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Access
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HINGED REAR DOORS
When parked with the rear
doors open to 90°, the doors
mask the rear lights.
To signal your position to
road users travelling in the
same direction who may
not have noticed that you
have stopped, use a warning
triangle or any other device
stipulated by the legislation
and regulations of your
country.
TAILGATE
From the outside
The two hinged doors open to 90°.
To open, pull the handle towards you then
pull the lever to open the left-hand door.
To close, start with the left-hand door then
close the right-hand door.
Opening to 180°
A retractable check strap system permits
extension of the opening from 90° to 180°.
Disengage the check strap towards you
when the door is partially open.
The check strap will re-attach automatically
on closing. From the outside
If fitted on your vehicle, locking/unlocking is
via the remote control.
To open, press the control then raise the
tailgate.
A strap is provided to secure the tailgate in
the upper position.
From inside
Emergency control
In the event of a central unlocking operating
fault, this permits unlocking of the tailgate
from the inside.
Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock.
Insert a small screwdriver in this opening to
unlock the tailgate.
ABS
ESP
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Instruments and controls
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Power steering lit. system malfunction. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Opening
detection lit and
accompanied by
a message on
the display.
access not closed correctly.
Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors
and
the bonnet are closed (if your vehicle is fitted wi th an
alarm).
Rear
suspension
with pneumatic
compensation flashing.
abnormal difference between
the detected sill height and the
optimum sill height. In automatic correction mode: drive slowly (approx
imately
6 mph (10 km/h)) until the warning light is switche d off.
In manual correction mode: return the sill which is still at
the upper or lower limit to an optimum height. Chap ter 3,
"Rear suspension" section.
lit on starting or
while driving. failure of the pneumatic
compensation.
You must stop. Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS remaining on. failure of the anti-lock braking
system. The vehicle retains conventional braking without
assistance but you are advised to stop. Call a
CITROËN dealer.
ESP flashing.
triggering of regulation by
the ESP. The system optimises drive and permits improvement
of the directional stability of the vehicle. Chapte r 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on. system malfunction. E.g.:
under-inflation of the tyres. E.g. Check the pressure of the tyres. Have them
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
remaining on with
the diode on the
button (on the
fascia) lit. deactivation of the system at
the request of the driver.
Operation of the system is deactivated.
Reactivation is automatic above 30 mph (50 km/h) o
r
after pressing the button (on the fascia).
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Gearboxes and steering wheel
STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing the key down in the
ignition switch may cause a malfunction.
Good practice when starting
Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly, check!
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. Good practice when stopping
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.
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.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the
steering wheel by lowering the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the steering
wheel, then lock by pushing the lever fully
upwards. Starting and stopping
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Practical information
COURTESY LIGHTS
Automatic switching on/off
The front courtesy light comes on when
the key is removed from the ignition, when
the vehicle is unlocked, when one of the
front doors is opened and for location of the
vehicle using the remote control.
It switches off gradually after the ignition is
switched on and when the vehicle is locked. Permanently on, ignition on. Cab: comes on when one of the
front doors is opened.
Load space: comes on
when one of the rear doors is
opened.
If the doors remain open for
a few minutes, the courtesy lights are
switched off.
Permanently off. Front individual reading lights
Rear courtesy light
These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch, with the
ignition on.
Areas for toll cards/car park tickets
The athermic windscreen has two non-
reflective zones located either side of the
base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards
and/or car park tickets.
Front courtesy light
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Practical information
COURTESY LIGHTS
Automatic switching on/off
The front courtesy light comes on when
the key is removed from the ignition, when
the vehicle is unlocked, when one of the
front doors is opened and for location of the
vehicle using the remote control.
It switches off gradually after the ignition is
switched on and when the vehicle is locked. Permanently on, ignition on. Cab: comes on when one of the
front doors is opened.
Load space: comes on
when one of the rear doors is
opened.
If the doors remain open for
a few minutes, the courtesy lights are
switched off.
Permanently off. Front individual reading lights
Rear courtesy light
These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch, with the
ignition on.
Areas for toll cards/car park tickets
The athermic windscreen has two non-
reflective zones located either side of the
base of the interior mirror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards
and/or car park tickets.
Front courtesy light
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Rear suspension
Deactivation of the manual correction Good practice
When stationary and with the ignition key
removed, excessive use of the system
consumes battery charge. Parking for a long duration
Avoid parking for a long duration on ground
which could present a potential obstacle as
your vehicle could lower.
Following a long period out of use, the
height of the platform may change due to the
automatic compensation on unlocking or on
opening one of your vehicle's doors.
With the vehicle stationary:
- press and hold,
- release the control.
Return to manual correction
According to the configurations, a bleep may
be heard during these operations. You must deactivate the manual
correction in the following situations:
- when working underneath the vehicle,
- when changing a wheel,
- when the vehicle is being transported by lorry, train, ferry, boat, ... Warning light
Driving with the height of the rear platform:
- too low, risks damaging the technical
components underneath the vehicle,
- too high, risks unstable driving.
With the vehicle stationary:
- press and hold,
- release the control. Refer to the "Instruments and controls"
section of chapter 2.
If you start and the warning light flashes, to
switch it off:
- correct the position of the manual
control which is still at the lower or
upper limit,
- or drive slowly at above 6 mph (10 km/h), until the compensation
returns to automatic mode.
Return to manual correction is confirmed by
the diode which is switched off.
Deactivation is confirmed by the diode
which is lit. It remains lit for approximately
30 seconds.
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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.
Deactivate 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 were
to inflate. As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- 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.
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 of
the sun, fit side blinds to the rear windows. 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 booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.