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Limit the causes of
excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom of
the boot, as close as possible to the rear
seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof
box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres
and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres
on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and observe
the schedule of operations recommended
by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.
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Instruments and controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1.
Distance recorder in miles/kilometres.
2.
Screen.
3.
Fuel level, coolant temperature.
4.
Rev counter.
5.
Instrument panel lighting dimmer.
6.
Trip distance recorder/service indicator
zero reset.
Instrument panel screen
- Speed limiter/cruise control.
- Miles/kilometres travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level
indicator, total miles/kilometres.
- Presence of water in the Diesel filter.
- Diesel pre-heating.
- Gear shift indicator.
Warning lamp and controls in the
overhead storage unit
- Passenger's airbag deactivated warning
lamp.
- Driver/passenger heated seat controls
(version with 2 front seats).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls
Warning lamps
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a check auto-test. They go off again almost immediately.
When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or flashes. This initial warning may be
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Do not ignore these warnings.
Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
STOP on, associated
with another
warning
lamp and
accompanied by
a message in
the screen. major faults linked with the
"Brake fluid level", "Engine oil
pressure and temperature",
"Coolant temperature",
"Electronic brake force
distribution" and "Power
steering" warning lamps.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so, park,
switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Parking brake/
Brake fluid
level/EBFD on.
parking brake applied or not released correctly.
Releasing the parking brake switches off the warning lamp.
on. low brake fluid level. Top up using a fluid recommended by CITROËN.
remains on,
even though the
level is correct
and associated
with the ABS
warning lamp. failure of the electronic brake
force distribution.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so, park,
switch off the ignition and call a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature on while driving. insufficient pressure or
temperature too high. Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool. Visually
check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
remains on,
even though the
level is correct. major fault. Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Instruments and controls
READY TO GO
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Operation
A few moments after the ignition has been
switched on, the spanner indicating a
service operation comes on; the display for
the total distance recorder gives (in round
figures) the distance remaining before the
next service. A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the oil level is displayed, then the total
distance recorder resumes normal operation
showing the total and trip distances.
Less than 1 000 miles/km before the next
service is due
Each time the ignition is switched on and for a few
seconds, the spanner fl ashes and the number of
miles/kilometres remaining is displayed:
A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the oil level is displayed, then the total
distance recorder resumes normal operation
and the spanner remains on. This indicates
that a service should be carried out shortly.
Service overdue
With the engine running the spanner
remains on until the service has been
carried out.
First of the two terms reached: the spanner
also comes on if the two-year interval has
elapsed.
The distance remaining before the next
service may be weighted by the time
factor, depending on the type of driving.
More than 1 000 miles/km before the next
service is due
Example:
4 800 miles/km remain before
the next service is due. When the ignition
is switched on and for a few seconds, the
screen shows:
This programmes service intervals according
to the use of the vehicle.
EMISSIONS CONTROLS
- CO (carbon monoxide),
- HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),
- NOx (nitrous oxides) or particles,
detected by oxygen sensors placed
upstream and downstream of the
catalytic converters.
The driver is warned of any malfunction
of this emission control system by the
illumination of this specific warning lamp in
the instrument panel.
There is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis)
is a diagnostics system which complies
with, among others, the standards
concerning authorised emissions of:
Each time the ignition is switched
on and for a few seconds, the
spanner fl ashes and the excess
distance is displayed. The points at which a service is due are
calculated from the last indicator zero reset.
The point at which a service is due is
determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time which has elapsed since the
last service.
Instruments and controls
After this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise
the zero re-set will not be registered.
Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop carries out this operation after
each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:
- switch off the ignition,
- press and hold the trip recorder reset
button,
- switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0"
, release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the engine
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after
the service information.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of "OIL"
, linked
with the service warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the display, indicates a lack of
oil which could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL--"
indicates a malfunction
of the engine oil level
gauge. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
Dipstick
A
= maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil may
damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
B
= minimum, top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade
of oil suited to your engine.
Trip recorder zero reset
button
With the ignition on, press the
button until the zeros appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the
button to vary the intensity of
the lighting of the instruments
and controls. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or maximum)
setting, release the button then press it
again to increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the required
brightness, release the button.
ABS
ABS
Driving safely
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS - EBFD)
The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force
distribution) systems improve the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or slippery
surfaces.
The ABS prevents locking of the wheels,
the EBFD provides control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel.
Good practice
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking
distance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)
the ABS may increase the braking distance.
When braking in an emergency, do not
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly,
without releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able to
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid
an obstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by
slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are recommended by
CITROËN. If this warning light comes on,
together with the brake and STOP
warning lights, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
on the display, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution which
could result in a loss of control of the vehicle
on braking.
Stop immediately.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables the
optimum braking pressure to be reached
more quickly, press the pedal firmly without
releasing it.
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is activated.
This alters the resistance of the brake pedal
under your foot. If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the display,
it indicates a malfunction of the
ABS which could result in a loss of control of
the vehicle on braking. To prolong the operation of the emergency
braking assistance system: keep your foot
on the brake pedal.
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Under the bonnet
CHECK
S
6
DIESEL ENGINES
8 -
Power steering reservoir.
9 -
Removable towing eye.
10 -
Repriming pump
( a
: 1.6 litre HDi; b
: 2 litre HDi).
11 -
Engine oil filling funnel (2 litre HDi).
7.1 -
Engine oil filler cap.
If your vehicle is fitted with this oil filler tube,
proceed as follows:
A -
Remove the oil filler cap.
B -
Remove the filler tube from its location.
C -
Place the filler tube in the filler opening
as shown on the illustration.
D -
Turn it a 1/4 of a turn to the left to lock it
then top up the oil.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order without
forgetting to retighten the cap A
correctly.
UNDER THE BONNET
1 -
Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.
2 -
Fuse box.
3 -
Coolant reservoir.
4 -
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
5 -
Air filter.
6 -
Dipstick.
7 -
Engine oil filler cap.
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Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINE
4.
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
5.
Air filter.
6.
Dipstick.
7.
Engine oil filler cap.
8.
Power steering reservoir.
9.
Removable towing eye.
1.
Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.
2.
Fuse box.
3.
Coolant reservoir.