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DRIVING
EASY mode
(automatic mode)
Select position E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- rearwards, "+" to change up,
- forwards, "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
to prevent stalling.
In the event of overheating of the
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle. With the ignition on, illumi-
nation of this warning lamp
indicates a gearbox fault.
On a slope, use the brake to
immobilise the vehicle and
place the gear lever in posi-
tion N , E or R .
Do not keep the vehicle immobilised
using the accelerator. Always press the brake pedal
while starting the engine.
Never select neutral
N while
the vehicle is moving.
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
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CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
There are two marks
on the dipstick:
A = maximum
I f y o u fi l l p a s t t h i s
mark, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
B = minimum
Never allow the level to
fall below this mark.
Dipstick
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet. Changing the brake fluid
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a t
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
U s e fl u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l fi l D O T 4
standards.
Windscreen wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you
use products recommended by your
manufacturer.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Oil viscosity grade
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements. Cooling system
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.
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited. S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y 1 / 4 o f 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. O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m -
mended by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine.
Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or into the ground.
Empty the used oil into the
containers provided for this
purpose in the CITROËN dealer
n e t w o r k o r a t a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p
(France) or at an authorised waste
disposal site.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum oil
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
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.
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Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
dance with the servicing schedule. O n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c o m -
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and certain
components, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the servicing
booklet which correspond to your
vehicle's engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your
battery checked by a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d
regularly.
If you drive in dusty
conditions, change them twice as
often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. Disc and drum wear
For information on disc and drum
surface wear, contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r d -
a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s e r v i c -
ing schedule.
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services. Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
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Parking the vehicle
As far as possible, immobilise
the vehicle on level, stable, non-
slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch
o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t
gear or reverse for the manual
gearbox, position N for the
"SensoDrive" gearbox. Tools
The following tools are installed in a
carrier, located in the centre of the
spare wheel:
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack with handle
3. Removable towing eye
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack in the boot
Remove the carpet then the
plastic cover using the handle. Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label po-
sitioned on the inner pillar of the left
d o o r , s e e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n m a r k i n g s " .
CHANGING A WHEEL
If necessary, chock the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure
that the occupants get out of
the vehicle and wait in a safe
location.
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3. Dipped/Main beam headlamps (H4 - 60/55W)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the rubber cap C .
Push the side of the tongue D .
Remove the bulb holder and
change the bulb.
R e fi t t h e b u l b h o l d e r , t h e t o n g u e
then the rubber cap.
I f y o u e n c o u n t e r a n y d i f fi c u l t i e s , c o n -
t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
Rear lamps
1. Brake/side lamps (P 21/5 W)
2. Direction indicators (P 21 W)
3. Reversing lamp (P 21 W),
left-hand side
Foglamp (P 21 W), right-hand
side These 3 bulbs are changed by re-
moving the lamp unit:
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l a m p u n i t fi x i n g
nuts A ,
remove the lamp unit by pulling
outwards,
unclip the harness,
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3. Dipped/Main beam headlamps (H4 - 60/55W)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the rubber cap C .
Push the side of the tongue D .
Remove the bulb holder and
change the bulb.
R e fi t t h e b u l b h o l d e r , t h e t o n g u e
then the rubber cap.
I f y o u e n c o u n t e r a n y d i f fi c u l t i e s , c o n -
t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
Rear lamps
1. Brake/side lamps (P 21/5 W)
2. Direction indicators (P 21 W)
3. Reversing lamp (P 21 W),
left-hand side
Foglamp (P 21 W), right-hand
side These 3 bulbs are changed by re-
moving the lamp unit:
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l a m p u n i t fi x i n g
nuts A ,
remove the lamp unit by pulling
outwards,
unclip the harness,
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION Third brake lamp
(Four W 5 W bulbs)
U n s c r e w t h e 2 fi x i n g b o l t s A .
Release the lamp unit by pushing
the two tabs B inwards.
Disconnect the connector and the
rear screen wash pipe.
Remove the bulb holder.
Remove the bulb and change it.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , p r o c e e d i n t h e r e -
verse order and ensure that the lamp
unit seal and the rear screen wash
pipe have been put back in place cor-
rectly.
Do not tighten the bolts more
than is necessary at the risk
of breaking the lamp.
Number plate lamps (W 5 W)
Pass your hand under the
bumper.
Remove the bulb holder turning it
one quarter of a turn.
Remove the bulb and change it.
remove the bulb holder by
spreading the four tongues B ,
remove the bulb and change it.
Note: w h e n r e fi t t i n g , p r o c e e d i n t h e
reverse order and take care to posi-
tion the bulb holder, the tabs and the
lamp unit correctly.
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* F u s e s l o c a t e d b e h i n d t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l . T o c h a n g e t h e m , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Fuse
N° Rating (A)
Functions
1 10 Brake lamps - ABS - "SensoDrive" gearbox
2 25 Central locking/unlocking
3 20 Rear screen demisting
4 7.5 Rear lamps - Number plate lamps - Instrument panel - Screen
5 7.5 Diagnostic socket
6 7.5 Rear foglamp - Instrument panel - "SensoDrive" gearbox
7 - Not used
8 7.5 ABS - Power steering - Air conditioning - Fan assembly
9 10 Rear lamps - Central locking/unlocking - Electric windows - Rear scree
n demisting -
Speedometer - Air conditioning - Heating - Rev counter
10 20 Front and rear wipers
11 15 Audio equipment - Electronic engine immobiliser - 12 V socket (120 W max)
12 7.5 Rear screen demisting - ABS - Fan assembly - Front and rear wipers - Powe
r steering -
Central locking/unlocking - Air conditioning - Electric windows - Speedometer - Rev counter
13 15 Airbag - Engine control unit - Electronic engine immobiliser - "Sen
soDrive" gearbox -
Instrument panel
14 7.5 Air conditioning
15 * 40 Accessories - Demisting - ABS - Fan assembly relay - Front and rear wipe rs
16 * 30 Electric windows
17 * 40 Heating - Air conditioning