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Exterior
FAMILIARISATION
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Diesel engines Petrol engine
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Towing eye
Opening the bonnet
Lift the cover located at the foot of the left-
hand seat and pull the control upwards.
At the front, unclip the cover by pressing it
at the bottom.
At the rear, unclip the cover using a coin or
the flat part of the towing eye. 95
Partially open the bonnet, lift the control and
raise the bonnet.
Secure the strut in one of the two notches,
according to the height required, to hold the
bonnet open.
Take care when carrying out work under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 6 for ins tructions for use of the fluids.
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Interior
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Lights and direction indicators stalk.
2. Instrument panel with display.
3. Wipers, wash-wipe, trip computer
controls.
4. Gear lever.
5. Ignition.
6. Audio equipment controls.
7. Driver's airbag, horn.
8. Steering wheel height and depth
adjustment.
9. Headlamp beam adjustment.
10. Cruise control, speed limiter switch.
11. 12 volt accessories socket
(120 W max) of the lighter type.
12. Ashtray.
13. Glove box, auxiliary socket,
passenger airbag disarming switch.
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Driver's seat
SIT COMFORTABLY
1. Forwards-backwards adjustment.
2. Angle.
3. Height.
4. Lumbar.
5. Head restraint height.
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Interior
FAMILIARISATION
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Seat belts Steering wheel
Electric windows
Mirrors
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Electric adjustments, electric folding/
unfolding.
Height adjustment.
Fastening.
Adjust the height and depth of the steering
wheel.
Manual adjustments.
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ABS
ESP
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Instruments and controls
READY TO GO
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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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Seats
EASE OF USE AND COMFORT
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FRONT SEATS
Depending on the version and configuration
of your vehicle, different front seats are
fitted, either:
- a driver's seat and a passenger seat,
- an individual driver's seat and a two-seat passenger bench.
Depending on the models, the following
adjustments are available: 3 - Driver's seat height adjustment
Depending on the version and configuration
of your vehicle, you have either:
- a passive adjustment: pull the handle
upwards then take your weight off the
seat to raise, or push on the seat to
lower,
2 - Seat back angle adjustment
Pull the lever upwards and set the required
angle.
1 - Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift the bar and slide the seat forwards or
backwards.
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Seats
- an active adjustment: manoeuvre the handle upwards or downwards until the
desired position is reached.
Head restraint height adjustment
To raise or lower the restraint, pull it
forwards, then slide it. The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
To remove it, set it in the high position, press
the tabs and pull upwards and forwards at
the same time.
To re-install, engage the head restraint rods
in the holes, making sure they are aligned
with the seat back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
Front heated seat controls
Adjustable armrest
To place the armrest in its rest position:
- raise it until it is in the centreline of the
seat back.
4 - Driver's seat lumbar adjustment
Move the lever up or down to obtain the
required position. Press the corresponding control,
located on the overhead storage
unit.
The temperature is controlled
automatically.
Pressing a second time stops operation.
To place the armrest in a position for use:
- fold it down fully,
- raise it slowly to the required position,
- if you pass the required position, raise it
fully then repeat the operations above.