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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
Recommended settings
- Heating/manual air conditioning:
- Digital air conditioning: the fully automatic mode is recommended - press "AUTO" .
Operate
For...
Cooling
or
Fully cold to
start, then personal settings
Maximum to
start, then personal settings
ON
ON when
starting,
then OFF
Heating
or
Fully hot to
start, then personal settings
Maximum to
start, then personal setting
ON when
starting,
then OFF
Demisting
Defrosting
Fully hot
OFF
V E N T I L A T I O N
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40M O N I T O R I N G
Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature fi x e d r e d .
The temperature of the
cooling system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down
before topping up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery
charge fi x e d . The battery charging circuit
has a fault (dirty or loose
terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the
engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Door(s) open fi x e d i f t h e s p e e d
is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is still open. Close the door or boot.
fi x e d a n d
accompanied by
an audible signal if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).
+
Seat belts
not fastened/ unfastened fi x e d . The driver and/or the front/
rear passenger has not
fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckl
e. The illuminated dots represent the passengers
that have not fastened/unfastened their seat belt.
They come on:
- fi x e d f o r 3 0 a b o u t s e c o n d s o n s t a r t i n g
the vehicle,
- fi x e d f r o m 0 t o 1 2 m p h ( 0 t o 2 0 k m / h ) when driving,
- fl a s h i n g a b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , accompanied by an audible signal for
about 120 seconds.
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F I T T I N G S
UPPER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the dashboard,
one on the driver's side and one on
the passenger's side.
To open, press the button at the
bottom corner.
To close, lower the lid fully until it
clicks.
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
It includes storage areas for a bottle of
water, the vehicle handbook pack, ...
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
cup, fragrance cartridges...
To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The lamp comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
COOLED GLOVEBOX
It is cooled by a ventilation nozzle
that can be closed off manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with cooled air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compartment.
The cooling of your glovebox only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
For safety reasons, the
glovebox should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
For safety reasons, the up-
per storage compartments
should be kept closed when
the vehicle is moving.
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F I T T I N G S
COOL STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains, de-
pending on version:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
-
a 12 V accessory socket (Maximum
power: 120 W); this is operational
when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessory socket in the boot,
- a USB port.
For safety reasons, the
cooled storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a cigar lighter
and a portable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The portable ashtray can
be placed in a cup holder.
To use the cigar lighter, press it
in and wait a few seconds until it
pops out automatically.
Vehicles with the
electronic gearbox
system or an automatic gearbox
possess an additional storage space
in the middle of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and low-
er the lid.
The cooled storage has automatic
lighting.
It can accommodate a 1.5 litre bottle
and two 0.5 litre bottles, for example.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The cooled storage has a ventilation
nozzle. It is directly linked to the ve-
hicle’s air conditioning system, and
is supplied with cooled air whatever
the settings for the passenger com-
partment.
The cooling of this storage area only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
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F I T T I N G S
UPPER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
There are large storage compart-
ments at the top of the dashboard,
one on the driver's side and one on
the passenger's side.
To open, press the button at the
bottom corner.
To close, lower the lid fully until it
clicks.
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
It includes storage areas for a bottle of
water, the vehicle handbook pack, ...
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a
pair of spectacles, tokens, cards, a
cup, fragrance cartridges...
To open the glove box, raise the
handle and lower the lid.
The lamp comes on automatically
when the lid is opened.
COOLED GLOVEBOX
It is cooled by a ventilation nozzle
that can be closed off manually.
It is directly linked to the vehicle’s air
conditioning system, being supplied
with cooled air whatever the require-
ments of the passenger compartment.
The cooling of your glovebox only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
For safety reasons, the
glovebox should remain
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
For safety reasons, the up-
per storage compartments
should be kept closed when
the vehicle is moving.
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F I T T I N G S
COOL STORAGE CENTRE CONSOLE
The centre console contains, de-
pending on version:
- two cup-holders,
- two storage compartments,
-
a 12 V accessory socket (Maximum
power: 120 W); this is operational
when the ignition is on.
There may be an additional 12 V accessory socket in the boot,
- a USB port.
For safety reasons, the
cooled storage compart-
ment should be kept closed
when the vehicle is moving.
SMOKER'S KIT
This kit consists of a cigar lighter
and a portable ashtray.
These are located on the centre
console. The portable ashtray can
be placed in a cup holder.
To use the cigar lighter, press it
in and wait a few seconds until it
pops out automatically.
Vehicles with the
electronic gearbox
system or an automatic gearbox
possess an additional storage space
in the middle of the dashboard.
To open, pull the handle and low-
er the lid.
The cooled storage has automatic
lighting.
It can accommodate a 1.5 litre bottle
and two 0.5 litre bottles, for example.
Two cup-holders are available when
the lid is open. The cooled storage has a ventilation
nozzle. It is directly linked to the ve-
hicle’s air conditioning system, and
is supplied with cooled air whatever
the settings for the passenger com-
partment.
The cooling of this storage area only
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
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C H E C K S
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise 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.
Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufactur-
er's recommendations.
Brake fluid level
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 in-
terval for this operation.
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
a n d f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Coolant level
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
1 5 m i n u t e s .
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
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
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 oper-
ate 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
may operate after the vehicle has
b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n -
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited. When working under the
bonnet, take care, as cer-
tain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).
Power steering fluid level T h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d
level should be close to the
"MAX" mark. Unscrew the
cap, with the engine cold, to
check the level.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
A CARAVAN, ETC.
T o w b a r s u i t a b l e f o r t h e a t t a c h m e n t
of a trailer or caravan with additional
l i g h t i n g a n d s i g n a l l 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
f o r t r a n s p o r t i n g p e o p l e a n d l u g g a g e ,
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
trailer. W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g e n u i n e
C I T R O Ë N t o w b a r s a n d t h e i r h a r -
nesses that have been tested and
a p p r o v e d f r o m t h e d e s i g n s t a g e
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 -
t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d t o a
CITROËN dealer.
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
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r 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 v e h i c l e ' s
e l e c t r i c a l p r e - e q u i p m e n t , 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 i n -
structions. Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer
s o t h a t t h e h e a v i e s t i t e m s a r e a s
c l o s e a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d
t h e n o s e w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e
m a x i m u m 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 .
A b o v e 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m
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
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
f o r d e t a i l s o f t h e w e i g h t s a n d t o w i n g
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 .
T o l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d , r e -
d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
s l o p e d e p e n d s o n t h e g r a d i e n t a n d
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 .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p a n d
the STOP w a r n i n g l a m p
c o m e o n , s t o p t h e v e -
hicle and switch off the
e n g i n e a s s o o n a s p o s -
sible.
Braking
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r i n c r e a s e s t h e b r a k i n g
distance.
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
t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
o b s e r v i n g t h e r e c o m m e n d e d
p r e s s u r e s .
Lighting
C h e c k t h e e l e c t r i c a l l i g h t i n g a n d
s i g n a l l i n g o n t h e t r a i l e r .
T h e r e a r p a r k i n g s e n s o r s w i l l 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 g e n -
uine CITROËN towbar is used.
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
s t r e s s a n d t h e d r i v e r m u s t t a k e p a r -
ticular care.
Cooling
T o w i n g a t r a i l e r o n a s l o p e i n c r e a s e s
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 .