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D R I V I N G
Manual operation
SPORT and SNOW
programmes
These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
v e r y s p e c i fi c c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e .
Selector position for manual gear
changing.
T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p f o r
the position requested signals that
this position is not yet obtained.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s o n fi x e d , t h e
p o s i t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d .
Lighting of a dash in the rev coun-
ter indicates an operating fault. In
this case:
- a marked snatching may be felt
when selecting R for reverse
gear,
- the gearbox is locked in a gear,
- do not exceed 60 mph (approx. 100 km/h).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
- A request to change gear is ac-
cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change
up or down may be performed
automatically.
- It is possible at any time to move from position D (driving in auto-
matic mode) to position M (driving
in sequential mode) or vice versa.
- The SPORT and SNOW modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.
SPORT programme "S"
With the lever in position D and the
engine running, press button " S ".
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic style of driving.
" S " appears on the instrument panel.
Move the selector to position M .
Push the lever towards the " + "
sign to change up a gear.
Pull the lever towards the " - " sign
to change down a gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically,
t o fi r s t g e a r i f n e c e s s a r y .
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
during gear changes. SNOW programme "
"
With the lever in position D and the
engine running, press button " ".
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme facilitates starting
and traction in conditions of poor grip.
" " appears on the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
Press the button selected again
at any time to exit from the pro-
gramme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is being driven
at a speed below approximately
6 mph (10 km/h), certain sourc-
es of noise (motorcycles, lorries,
pneumatic drills, ...) may trigger the
parking sensor audible signals.
Reactivation
Press button A again, the warning
lamp switches off, the system is
reactivated.
Deactivation Operating fault
If an operating fault occurs, this warn-
ing lamp is displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal (short beep),
when reverse gear is engaged.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is fully de-
activated.
The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
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C H E C K S
BLEEDING THE DIESEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal
Remove the protective cover by
u n c l i p p i n g fi r s t p o i n t 1 , then 3
and 4 .
Unclip point 2 pulling towards
you, then lift.
R e fi t t i n g
Clip point 2 fi r s t .
Lower the cover, centring it.
Clip points 1 and 4 , pushing ver-
tically and slightly rearwards.
Clip point 3 , pushing vertically. Bleeding water from
the fuel filter
Bleed on a regular basis (at every
oil change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the
bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-
fuel sensor, which is located at the
b a s e o f t h e fi l t e r .
C o n t i n u e u n t i l w a t e r c e a s e s t o fl o w
out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor.
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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles 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.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). 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 recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
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 compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the spare
w h e e l , u n d e r t h e b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t t h e fl o o r ,
unclip and remove the box con-
t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. Wheelbrace *
2. Jack with handle *
3. Aluminium wheel central embel-
lisher removal tool *
4. S o c k e t f o r s e c u r i t y b o l t s ( l o c a t e d
in the glove box)
Fits the wheelbrace
5. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
b o o t , u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
Removing the wheel
U n d o t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l s c r e w b y
a q u a r t e r t u r n .
Raise the spare wheel towards
y o u r e a r w a r d s .
Remove the wheel from the boot
s p a c e .
* O n l y w h e r e t h e v e h i c l e h a s a s p a r e
w h e e l .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the spare
w h e e l , u n d e r t h e b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t t h e fl o o r ,
unclip and remove the box con-
t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. Wheelbrace *
2. Jack with handle *
3. Aluminium wheel central embel-
lisher removal tool *
4. S o c k e t f o r s e c u r i t y b o l t s ( l o c a t e d
in the glove box)
Fits the wheelbrace
5. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
b o o t , u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
Removing the wheel
U n d o t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l s c r e w b y
a q u a r t e r t u r n .
Raise the spare wheel towards
y o u r e a r w a r d s .
Remove the wheel from the boot
s p a c e .
* O n l y w h e r e t h e v e h i c l e h a s a s p a r e
w h e e l .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Removing a wheel
List of operations
P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m
g r o u n d . A p p l y t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e .
Switch off the ignition and en- g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r ,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e s l o p e ( f o r v e -
hicles with automatic gearbox,
s e l e c t p o s i t i o n P ) .
D e t a c h t h e e m b e l l i s h e r u s i n g t h e
wheelbrace 1 b y p u l l i n g c l o s e t o
t h e v a l v e .
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, slide the embellisher re-
moval tool 3 into the slot in the
c e n t r a l e m b e l l i s h e r a n d a p p l y
fi r m l e v e r a g e t o d e t a c h .
Slacken the wheel bolts using
the wheelbrace 1 .
F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h s e c u r i t y w h e e l b o l t s , s l a c k e n t h e s e c u r i t y
bolts using the socket 4 fi t t e d o n
the wheelbrace 1 .
Position the jack 2 under the
b o d y s h e l l , e x a c t l y a s i n t h e i l l u s -
tration at the mark A , closest to
t h e w h e e l t h a t i s t o b e r e p l a c e d .
Operate the jack 2 until its base
i s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
Make sure that the base of the
j a c k i s v e r t i c a l l y b e l o w t h e j a c k -
i n g p o i n t u s e d .
R a i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
Remove the bolts and disengage
t h e w h e e l . List of operations
P o s i t i o n t h e w h e e l o n t h e h u b .
D o u p t h e 3 b o l t s b y h a n d .
P o s i t i o n t h e 4 t h b o l t .
Pretighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
w i t h s e c u r i t y w h e e l b o l t s , p r e t i g h t e n
t h e s e c u r i t y b o l t u s i n g t h e s o c k e t 4
fi t t e d o n t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 .
Retract the jack 2 a n d d i s e n g a g e i t .
Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 a n d t h e s e c u r i t y
bolts using the socket 4 .
Reposition the embellisher, com-
m e n c i n g b y p l a c i n g t h e s l o t a t
the valve, pressing it home with
t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a l u m i n i u m wheels, reclip the central embel-
l i s h e r i n p l a c e .
Stow the tools and the wheel in
t h e b o o t .
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e a n d
also have the wheel balancing
c h e c k e d .
Fitting a wheel
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e
towed or for towing another vehicle
u s i n g a r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools
The tools are located under the boot
fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t u p t h e fl o o r ,
detach and remove the holder
c o n t a i n i n g t h e t o o l s . Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e t o p l e f t
a n d p u l l i n g a t t h e r i g h t .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Place the gear lever in neutral
( p o s i t i o n N on the electronic
g e a r b o x o r a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the
c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m
a t p u l l i n g a t t h e t o p .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
A t t a c h t h e t o w i n g b a r .
S w i t c h o n t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
l a m p s o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d . When towing with all four wheels on
t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w i n g b a r .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h o n l y t w o w h e e l s
o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s -
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
t h e r e i s n o l o n g e r a n y b r a k i n g o r
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .