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Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are perfectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol bio
fuels (containing
10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketedto run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (E10 0 type).
For Russia only, the use of RON 92 unleaded petrol is possible.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible
with
biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies with standard EN 590 mixed with abiofuel which complies with standard EN 14214)available at the pumps (containing up to 7 %Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of
damage to the engine and fuel system).
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel) *
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remainsclosed and prevents filling.Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type filler nozzle.
*
According to country of sale.
It remains possible to use a fuel can tofill the tank. In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in direct contact with the flap of the misfuel prevention device and pour slowly.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be different in other countries, the presence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible.Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the CITROËN dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in the country in which you want to travel.
Mechanical device which prevents fillin
g the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
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Courtesy lamps Selection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.Front courtesy lamp2.Map reading lamps3.Rear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
)With the ignition on, press thecorresponding switch.
In this position, the courtes
y lamp comes on gradually:
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent lighting. It switches o
ff gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
-
30 seconds after the last door is closed.
- w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when a door is o
pened,
- when the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
Footwell lighting
These lamps come on at the same time as thecourtesy lamps.
In permanent lighting mode, different lighting times are available:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of
the boot, which can be used to illuminate the boot or as a torch.
Boot lamp
Use
)Extract the torch from its location by pullingit from the front. )Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off. )Unfold the suppor t, located on the back, toset down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.
Storing
)Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, it may notcharge and may not come on when the boot is
opened.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH typerechargeable batteries.
It has a batter
y life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
The lighting time varies according to the circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
Observe the polarities when fitting the batteries. Never replace the rechargeablebatteries with single-use batteries.
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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 in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button comes
on, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automaticallyeach time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h). ) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.
Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as TractionControl) optimises traction to prevent skidding of
the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required bythe driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in theinstrument panel.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electronic components and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Parking brake
Applying
)Pull the parking brake lever fully up toimmobilise your vehicle.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOPwarning lampcome on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction
screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.
Releasing
)Pull the parking brake lever gently, press
the release button then lower the lever fully.
6-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
Engaging reverse gear
)Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
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Gear effi ciency indicator *
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. Example:
- You are in third
gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow accompanied by
the suggested gear.
*
Accordin
g to engine. - You press the accelerator pedal
moderatel
y.
- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.
In the case of driving which makespar ticular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on theaccelerator pedal, for example, whenover taking...), the system will not recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear. S
ystem which reduces fuel consumption by
advising the driver to change up on vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox.
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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N.
Neutral R.Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.Gears in manual mode.
AUTO. This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
Moving off
)
Select position N. )
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panelscreen.
)
Select automated mode (position A
) or Amanual mode (position M ) or reverse(position R).R )
Release the parking brake. )
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
) Accelerate away.
AUTOand 1 , 1or R
appear in the instrumentpanel screen.
Automated mode
)
Select position A.
AUTOand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the par t of the driver. Itcontinuously selects the most suitable gear for:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- the style of driving,
- the profile of the road,
- the vehicle load.
For o
ptimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press the
accelerator pedal
firmly past the point of
resistance.
You must press the brake pedal whenstar ting the engine.
Never select neutral N
when driving.
Nflashes in the instrument panel,accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position Non starting.
A message is displayed in the screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed on startingthe engine.
You can change mode at any time by moving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.
