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READY TO SET OFF
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 
dealer.   

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Instruments  and  controls
  
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 
the display.  

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Instruments  and  controls
 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 
dealer.     

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         Ventilation         
 ADDITIONAL HEATING SYSTEMS 
  Supplementary  heating  
 On the 2-3 seats version, this is located  
under the seat on the driver ’s side with air 
diffusion directed forwards.  REAR HEATING AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING 
 If your vehicle is fitted with an  
additional air conditioning unit, 
located in the rear of the vehicle: 
the distribution rail located in 
the roof and the individual diffusion vents 
provide a perfect diffusion of cold air.  
 The warm air diffused at the floor, from the  
front air conditioning unit, is distributed at 
the feet of the rear passengers of rows 2 
and 3.  
 A warm air diffusion vent, located on the rear  
left wheelarch, may complete the assembly 
for the feet of the rear passengers of row 3. 
  Additional  heating  
 This is an additional passenger compartment  
heating system which supplements the 
standard equipment.  
 It can operate independently of the engine. 
 Depending on the level of finish of the  
equipment, its start-up can be programmed.   
  Additional  heater  or  programmable  
heating  
 This is an additional and autonomous  
system which heats the diesel engine hot 
coolant loop to make starting easier.  
 It improves the de-icing and demisting  
performance and that of the heated seats, if 
fitted in the vehicle.  
 The passenger compartment heating is  
brought up to temperature more rapidly.  
 This system must be programmed to start up  
before you enter the vehicle.  
 On the 5-9 seats version, it is 
located at the rear. Depending 
on the model version, the air 
diffusion is either direct from the 
rear or comes from the rail located under 
each of the two rows of seats. 
 Press this control to activate/
deactivate the heating. The diode 
is lit if the heating is activated. 
When rapid de-icing and 
demisting is required, switch off the control.     

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ACCESSORIES
   Towing  a  trailer   
  
Cooling:   towing a trailer on a slope 
increases the coolant temperature.  
 As the fan is electrically controlled, its  
cooling capacity is not dependent on the 
engine speed.  
 On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the  
engine speed and reduce your speed.  
 In all cases, pay attention to the coolant  
temperature.     
Tyres:   check the tyre pressures of the 
towing vehicle (see the "Identification 
features" section of chapter 9) and of 
the trailer, observing the recommended 
pressure. 
  Towbar 
     We recommend the use of original 
 CITROËN  towbars and their harnesses, 
which have been tested and approved from 
the design stage of your vehicle and that 
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a 
 CITROËN  dealer.  
 If this equipment is not fitted by a  
 CITROËN  dealer, it is imperative that it is 
fitted using the electrical pre-equipment 
installed at the rear of the vehicle and 
in accordance with the manufacturer ’s 
instructions.  
  Good practice 
 In certain cases of particularly arduous 
use (towing the maximum load up a steep 
slope in high temperatures), the engine 
automatically limits its power. In this 
case, the automatic cutting off of the air 
conditioning allows the engine power to be 
recovered. 
 If the coolant temperature 
warning light comes on, stop the 
vehicle and switch off the engine 
as soon as possible.   
 See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.    
Brakes:   towing increases the braking 
distance. Drive at a moderate speed, 
change down early and brake gradually.  
  
Side wind:   sensitivity to side wind is 
increased. Drive smoothly and at a  
moderate speed.  
  
ABS:   the system only controls the vehicle, 
not the trailer.  
  
Rear parking assistance:   the assistance 
does not function while the vehicle is towing.   

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CHECKS
  Cooling system 
 Only use the fluid recommended by the  
manufacturer. Otherwise, you risk seriously 
damaging your engine. When the engine 
is warm, the temperature of the coolant is 
controlled by the engine fan. As this fan can 
operate with the ignition key removed and 
because the cooling system is pressurised, 
wait for at least one hour after the engine 
has stopped before carrying out any work.  
 Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to release  
the pressure to prevent any risk of scalding. 
When the pressure has dropped, remove the 
cap and top up the level with coolant.  
 If fluid has to be added frequently, this  
indicates a failure which must be checked by 
a  CITROËN  dealer as soon as possible.  
  Power steering fluid level 
 The vehicle must be parked on level ground 
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap 
integrated with the gauge and check the 
level which must be between the  MIN  and 
 
MAX   marks.  
  Used oil 
 Avoid prolonged contact of used oil with the 
skin.  
 Brake fluid is harmful to health and very  
corrosive.  
 Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or  
coolant into drains or into the ground but 
into the containers dedicated to this use at 
 CITROËN  dealerships.  
  Topping up 
 The level must be between the   MIN  and 
 
MAX   marks on the expansion bottle. If 
more than 1 litre of fluid is required to top 
up the level, have the system checked by a 
 CITROËN  dealer.  
  Windscreen wash and headlamp  
wash level 
 For best quality cleaning and to prevent  
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or 
replaced with water.  
 Capacity of the reservoir: approximately  
5.5 litres.      Levels