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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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READY TO SET OFF
 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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SAFETY
   Driving  safety   
 HORN 
 Press the centre of the steering wheel.   
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS - EBFD) 
 The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force  
distribution) systems improve the stability 
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on 
braking, in particular on poor or slippery 
surfaces.  
 The ABS prevents locking of the wheels, the  
EBFD provides full control of the braking 
pressure wheel by wheel. 
 EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA) 
 In an emergency, this system enables the  
optimum braking pressure to be reached more 
 q u i c k l y ,   p r e s s   t h e   p e d a l   fi   r m l y   w i t h o u t   r e l e a s i n g   i t .    
 It is triggered by the speed at which the brake 
pedal is activated. This alters the resistance 
of the brake pedal under your foot.   
 To prolong the operation of the emergency  
braking assistance system: keep your foot 
on the brake pedal.   
  Good practice 
 The anti-lock braking system comes into 
operation automatically when there is a risk 
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking 
distance.  
 On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)  
the ABS may increase the braking distance. 
When braking in an emergency, do not 
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly, 
without releasing the pressure, even on a 
slippery surface, you will then be able to 
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid 
an obstacle.  
 Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by  
slight vibration of the brake pedal.  
 When changing wheels (tyres and rims),  
ensure that these are approved.  
 If this warning light comes on, 
it indicates a malfunction of the 
ABS which could result in a 
loss of control of the vehicle on 
braking.  
 If this warning light comes on,  
together with the brake warning 
light, it indicates a malfunction of the 
electronic brake force distribution 
which could result in a loss of 
control of the vehicle on braking. 
  
Stop immediately.   
   In both cases, contact a  CITROËN  dealer.   

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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    

 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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