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Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone
B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip andshoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compar tment area.
Operating fault
Deplo
yment
The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.B.
Side impact zone.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the
screen, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. The airbags may nolonger be deployed in the event of a
serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the airbag is not deployed.
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of in
jury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airba
g is fitted in the seat backrestframe, door side.
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Gear effi ciency indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Example:
- You are in third
gear.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow accompanied bythe suggested gear.
* Accordin
g to engine.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderatel
y.
- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.
In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will notrecommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear. S
ystem which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox.
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Speed limiter
The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A . 1. Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel. 2.Value decrease button. 3.Value increase button. 4.
Speed limiter on / off button.
The pro
grammed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5. Speed limiter on / off indication.6.
Speed limiter mode selection indication.7.
Programmed speed value.
Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel
The speed limiter is switched onmanually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched offby manual foperation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply slow down to a speed below the programmed speed.
The pro
grammed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance andresponsibility on the par t of the driver.
System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal in the normalmanner no longer has any effect.
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System which automatically maintains thespeed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The controls of this s
ystem are grouped
together on control stalk A. The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel
The cruise control is switched on
manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engaging of at least 4th gear.
Th
e cruise control is switched off
manually for by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
on triggering of the ESP system for safety
reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporaril
y by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switchin
g off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value. 1
.Cruise control mode selection dial
2. Speed programming / value decreasebutton 3.
Speed programming / value increasebutton 4.
Cruise control off / resume button5
. Cruise control off / resume indication
6. Cruise control mode selection indication
7. Programmed speed value
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
Cruise control
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Rear parking sensors System comprising four proximity sensors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects obstacles
(person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle. However, itcannot detect obstacles located just below thebumper.
Activation
The system is activated as soon as reverse gear is engaged, accompanied by an audiblesignal. The proximity information is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes more
rapid as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle,
- a
graphic in the multifunction screen, with
blocks which become increasingly closer to
the vehicle (depending on version).
Detection zone
When the distance between the rear of the vehicleand the obstacle is less than thirty centimetres, the
audible signal becomes continuous and the "Danger" symbol appears in the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when you exit
reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworkscone or any other similar object may be detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre,but may no longer be detected when the vehicle comes close to it.
The parking sensors system cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the vigilance and responsibility of thedriver.
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Reversing camera
A reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided in the navigationscreen.
The space between the blue lines represents thewidth of your vehicle except for the door mirrors.
The blue lines represent the general direction of the vehicle.
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper. The audible signal becomes
continuous from this limit.
The green lines represent distances of
about 1 and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
Clean the reversing camera regularly using a soft, dry cloth.
The reversing camera cannot in any circumstances be a substitute for thevigilance and responsibility of the driver.
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Checking levels
Brake fluid level Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using theoil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick. Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT3 or DOT4 standard.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely
hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could star t at any time (even with the ignition off).
It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes).CITROËN recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 kms). After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up. It will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
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List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts by hand as far aspossible. )
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehiclehas them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the security socket 4 . )
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Refitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.
