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Going into engine START mode
The "EcO" warning lamp goes off a
nd 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
p
edal released, when you move the gear
l
ever to position A or M ,
●
o
r
when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
If the system has been deactivated in STOP mode, the engine restarts
i
mmediately.
At
any time, press the "E
cO O
FF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This
is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
c
oming on accompanied by a message in the
sc
reen.
deactivation
For reasons of safety and for your comfort, S
TART 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
s
ystem,
-
s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
e
ngine temperature, braking assistance,
a
mbient temperature...) where the engine is
n
eeded for control of a system.
The "E
c
O
"
warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
With
a
manual
gearbox
in
STOP
m
ode,
if
you
engage
a
gear
without
f
ully
depressing
the
clutch
pedal,
a
m
essage
is
displayed
asking
you
to
f
ully depress the clutch pedal so that
the
engine
can
restart.
driving
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Hill start assist
System which holds your vehicle temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a
s
lope, the time it takes to move your foot from
t
he brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This
function is only active when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
y
our 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.
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
t
he parking brake then ensure that the
p
arking brake warning lamp is on (not
f
lashing) in the instrument panel.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop to have the
s
ystem checked.
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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
b
y the driver, without any action on the
accelerator
ped
al.
The cruise control is switched on
m
anually:
it r
equires 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
g
earbox, in sequential mode,
-
position A
on an electronic gearbox or
p
osition d on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off
m
anually
o
r by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or
o
n triggering of the ESP system for safety
r
easons.
It
is possible to exceed the programmed speed
t
emporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To
return to the programmed speed, simply
r
elease the accelerator pedal.
Switching
off the ignition cancels any
p
rogrammed speed value. The
controls of this system are grouped
t
ogether on stalk A.
1.
C
ruise control mode selection thumb
w
heel.
2.
V
alue decrease button.
3.
V
alue increase button.
4.
C
ruise control off/resume button.Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to r
espect speed limits, nor can it replace the
n
eed for vigilance on the part of the driver.The
programmed information is grouped
t
ogether in the instrument panel screen.
5.
C
ruise control off/resume indication.
6.
C
ruise control mode selection indication.
7.
P
rogrammed speed value.
displays in the instrument panel
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be
l
evel, stable and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake, switch off the
i
gnition and engage first gear* to lock
t
he wheels.
If
necessary, place a chock under the
w
heel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be c
hanged.
It
is imperative that you ensure that the
o
ccupants get out of the vehicle and
w
ait where they are safe.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the chromed bolt cover from each o
f the bolts using the tool 3 (alloy wheels
only).
F
F
it the socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to
slacken
the security bolt (if your vehicle is
f
itted with them).
F
S
lacken the other bolts using the
w
heelbrace 1
o
n l y.
* position P
for
an
automatic
gearbox. Ensure
that the jack is stable. If the g
round is slippery or loose, the jack
c
ould slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Take
care to position the jack only at
o
ne of the jacking points A or B under
the
vehicle, ensuring that the vehicle's
c
ontact sur face is well centred on the
head
of the jack. Other wise, there is a
r
isk of damage to the vehicle and/or the
j
ack might drop - Risk of injury!
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction
screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm
c
ontrol unit, alarm siren.
F9 30 A12
V socket, portable navigation support supply.
F10 15 ASteering
mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition,
diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13 5 AMain
stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 AParking
sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
p
anel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -Not
used.
F17 40 ARear
screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -PARC
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
(
Diesel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront
/ rear screenwash.
F4 20 ALED
lamps.
F5 15 ADiesel
heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and
e
lectrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP
control unit, secondary stop switch.
F7 10 AElectric
power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter
control.
F9 10 ASwitching
and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel
heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F11 40 AHeater
b
lower.
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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All
operations on the battery must be
c
arried out in a well ventilated area
away
from naked flames and sources
o
f sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
e
xplosion and fire.
Do
not try to charge a frozen battery;
t
he battery must first be thawed out to
a
void
t
he
r
isk
o
f
e
xplosion.
I
f
t
he
b
attery
h
as been frozen, before charging have
i
t checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop who will check
t
hat the internal components have not
b
een damaged and the casing is not
c
racked, which could cause a leak of
t
oxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use
only
a 12 V charger.
Do
not disconnect the terminals while
t
he engine is running.
Do
not charge the batteries without
d
isconnecting the terminals first.
Wash
your hands after wards.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine
if
you
have
an
electronic
g
earbox
or
automatic
gearbox.charging the battery using
a battery charger
Batteries contain harmful substances such a s sulphuric acid and lead. They must be d
isposed of in accordance with regulations
a
nd must not, in any circumstances, be
d
iscarded with household waste.
Take
used remote control batteries and
v
ehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
F Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
Do
not disconnect the battery to charge it.
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
T he towing eye is installed in the boot under
t
he floor.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the floor,
F
r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F
r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
E nsure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The
driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When
towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
a
rm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The
towing vehicle must move off gently.
When
towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
b
raking or steering.
In
the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
t
he parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...