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Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
-

w

ith a manual gearbox , when you
depress the clutch pedal,
-

w

ith a 5-speed or 6-speed electronic
gearbox :
●

g

ear lever in position A or M , when you
release the brake pedal,
●

o

r gear lever in position N and the brake
pedal released, when you move the gear
lever to position A or M ,
●

o

r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
For reasons of safety and for your comfort,
START mode is invoked automatically when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11 km/h) with the electronic gearbox
system,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Deactivation
at any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
With a manual gearbox in ST
oP m

ode,
if you engage a gear without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a message
is displayed asking you to fully depress
the clutch pedal so that the engine can
restart. If the system has been deactivated
in ST
oP m

ode, the engine restarts
immediately.
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Hill start assist
System which holds your vehicle temporarily
(approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a
slope, the time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain conditions on a slope are met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
-

p
rovided you are in automated mode
(position A ) or in manual mode (position M )
on an electronic gearbox.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these
warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, manually apply
the parking brake then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp is on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel.
Operation
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System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A.
1.
C

ruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.
2.
V

alue decrease button.
3.
V

alue increase button.
4.
C

ruise control off/resume button.Steering mounted controlsDisplays in the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

C
ruise control off/resume indication.
6.

C
ruise control mode selection indication.
7.

P
rogrammed speed value.
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Cruise control
The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-

f
ourth gear on a manual gearbox,
-

s
econd gear on a or automatic or electronic
gearbox, in sequential mode,
-
position A on an electronic gearbox or
position D on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually
or 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
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the checking
interval for this component.
Automatic
gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval 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.
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
on
ly use products recommended by
CITRoËn or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITR
oËn

selects and
offers very specific products.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Checks

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Removing a wheel
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (with alloy wheels
only).
F

F
it the security bolt socket 4 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt
(if your vehicle has them).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
ne

ver go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
*


position R for an electronic gearbox;
position


P for an automatic gearbox.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio
system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm
siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply.
F9 30 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation and audio
system, instrument panel with clock, alarm control unit, alarm
siren, audio system (after-market), 12 V socket, portable
navigation carrier power supply, locking.
F10 15 ASteering mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit, driving school module.
F13 5 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit, gear lever for electronic
gearbox.
F14 15 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
panel, digital air conditioning, US
b

b
o
x, HiFi amplifier,
reversing camera.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -
no

t used.
F17 40 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -P
aR

C shunt.
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Fuse table
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay,
multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump (
die

sel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront
/ rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da

ytime running lamps, LE
d d
aytime running lamps.
F5 15 A
di

esel heater (
di
esel), particle filter additive pump (
di
esel), air
flow sensor (Diesel), fuel pump (1.1i and 1.4i), blow-by heater
and electrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP control unit, secondary brake lamp switch.
F7 10 AElectric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter motor control.
F9 10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (1.1i, 1.4i and Diesel),
fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol), electronic
thermostat and canister purge electrovalve (1.1i and 1.4i).
F11 40 AHeater blower.
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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
al
l operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion and fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
do n

ot reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.do n ot push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox.
Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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