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D R I V I N G The parking sensors system can-
not, in any circumstances, replace
the need for vigilance and respon-
sibility on the part of the driver.
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE FRONT AND/OR REAR PARKING SENSORS
S y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f p r o x i m i t y s e n -
sors, installed in the front and/or rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, vehi-
cle, tree, barrier...) located in front of
or behind the vehicle, however, it will
not be able to detect obstacles locat-
ed immediately below the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a road-
works cone or any other similar ob-
ject may be detected at the start of
the manoeuvre but may no longer
be detected when the vehicle moves
nearer to it. The parking sensors are
switched
on :
- by engaging reverse gear,
- at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and/or displaying of the vehi-
cle on the multifunction screen.
The proximity information is indica-
ted by:
- an audible signal which be- comes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a diagram on the multifunction display, with blocks which move
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal by
the speakers; front or rear and right
or left.
When the distance between the ve-
hicle and the obstacle is less than
approximately thirty centimetres, the
audible signal becomes continuous
and/or the "Danger" symbol appears,
depending on the multifunction screen
version.
The parking sensors are switched
off :
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward
gear,
- when the vehicle has been sta- tionary for more than three sec-
onds in forward gear. Deactivation
Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
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D R I V I N G
Reactivation
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the
sensors may be dirty.
When the speed of the vehicle is
below about 6 mph (10 km/h), some
sources of noise (motorcycle, lorry,
pneumatic drill, ...) may trigger the
audible parking sensor signals.
Press button A again, the warn-
ing lamp switches off, the system
is reactivated.
"HYDRACTIVE III +" ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
The suspension automatically and
instantly adjusts to different driving
s t y l e s a n d t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d ,
providing the best compromise be-
tween occupant comfort and vehicle
road holding.
The system alternates between soft
a n d fi r m s u s p e n s i o n s e t t i n g s , m a x i -
mising comfort at the same time as
constantly ensuring the highest level
of safety. It also automatically cor-
rects ride height, according to the
vehicle load and driving conditions.
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" sys-
tem allows you to choose between
two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can
be made either when the vehicle is
moving or when stationary, by press-
ing button A . Display on the instrument
panel
The suspension mode selected is
displayed on the instrument panel
screen.
Normal mode
This mode favours soft
damping for maximum com-
fort.
If the speed authorised for a
particular position is exceed-
ed, the vehicle reverts automatically
to the normal road position.
SPORT mode
This mode favours dynamic
driving.
The warning lamp on but-
ton A comes on in addition
to the message on the in-
strument panel screen.
SPORT mode is retained when you
switch off the engine.
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D R I V I N G
Reactivation
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the
sensors may be dirty.
When the speed of the vehicle is
below about 6 mph (10 km/h), some
sources of noise (motorcycle, lorry,
pneumatic drill, ...) may trigger the
audible parking sensor signals.
Press button A again, the warn-
ing lamp switches off, the system
is reactivated.
"HYDRACTIVE III +" ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
The suspension automatically and
instantly adjusts to different driving
s t y l e s a n d t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d ,
providing the best compromise be-
tween occupant comfort and vehicle
road holding.
The system alternates between soft
a n d fi r m s u s p e n s i o n s e t t i n g s , m a x i -
mising comfort at the same time as
constantly ensuring the highest level
of safety. It also automatically cor-
rects ride height, according to the
vehicle load and driving conditions.
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" sys-
tem allows you to choose between
two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can
be made either when the vehicle is
moving or when stationary, by press-
ing button A . Display on the instrument
panel
The suspension mode selected is
displayed on the instrument panel
screen.
Normal mode
This mode favours soft
damping for maximum com-
fort.
If the speed authorised for a
particular position is exceed-
ed, the vehicle reverts automatically
to the normal road position.
SPORT mode
This mode favours dynamic
driving.
The warning lamp on but-
ton A comes on in addition
to the message on the in-
strument panel screen.
SPORT mode is retained when you
switch off the engine.
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C H E C K S
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e
topped up or replaced with water.
Reservoir capacities:
-
screenwash: approximately 3.5 litres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6.15 litres. Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o t h e
ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
(France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
Coolant level
Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the en-
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
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C H E C K S
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(refer to the “Engines” section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesirable
odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h
time the engine oil is
changed. Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the instrument
panel display, accompanied by an
audible signal and lighting of the
service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o fi l l u p ( i n c o n d i -
tions of urban driving of excep-
tionally long duration: low speeds,
t r a f fi c j a m s e t c . ) .
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , i t i s a d v i s e d to drive as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
m o r e f o r a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e
towed or for towing another vehicle
u s i n g a r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools
T h e t o w i n g e y e i s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e
j a c k b o x p l a c e d i n t h e s p a r e w h e e l .
F o r a c c e s s t o i t :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
r e m o v e t h e t o w i n g e y e f r o m t h e
j a c k b o x . Towing your vehicle
O n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e t o p .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Place the gear lever in neutral
( p o s i t i o n N o n t h e a u t o m a t i c
g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
O n t h e r e a r b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g :
- o n t h e r i g h t ( S a l o o n ) ,
- a t t h e b o t t o m ( T o u r e r ) .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s s p e c i a l c o n -
d i t i o n c o u l d r e s u l t i n d a m a g e t o
c e r t a i n b r a k i n g c o m p o n e n t s a n d
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d . When towing with all four wheels
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w i n g
b a r .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h o n l y t w o w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s -
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
W h e n t o w i n g 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 .
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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.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg
Diesel engines
1.6 litre HDi
110 hp
2 litre HDi
140 hp
2 litre HDi 163 hp
3 litre V6 HDi
240 hp
G e a r b o x e s Manual Manual Manual Auto. Auto.
Model codes:
RD...
9HZC
9HZC/1
RHF8 RHH-RHE X8ZA
- Unladen weight 1 485 1 608 1 563 1 609 1 766
- Kerb weight 1 560 1 683 1 638 1 684 1 841
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 045 2 155 2 156 2 190 2 276
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 145 3 755 3 656 3 290 3 676
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 100 1 600 1 50 0 1 100 1 400
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 370 1 820 1 740 1 390 1 650
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 55 73 70 57 67
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.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be incr
eased, 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.