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With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A ,
the temperature is correct,
-
i
n zone B, the temperature is too high;
t
he central STOP
warning lamp and the
m
aximum temperature warning lamp 1
come
on in red, accompanied by an
a
udible signal and a message in the
m
ultifunction
s
creen.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait
a few minutes before switching off the
e
ngine.
Contact a CITR
oË
N dealer or a qualified
workshop.
coolant temperature indicator
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature a nd pressure in the cooling system increase.
To
top up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool down,
F
u
nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
t
he cap,
F
t
op up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Monitoring
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System which informs the driver when the next service is due, in accordance with the
ma
nufacturer's
ser
vicing
s
chedule.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner symbolising the service operations
c
omes on. The distance recorder display line
i
ndicates the distance remaining before the
n
ext service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain
b
efore the next service is due.
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he screen indicates:
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he spanner goes off ;
the distance recorder
r
esumes its normal operation. The screen then
i
ndicates the total distance.
For
b
l
ue HDi Diesel versions, the
degree
of
deterioration
of
the
engine
oil
i
s
also
taken
into
account
(depending
o
n
the
country
of
sale).
The
point
at
which
the
next
service
is
due
is
c
alculated
from
the
last
indicator
zero
reset,
d
epending
on
the
distance
travelled
and
the
t
ime
elapsed
since
the
last
service.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due
When the ignition is switched on, no service i nformation appears in the screen.
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Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before t
he next service is due.
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he screen indicates:
5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on to
indicate
that a service must be carried out
s
oon. 5
seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he distance recorder resumes its normal
ope
ration.
T
he spanner remains on.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, t
he spanner flashes to indicate that the service
must
be carried out as soon as possible.
Example:
the service is overdue by 180 miles
(
300 km).
For
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
t
he screen indicates: For
bl ueHDi Diesel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
i
llumination of the service warning lamp
w
hen the ignition is on.
The
distance remaining may be
w
eighted by the time factor, depending
o
n the driving conditions.
Therefore,
the spanner may also come
o
n if you have exceeded the period
s
ince the last service, indicated in the
maintenance
an
d
w
arranty
g
uide.
For
b
l
ueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner
may also be brought on earlier
t
han expected, depending on the
d
egree of deterioration of the engine oil
(
depending on the country of sale).
The
rate of deterioration of the engine
o
il depends on the driving conditions in
w
hich the vehicle is used.
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on vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel for a few
s
econds when the ignition is switched on, after
t
he service information.
Engine oil level indicator*
The level shown will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
t
he engine has been off for more than
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by the flashing of " O I L" ,
a ccompanied by illumination of the service
w
arning lamp, an audible signal and a
m
essage.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
p
revent damage to the engine.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL- -".
C ontact a CITRoË N dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator,
the engine oil level is no longer
mon
itored.
While
the system is faulty, you should check
t
he engine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.
*
Depending on version.
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This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
f
or a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to l
ocate your locked vehicle in a
c
ar
par
k.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched
o
n, this code must be recognised in order for
s
tarting to be possible.
This
electronic engine immobiliser locks the
e
ngine management system a few minutes
a
fter the ignition is switched off and prevents
s
tarting of the engine by anyone who does not
h
ave the key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed
by illumination of this
w
arning lamp, an audible signal and a message
i
n the screen.
In
this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.-
P
osition 1: Stop
-
P
osition 2: Ignition
-
P
osition 3: Starting
Ignition switch
keep safely the label attached to
the keys given to you on acquisition of
t
he vehicle.
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Starting the vehicle
F Insert the key in the ignition switch. T
he system recognises the starting code.
F
T
urn the key fully towards the dashboard to
p
osition 3 (Starting) .
F
W
hen the engine starts, release the key.F
I mmobilise the vehicle.
F T urn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop) .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it
w
hen in the ignition switch and cause
a
fault.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's
d
oor is opened.
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Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals
w
hich are harmful to the environment.
Take
them to an approved collection
po
int.Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The
CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
r
equired to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do
not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
y
our vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
t
o be reinitialised.
No
remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
i
s switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As
a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short period.
In
all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving
t
he vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could c ause m alfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
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Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the r
emote control or the key, pull the door
han
dle.
From inside
F Pull the door lever to open the door; this u
nlocks this vehicle completely.
closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
-
when the engine is running , this
warning lam p c omes o n, a ccompanied b
y a message in the multifunction
s
creen for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
l
amp comes on, accompanied by an
a
udible signal and a message in the
m
ultifunction screen for a few seconds.