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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
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elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
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aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
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ift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 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.
After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge
of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
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When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
Starting using another
battery
F Operate the starter on the broken down vehicle and let the engine run.
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f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
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ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
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efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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emove the plastic cover from the (+)
terminal, if your vehicle has one.
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onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
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onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
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onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
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tart the engine of the vehicle with the good
battery and leave it running for a few minutes. First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):
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he remote control key,
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Changing a wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F P ull on the screenwash delivery pipe to
disconnect it from the jet (located on the
wiper blade).
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nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
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onnect the screenwash delivery pipe to
the jet on the wiper blade.
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old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the bottom of the cover to unclip it.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall a towing arm.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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n the front bumper, press at the bottom of
the cover to unclip it.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall a towing arm.
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ut the gear lever into neutral (control N
for an electronic gearbox).
Towing the vehicle
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine. F

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nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely
hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
There are two marks on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If the level is above this
mark, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
Top up the level through the
oil filler orifice, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine. The level must never
be below this mark.
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services (or oil changes).
CITROËN recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 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.
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EMERGENCY OR ASSIST ANCE CALL
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this button for more than
2
seconds. Flashing of the green LED and a voice
message confirm that the call has been made to the
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call centre*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the call. The green LED
goes off.
Pressing this button (at any time) for more than 8 seconds cancels the\

call.
CITROËN Localised Assistance Call
When the ignition is switched on, the green
LED comes on for 3 seconds indicating
that the system is operating correctly.
If the orange LED flashes: there is a
system fault.
If the orange LED is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice message.
Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has been made*.
Operation of the system
The green LED remains on (without flashing) when communication is
established. It goes off at the end of communication.
This call is dealt with by the CITROËN Localised Emergency Call centr\
e
which receives locating information from the vehicle and can send a
detailed alert to the appropriate emergency services. In countries in
which the team is not operational, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is dealt with directly by the emergenc\
y
services (112) without the vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag control unit, and
independently of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call
is made automatically.
* These services are subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer

. If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the configuration of these services
and, if desired, modified to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country
,
configuration is possible in the official national language of your choice.
For technical reasons, particularly to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out \
updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.
If you benefit from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have available
additional services in your MyCITROËN personal space, via the CITROËN
Internet website in your country, accessible on www.citroen.com.

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With the engine running, press to mute
the sound.
With the ignition off, press to switch the
system on.
Volume adjustment (each source
is independent, including Traffic
announcements (TA) and navigation
instructions).Selecting the audio source (depending on version):
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"FM" / "AM" / "DAB"* stations.
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"USB" memory stick.
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CD player (located under the right hand front seat)**.
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Jukebox*, after first copying audio files to the internal memory of the touch screen tablet.
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elephone connected by Bluetooth* and audio streaming Bluetooth* (stream\
ing).
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Media player connected to the auxiliary socket (jack, cable not supplie\
d).
The screen is of the "resistive" type, it is necessary to press firmly , particularly for "flick" gestures (scrolling through a list, moving the map...).
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simple wipe will not be enough. pressing with more than one finger is not recognised.
The screen can be used when wearing gloves. This technology allows use at all temperatures.
FIRST STEPS
* Depending on equipment.
** The CD player is available as an accessory from CITROËN dealers. To clean the screen, use a soft non-abrasive cloth (spectacles cloth) w\
ithout any additional product.
Do not use pointed objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands. Following prolonged operation in
sunny conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system.
The return to normal takes place
when the temperature in the
passenger compartment drops.
Short-cuts: using the touch buttons in the
upper band of the touch screen tablet, it
is possible to go directly to the selection
of audio source, the list of stations (or
titles, depending on the source) or to the
temperature setting.

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CD, MP3 CD, USB player, auxiliary input
Insert the CD in the player, insert the USB
memory stick in the USB player or connect the
USB peripheral to the USB port using a suitable
cable (not supplied)
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
The playlists are updated every time the ignition
is switched off or connection of a USB memory
stick. However, the system memorises these
lists and if they are not modified, the loading
time will be shorter.Selection of source
The steering mounted SRC (source) button can be used to go to the
next media source, available if the source is active.
Press OK to confirm the selection.
"CD / CD MP3"
"USB, iPod"
"Bluetooth (streaming)"
"Auxiliary"
"Radio" Select change of source then choose the
source. Press on Media to display the primary page.
MUSIC
The CD player is available as an accessory from CITROËN dealers.