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   Instruments and controls   
 FUEL GAUGE  COOLANT TEMPERATURE 
  
The needle is positioned before the  
red zone:   normal operation. 
 In arduous conditions of use or hot 
climatic conditions, the needle may 
move close to the red graduations.    
What you should do if the needle 
enters the red zone:   
 Reduce your speed or let the engine 
run at idle.  
  
What you should do if the warning  
light comes on:   
   -   stop immediately, switch off the  ignition. The fan may continue to 
operate for a certain time up to 
 a p p r o x i m a t e l y   1 0   m i n u t e s ,  
  -   wait for the engine to cool down in  order to check the coolant level and 
top it up if necessary.  
 As the cooling system is pressurised, 
follow this advice in order to avoid any 
risk of scalding:  
   -   wait at least one hour after  switching off the engine before  
carrying out any work, 
  -   unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to  allow the pressure to drop, 
  -   when the pressure has dropped,   c h e c k   t h e   l e v e l   o n   t h e   e x p a n s i o n  
bottle, 
  -   if necessary, remove the cap  to top up.  
 If the needle remains in the red 
zone, have the system checked by a 
CITROËN dealer. 
 Refer to the "Levels" section of 
chapter 6. 
 Refer to the "Fuel" section of 
chapter 6. 
 The fuel level is tested each time the 
key is turned to the "running" position.  
 The gauge is positioned on: 
   -    
1:  the fuel tank is full, 
 a p p r o x i m a t e l y   6 0   l i t r e s .  
  -     0:  the reserve is now being 
used, the warning light comes on  
continuously. The reserve when 
 t h e   w a r n i n g   fi   r s t   c o m e s   o n   i s  
 a p p r o x i m a t e l y   8   l i t r e s .       

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  Good practice when stopping 
  Good practice when starting 
  Diesel pre-heating warning  
light  
 If the temperature is high  
enough, the warning light 
comes on for less than one 
second, you can start without 
waiting. 
 In cold weather, wait for this warning 
light to switch off then operate the 
starter (Starting position) until the 
engine starts.      Door or bonnet open 
warning light 
 If this comes on, a door or the 
bonnet is not closed correctly, check!  
  Minimise engine and gearbox wear  
 When switching off the ignition, let the  
engine run for a few seconds to allow 
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to 
return to idle.  
 Do not press the accelerator when  
switching off the ignition.  
 There is no need to engage a gear  
after parking the vehicle.   
 STARTING AND STOPPING 
  
Running and accessories position.   
 To unlock the steering, turn the  
steering wheel gently while turning the 
key, without forcing. In this position, 
certain accessories can be used.  
  
Starting position.   
 The starter is operated, the engine  
turns over, release the key.  
  
STOP position:   steering lock. 
 The ignition is off. Turn the steering  
wheel until the steering locks. Remove 
the key. 
 When the vehicle is stationary, unlock  
the steering wheel by pulling the lever.  
 Adjust the height and depth of the  
steering wheel, then lock by pushing 
the lever fully.  Boîte de vitesses et volant   

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SAFETY
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Airbags
  Front airbags  
 The front airbags are incorporated in  
the centre of the steering wheel for the 
driver and in the fascia for the front 
passenger.  
  Activation  
 They are deployed simultaneously,  
unless the passenger's front airbag 
has been disarmed, in the event of a 
serious front impact applied to all or 
part of the front impact zone   A  in the 
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle 
on a horizontal plane directed from the 
front towards the rear of the vehicle.  
   T h e   f r o n t   a i r b a g   i n fl   a t e s   b e t w e e n   
the front occupant of the vehicle and 
the fascia to cushion his forward 
movement.     Disarming  
 The passenger's front airbag alone can  
 b e   d i s a r m e d :   
   -    
With the ignition switched off  , 
insert the key into the passenger  
airbag disarming switch, 
  -   turn it to the off   "OFF"  position, 
  -   then remove the key keeping the  slot in this position.  
 The airbag warning light on the 
instrument panel is lit throughout 
the period of disarming.   If the two airbag warning lights 
are lit continuously, do not install 
a rear-facing child seat. Consult a 
CITROËN dealer.   
  Front airbag fault 
 To ensure the safety of your 
child, it is essential to disarm the 
passenger airbag when you install 
a rear-facing child seat on the front 
passenger seat. Otherwise, the child 
would risk being killed or seriously 
 i n j u r e d   i f   t h e   a i r b a g   w e r e   t o   i n fl   a t e .       Reactivation  
 In the  
"OFF"   position, the passenger 
airbag will not be triggered in the event  
of an impact.  
 As soon as the child seat is removed,  
turn the airbag slot to the   "ON"  
position to re-activate the airbag 
and thus ensure the safety of your 
passenger in the event of an impact.  
 If this warning light comes on, 
accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message on the 
display, consult a CITROËN 
dealer to have the system 
checked.    

120120
   Child safety   
 ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS 
 The incorrect installation of a child seat  
in a vehicle compromises the child's 
protection in the event of an accident.  
 Remember to fasten the seat belts or  
the child seat harnesses  keeping the 
slack   in relation to the child's body   to a 
minimum  , even for short journeys. 
 For optimum installation of the "forward 
facing" child seat, ensure that the back 
of the child seat is in contact with the 
back of the vehicle's seat and that the 
head restraint does not cause any 
discomfort.  
 If the head restraint has to be removed,  
ensure that it is stored or attached 
securely to prevent it from being 
thrown around the vehicle in the event 
of sharp braking.  
 Children under the age of 10 must not  
travel in the "forward facing" position 
on the front passenger seat, unless 
the rear seats are already occupied by 
other children, cannot be used or are 
absent.  
 Disarm the passenger airbag when a  
"rear facing" child seat is installed on 
the front seat.  
 Otherwise, the child would risk being  
seriously injured or killed if the airbag 
 w e r e   t o   i n fl   a t e .  
  
 A s   a   s a f e t y   p r e c a u t i o n ,   d o   n o t   l e a v e :     -   one or more children alone and 
unsupervised in a vehicle, 
  -   a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the  
windows closed, 
  -   the keys within reach of children inside the vehicle.  
  Installing a booster seat  
 The chest part of the seat belt must  
be positioned on the child's shoulder 
without touching the neck.  
 Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt  
passes correctly over the child's thighs.  
 CITROËN recommends the use of a  
 b o o s t e r   s e a t   w h i c h   h a s   a   b a c k ,   fi   t t e d  
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.  
 CHILD LOCK 
  This prevents opening of the side  
doors from the inside.    Manual mode  
 A label indicates the location of the  
child lock.  
   -   Open fully past the point of 
resistance. 
  -   Tilt the lever, located on the rear  section of the door.   
  Electric mode   With the ignition on, press this  
button. The diode comes on.  
   W a r n i n g :   t h i s   s y s t e m   i s   
independent of the central 
locking control. 
 Always remove the ignition key when 
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.  
 It is advisable to check the activation of  
the child lock each time the ignition is 
switched on.  
 In the event of a serious impact the  
electric child lock is deactivated 
automatically.   
 To prevent accidental opening of the 
doors, use the "Child Lock".  
 Take care not to open the rear windows  
by more than one third.  
 To protect young children from the rays  
 o f   t h e   s u n ,   fi   t   s i d e   b l i n d s   t o   t h e   r e a r  
windows.