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165Driving
Manual operation
D
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or
too high, the gear selected flashes for a few
seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
)
Select position M
for sequential
changing
of the four gears.
)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.
)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode. This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can engage
position P
or N
to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle. When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Operating fault
If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a message
appears in the multifunction screen.
)
Return the lever to position P
; the
message disappears.
There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
- if you force the movement of the
gear lever from the P
position to
another position when the battery
is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever in
the N
position and apply the parking brake.
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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine
restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as offering the comfort of silence when
stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
For your comfort when parking, STOP
mode is not available for a few seconds
after coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral, and you release the
clutch pedal,
A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key. STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,
- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfor table temperature in the passenger
compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
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Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel and clip it.
)
Put the polystyrene storage box back
in place.
)
Refit the boot floor carpet by lightly
folding it in the middle (refer to the section
"Fittings - § Storage box").
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then place it in the centre of
the wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
On vehicles equipped with a "space-
saver" type spare wheel, the punctured
wheel can be stowed in place of the
"space-saver" wheel; however the boot
floor will not then be flat.
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209Practical information
Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1
with a
thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access
the faulty bulb.
Map reading lamps (2/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1
. To
access the faulty bulb, detach the par tition for
the reading lamp 2
concerned.
Boot lamp (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.
Footwell and central storage
lamps (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.
Glove box lamp (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.
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211Practical information
Dashboard fusebox
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
)
Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
FH36
5 A
Trailer relay unit.
FH37
-
Not used.
FH38
20 A
Hi-Fi amplifier.
FH39
20 A
Heated seats.
FH40
40 A
Trailer relay unit.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
15 A
Rear wiper.
F2
-
Not used.
F3
5 A
Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4
10 A
Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror,
par ticle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flow
sensor (Diesel).
F5
30 A
Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric window motor.
F6
30 A
Driver's electric window motor.
F7
5 A
Cour tesy lamp, glove box lighting.
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223Practical information
Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting and
signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transpor ting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it is imperative that it is
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take
particular care.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
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The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Ty r e s
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
RACING towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. The space occupied by the
spor t diffuser prevents this.
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WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95
VTi 120
THP 150
Gearboxes
Manual
Electronic
Manual
Auto
matic
Manual
Model codes:
SA...
8FR0
8FR0/P
5FS0
5FS9
5FR8
5FX8
- Unladen weight
1 075
1 079
1 075
1 089
1 165
- Kerb weight
1 150
1 154
1 150
1 164
1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552
1 558
1 554
1 587
1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 452
2 458
2 454
2 487
2 497
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
900
900
900
900
900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
- Unbraked trailer
570
570
570
570
570
- Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
*
The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount.
Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.