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MONITORING
Front
foglamps fi x e d . The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to
switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps fi x e d . The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off
the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off
and then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off
again, then start the engine.
Parking brake fi x e d . The parking brake is
applied or not properly
released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the brake
pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer
to the "Driving" section.
Dipped beam
headlamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position.
Main beam
headlamps fi x e d . The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
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SAFETY
BRAKING ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
G r o u p o f s u p p l e m e n t a r y s y s t e m s w h i c h
h e l p y o u t o o b t a i n o p t i m u m b r a k i n g i n
c o m p l e t e s a f e t y i n e m e r g e n c y s i t u a -
tions:
- a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m ( A B S ) ,
- e l e c t r o n i c b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n ( E B F D ) ,
- e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e ( E B A ) . Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
L i n k e d s y s t e m s w h i c h i m p r o v e t h e s t a -
b i l i t y a n d m a n o e u v r a b i l i t y o f y o u r v e h i -
c l e w h e n b r a k i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r o n p o o r
o r s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e s .
Activation
T h e a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m c o m e s
i n t o o p e r a t i o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n t h e r e
is a risk of wheel lock.
N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n o f t h e A B S m a y m a k e
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y ,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
t h e p r e s s u r e .
Operating fault I n e i t h e r c a s e , 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 .
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n ,
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 i n t h e
m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n , i t i n d i c a t e s a m a l -
f u n c t i o n o f t h e a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m
w h i c h c o u l d r e s u l t i n l o s s o f c o n t r o l o f
the vehicle when braking. I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s
o n , t o g e t h e r w i t h t h e
STOP
and ABS w a r n i n g l a m p s , 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 i n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n , i t
i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e e l e c t r o n -
i c b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n w h i c h c o u l d
r e s u l t i n l o s s o f c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e
when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
W h e n r e p l a c i n g w h e e l s ( t y r e s
a n d r i m s ) , e n s u r e t h a t t h e y c o n -
f o r m t o t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s r e c -
o m m e n d a t i o n s .
Emergency braking assistance
S y s t e m w h i c h , i n a n e m e r g e n c y , e n -
a b l e s y o u t o o b t a i n t h e o p t i m u m b r a k i n g
p r e s s u r e m o r e q u i c k l y , t h u s r e d u c i n g
the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed.
T h e e f f e c t o f t h i s i s a r e d u c t i o n i n t h e
resistance of the pedal and an increase
i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y . W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y ,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
t h e p r e s s u r e .
EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE
CALL
T h i s s y s t e m a l l o w s y o u t o m a k e a n
e m e r g e n c y o r a s s i s t a n c e c a l l t o t h e
e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s o r t o t h e d e d i c a t e d
C I T R O Ë N s e r v i c e .
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e u s e o f t h i s
f u n c t i o n , r e f e r t o t h e " A u d i o a n d t e l e -
m a t i c s " s e c t i o n .
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DRIVING
Manual operation
Select position M for sequential
changing of the four gears.
Push the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
Pull the lever towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
g e a r b o x w i l l o p e r a t e t e m p o r a r i l y i n a u t o -
matic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e n t h e
actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x s e l e c t s g e a r M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode. Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P or N to place the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle.
If the lever is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened
o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 5 s e c o n d s a f -
ter the ignition is switched off, a
message appears in the multi-
function screen.
Return the lever to position P ;
the message disappears. There is a risk of damage to the
g e a r b o x :
- if you press the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time,
- if you force the movement of the gear lever from the P
position to another position
w h e n t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t .
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunc-
t i o n s c r e e n , i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x f a u l t .
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x s w i t c h e s t o
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P to R and from N to R .
This will not cause any damage to the
g e a r b o x .
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) , l o c a l
speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi e d w o r k s h o p a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
To reduce fuel consumption when
at a prolonged standstill with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g ( t r a f fi c j a m . . . ) , p u t
the gear lever in the N position
and apply the parking brake.
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TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
1.1 i 1.4 i
Gearbox
Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC...
HFV0 KFT0
- Unladen weight 1 010 1 030
- Kerb weight 1 085 1 105
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 527 1 529
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 1 977 2 329
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 450 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 775 1 105
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 31 44
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
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TECHNICAL DATA
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is re duced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120
Gearboxes
Manual SensoDrive Manual Automatic
Model codes:
SC...
8FR0 8FP0 5FS0 5FS9
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 079 1 075 1 089
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 154 1 150 1 164
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 576 1 581 1 579 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 476 2 481 2 479 2 512
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 900 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46
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TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
LPG engines
1.1 i 1.4 i
Gearboxes
Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC...
HFV0/GPL KFT0/GPL
- Unladen weight 1 070 1 098
- Kerb weight 1 145 1 173
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 527 1 575
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope 1 977 2 375
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope 450 800
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 775 1 105
- Unbraked trailer 450 550
- Recommended nose weight 31 44
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
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TECHNICAL DATA
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines HDi 70
HDi 70
PEF
HDi 90
HDi 90
PEF 99g
HDi 90
PEF
HDi 90
PEF
Gearbox
Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC...
8HZC 8HR0 9HXC 9HP4 9HP0 9HP0/S
- Unladen weight 1 065 1 070 1 080 1 080 1 080 1 085
- Kerb weight 1 140 1 145 1 155 1 155 1 155 1 160
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 564 1 581 1 607 1 583 1 608 1 625
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 464 2 281 2 507 2 083 2 508 2 52
5
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient 900 700 900 500 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 150 950 1 150 500 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 500 57 0 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46 46 46
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, w ithin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, wit
hin the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is re duced by an
equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines
HDi 110 PEF
Gearboxes
Manual
Model codes:
SC...
9HR8
- Unladen weight 1 090
- Kerb weight 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 632
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope 2 532
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope 900
- Braked trailer * (with transfer of load within the GTW limit) 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570
- Recommended nose weight 46