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DRIVING
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a
trailer or when a bicycle carrier is
fi tted (vehicle fi tted with a towbar
or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
Programming
You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
screen confi guration menu. The system
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to
the parking sensors menu, refer to
"Confi guration/Vehicle parameters" in
the "Multifunction screens" section cor-
responding to your screen.
Operating faults
If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is en-
gaged this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal (short
beep) and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen.
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CHECKS
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For you, this is an assurance that you will
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engine.
Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITROËN ve-
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ronment.
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CHECKS
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing book-
let for the details of the level
checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the level checking
interval for this component.
Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.
Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
equivalent quality and specifi ca-
tion.
In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN se-
lects and offers very specifi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly prohibited
.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
According to your version of instrument
panel, the start of saturation of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter is indicated by:
On a new vehicle, the fi rst opera-
tions of regeneration of the particle
emissions fi lter may be accom-
panied by the smell of "burning",
which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or
at idle, you may, in exceptional
circumstances, notice the emis-
sion of water vapour at the ex-
haust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.
- fi xed illumination of the
particle emissions fi lter
warning lamp, accompa-
nied by an audible signal,
or
- temporary illumination of
the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message that
there is a risk of blockage of
the particle emissions fi lter.
As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the
"Additive level" section.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.
Brake pads
Brake disc wear
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn. For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the technician
that you have used this kit.
After inspection, the technician
will inform you whether the tyre
can be repaired or must be re-
placed.
2. Infl ation
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-
fi ed workshop for assistance.
)
Remove and stow the kit.
)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
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Removing the cartridge
)
Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.
)
Remove the kit then stow it.
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.
)
Support the compressor vertically.
)
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispos-
al site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
ous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, it is normal to notice,
when tightening the bolts on fi t-
ting, that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare
wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt.
Taking out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
)
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.
)
Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.
)
Refi t the boot fl oor carpet by lightly
folding it in two (refer to the section
"Fittings - § Storage box").
On vehicles equipped with a
"space-saver" type spare wheel,
the punctured wheel cannot be
stowed in place of the "space-
saver" wheel.
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The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:
)
do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
CHANGING A BULB
)
Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-
free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few min-
utes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in
order not to damage the head-
lamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with
a new bulb with the same type
and specifi cation.
Front lamps
1.
Direction indicators
(PY 21 W amber).
2.
Sidelamps (W 5 W).
3.
Main beam headlamps (H1-55 W).
4.
Dipped beam headlamps
(H7-55 W).
5.
Front foglamps (PSX 24 W).
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Changing front foglamp bulbs
To obtain a replacement module,
contact your CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
)
Access to the front foglamp is through
the aperture below the bumper.
)
Disconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at
the top.
)
Remove the bulb-holber by press-
ing on the 2 clips (at the top and the
bottom).
)
Replace the module.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
)
Insert a screwdriver towards the
centre of the repeater between the
repeater and the base of the door
mirror.
)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the re-
peater and remove it.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
)
Replace the module.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop to obtain a re-
placement side repeater module.