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217Driving
Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
- with an electronic gearbox
:
●
gear lever in position A
or M
, when you
release the brake pedal,
●
or gear lever in position N
and the brake
pedal released, when you move the gear
lever to position A
or M
,
●
or when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately. With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if a gear is engaged without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning
lamp comes on or an alert message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restart the engine.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by the display of a
message.
Deactivation
In this case the "ECO"
warning
lamp flashes for few seconds, then
goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
- you open the driver's door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox or 7 mph
(11 km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
- the electric parking brake is being applied,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
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The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
This system requires a specific battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system. In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
Maintenance
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
START mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work on
this type of battery must be done only
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Press the "ECO OFF"
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and the
display of a message.
In the event of a fault in STOP
mode, the vehicle may stall. All of
the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.
Depending on version, an alert
message may also be displayed asking
you to put the gear lever into position N
and put your foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition, then restart the engine using
the key.
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237Checks
Petrol engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.
3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fluid reser voir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air filter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil filler cap.
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Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.
3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fluid reser voir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air filter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil filler cap.
10.
Priming pump * .
11.
Bleed screw * .
*
According to engine.
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Checks
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement inter vals for these
components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city
driving), replace them twice as often if necessar y
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable
odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement inter val for this
component.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid
battery with special technology and
specification. The involvement of
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop is essential when replacing
or disconnecting the battery.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
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The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
Unclip the cover.
Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
When you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure sealing of the fusebox.
Engine compartment fuses
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
release the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
lift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery
After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge
of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
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275Practical information
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
(or earth point on the other
vehicle).
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C
on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
Start the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few minutes.
Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
.
If the engine does not star t straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
Wait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
