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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio.
F9 30 A
au
dio system (aftermarket), 12 V socket.
F10 15 ASteering wheel controls.
F11 15 AIgnition, diagnostic socket.
F12 15 ARain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13 5 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 AParking assistance control unit, seat belt unfastened warning
lamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel, air conditioning,
USB Box.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -
no
t used.
F17 40 ARear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.
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, multifunction
engine control main relay.
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront / rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A
da
ytime running lamps.
F5 15 A
di
esel heater (
di
esel engine), fuel pump (petrol engine)
F6 10 A
a
b
S
/ESP control unit, ab
S
/ESP cut-off relay, secondary stop
switch.
F7 10 AElectric power steering.
F8 25 AStarter motor control.
F9 10 ASwitching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 A
di
esel engine injection pump valve, injectors and ignition coils
(petrol engine)
F11 40 A
air
conditioning fan.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
a
flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the eMyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment,
windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
thirty
minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
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Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
F
P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F
F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.
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Towing your vehicle
F on the front bumper, passenger's side,
remove the protective access cover located
alongside the front fog lamp, using the flat
end of the towing eye. F
on t he rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
braking components and the absence
of braking assistance the next time the
engine is started.
When removing the protective access
cover, take care to avoid damaging the
paintwork with the towing eye. F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral.
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Fitting roof bars
To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting
objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insulated
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, head
restraint-mounted coat hanger, centre armrest,
air deflector, scented air freshener cartridges,
portable ashtray, solar films for windows...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mudflaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle protective cover, dog guard,
pet seat and boot covers...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wiring
harness, transverse and longitudinal roof
bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof box, boot
spacers, boot net, business/commercial vehicle
conversion kit, sliding boot floor...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit, snow chains,
non-skid covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle
tracking system, child seats, fire extinguisher,
caravan mirror, glass security films...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest, wheel caps...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.*
T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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"Multimedia":
semi-integral navigation systems, bluetooth®
hands free kit, audio systems inter faced to
steering mounted controls, speakers,
d
Vd
player, USB box, portable navigation systems,
mapping update C
d, H
i-Fi module, driving
aid assistant, Wi-Fi on board, rear multimedia
support, telephone and smartphone carriers,
iPhone
® charger, head-up display...
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITR
oËn
may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a CITR
oËn
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITR
oËn
dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
d
i
rective
(2004/104/EC).
by v
isiting a CITR
oËn
dealer, you can
also obtain cleaning and maintenance
products (interior and exterior),
including the ecological products in
the "TECH
n
a
TU
RE" range, products
for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch-up pens and paint aerosols the
exact colour of your vehicle, recharges
(cartridge for the temporary puncture
repair kit...), ....
de
pending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
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