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Access
CENTRAL LOCKING
An initial press permits
central locking of the vehicle,
when all of the doors are
closed.
A second press permits central
unlocking of the vehicle.
The control is inactive when the vehicle
has been locked using the remote
control or the key from the outside.
The doors can still be opened from the
inside.
Door open warning light
The control diode:
- fl a s h e s w h e n t h e d o o r s a r e l o c k e d
with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off,
- comes on when the doors are locked and from the time the
ignition is switched on. Protection against attack
If this warning light comes on,
check that all of your vehicle's
doors are closed correctly.
Locking while driving
When the vehicle moves off, as soon as
y o u r e a c h a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 m p h
(10 km/h), the system locks the doors. A
noise characteristic of central locking is
heard. The diode on the control on the
fascia central control panel comes on.
During the journey, opening a door
results in complete unlocking of the
vehicle.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.
Activating/deactivating the function
With the ignition on, press
and hold this button to
activate or deactivate the
function.
Instruments and controls
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READY TO GO
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FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned before the
red zone: normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move close to the red graduations.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run at idle.
What you should do if the warning
light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition. The fan may continue to
operate for a certain time up to
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 m i n u t e s ,
- wait for the engine to cool down in order to check the coolant level and
top it up if necessary.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow this advice in order to avoid any
risk of scalding:
- wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work,
- unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to allow the pressure to drop,
- when the pressure has dropped, c h e c k t h e l e v e l o n t h e e x p a n s i o n
bottle,
-
if necessary, remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 6.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of
chapter 6.
The fuel level is tested each time the
key is turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
-
1: the fuel tank is full,
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 0 l i t r e s .
- 0: the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously. The reserve when
t h e w a r n i n g fi r s t c o m e s o n i s
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 l i t r e s .
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.
ESP OFF
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Driving safely
SAFETY
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and
complement the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and
avoiding losses of control of the vehicle
on acceleration.
The system optimises drive to prevent
the wheels skidding, by acting on the
brakes of the drive wheels and on the
engine. It also allows the directional
stability of the vehicle to be improved
on acceleration.
Use the ESP to hold your course
without attempting to countersteer.
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course. Disarming the ASR/ESP
systems
In certain exceptional conditions
( s t a r t i n g t h e v e h i c l e w h e n s t u c k i n m u d
or snow, or on loose ground...), it could
prove useful to disarm the ASR and
ESP systems to make the wheels spin
and regain grip.
Operating check
Good practice
The ASR/ESP systems offer increased
safety during normal driving, but
should not incite the driver to take risks
or to drive at high speed.
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
t h e w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , t h e
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
network are observed.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
T h e L E D fl a s h e s w h e n t h e
ASR or ESP is triggered.
They engage again:
- automatically above 30 mph ( 5 0 k m / h ) , When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
The warning light may also come on if
t h e t y r e s a r e u n d e r - i n fl a t e d . C h e c k t h e
pressure of each tyre.
- Press the button or turn the dial to the ESP OFF
p o s i t i o n ( d e p e n d i n g o n
model).
- T h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t c o m e s o n : t h e A S R and ESP systems no longer act.
- manually by pressing the button again or by turning
the dial to this position
( d e p e n d i n g o n m o d e l ) .
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Towing a trailer
Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power. In
this case, the automatic cutting off of
the air conditioning allows the engine
power to be recovered.
Tyres:
Check the tyre pressures of the
t o w i n g v e h i c l e ( s e e t h e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
features" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressure.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually. Towbar
We recommend the use of original
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi t t i n g o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t t o a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
I f t h i s e q u i p m e n t i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l p r e -
e q u i p m e n t i n s t a l l e d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
a t t e n t i o n t o t h e r i s k l i n k e d w i t h fi t t i n g
a towbar or electrical accessory not
recommended by CITROËN. Fitting
s u c h e q u i p m e n t c o u l d r e s u l t i n t h e
failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r f o r i n f o r m a t i o n b e f o r e fi t t i n g t h i s
t y p e o f e q u i p m e n t .
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/ESP
The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking assistance
The assistance does not function while
the vehicle is towing.