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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Fuses in the engine
compartment Access to the fuses
D e t a c h a n d r e m o v e t h e c o v e r .
Access to the second dashboard
fusebox
After any operation on the fuses
in the fusebox, check that the
fusebox cover is put back cor-
rectly for their protection. Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F36 30 A H i - F i a m p l i fi e r
F37 30 A D r i v e r ’ s e l e c t r i c s e a t
F39 20 A Heated seats
A f t e r a n y o p e r a t i o n , c a r e f u l l y r e fi t
the cover. If the cover is not cor-
rectly positioned or not properly
closed, this could cause serious
problems on your vehicle. For
the same reason, take care not to
spill any liquid in the fusebox. All work on the maxi-fuses,
which are located in these
fuseboxes and which give
extra protection, must be carried
o u t b y C I T R O Ë N t e c h n i c i a n s .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N Fuses in the engine
compartment Access to the fuses
D e t a c h a n d r e m o v e t h e c o v e r .
Access to the second dashboard
fusebox
After any operation on the fuses
in the fusebox, check that the
fusebox cover is put back cor-
rectly for their protection. Table of fuses
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F36 30 A H i - F i a m p l i fi e r
F37 30 A D r i v e r ’ s e l e c t r i c s e a t
F39 20 A Heated seats
A f t e r a n y o p e r a t i o n , c a r e f u l l y r e fi t
the cover. If the cover is not cor-
rectly positioned or not properly
closed, this could cause serious
problems on your vehicle. For
the same reason, take care not to
spill any liquid in the fusebox. All work on the maxi-fuses,
which are located in these
fuseboxes and which give
extra protection, must be carried
o u t b y C I T R O Ë N t e c h n i c i a n s .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
BATTERY
P r o c e d u r e f o r c h a r g i n g y o u r b a t t e r y
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 u s i n g a n o t h e r b a t t e r y .
Access to the battery
T h e b a t t e r y i s l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the inte-
rior lever, then the exterior lever,
secure the bonnet strut,
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
unclip the fuse box to remove
t h e b a t t e r y , i f n e c e s s a r y . Charging the battery using a
battery charger
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m t h e
v e h i c l e .
Follow the instructions for use
p r o v i d e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o f
t h e c h a r g e r .
Reconnect starting with the neg-
a t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) .
Check that the terminals and
c o n n e c t o r s a r e c l e a n . I f t h e y a r e
covered with sulphate (whitish or
greenish deposit), remove them
a n d c l e a n t h e m .
Starting using another
battery
The batteries contain harm-
ful substances such as sul-
p h u r i c a c i d a n d l e a d . T h e y
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in
a n y c i r c u m s t a n c e s , b e d i s c a r d e d
w i t h h o u s e h o l d w a s t e .
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to a special
c o l l e c t i o n p o i n t .
It is advisable to disconnect the
b a t t e r y i f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l e f t u n -
u s e d f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h .
Connect the red cable to the
p o s i t i v e 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 ter-
m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative ter-
m i n a l ( - ) o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y B .
Operate the starter, let the en-
g i n e r u n .
Wait until the engine returns to
i d l e a n d d i s c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e s .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehicle
h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s -
t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s
are encountered following this oper-
a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e
(depending on equipment):
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- the one-touch electric windows,
- the settings of the multifunction
screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r -
minals while the engine is
r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
S y s t e m w h i c h m a n a g e s t h e d u r a t i o n
of use of certain functions to con-
s e r v e a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f c h a r g e i n
t h e b a t t e r y .
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , y o u c a n
still use functions such as the audio
a n d t e l e m a t i c s s y s t e m , w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s , d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s , c o u r t e s y
l i g h t s , e t c . f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d
d u r a t i o n o f t h i r t y m i n u t e s . Switching to economy mode
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
message appears on the multi-func-
tion screen indicating that the vehicle
h a s s w i t c h e d t o e c o n o m y m o d e
and the active functions are put on
s t a n d b y .
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated au-
t o m a t i c a l l y n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
d r i v e n .
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , s t a r t t h e e n -
gine and let it run:
- for less than ten minutes to use
the equipment for an equivalent
duration,
- for more than ten minutes to use t h e e q u i p m e n t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting (refer
to the corresponding para-
g r a p h ) .
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t
1 minute before starting to permit
i n i t i a l i s a t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n i c s y s -
t e m s . H o w e v e r , i f s l i g h t d i f fi c u l t i e s
are encountered following this oper-
a t i o n , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Referring to the corresponding sec-
t i o n , y o u m u s t y o u r s e l f r e i n i t i a l i s e
(depending on equipment):
- t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l k e y ,
- the one-touch electric windows,
- the settings of the multifunction
screen,
- the audio equipment radio sta- tions,
- the GPS satellite navigation s y s t e m .
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t t h e t e r -
minals while the engine is
r u n n i n g .
D o n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t
d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e t e r m i n a l s fi r s t .
D o n o t p u s h t h e v e h i c l e t o s t a r t t h e
e n g i n e i f i t i s fi t t e d w i t h a 6 - s p e e d
e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x s y s t e m .
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
t h e b a t t e r y .
Close the windows and the doors
b e f o r e d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y .
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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 A TRAILER,A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional sig-
n a l l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d
for transporting people and luggage,
b u t i t m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a
t r a i l e r . I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imper-
a t i v e t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e
electrical pre-equipment installed at
the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t r u c t i o n s .
