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Gearboxes  and  steering  wheel
 MANUAL 
 To change gear easily, always press the  
clutch pedal fully.  
 To prevent the mat from becoming caught  
under the pedal:  
   -    ensure that the mat is positioned  
correctly,   
  -     never fit one mat on top of another.    
 Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as 
the force exerted, even if slight, may wear 
the internal components of the gearbox over 
time. 
 GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL 
 With the vehicle stationary, first adjust your  
seat to the most suitable position.  
 Unlock the steering wheel by pulling the  
lever towards you.  
 Adjust the depth of the steering wheel, then  
lock by lowering the lever fully.  
 As a safety precaution, these operations  
must not be carried out while driving. 
  Reverse  gear  
 Raise the collar under the gear knob to  
engage reverse gear.   Never engage reverse gear before the 
vehicle is completely stationary.  
 The lever should be moved slowly to reduce  
the noise on engaging reverse gear.  
 Your reversing manoeuvre is indicated by a  
buzzer on the outside. 
 If your vehicle is fitted with parking 
assistance, the system comes into 
operation when reverse gear is engaged and 
an audible signal is heard. 
 Refer to the "Rear parking assistance" 
section of chapter 4.  
 STEERING WHEEL DEPTH ADJUSTMENT     
     
        
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READY TO SET OFF
   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.    
     
        
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   Towing  a  trailer   
 TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC... 
 For more information about weights,  
refer to the administrative documents 
(V5 registration document, ...)   
Distribution of loads:   distribute the load in 
the trailer so that the heaviest objects are as 
close as possible to the axle and the nose 
weight is close to the maximum authorised 
without, however, exceeding it.   Driving advice 
 A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in 
neutral.   
     
        
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 CHECKS 
  Air filter and passenger  
compartment filter 
 A clogged passenger compartment filter  
may reduce the performance of the 
air conditioning system and generate 
undesirable odours. The replacement 
intervals for these components are indicated 
in the servicing booklet.  
 Depending on the environment (dusty  
atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle 
(urban driving...), change them twice as 
often if necessary, refer to the "Under the 
bonnet" section of chapter 7.  
  Manual gearbox 
 Have the level checked in accordance with  
the manufacturer ’s servicing schedule.   To check the main levels and certain 
components, in accordance with the 
manufacturer ’s servicing schedule, refer 
to the pages of the servicing booklet which 
correspond to your vehicle’s engine.  
 Only use products recommended by  
 CITROËN  or products of equivalent quality 
and characteristics.  
 In order to optimise the operation of units as  
important as the braking circuit,  CITROËN  
selects and offers specific products.  
 In order to avoid damaging the electrical  
units, high pressure washing to clean the 
engine compartment is strictly prohibited. 
  Handbrake 
 Where the handbrake travel is too great 
or there is a reduction in the performance 
of the system, the handbrake should be 
adjusted, even between services.  
 Have the system checked by a  CITROËN   
dealer.  
  Bleeding the water contained in  
the diesel filter 
 If this warning light comes on,  
bleed the filter, otherwise bleed 
regularly each time the engine is 
drained.   
 To evacuate the water, unscrew the bleed 
screw or the water in diesel sensor, located 
at the base of the filter. Operate until all 
of the water has been drained out. Then 
tighten the bleed screw or the water sensor.   
 HDi engines use advanced technology. All  
work requires a special qualification which is 
guaranteed by a  CITROËN  dealer.  
  Battery 
 At the start of winter, have your battery 
checked by a  CITROËN  dealer.  
  Brake pads 
 Brake pad wear depends on the style of 
driving, in particular for vehicles which are 
used in town, over short distances. It may 
be necessary to check the thickness of the 
pads, even between services.  
 Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a drop  
in the brake fluid level indicates that the 
brake pads are worn.  
  Brake disc/drum wear status 
 For any information relating to checking 
the brake disc/drum wear status, contact a 
 CITROËN  dealer.  
  Oil filter 
 Change the filter regularly, in accordance 
with the servicing schedule.  
   Checks   
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TECHNICAL DATA
 Diesel  engines 
   
DIESEL ENGINES AND GEARBOXES    
     
2.2 HDi 100         2.2 HDi 120        3 HDi 160   
  
Gearbox Manual      Manual  
 Gears    5     6     6  
 Power (bhp)    100     120     157  
 EU standard maximum power (kW)    74     88     115.5   
 Cubic capacity (cm 3
)    2 198     2 198     2 999  
 Bore x stroke (mm)    86 x 94.6     86 x 94.6     95.8 x 104  
 Max power engine speed (rpm)    2 900     3 500     3  600  
 EU standard max torque (daNm)    25     32     40   
 Max torque engine speed (rpm)    1 500     2 000     1  600  
 Fuel    Diesel     Diesel     Diesel  
 Catalytic converter    Yes     Yes     Yes  
    
 Engine oil capacity (in litres)    6.4     6.4     -