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Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode dis-
p l a y fl a s h e s , t h e v e h i c l e s w i t c h e s a u t o -
matically to front "2WD" transmission
mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A . Do not subject the vehicle to exces-
sive conditions while driving.
As the engine torque is applied to
all four wheels, the condition of the
tyres has a considerable impact on
the performance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy
or muddy areas or in other areas in
which the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through
deep water.
Avoid driving over excessively un-
even terrain (risk of scraping under
the body or of grounding on crossing
a bridge).
Have your vehicle towed on a
fl a t b e d .
The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel
drive) mode.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is dis-
played on the instrument panel, let the
transmission cool down then wait for the
display to clear before setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed
alternately and if "MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED" is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer without delay.
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AUDIBLE REAR PARKING
ASSISTANCE
It detects any obstacle (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, ...) located behind the vehicle,
but it cannot detect obstacles located
immediately below the bumper. Activation
The parking assistance is activated by
engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated
by an audible signal which becomes
more frequent as the vehicle approaches
the obstacle.
When a certain distance between the
rear of the vehicle and the obstacle is
reached, the audible signal becomes
continuous:
An object such as a stake, a road
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the begin-
ning of the manoeuvre but may no
longer be detected when the vehicle
moves closer to it.
Location of the sensors
T h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h f o u r s e n s o r s :
- two side sensors
A
- two central sensors B . Vehicle only
V e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
Detection zones
The detection zones differ according to
the vehicle's equipment, with or without
towbar.
Therefore, you can select the towbar
m o d e , t h e fi t t i n g z o n e
C is excluded
from the detection zones.
The parking assistance system can-
not, in any circumstances, take the
place of the need for vigilance and re-
sponsibility on the part of the driver.
Sensors
Distance
between vehicle and obstacle less than:
Side A Approximately
25 cm
Central B without
towbar Approximately
40 cm
Central B with
towbar Approximately
60 cm
System consisting of proximity sensors,
installed in the rear bumper.
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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a
reversing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display with indication of
the limit of the rear bumper and of the
general direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
light on button
A fl a s h e s w h e n r e v e r s e
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
comes on, the system is reactivated.
M o d i fi c a t i o n o f t h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e s
Press button A to deactivate the
system.
Press button A again for a few seconds
and release it.
T h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e m o d i fi c a t i o n i n f o r -
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
n o t fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r .
The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.
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REVERSING CAMERA
Linked with the navigation option, a
reversing camera is activated automati-
cally when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour visual return is provided on
the navigation display with indication of
the limit of the rear bumper and of the
general direction of the vehicle.
Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, the indicator
light on button
A fl a s h e s w h e n r e v e r s e
gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In bad weather or in winter, check
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow.
Deactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A , the indicator light switches
off, the system is fully deactivated.
Reactivation
With reverse gear engaged, press
button A again, the indicator light
comes on, the system is reactivated.
M o d i fi c a t i o n o f t h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e s
Press button A to deactivate the
system.
Press button A again for a few seconds
and release it.
T h e d e t e c t i o n z o n e m o d i fi c a t i o n i n f o r -
mation is indicated by an audible signal
which:
- is heard twice o n v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
a towbar,
- is heard once on vehicles which are
n o t fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r .
The red line indicates the distance re-
quired to open the lower tailgate.
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Bonnet strut
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.
From outside: move the catch to the
left then raise the bonnet. Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its clip.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior control and the bonnet strut with
care (risk of burns).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
From inside: pull the handle A , on the
right-hand side below the door, towards
you. I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , fi l l t h e t a n k a n d
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.
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Manual gearbox
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of gearbox mainte-
nance.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear status
For any information relat-
ing to checking of the brake
disc wear status, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the handbrake must be
adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s . In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited .
Transfer box and rear differential
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the service interval
for these components.
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Changing the integrated direction
indicator side repeaters Changing the fog lamps (5)
P u s h t h e r e p e a t e r A towards the
rear and detach it.
U n c l i p t h e r e p e a t e r .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e r e p e a t e r c o n n e c t o r
a n d c h a n g e t h e r e p e a t e r .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
reverse order.
T o o b t a i n r e p e a t e r s , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
T u r n t h e w h e e l f u l l y t o w a r d s t h e o u t -
s i d e f o r e a s y a c c e s s t o t h e fl a p A
located in the wheelarch.
U s i n g a s c r e w d r i v e r , r e m o v e t h e f o u r
c l i p s B located in the wheelarch.
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TOWING
Access to the tools
Having your vehicle towed on a flatbed
B e l o w t h e f r o n t b u m p e r , i n s t a l l t h e
t o w i n g s y s t e m o n t h e t o w i n g e y e 1 .
T h e t o w i n g e y e a n d t h e t o o l s a r e s t o r e d
i n t h e s t o r a g e c o m p a r t m e n t i n t h e r i g h t -
hand boot trim.
T o c a n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
t u r n b u t t o n A to the left,
remove the cover B ,
r e m o v e t h e fi x i n g b a n d C a n d t a k e o u t
t h e t o o l b a g D c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s ,
t a k e t h e t o w i n g e y e a n d t h e t o o l s r e -
q u i r e d o u t o f t h e t o o l b a g . P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n n e u t r a l .
Always have the vehicle
t o w e d o n a fl a t b e d .
Never have the vehicle towed with
t h e f o u r w h e e l s o n t h e g r o u n d , t h i s
c o u l d d a m a g e t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n .
T h e v e h i c l e m u s t n o t b e t o w e d w i t h
t h e f r o n t o r r e a r w h e e l s o n t h e g r o u n d
even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel
drive) mode.
Towing another vehicle
O n t h e r e a r b u m p e r , r e m o v e t h e
c o v e r b y p u l l i n g a t t h e b o t t o m u s i n g
t h e j a c k h a n d l e 2 .
S c r e w i n t h e t o w i n g e y e f u l l y u s i n g
the wheelbrace 3 .
Install the towbar.
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g l i g h t s
on the towed vehicle.
W h e n b e i n g t o w e d w i t h t h e e n -
g i n e o f f , t h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y
b r a k i n g o r s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .