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DRIVING
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can
it replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part of
the driver.
CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically maintains
the speed of the vehicle at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires a minimum vehicle
s p e e d o f 2 5 m p h ( 4 0 k m / h ) , a s w e l l a s
the engagement of:
- f o u r t h g e a r o n a m a n u a l g e a r b o x ,
- second gear on an automatic gear- b o x , i n s e q u e n t i a l m o d e ,
- position D o n a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x .
The cruise control is switched off man-
ually or by pressing the brake or clutch
pedal or on triggering of the ESP sys-
tem for safety reasons.
I t i s p o s s i b l e t o e x c e e d t h e p r o g r a m m e d
speed temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value. The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk
A .
1. Cruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.
2. Value decrease button.
3. Value increase button.
4. C r u i s e c o n t r o l o f f / r e s u m e b u t t o n .
Steering mounted controls Displays on the instrumen
t panel
The programmed information is grouped
together on the instrument panel dis-
play.
5. C r u i s e c o n t r o l o f f / r e s u m e i n d i c a t i o n .
6. Cruise control mode selection indi-
cation.
7. Programmed speed value.
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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
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.
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.
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 en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Brake fluid level
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.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Fluid specification
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.
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
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
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, 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.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specification
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.
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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CHECKS
Manual gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component. Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer. Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a -
tions.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly
prohibited .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Rear lamps
1. Brake/sidelamps (P21/5W).
2. Direction indicators
(PY21W amber)
3. Foglamp,
right-hand side (
PR21W
red)
Reversing lamp
,
left-hand side
(
P21W). T h e s e f o u r b u l b s a r e c h a n g e d f r o m i n -
s i d e t h e b o o t :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
r e m o v e t h e a c c e s s fl a p f r o m t h e
c o r r e s p o n d i n g s i d e t r i m p a n e l ,
u n s c r e w t h e b u t t e r fl y n u t s e c u r i n g
t h e l a m p u n i t ,
u n c l i p t h e l a m p u n i t c o n n e c t o r ,
e x t r a c t t h e l a m p u n i t c a r e f u l l y p u l l i n g
i n i t s m i d d l e t o w a r d s t h e o u t s i d e ,
s p r e a d t h e f o u r t a b s a n d r e m o v e t h e
b u l b h o l d e r ,
t u r n t h e b u l b a q u a r t e r o f a t u r n a n d
c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
T a k e c a r e t o e n g a g e t h e l a m p u n i t i n i t s
g u i d e s , w h i l e k e e p i n g i t i n l i n e w i t h t h e
v e h i c l e .
Changing bulbs
A m b e r o r r e d b u l b s , s u c h a s
t h o s e f o r t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a -
t o r s a n d r e a r f o g l a m p , m u s t b e
r e p l a c e d b y b u l b s o f t h e s a m e
r a t i n g a n d c o l o u r .
T h e l a m p s o n t h e t a i l g a t e a r e
d u m m y u n i t s . T h e y a r e t h e r e f o r
a e s t h e t i c p u r p o s e s o n l y .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
I n s e r t a t h i n s c r e w d r i v e r i n t o o n e o f
t h e o u t e r h o l e s o f t h e l e n s .
P u s h i t o u t w a r d s t o u n c l i p .
R e m o v e t h e l e n s .
P u l l t h e b u l b o u t a n d c h a n g e i t .
O p e n t h e b o o t .
R e m o v e t h e p l u g s A o n t h e i n n e r
p a n e l .
P u s h o n t h e c e n t r e o f t h e l a m p u s i n g
t w o s c r e w d r i v e r s t o l e v e r i t o u t w a r d s .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e c o n n e c t o r a n d i f
n e c e s s a r y t h e s c r e e n w a s h p i p e
f r o m t h e l a m p .
T u r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r f o r t h e f a u l t y
b u l b a q u a r t e r o f a t u r n .
P u l l o u t t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)
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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 1 975 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 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, 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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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 Manual Auto
Model codes:
SC...
8FR0 5FS0 5FS9
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 075 1 135
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 150 1 210
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 576 1 579 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 476 2 479 2 512
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46
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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 110
PEF
Gearbox
Manual Manual Manual
Model codes:
SC...
8HZC - 9HXC - 9HP0 9HR8
- Unladen weight 1 065 - 1 080 1 080 1 080 1 090
- Kerb weight 1 140 - 1 155 1 155 1 155 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 564 - 1 607 1 583 1 608 1 632
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 464 - 2 507 2 083 2 508 2 532
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient 900 - 900 500 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 150 - 1 150 500 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 - 570 500 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 - 46 46 4 6 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.