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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Audio equipment controls.
2. Telephone controls.
3. Steering wheel adjustment control.
4. Lights and direction indicators
controls.
Headlamp wash control.
5. Instrument panel.
6. Driver’s air bag.
Horn.
7. Cruise control switches.
8. Gear lever.
9. Handbrake.
10. Bonnet release.
11. Enclosed storage compartment.
F u s e b o x .
12. Headlamp height adjustment.
Deactivation of the ASC system.
Deactivation of the audible parking
assistance.
13. Cup holder.
14. Side adjustable and closing vent.
15. Information button.
16. Window de-icing and demisting
vent.
17. Windscreen de-icing vent.
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Switching to automated mode
Automated mode
After using the sequential mode, you
can return to the automated mode by
selecting position D .
“D” appears on the instrument panel
display.
T h e g e a r b o x t h e n o p e r a t e s i n a u t o - a c -
tive mode, without any action on the
part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most
suited to the following parameters:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp var-
iations in the pressure on the accelera-
tor pedal. “Auto sequential” mode
In the automated mode, you can
resume control temporarily at any time
using the steering wheel controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown than
that offered in automated mode (arrival
a t a r o u n d a b o u t , e x i t f r o m a c a r p a r k
with a steep gradient, overtaking...).
T h e g e a r b o x e n g a g e s t h e g e a r r e -
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, press
the back of the
“+/OFF” control for ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y 2 s e c o n d s .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can:
- move to position N to leave the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
- l e a v e a g e a r e n g a g e d , s u c h a s fi r s t or reverse.
In both cases, it is imperative that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise the
vehicle. Operating anomaly
With the ignition on, if the message
“Slow down” or
“Maintenance
required” appears on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x m a l -
function.
When a message is displayed, carry
out the following operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position N and let
the engine run,
- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long
period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or
appears frequently, contact a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
At low speeds, when approaching a
s t o p o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s f o r e x a m p l e , t h e
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n t o fi r s t g e a r a u -
tomatically.
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C H E C K S
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Bonnet strut
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly locked.
From inside: pull the handle A , on the
left-hand side below the door, towards
you.
From outside: move the catch to the
left then raise the bonnet. Secure the strut in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
Before closing the bonnet, replace the
strut in its clip.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Protection system which also provides
access for checking the various levels
of the engine components.
I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , fi l l t h e t a n k a n d o p -
erate the starter until the engine starts.
Several attempts must be made before
the engine re-starts.
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CHANGING A FUSE
Access to the tools
T h e e x t r a c t i o n p l i e r s a r e i n s t a l l e d i n t h e
e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t f u s e b o x .
To gain access to them:
Open the bonnet (refer to the
“Access” section),
Press on the hook A and release the
catch,
Remove the cover completely,
Remove the pliers B . CITROËN will not accept re-
sponsibility for the cost incurred
in repairing your vehicle or for
rectifying the malfunctions resulting
from the installation of accessories
not supplied and not recommended
by CITROËN and not installed in ac-
cordance with its instructions, in par-
ticular when the consumption of all of
the additional equipment connected
e x c e e d s 1 0 m i l l i a m p e r e s . Your vehicle’s electrical system is
designed to operate with standard
or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories in your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Changing a fuse
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the
f a i l u r e m u s t b e i d e n t i fi e d a n d r e c t i fi e d .
Identify the faulty fuse by checking
t h e c o n d i t i o n o f i t s fi l a m e n t .
U s e t h e s p e c i a l p l i e r s t o e x t r a c t t h e
fuse from its location.
Always replace the faulty fuse with
a fuse of the same rating.
Check the correspondence between
t h e n u m b e r e t c h e d o n t h e b o x , t h e
rating etched on the top and the
tables below. Correct
Incorrect
The spare fuses are located on the
e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t f u s e b o x c o v e r .
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty fuse with a new fuse to rectify a
failure in the corresponding function.
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Engine compartment fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t n e a r t h e
battery (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
Open the bonnet (refer to the “Access” section),
Press on the hook A to release the catch,
Remove the cover completely,
Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding paragraph).
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e c o v e r c a r e f u l l y t o
g u a r a n t e e t h e s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x .
Fuse N° Rating Functions
1 15 A Front fog lamps.
2 7 A Engine ECU 2.4 litre 16 V
3 20 A C V T a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x E C U , r e l a y
C V T a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x E C U
4 10 A Horn.
5 7.5A Alternator 2.4 litre 16V
6 20 A Headlamp wash.
7 10 A Air conditioning.
8 15 A Engine ECU 2.4 litre 16 V
9 - Not used.
10 15 A Demisting, wipers.
11 - Not used.
12 - Not used.
13 - Not used.
14 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.
15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
16 20 A L e f t - h a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p ( x e n o n ) .
17 20 A R i g h t - h a n d d i p p e d h e a d l a m p ( x e n o n ) .
18 10 A Left-hand dipped headlamp, manual
and automatic headlamp
adjustment.
19 10 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.
20 - Not used.
21 10 A Ignition coils
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The battery A is located under the
bonnet on the left.
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the interior
l e v e r , t h e n t h e e x t e r i o r l e v e r ,
secure the bonnet strut.
BATTERY
Access to the battery
Connect the red cable to the positive
t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A ,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B .
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal
(-) of the slave battery B .
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point C
on the broken down vehicle, as
far as possible from the battery
( f o r e x a m p l e , r i g h t - h a n d e n g i n e
mounting).
Start the engine of the assisting
vehicle.
Operate the starter, let the engine
run.
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
Raise the front of the cover 1 to
release the three clips 2 .
Then pull the cover 1 towards you
to release the clip 3 and remove the
cover.
Check the electrolyte level regularly.
If necessary, top up the level with
distilled water.
Starting using another battery
Looking for an earth point at
the right-hand engine mounting
Procedure for charging your battery
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
using another battery.
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A.
Manufacturer’s plate.
This number is indicated on a plate
riveted on the centre pillar, on the
passenger’s side.
B.
Serial number under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the
bodywork near the windscreen.
C.
After Sales plate.
This plate is riveted on the inside of
the bonnet.
D.
Front number plate.
E.
Tyres / paint label.
T h i s l a b e l i s a f fi x e d t o t h e d r i v e r ’ s door centre pillar.
It indicates the following information:
- the tyres pressures without load and with load,
- the rim and tyre sizes,
- the pressure of the spare wheel,
- the paint colour reference.
IDENTIFICATION FEATURES
The tyre pressures must be checked
when cold at least once a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.