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D R I V I N G
Cruise control must only be
u s e d w h e r e t h e t r a f fi c c o n d i -
tions permit driving at a con-
stant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads
or when the weather or the road
conditions are poor.
The driver must remain attentive
and in complete control of the ve-
hicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation,
it is always possible to go above the
programmed speed simply by pres-
sing the accelerator pedal (for ex-
ample to overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A
fl a s h e s .
You only have to release the ac-
celerator pedal to return to the pro-
grammed speed.
Suspension/Resumption
Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.
Or by pressing button 3 .
O r b y t h e E S P o r A S R s y s t e m s
being active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
cruise control is deactivated if the
gear lever is in neutral. Reactivation
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By recalling the memorised
speed
After deactivation, press button 3 .
Your vehicle automatically returns
to the memorised cruising speed.
The memorised speed and "ON"
are displayed in zone A .
If the memorised cruising speed is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate strong-ly to reach the current speed.
- By selecting the current speed
Press button 1 or 2 once the de-
sired speed has been reached.
The new speed and "ON" will
appear in zone A .
Return to normal driving
Either press on button 5 .
Or select the cruise control func-
tion.
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no
longer memorised.
"PAUSE" will be displayed in zone A
of the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the
cruising speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel. Operating fault
If there is a malfunction, a mes-
sage is displayed accompanied by
an audible signal and lighting of the
SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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C H E C K S
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u l a r l y .
Fluid which has been used exces-
sively may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations
and meet the DOT4 standard.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the reli-
ability of the engine and emis-sion control system, the use
of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited. Power steering fluid or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e t o p p e d u p
by a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
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A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s -
ing the type of oil suited
to your engine.
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Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles 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 in 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.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not
require any maintenance
(no oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not
require any maintenance
(no oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
Do not use a dry cloth with an abra-
sive product for the maintenance of
aluminium parts; use a sponge and
soapy water.
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 .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for details of
the level checking interval for this
component.
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T h e s i d e r e p e a t e r i s s e a l e d .
I f t h e b u l b i s f a u l t y , r e p l a c e t h e s i d e
r e p e a t e r .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Side repeaters
Rear lamps (Saloon)
I d e n t i f y t h e f a i l e d b u l b .
1. Brake
lamps and sidelamps:
P 2 1 W / 5 W
2. Sidelamps: R 5 W
3. Reversing lamp: H 2 1 W
4. Foglamps: H 2 1 W
5. Direction indicators: P 2 1 W
O p e n t h e b o o t .
U s i n g a fl a t s c r e w d r i v e r , r e m o v e
t h e 3 c l i p s w h i c h fi x t h e t r i m i n
t h e l a m p a r e a .
P a r t i a l l y r e m o v e t h e t r i m F .
Disconnect the connector G .
Boot-mounted lamps
Detach the bulb holder H .
R e p l a c e t h e b u l b .
R e fi t t h e b u l b h o l d e r H .
R e fi t t h e c o n n e c t o r G .
R e p l a c e a n d fi x t h e t r i m F with its
c l i p s .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , t a k e c a r e n o t t o
trap the electrical cables.
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T h e s i d e r e p e a t e r i s s e a l e d .
I f t h e b u l b i s f a u l t y , r e p l a c e t h e s i d e
r e p e a t e r .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Side repeaters
Rear lamps (Saloon)
I d e n t i f y t h e f a i l e d b u l b .
1. Brake
lamps and sidelamps:
P 2 1 W / 5 W
2. Sidelamps: R 5 W
3. Reversing lamp: H 2 1 W
4. Foglamps: H 2 1 W
5. Direction indicators: P 2 1 W
O p e n t h e b o o t .
U s i n g a fl a t s c r e w d r i v e r , r e m o v e
t h e 3 c l i p s w h i c h fi x t h e t r i m i n
t h e l a m p a r e a .
P a r t i a l l y r e m o v e t h e t r i m F .
Disconnect the connector G .
Boot-mounted lamps
Detach the bulb holder H .
R e p l a c e t h e b u l b .
R e fi t t h e b u l b h o l d e r H .
R e fi t t h e c o n n e c t o r G .
R e p l a c e a n d fi x t h e t r i m F with its
c l i p s .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , t a k e c a r e n o t t o
trap the electrical cables.
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Boot-mounted lamps
O p e n t h e b o o t .
U s i n g a fl a t s c r e w d r i v e r , r e m o v e
t h e 3 c l i p s w h i c h fi x t h e t r i m i n
t h e l a m p a r e a .
P a r t i a l l y r e m o v e t h e t r i m F .
Disconnect the connector G .
Rear lamps (Tourer)
I d e n t i f y t h e f a i l e d b u l b .
1. Brake
lamps and sidelamps:
P 2 1 W / 5 W
2. Sidelamps: R 5 W
3. Reversing lamp: H 2 1 W
4. Foglamps: H 2 1 W
5. Direction indicators: P 2 1 W
Detach the bulb holder H .
R e p l a c e t h e b u l b .
R e fi t t h e b u l b h o l d e r H .
R e fi t t h e c o n n e c t o r G .
R e p l a c e a n d fi x t h e t r i m F with its
c l i p s .
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Number plate lamps (W5W)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one
o f t h e e x t e r n a l h o l e s o f t h e l e n s .
P u s h i t o u t w a r d s t o u n c l i p i t . Third brake lamp (diodes)
F o r t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f t h i s t y p e o f
d i o d e l a m p , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r .
R e m o v e t h e l e n s .
C h a n g e t h e f a u l t y b u l b .
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T E C H N I C A L D A T A
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg
Petrol engines
1.8 litre VTi
16V 127 hp
2 litre 16V
143 hp
B i o fl e x 2 l i t r e
16V 143 hp
1.6 litre 156 hp
3 litre V6 24V
215 hp
G e a r b o x e s Manual Auto. Auto. Manual Auto.
Model codes:
RD...
6FYC RFJF RFJC/FF 5FV-5FN XFVJ
- Unladen weight 1 510 1 583 1 521 1 471 1 725
- Kerb weight 1 585 1 658 1 596 1 546 1 800
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 015 2 090 2 063 2 065 2 230
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 315 3 590 3 563 3 565 3 630
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 500 1 50 0 1 500 1 400
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 530 1 720 1 720 1 730 1 650
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750 75 0
- Recommended nose weight 62 69 69 70 66
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.