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Accesses
READY TO SET OFF
2
HINGED REAR DOORS
When parked with the rear
doors open to 90°, the doors
mask the rear lights.
To signal your position to
road users travelling in the
same direction who may
not have noticed that you
have stopped, use a warning
triangle or any other device
stipulated by the legislation
and regulations of your
country.
TAILGATE
From the outside
The two hinged doors open to 90°.
To open, pull the handle towards you then
pull the lever to open the left-hand door.
To close, start with the left-hand door then
close the right-hand door.
Opening to 180°
A retractable check strap system permits
extension of the opening from 90° to 180°.
Disengage the check strap towards you
when the door is partially open.
The check strap will re-attach automatically
on closing. From the outside
If fitted on your vehicle, locking/unlocking is
via the remote control.
To open, press the control then raise the
tailgate.
A strap is provided to secure the tailgate in
the upper position.
From inside
Emergency control
In the event of a central unlocking operating
fault, this permits unlocking of the tailgate
from the inside.
Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock.
Insert a small screwdriver in this opening to
unlock the tailgate.
Instruments and controls
WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a check auto-test. They are switched off almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning light becom es a warning if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message on t he display.
Do not ignore these warnings
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied by
a message on
the display. major faults linked with the
"Brake fluid level", "Engine oil
pressure and temperature",
"Coolant temperature",
"Electronic brake force
distribution" and "Power
steering" warning lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition and ca ll
a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake/
Brake fluid
level/EBFD lit.
handbrake applied or not
released correctly. Releasing the handbrake switches off the warning l
ight.
lit. low brake fluid level. Top up using a fluid recommended by CITROËN.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct
and associated
with the ABS
warning light. failure of the electronic brake
force distribution.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition and ca ll
a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature lit while driving.
insufficient pressure or
temperature too high. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool. V
isually
check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct. major fault. Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS
ESP
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Instruments and controls
READY TO SET OFF
2
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Power steering lit. system malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Opening
detection lit and
accompanied by
a message on
the display.
access not closed correctly.
Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors
and
the bonnet are closed (if your vehicle is fitted wi th an
alarm).
Rear
suspension
with pneumatic
compensation flashing.
abnormal difference between
the detected sill height and the
optimum sill height. In automatic correction mode: drive slowly (approx
imately
6 mph (10 km/h)) until the warning light is switche d off.
In manual correction mode: return the sill which is still at
the upper or lower limit to an optimum height. Chap ter 3,
"Rear suspension" section.
lit on starting or
while driving. failure of the pneumatic
compensation.
You must stop. Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS remaining on. failure of the anti-lock braking
system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance but you are advised to stop. Call a CITR
OËN
dealer.
ESP flashing.
triggering of regulation by the
ESP. The system optimises drive and permits improvement
of the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapte r 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on. system malfunction. E.g.:
under-inflation of the tyres. E.g. Check the pressure of the tyres. Have them
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
remaining on
with the diode
on the button
(on the fascia)
lit. deactivation of the system at
the request of the driver.
Operation of the system is deactivated.
Reactivation is automatic above 30 mph (50 km/h) o
r
after pressing the button (on the fascia).
Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key
(key ring, ...) weighing the key down in the
ignition switch may cause a malfunction.
Good practice when starting Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
Diesel pre-heating warning light If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light comes
on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning light to
switch off then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return
to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the steering
wheel gently while turning the key, without
forcing. In this position, certain accessories
can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine turns
over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering locks. Remove the key.
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Levels
CHECKS
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Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by 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.
If fluid has to be added frequently, 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.
When this occurs with the engine running it
is due to the start of saturation of the particle
emission filter (exceptionally prolonged
urban type driving conditions: low speed,
long traffic jams, ...).
In order to regenerate the filter, you are
advised to drive at a speed higher than
40 mph (60 km/h) for at least five minutes
as soon as possible, when traffic conditions
permit (until the message disappears and
the service warning light is switched off).
During regeneration of the particle emission
filter, relay noise may be heard under the
fascia.
If the message is still displayed and if the
service warning light remains on, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the expansion bottle. If
more than 1 litre of fluid is 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 Universal range.
Capacity of the screenwash reservoir:
approximately 4.5 litres.
If your vehicle is fitted with headlamp
washers, the capacity of the reservoir is
7.5 litres.
To guarantee optimum cleaning and prevent
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or
replaced with water.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
with particle emission filter)
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. Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is topped up
by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary
to re-prime the circuit:
- fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel,
- 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.
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from reaching
the engine.
The flashing of this warning light
is accompanied by a message on
the display.
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 petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 type petrol biofuels (containing
10 % ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this type
of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The quality of
the ethanol must comply with European
standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing up to
100 % ethanol (type E100).
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).
DIESEL
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary
to re-prime the circuit:
- fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
diesel,
- 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.
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from reaching
the engine.
The flashing of this warning light
is accompanied by a message on
the display.
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 petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 type petrol biofuels (containing
10 % ethanol), conforming to European
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this type
of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The quality of
the ethanol must comply with European
standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing up to
100 % ethanol (type E100).
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).