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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Displays
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Screens
The format of the information
presented in the screen depends on
the vehicle's equipment.
Dials
1.
Distance recorder in kilometres /
miles.
2.
Screen.
3.
Fuel level, coolant temperature.
4.
Rev counter.
5.
Trip distance recorder / service
indicator zero reset.
6.
Instrument panel lighting dimmer.
- Speed limiter / cruise control.
- Kilometres / Miles travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level
indicator, total kilometres / miles.
- Presence of water in the Diesel
fi lter.
- Diesel pre-heating.
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Warning lamps
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a self-test check. They go off almost
immediately. When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes.
This initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears 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 fl uid level",
"Engine oil pressure and
temperature", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution",
"Power steering" and
"Under-infl ation detection"
warning lamps.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so, park and switch off the ignition. Have it
checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Parking
brake / Brake
fl uid level /
EBFD
on.
that the parking brake is applied
or has not been released fully. Releasing the parking brake switches off the
warning lamp.
on. low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended by CITROËN.
remaining on even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning lamp.
a fault with the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so, park and switch off the ignition.
Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature
on while
driving. low pressure or a high
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to
cool. Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct. a major fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
Coolant
temperature
and level
on with needle
in the red
zone. an abnormal increase in
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level.
fl ashing. a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Service
on temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the alert log in the display or screen.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trip computer
or a screen: refer to the "Audio equipment -
Trip computer" section of chapter 9. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
remaining on. major faults.
Driver's
seat belt not
fastened
on then
fl ashing. the driver has not fastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
accompanied
by an audible
signal then
remains on. the vehicle is moving with
the driver's seat belt not
fastened. Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the
strap. Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section.
ECO
on. The Stop & Start system
has put the engine in STOP
mode following a vehicle
stop (red light, traffi c jam,
etc...). As soon as you want to move off, the warning
lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode.
fl ashes for a
few seconds,
then goes off. The STOP is temporarily
unavailable.
or
The START mode has been
invoked automatically. Section 2, under "Stop & Start".
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FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned before the
red zone:
normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move close to the red graduations.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run at idle.
What you should do if the warning
lamp comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the
ignition. The fan may continue to
operate for a certain time, up to
approximately 10 minutes,
- wait for the engine to cool down in
order to check the coolant level and
top it up if necessary.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow this advice in order to avoid any
risk of scalding:
- wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before
carrying out any work,
- unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to
allow the pressure to drop,
- when the pressure has dropped,
check the level on the expansion
bottle,
- if necessary, remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone, have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 6.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of
chapter 6. The fuel level is tested each time the
key is turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
- 1:
the fuel tank is full,
approximately 60 litres.
- 0:
the reserve is now being used,
the warning lamp comes on
continuously. The reserve when
the warning fi rst comes on is
approximately 8 litres.
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Towing a trailer
ACCESSORIE
S
5
For more information about weights,
refer to the administrative documents
(registration document, ...) or to the
"Weights" section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
You should therefore use a high gear
to lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.
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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identifi cation
markings" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures. See the "Levels" section of chapter 6. If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk associated with
fi tting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by CITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please obtain information from
the Manufacturer before fi tting this type
of equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.
ABS/DSC
The ABS or DSC systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.
Rear parking sensors
The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.
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S
6
Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINE
1.
Screenwash reservoir.
2.
Fusebox.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
4.
Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.
5.
Air fi lter.
6.
Engine oil dipstick.
7.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
8.
Power steering fl uid reservoir.
Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative point (earth). Take care when working under the
bonnet.
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DIESEL ENGINE
4.
Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.
5.
Air fi lter.
6.
Engine oil dipstick.
7.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
8.
Power steering fl uid reservoir.
9.
Priming pump.
1.
Screenwash reservoir.
2.
Fusebox.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative point (earth). Take care when working under the bonnet.
