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Check the compatibility of the charging station and its charging cable with your vehicle.
)
Press latch 4to open the socket cover. )
Ensure that there is no foreign body on the
vehicle's charging socket.
Fast charging
)Apply the parking brake and put the drive
selector in position P.P )Switch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK"position. )Pull lever 3 , located under the driver's seat,
outer side, to open the access flap for the
fast char
ging socket (left hand side of the
vehicle).
Do not touch the metal end of thenormal charging socket or of thecharging cable. Risk of electrocution and/or faults.
)Connect the charging cable of the charging station to the vehicle following the
instructions on use of the station.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Star t the other vehicle and wait a fewminutes. )Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
)Disconnect the cables in the reverse order. )Refit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.
I
f the "Ready" lamp does not come on,proceed as follows: )Leave the cables connected. )Return the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK" position. )Put the main battery on charge, followingthe procedure for normal charging (see "charging the main battery"). )When the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,disconnect the cables. )Leave the battery on charge for at least one hour. )Turn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
)
Remove the protective cover from
the battery.
If you want to use a battery charger, you must remove the battery from the front compartment.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.Check the electrolyte level and top upwith distilled water if necessary (refer to"checking levels" in this document).
)Slacken nut 1
and lift off the retaining bar.
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Do not charge the battery without first disconecting the terminals and removing it from the vehicle.Do not disconnect the terminals whenthe "Ready" lamp is on, nor when thevehicle is being charged.
Before disconnecting
You must wait 2 minutes after switchingoff the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in line with legal requirements and never put out withhousehold waste. Ta k e used batteries to an authorisedcollection point.
)Disconnect the negative (-) terminal. )Lift the protective cover on the (+)terminal 2. )Slacken nut 3. )Disconnect the positive (+) terminal. )Remove the battery. )Charge the battery following the
instructions given by the manufacturer of
the battery charger. )Reconnect the battery starting with
the (+) cable.
After reconnecting
After reconnecting the battery, switchon the ignition and wait 1 minute
before star ting, to allow initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if minor problems persist after doingthis, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Remember to enter the radio code yourself, referring to the relevant section.
Ensure that the battery posts and cable terminals are clean. If they are coveredwith sulphates (whitish or greenish deposit), disconnect and clean them.
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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
)Switch off the ignition. )Indicate on the speed restriction sticker provided, the wheel to be repaired, then fix it to the steering wheel as a reminder that a
wheel is in temporary use. )Shake the sealant car tridge, remove the cap and screw on the injection pipe.
) Remove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired. ) Remove the valve core using the tool
provided, and store in in a clean place.
) Connect the injection pipe to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired.
)Tap the sealant car tridge (top down)several times with your hand, so as to injectall of the product into the tyre. )Remove the injection pipe. )Refit the valve core and tighten it using the
tool provided.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed andcauses irritation to the eyes.Keep it out of reach of children. The use-by date of the sealant is marked on the car tridge.
After use, do not discard the empty cartridge but take it to a CITROËN dealer (France) or
an authorised waste disposal site. Don't forget to obtain a replacement cartridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
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2. Infl ation
)Check that the compressor switch A
is in
the "OFF" position. )Uncoil the compressor pipe B.
)
Connect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel. )
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ON" or "ACC"). ) Star t the compressor by turning the
switch A
to the "ON" position. )
Using the compressor, adjust the pressure in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove the compressor and stow the kit. )
Drive off straight away at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting thedistance travelled to approximately
120 miles (200 km).
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Tell the technician that you have used the kit. After checking, the technicianwill advise you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates that the tyre is not repairable; contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop for assistance.
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Changing a wheel
- A jack: for lifting the vehicle.
- A wheelbrace: for removin
g and refitting
the wheel bolts.
- A handle: for operating the jack.
These tools are not supplied with your vehicle.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and put the drive selector in
position Pto lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
You must ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the fusebox cover in the dashboard (right hand side).
For access: )Unclip the cover and remove it completely by pulling it towards you. )Remove the tweezer.
Access to tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified. ) Check that the ignition switch is in
the "LOCK " position. )
Identify the failed fuse by checking
the condition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its location. )
Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating. ) Check that the number marked on the box,
the rating marked on the top of the fuse
and the tables below all agree.
CITROËN will not accept responsibility for the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctionsresulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and not recommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with itsinstructions, in par ticular when the consumption of all of the additional equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Yo u r v e h i c l e’s electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical equipment or accessories in your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL
CITROËN LOCALISED EMERGENCY CALL
In an emergency, press this button for more than2 seconds. Flashing of the green LED and a voice message confi rm that the call has been made tothe CITROËN Emergency team * .g
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green LED goes off.
A press
(at any time) of more than 8 seconds on this button, cancels
the request.
CITROËN LOCALISED ASSISTANCE CALL
When the ignition is switched on, thegreen LED comes on for 3 seconds
indicating that the system is operating correctly.
If the oran
ge LED fl ashes: there is
a system fault.
If the oran
ge LED is on continuously:the backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITRO
ËN. Pressin
g this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confi rmed b
y a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confi rms that the call has been made *
.
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
The green LED remains on (without fl ashing) when communication is established. It goes off at the end of communication.
This call is dealt with b
y the CITROËN Emergency team which receiveslocating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to theappropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is not
operational, or when the locating service has been expressly declined,
the call is dealt with directl
y by the emergency services (11 2) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected b
y the airbag ECU, and independentlyof the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made
automatically.
*
These services are subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite
you to have a dealer check the confi guration of these servicesand, if desired, modifi ed to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country, confi guration is possible in the offi cial national language of your choice.
For technical reasons, particularl
y to improve the quality of Telematic services services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right tocarry out updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.
If you benefi t from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have available additional services in your MyCITROEN personal space, via the CITROËN y,y
Internet website www.citroen.co.uk.