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
D i s t r i b u t e t h e l o a d i n t h e t r a i l e r s o
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
t h u s r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e .
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y
1 0 % a n d s o o n f o r e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e -
t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
R e f e r t o t h e " T e c h n i c a l D a t a " s e c t i o n
for details of the weights and towing
l o a d s w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d . Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d ,
i t s c o o l i n g c a p a c i t y i s n o t d e p e n d e n t
o n t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d .
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
t h e a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e
c o o l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e .
If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
i n g d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e s o f t h e
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will
b e d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a n
o r i g i n a l C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r i s u s e d .
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t
stress and its driver must be particu-
l a r l y c a r e f u l .
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ROOF BARS
T h e d e s i g n o f y o u r v e h i c l e r e q u i r e s
the use of roof bars and roof box-
e s t h a t a r e t e s t e d a n d a p p r o v e d b y
C I T R O Ë N , f o r y o u r s a f e t y a n d t o a v o i d
damage to the roof and tailgate
R e g a r d l e s s o f t h e t y p e o f l o a d i n g
equipment to be transported on the
r o o f ( r o o f b o x , b i c y c l e c a r r i e r , s k i
c a r r i e r . . . ) , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t y o u
a d d t r a n s v e r s e r o o f b a r s .
Recommendations
D i s t r i b u t e y o u r l o a d e v e n l y , a v o i d -
i n g o v e r l o a d i n g o n o n e s i d e .
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
r o o f .
A n c h o r t h e l o a d s e c u r e l y a n d
s i g n a l i f a n y p a r t o f i t i s o v e r -
h a n g i n g .
D r i v e g e n t l y , a s t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
be more liable to the effects of
s i d e w i n d s ( v e h i c l e s t a b i l i t y m a y
b e a l t e r e d ) .
Remove the roof bars as soon
a s t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d . Bicycle carrier
T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n o f a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r
on the tailgate of the 3-door model is
s t r i c t l y p r o h i b i t e d .
Maximum load that can be dis-
tributed on the roof bars (for a
loading height not exceeding
4 0 c m ; e x c e p t b i c y c l e c a r r i e r ) : 8 0 k g .
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
y o u r s p e e d t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d
to avoid damaging the roof bars
a n d t h e fi x i n g s o n t h e r o o f .
Please refer to national legislation
i n o r d e r t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e g u l a -
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
t h e v e h i c l e .
* A c c o r d i n g t o c o u n t r y .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable device which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the ra-
d i a t o r c o o l i n g f a n .
Fitting
O f f e r u p t h e v e r y c o l d c l i m a t e
screen to the front of the lower
s e c t i o n o f t h e f r o n t b u m p e r .
P r e s s o n i t s p e r i p h e r y t o c l i p i t s
fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
u n c l i p e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
D o n o t f o r g e t t o r e m o v e t h e v e r y
cold climate screen:
- when the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C,
- when towing,
- at speeds higher than 75 mph ( 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p -
ment or accessories which
a r e n o t r e c o m m e n d e d b y
C I T R O Ë N m a y r e s u l t i n a f a i l u r e
o f y o u r v e h i c l e ' s e l e c t r o n i c s y s t e m
a n d e x c e s s c o n s u m p t i o n .
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g .
You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
e q u i p m e n t a n d a c c e s s o r i e s .
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and
g e n u i n e p a r t s i s o f f e r e d b y t h e
C I T R O Ë N n e t w o r k .
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
a b i l i t y a n d s a f e t y .
T h e y a r e a l l a d a p t e d t o y o u r v e h i c l e
a n d b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ' s r e c o m -
m e n d a t i o n a n d w a r r a n t y .
This product range is structured
around 5 categories:
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
t r a y , s u n b l i n d s , f r a g r a n c e c a r t r i d g -
e s , r o o f b a r s , s t o r a g e t r a y u n d e r r e a r
shelf, armrest, telephone support,
c h i l d s e a t s a n d b o o s t e r c u s h i o n s . . .
"Protection": anti-theft alarm,
b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n i n g
t r i a n g l e , h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e t y j a c k e t ,
snow chains, non-skid covers, fog
l a m p s k i t , r e a r p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e . . .
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio
equipment, portable satellite naviga-
t i o n s y s t e m , C D c h a n g e r , a u x i l i a r y
cable for connecting a portable MP3
p l a y e r , U S B B o x , s p e a k e r s . . .
"Personalisation": seat covers, al-
l o y w h e e l s , w h e e l t r i m s , s t a n d a r d
m u d fl a p s , s t y l e m u d fl a p s , d o o r d e -
fl e c t o r s , s i l l p r o t e c t o r s , a l u m i n i u m
interior trim kit, anti-scratch protec-
t o r s u n d e r h a n d l e s . . .
"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl u i d , i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r c l e a n i n g
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e p r o d u c t s , b o d y -
w o r k t o u c h - u p a e r o s o l a n d p e n . . . D e p e n d i n g o n t h e c o u n t r y i n w h i c h
t h e v e h i c l e i s s o l d , i t m a y b e c o m -
p u l s o r y t o h a v e a h i g h v i s i b i l i t y s a f e -
t y j a c k e t , w a r n i n g t r i a n g l e a n d s p a r e
b u l b s a v a i l a b l e i n t h e v e h i c l e .
* T o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f j a m m i n g o f t h e pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned a n d s e c u r e d c o r r e c t l y ,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .