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Instruments and controls
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s .
T h i s i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e w h i c h a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . " D o n o t
ignore these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. m a j o r f a u l t s l i n k e d w i t h t h e
" B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " , " E n g i n e
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n " ,
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r n o t
released correctly. R e l e a s i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e s w i t c h e s o f f t h e w a r n i n g
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct
and associated
with the ABS
warning light. failure of the electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e . Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. m a j o r f a u l t .
Call a CITROËN dealer.
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Low fuel level lit.
t h a t t h e f u e l r e s e r v e i s b e i n g
used (approximately 5 litres
remain).
Capacity approximately
80 litres.
You have enough fuel left to drive approximately
30 miles (50 km).
Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of
the fuel
reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the st yle
o f d r i v i n g , t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d , t h e t i m e e l a p s e d a n d
the distance travelled since the warning light came on.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this
c o u l d d a m a g e t h e e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l a n d i n j e c t i o n
systems.
fl a s h i n g . a malfunction of the gauge
or cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.
EOBD
emission
control
system fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on. f a i l u r e o f t h e i n j e c t i o n ,
ignition (risk of destruction
of the catalytic converter in
the case of a petrol engine)
or emission control system. H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Battery
charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
C h e c k t h e b a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s , … C h a p t e r 7 ,
"Battery" section.
fl a s h i n g . placing of the active
f u n c t i o n s o n s t a n d b y
(economy mode). Chapter 7, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. f a u l t y c i r c u i t , i n j e c t i o n o r
ignition malfunction.
Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS remaining on
or coming on
a b o v e 7 m p h
(12 km/h). failure of the anti-lock
b r a k i n g s y s t e m .
T h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n t i o n a l b r a k i n g w i t h o u t
a s s i s t a n c e b u t y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o s t o p . C a l l a
CITROËN dealer.
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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
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Practical information
AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS/
CAR PARK TICKETS
T h e a t h e r m i c w i n d s c r e e n h a s t w o n o n -
r e fl e c t i v e z o n e s l o c a t e d e i t h e r s i d e o f
the base of the interior mirror.
T h e y a r e i n t e n d e d f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s
a n d / o r c a r p a r k t i c k e t s .
SUN VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED
COURTESY MIRROR
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , t h e m i r r o r i s
i l l u m i n a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n t h e
c o n c e a l i n g fl a p i s r a i s e d .
SIDE BLINDS
S i d e b l i n d s a r e a v a i l a b l e i n
r o w s 2 a n d / o r 3 .
P u l l t h e s i d e b l i n d b y t h e t a b ( s ) .
P o s i t i o n t h e b l i n d ’ s a t t a c h m e n t ( s ) o n
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g h o o k ( s ) . Ensure that the tabs are
h o o k e d c o r r e c t l y t o p r e v e n t a n y
d a m a g e t o t h e b l i n d w h e n t h e
c o r r e s p o n d i n g s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r i s
o p e n e d .
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Driving safety
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or
s l i p p e r y r o a d s u r f a c e s .
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
w h e e l . When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that these are
a p p r o v e d .
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
i s a r i s k o f w h e e l l o c k .
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the ABS, which
can cause a loss of control of the
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
warning light, accompanied
by a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution, which can cause a loss of
c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN
d e a l e r .
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
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
b r a k e p e d a l i s a c t i v a t e d .
This alters the resistance of the brake
p e d a l u n d e r y o u r f o o t .
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
k e e p y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a bulb
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT
5 W 5 W bulbs.
- Remove the tailgate upper trim by unclipping it on each side.
- Squeeze the two tabs 1 to release
the bulb holder.
- Change the faulty bulb.
- W h e n r e fi t t i n g , e n s u r e t h a t t h e
tailgate upper trim has been put
back in place correctly.
- unscrew the two interior bolts
B
and C ,
- u n s c r e w t h e e x t e r i o r b o l t D ,
- unscrew the bulb holder concerned a quarter of a turn to the left and
remove it,
- unscrew the faulty bulb an eighth of a turn to the left and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g :
When two or more bulbs are
faulty, you must replace them
immediately.
- take care to position the bulb
correctly and press on it to engage it,
- take care to position the bulb holder correctly and screw it in a quarter of
a turn to the right,
- take care to position and secure the light correctly.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
W 5 W.
- Remove the lens.
- Change the faulty bulb.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a fuse
N°
Rating
(Amps)
Functions
1 20 Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply systems, Fan assembly.
2 15 Horn.
3 10 Front and rear wash-wipe pump.
4 20 Headlamp wash pump.
5 15 Fuel supply system.
6 10 P o w e r s t e e r i n g , S e c o n d a r y b r a k e p e d a l s w i t c h , A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x c o n t r o l u n i t .
7 10 Braking system (ABS/ESP).
8 20 Starter control.
9 10 Engine control unit.
10 30 Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission control systems.
11 40 Front air conditioning.
12 30 Windscreen wipers.
13 40 Built-in systems interface.
14 30 Not used.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Having your vehicle towed
From the rear
- Unclip the top of the cover using a coin,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Special features of the
automatic gearbox
When being towed with four wheels on
the road, it is essential to observe the
following rules:
- selector lever in position N ,
- tow the vehicle at a speed below 30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance
limited to 30 miles (50 km)
m a x i m u m ,
- d o n o t a d d o i l t o t h e g e a r b o x .
When towing with the engine switched
off, there is no braking or steering
assistance.
Without lifting (4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
The removable towing eye is inside the
engine compartment.
From the front
- Unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part,
- Screw in the removable towing eye until it locks. Lifting (2 wheels on
the road only)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment.
VEHICLES FITTED WITH A
MANUAL GEARBOX
(diesel version)
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t
be in the neutral position. Failure to
observe this special condition may
result in damage to certain braking
components and the absence of
b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e t h e n e x t t i m e t h e
engine is started.
Put the gear lever in neutral.
Failure to observe this rule may
result in damage to certain
components.