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Stop & Start
The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restar t takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with the 6-speed electronic
gearbox
system, at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put thegear lever in position N.
A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode notavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,
- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal
.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfor t, during parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...
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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO"warning lamp goes
off and the engine star ts with the electronic gearboxsystem:
- gear lever in position Aor M
, when yourelease the brake pedal,
- or gear lever in position Nand 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
For reasons of safety and for your comfort,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 7 mph(11 k m/h) with the electronic gearbox system,
- some special conditions (battery charge,engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.
Deactivation
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch todeactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lampcoming on accompanied by a message in the screen.
If the system has been deactivatedin STOP mode, the engine restartsimmediately.
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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: itrequires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph(40 km/h) and the engaging of at least 4th gear.
Th
e cruise control is switched offmanuallyfor 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 decrease button3.
Speed programming / value increase button4.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 anycircumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibilityon the par t of the driver.
Cruise control
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Checks
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Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.2.
Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited .
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Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).
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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 the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y 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 the
DOT3 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.
Ta k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i ng 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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Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking inter val for this component.
For in
formation on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Brake wear depends on the styleof driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition o
f the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Electronic gearbox
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. Checkin
g this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
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Removing a wheel
List of operations
)Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3(with allow wheels
only). )Fit the security socket 4to thewheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt(if your vehicle has them). )Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear to lock the wheels.If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. You must ensure that the occupants getout of the vehicle and wait where theyare safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.
