the pressure is too low. 
 Park and switch off the ignition, allow the lubric
ation 
circuit to cool in order to check its level. Refer  to the 
"Levels" section of chapter 7. 
 continuously on,  
even though the 
level is correct.   a major fault.    Consult a CITROËN dealer.  
 flashing, for a  
few seconds, 
with a message 
on the display.   that a service will soon be due. 
   Refer to the list of checks in the servicing boo
klet then 
carry out the  CITROËN  service. 
    Battery charge   on.   a fault in the charging circuit. 
 Check the battery terminals… Refer to the "Battery
" 
section of chapter 8. 
 continuously on, 
in spite of the  
checks.   a circuit fault, an ignition or  
injection malfunction. 
  Consult a CITROËN dealer.  
    Door or bonnet 
open detection   on. 
 that a door or the bonnet is not 
closed correctly.   Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors 
and 
the bonnet are closed. 
 accompanied by  
a message on 
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 FUEL GAUGE 
 The fuel level is tested each time the key is  
turned to the "running" position.  
 The gauge is positioned on: 
   -    F (Full):  the fuel tank is full, 
approximately 90 litres.  
  -     E (Empty):  the reserve is now being 
used, the warning light comes on  
continuously.   
 The reserve when the warning first comes 
on is approximately 11 litres.  
 Fuel tanks of different capacities (60 and  
125 litres) are available as an option. 
 COOLANT TEMPERATURE 
  
The needle is positioned between C  
(Cold) and H (Hot):   normal operation. 
 In arduous conditions of use or hot climatic 
conditions, the needle may move close to 
the red graduations.    -   wait for the engine to cool down in 
order to check the level and top it up 
if necessary.    Follow this advice:   the 
cooling system is pressurised. 
In order to avoid any risk of scalding, 
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the 
pressure to drop.  
   When the pressure has dropped, check the  
level and remove the cap to top up.  
 If the needle remains in the red zone,  
contact a  CITROËN  dealer.
Refer to the "Levels" section of 
chapter 7. 
 Refer to the "Fuel" section of chapter 7.    
What you should do if the needle enters 
the red zone, or if the warning light 
comes on:   
   -   stop immediately, switch off the ignition.  The fan may continue to operate for 
a certain time up to approximately 
10 minutes. 
 EMISSION CONTROL 
 EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis) is  
a diagnostics system which complies with, 
among others, the standards concerning 
authorised emissions of:  
   -   CO (carbon monoxide),  
  -   HC (unburnt hydrocarbons), 
  -   NOx (nitrogen oxides) or particles, detected by oxygen sensors placed  
upstream and downstream of the 
catalytic converters.  
 Therefore, the driver is warned of any  
malfunction of this emission control 
 s y s t e m   b y   t h e   l i g h t i n g   o f   t h i s   s p e c i fi   c  
warning light on the instrument panel. 
 There is a risk of damage to the catalytic 
converter.  Have it checked by a CITROËN 
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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  
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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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   Starting  and  stopping   
  Fault   When a malfunction of the  
system occurs, this warning light 
comes on accompanied by an 
audible signal and confirmed by 
a message on the display, if fitted in your 
vehicle.  
   Contact a  CITROËN  dealer to have the  
system checked.  
 The HHC (Hill Holder Control) or Hill Start  
Assistance function is a driving comfort 
feature. It is not an automatic vehicle 
parking function or an automatic handbrake.      Good  practice  when  stopping  
  Minimise engine and gearbox wear  
 When switching off the ignition, let the  
engine run for a few seconds to allow the 
turbocharger to return to idle.  
 Do not press the accelerator when switching  
off the ignition.  
 There is no need to engage a gear after  
parking the vehicle.