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FAMILIARISATION OPENING
Boot 2-position adjustable boot
T h i s a d j u s t a b l e b o o t fl o o r w i t h t w o p o s i -
t i o n s a l l o w s y o u t o :
- m a x i m i s e t h e v o l u m e o f t h e b o o t ,
- p a r t i t i o n t h e b o o t ( s t o r i n g o f t h e r e a r parcel shelf...),
- o b t a i n a fl a t fl o o r f r o m t h e b o o t o p e n - ing to the front seats, when the rear
b e n c h s e a t i s i n t h e f o l d e d a n d f u l l y
b a c k p o s i t i o n .
1. U n l o c k i n g t h e v e h i c l e .
2. Opening the boot.
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A. I n t e r i o r r e l e a s e l e v e r .
B. E x t e r i o r s a f e t y c a t c h .
C. B o n n e t s t a y .
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Bonnet
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FAMILIARISATION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. C r u i s e c o n t r o l / s p e e d l i m i t e r
switches.
2. S t e e r i n g w h e e l a d j u s t m e n t c o n t r o l .
3. Lighting and direction indicator
c o n t r o l s t a l k .
4. I n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
5. D r i v e r ' s a i r b a g .
Horn.
6. G e a r l e v e r .
7. Bonnet release.
8. Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Rear electric windows and doors d e a c t i v a t i o n c o n t r o l .
9. F u s e b o x .
10. M a n u a l h e a d l a m p h e i g h t
a d j u s t m e n t .
11. F r o n t s i d e w i n d o w d e m i s t i n g v e n t .
12. S p e a k e r ( t w e e t e r ) .
13. W i n d s c r e e n d e m i s t i n g v e n t .
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VISIBILITY
Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automati-
cally, without any action on the part of the
driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind
t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r s p e e d
to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver
by pushing the stalk downwards to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen. This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or re-
placement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper
stalk positions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and locat-
ed in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sen-
sitive wipers when using an auto-
matic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the
wiper blades, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers. It is accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wip-
ers must be reactivated if the
ignition has been off for more than
one minute, by pushing the stalk
downwards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving the stalk upwards then re-
turning it to position "0" . Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermit-
tent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To retain the effectiveness of the
" fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s a d v i s -
able to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the wind-
screen,
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s o f wear.
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CHECKS
BONNET
Push the exterior safety catch B to
the left and raise the bonnet.
Unclip the stay C from its housing.
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
Closing
Take the stay out of the support
notch.
Clip the stay in its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
Open the front left door.
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aper-
ture. The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left door
is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bon-
net stay with care (risk of burns).
Opening
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a n H D I e n -
gine, the fuel system must be primed if
you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump
and a transparent pipe under the bonnet.
F i l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e l i -
tres of Diesel.
Open the bonnet.
Depending on version, unclip the
cover to gain access to the priming
pump.
Squeeze and release the priming
pump until resistance is felt (could
b e f r o m t h e fi r s t a p p l i c a t i o n ) a n d f u e l
appears in the transparent pipe with
the green connector.
Operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Depending on version, put the cover
back in position and clip it in place.
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not start at the
fi r s t a t t e m p t , d o n o t t r y a g a i n .
Operate the priming pump again,
then the starter.
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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS Brake fluid level
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
C h a n g i n g t h e fl u i d
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a p a r -
t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y o p e r -
ate after the vehicle has been switched
o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s c o l d .
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Screenwash fluid level
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Top up the level when neces-
sary.
Take care when carrying out checks
under the bonnet as some parts of
the engine can be very hot (risk of
burns).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
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.
Access to the battery Starting using another battery
Connect the red cable to the posi-
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 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 the negative termi-
n a l ( - ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A .
Start the slave vehicle.
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run.
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the interior
r e l e a s e l e v e r , t h e n t h e e x t e r i o r s a f e t y
catch,
secure the bonnet stay,
remove the plastic cover by pulling
on its grip for access to the two ter-
minals,
u n c l i p t h e f u s e b o x t o r e m o v e t h e
battery, if necessary.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e e n g i n e
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be inter-
rupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve 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 .
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
e q u i p m e n t , w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s , d i p p e d
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
f o r a m a x i m u m c o m b i n e d p e r i o d o f
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged. Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
m a t i c a l l y t h e n e x t t i m e t h e v e h i c l e i s
driven.
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
b e b e t w e e n fi v e a n d t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REAR WIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
A t t h e f r o n t , c h e c k t h e s i z e o f t h e w i p e r
b l a d e a s t h e s h o r t e r b l a d e i s fi t t e d t o
the passenger side of the vehicle.
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper
blade
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade
Switch on the ignition.
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.