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Fuel tank Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); (Depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
Low fuel level
Fillin
g
A label affixed to the inside of the flap remindsyou of the type of fuel to be used depending onyour engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in
order to be re
gistered by the fuel gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the lock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create a noise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resultingfrom the sealing of the fuel system. To
fill the tank safely: )the engine must be switched off, )
open the fuel filler flap, )
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to
the left,
)remove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap, )fill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank: )put the cap back in place, )turn the key to the right, then remove it from the cap, )close the flap. Wh
en the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning lamp comes on
on the instrument panel. When it
firstcomes on there remains approximately 5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
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113Visibility
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring Aand the stalk B.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B
. Stalk for switching the headlamp beam:
pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.
A. Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
Lam
ps off.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
Displays
Lighting of the corresponding indicator lamp on
the instrument panel confirms the switching onof the lighting selected.
The instrument panel has permanent back-
lighting. Illumination of the instrument panel is
therefore not linked to the exterior lighting.
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switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of activation of
the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automaticall
y.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)
Turn ring to the "AU TO "position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn ring to a position other than "AU TO ".
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
Association with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration to 15,30 or 60 seconds in the functions that can
be set in the vehicle configuration menu(except in the case of the monochrome screen A, for which the duration is set:
60 seconds),
- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with thesunshine sensor, the lightingcome on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lighting will not come onautomatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreenbehind the rear view mirror; theassociated functions would no longer be controlled.
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windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver bypushing stalk Ato the "AU TO "position.
It is accompanied b
y the illumination
of this indicator lamp in the instrument
panel and a message in the multifunction screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A
upwards, returning it to position A"0".
It is accompanied b
y the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushingstalk Adownwards.
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123Visibility
Interior mood lighting The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwells and thecentral dashboard storage compar tment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps areswitched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually using the instrument panel lighting rheostat button. ) With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard lighting level. ) Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.
This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
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149Safety
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in theresistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press firmly without releasing the pressure.
Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
pro
gramme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as TractionControl) optimises traction to prevent skiddingof the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automaticallyeach time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a gripor trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip. )Press the "ESP OFF"button, located on
the left below the steering wheel.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the indicator
lamp in the button comes on, this
indicates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h) except 1.6 litre (THP 150, THP 155 and THP 160) and
RACING petrol engines. )
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation of themanufacturer's recommendations on:
- wheels (tyres and rims),
- braking components,
- electronic components,
- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a mal
function of these systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Safety
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with apretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Dependin
g on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the i
gnition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.Fastening
) Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in
the buckle. ) Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle. )
Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning lamp
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, if the driver and/or thefront passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver and/or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.
