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Starting and stopping
Good practice when stopping
Good practice when starting
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. Door or bonnet open
warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly, check!
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.
STARTING AND STOPPING
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.
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIES
5
For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (V5 registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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Checks T o c h e c k t h e m a i n l e v e l s
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the servicing
b o o k l e t w h i c h c o r r e s p o n d t o y o u r
vehicle's engine.
Bleeding the water contained in
the Diesel filter
Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Only use products recommended
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 t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
o f u n i t s a s i m p o r t a n t a s t h e b r a k i n g
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
If this warning lamp comes
o n , b l e e d t h e fi l t e r . O t h e r w i s e
bleed regularly each time the
engine oil is changed.
To drain the water, unscrew
t h e b l e e d s c r e w l o c a t e d o n t h e fi l t e r .
Operate until all of the water no longer
fl o w s i n t h e t r a n s p a r e n t p i p e , t h e n
tighten the bleed screw.
HDi engines use advanced technology.
A l l w o r k r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l t r a i n i n g , w h i c h
is assured by a CITROËN dealer.
According to country.
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Having your vehicle towed
1 5 8
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
You should always use a towbar.
BEING TOWED
T h e t o w i n g e y e i s s t o r e d i n t h e t o o l k i t ,
located under the right-hand seat. From the front
- U n c l i p t h e c o v e r b y p r e s s i n g t h e
b o t t o m p a r t .
- Screw in the removable towing eye u n t i l i t l o c k s .
From the rear
- U n c l i p t h e c o v e r u s i n g a c o i n o r t h e fl a t p a r t o f t h e t o w i n g e y e .
- Screw in the removable towing eye u n t i l i t l o c k s . When towing with the engine
s w i t c h e d o f f , t h e r e i s n o b r a k i n g o r
steering assistance.
Lifting
(2 wheels on the road only)
I t i s p r e f e r a b l e t o r a i s e t h e v e h i c l e
u s i n g 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 . Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (diesel version)
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a
m a n u a l g e a r b o x , t h e g e a r l e v e r m u s t
b e i n t h e n e u t r a l p o s i t i o n , f a i l u r e t o
o b s e r v e t h i s s p e c i a l c o n d i t i o n m a y
r e s u l t i n d a m a g e t o c e r t a i n b r a k i n g
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e a b s e n c e o f
b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
started again.
