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The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITR
oËn
recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
as a s

afety precaution, do not leave:
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a c
hild or children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
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a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
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t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
Children at the front Installing a booster seat
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a
"rear ward-facing" child seat is installed on
the front seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag were
to inflate.For optimum installation of the "for ward-
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, in contact if
possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
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a "

rear ward facing" child seat,
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t

he child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.
advice on child seats
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Child safety

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Electric child lock
Activation
F Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes on,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction
screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child
lock is deactivated.
Deactivation
F Press the button again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes off, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child lock is
activated.
Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of the rear electric windows*.
The control is located:
*
a
c
cording to version.
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e
ither on the dashboard, driver's side, for
versions without rear electric windows,
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o
r on the driver's door, with the electric
window controls, for versions fitted with
rear electric windows.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
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Operating fault
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In either case, contact a CITRoËn dealer or a
qualified workshop. If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.
braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in particular on poor or slippery sur faces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
no

rmal operation of the ab
S m
ay make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
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a
nti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
),
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e
lectronic brake force distribution (E
bFd)
,
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em
ergency braking assistance (E
ba)
.
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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
do n
ot interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
be

fore and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
ne

ver use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information, refer to the "Child
seats" section.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b

e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b

e used to restrain only one person,
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n

ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
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n

ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITR
oËn

dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITR
oËn d

ealers.
af

ter folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pretensioning device may
be deployed before and independently of the
airbags.
d
ep
loyment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Stopping the vehicleOperating fault
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
do n

ot exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITR
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dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
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i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
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i

f you force the movement of the gear
lever from the P position to another
position when the battery is flat.
If the lever is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F

R

eturn the lever to position P ; the
message disappears.
If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left running
at idle for four minutes, in order to
ensure the correct operation and
durability of the engine and gearbox.
When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.
Before switching off the engine, you can engage
position
P or N to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
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Rear parking sensors
Activation
This detects any obstacle (person, vehicle,
tree, gate, etc.) behind the vehicle, except
obstacles located just below the bumper.The system is activated as soon as reverse
gear is engaged, accompanied by an audible
signal. The proximity information is given by:
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a
n audible signal, which becomes more
rapid as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
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a g
raphic (according to version) in the
multifunction screen, with blocks which
become increasingly closer to the vehicle.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when you
exit reverse gear, the system becomes inactive.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks
cone or any other similar object may be
detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre,
but may no longer be detected when the
vehicle comes close to it.
The parking sensor system cannot in
any circumstances take the place of
vigilance on the part of the driver.
System consisting of four proximity sensors,
located in the rear bumper.
When the distance between the rear of the
vehicle and the obstacle is less than thirty
centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous and the "da
nger" symbol appears
in the multifunction screen.
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according to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
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t
emporary illumination of
the
service warning lamp,
as s

oon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40

mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the
"
ad

ditive level" section.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery. When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
On a new vehicle, the first operations of
regeneration of the particle emissions
filter may be accompanied by the smell
of "burning", which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message that there is a risk of blockage of the
particle emissions filter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city
driving), replace them twice as often if necessar y .
a c

logged passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable
odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
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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.
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position R for an electronic gearbox;
position


P for an automatic gearbox.
Practical information