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ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control system as
s o o n a s t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d
off and therefore prevents starting of
t h e v e h i c l e b y a n y o n e w h o d o e s n o t
have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic
chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, the code
m u s t b e r e c o g n i s e d f o r s t a r t i n g t o b e
p o s s i b l e .
If the system does not function
c o r r e c t l y , t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g b u t t o n
indicator light, situated on the courtesy
l i g h t c o n s o l e , fl a s h e s r a p i d l y w h e n t h e
ignition is switched on (2nd notch).
In this case your vehicle will not start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e .
Good practice If the keys are lost
A C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r w i l l b e a b l e
to retrieve the key code and the
transponder code to order a
replacement key if you show him your
V 5 r e g i s t r a t i o n c e r t i fi c a t e a n d p e r s o n a l
i d e n t i fi c a t i o n .
Key, remote control
Take care not to allow the key to come
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y
(key ring, ...) weighing on the shaft
of the key in the switch may cause a
malfunction.
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is
a p o s s i b i l i t y t h a t i t m a y u n l o c k y o u r
v e h i c l e , w i t h o u t y o u b e i n g a w a r e o f i t .
D o n o t r e p e a t e d l y p r e s s t h e b u t t o n s o f
your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run
the risk of stopping it from working and
t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l w o u l d h a v e t o b e
reprogrammed.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off,
except for reprogramming.
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o t h e
e l e c t r o n i c e n g i n e i m m o b i l i s e r s y s t e m . Safety
In the event of a serious impact the
doors are unlocked automatically
t o p e r m i t a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y
services.
Remove the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle, even for a short time,
i f t h e r e a r e c h i l d r e n o n b o a r d .
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Ensure that you are given the anti-theft
s o c k e t f o r a l l o y w h e e l s ( r e m e m b e r t o
note the code engraved on the head of
the socket).
H a v e t h e k e y c o d e s m e m o r i s e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
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Opening/Closing using
the remote control
P r e s s o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
to open or close the
corresponding rear door
(right or left).
Opening/Closing from
the front
Press the corresponding
control.
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a c c o m p a n i e s t h e
opening and closing of the door.
ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS
R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e s l i d i n g
doors when your vehicle is parked
for long periods, the electric open
door monitoring system consumes
power.
Opening/Closing from
row 2
Press the corresponding
control.
General recommendations
It is imperative that the doors are
only operated when the vehicle is
stationary. Always ensure that the
door is operated safely. Check that no
p e r s o n , a n i m a l o r o b j e c t i s p r e v e n t i n g
the required operation, either inside or
outside the vehicle.
Do not lean through an open window, do
n o t l e a v e a n y o b j e c t p r o t r u d i n g t h r o u g h
the door during opening or closing.
Do not leave children or pets near the
opening and closing controls without
supervision.
Obstacle detection
The detection system is triggered
w h e n a n o b s t a c l e w h i c h h a s a c e r t a i n
physical resistance hinders the
movement of the door.
I f a n o b s t a c l e i s d e t e c t e d d u r i n g :
- closing of the door, the door opens fully,
- opening of the door, the door stops.
W h e n t h e o b s t a c l e h a s b e e n r e m o v e d ,
complete or restart the action using the
remote control or the interior controls.
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e s e
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u r y
o r d a m a g e i f p a r t o f t h e b o d y o r a n
o b j e c t b e c o m e s j a m m e d o r c a u g h t .
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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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Gearbox and stearing wheel
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- press the lever to the+ sign to change to a
higher gear, from 1 to 6,
- conversely, press the lever to the - sign to change to a
lower gear. You can change from position
D
(automatic mode) to position M
(manual mode) at any time.
Stopping the vehicle, starting
the engine
Reverse gear
- Select position
R , with the
vehicle stationary and the
engine at idle.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e v e r i s
in position P , i t w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e
to change to another position. - Select position
P to
immobilise the vehicle or
to start the engine , with
t h e h a n d b r a k e o n o r o f f .
- You can also select position N to park or to
start the engine , with the
h a n d b r a k e o n .
If position N is engaged
inadvertently while driving, allow
t h e e n g i n e t o r e t u r n t o i d l e b e f o r e
engaging position D to accelerate.
Manual mode
M a n u a l c h a n g i n g o f t h e g e a r s b y
pressing.
- Select lever position M , I n m a n u a l m o d e , i t i s o n l y p o s s i b l e t o
change from one gear to another if
the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit. If they do not, the vehicle will
operate temporarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
m o v i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x
automatically selects gear 1.
The
(snow) programme does not
operate in manual mode.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting
Handbrake
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a
version with a rotating front seat,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
the vehicle then lowering the lever
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
rotation of the driver's seat.
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a warning light which comes on on the instrument panel,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
Starting position.
The starter is operated. Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the
Running position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting.
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
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Fuel
CHECKS
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FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
DIESEL REPRIMING
PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e l i t r e s o f d i e s e l ,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
Quality of the fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
standards (diesel fuel which complies
with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid
Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
is subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the
engine and fuel circuit).
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Fuel
CHECKS
6
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
DIESEL REPRIMING
PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e l i t r e s o f d i e s e l ,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
Quality of the fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
standards (diesel fuel which complies
with standard EN 590 mixed with a
biofuel which complies with standard
EN 14214) available at the pumps
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid
Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
is subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the
engine and fuel circuit).
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Levels
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y
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.
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
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. During regeneration of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and
the service warning light remains on,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
When this occurs with the engine running,
this is due to the start of saturation of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( e x c e p t i o n a l l y
prolonged urban driving conditions: low
s p e e d , l o n g t r a f fi c j a m s , . . . ) .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u
are advised to drive at a speed of
more than 40 mph (60 km/h) as soon
a s p o s s i b l e , w h e n t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s
p e r m i t , 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 message disappears and the
service warning light is switched off).
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
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 for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
To avoid ice forming, do not use water.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o d r a i n s o r o n t o
the ground but into the containers
dedicated to this use at CITROËN
dealerships.
The minimum level of this
additive is indicated by
lighting of the service warning
light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on the display.