Direction indicators
Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left. Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.
Three fl ashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of resistance; the corresponding direction indicators will flash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than twenty seconds, the volume of the audible signal will increase if the speed is above 40 mph (60 km/h).
Hazard warning lamps
Press the button, the direction indicators flash. They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the rate of deceleration, as well as when the ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an impact, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically. They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate. You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
This function can be used at any speed, but it is particularly useful for changing lane on fast roads.
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Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: intelligent traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make progress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow. In these situations, the intelligent traction control limits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control for your vehicle. In extremely severe conditions (deep snow, mud, ...), when it proves impossible to move off, it may be useful to temporarily deactivate the ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin freely and so allow movement of the vehicle.
Operation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), make sure that these are approved for your vehicle. Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal.
When this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the ABS, which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
When this warning lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
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 not 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. Before 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 firmly on the strap and 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. Never use the same seat belt to secure more than one person. Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must: - be tightened as close to the body as possible, - be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking that it does not twist, - be used to restrain only one person, - not bear any trace of cuts or fraying, - not be converted or modified to avoid affecting its performance. In accordance with current safety regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment needed, which a CITROËN 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 CITROËN dealers. After 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. Deployment 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 CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp and lighting guides, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from CITROËN dealers.
Direction indicators
Faster flashing of a direction indicator warning lamp (left or right) indicates a failed bulb on that side.
The direction indicator bulb is located below the front lamp. Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and pull it out. Remove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order. You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.
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We recommend the use of genuine CITROËN towbars and their harnesses that have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it. Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Side wind
Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed. To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
If the warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
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
Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuine CITROËN towbar is used.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take particular care.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient temperature. In all cases, keep a check on the coolant temperature.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details of the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network. These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety. They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, isotherm module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors, scented air freshener, cigarette lighter...
"Transport systems":
child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, wiring harnesses... If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted outside the CITROËN dealer network, the installation must be done using the vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and fitted following the
manufacturer's recommendations.
"Styling":
aluminium pedals, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, chrome mirror shells, ...
* To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: - ensure that mats are correctly positioned and secured, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, anti-tilt unit, stolen vehicle tracking system, child seats and booster cushions, dog guard, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, belt cutter/glass breaker, high visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers...
"Protection":
mats * , mud flaps, bumper protection strips, boot sill protector, vehicle cover... The rear bodywork has been designed to avoid s p r ay.
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Diesel engineHDi 160 PEF
Gearbox Electronic (6-speed)
Model code RHC
- Unladen weight -
- Kerb weight * 1 735
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 265
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12% gradient 2 765
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10% or 12% gradient 500
- Braked trailer ** (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 800
- Unbraked trailer 500
- Recommended nose weight 75
Weights and towed loads (in kg)
* The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg). ** The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding. To make use of the 300 kg load transfer, the driver must be alone in the vehicle with no luggage in the vehicle.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of altitude. The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country). High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
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Accessories .............................................33, 247Accessory position...........................................33Accessory socket, 12V ...........................116, 117Adjusting headlamps .....................................168Adjusting head restraints .......................106, 109Adjusting seat belt height ..............................203Adjusting the steering wheel..........................11 5Airbags ............................................................69Airbags, curtain......................................207, 208Airbags, front .........................................205, 208Airbags, lateral.......................................207, 208Air conditioning ........................................47, 126Air conditioning, automatic ....................123, 124Air conditioning, manual ................................123Air fi lter ..........................................................Air fi lter ..........................................................Air fi lter261Air fl ow .............................................................47Air vents.........................................................122Alarm ...............................................................94Anti-lock braking system (ABS) .....................198Anti-pinch.........................................................99Anti-theft ..........................................................33Armrest ..........................................................11 6Armrest, front .................................................11 8Armrest, rear ..................................................Armrest, rear ..................................................Armrest, rear11 9Ashtray, portable ............................................11 6Assistance call ...............................197, 274, 275Assistance, emergency braking.....................198Audible warning .............................................197Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ..........317, 344, 346Audio system .................................................331Automatic headlamps ..............................60, 165Automatic illumination of headlamps .....161, 164Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps .............................196
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers ...............................171, 173Auxiliary socket..............................................343
Backup starting ........................................34, 239Backup switching off ........................................Backup switching off ........................................Backup switching off34Battery ...............8, 28, 50-52, 113, 238-240, 260Battery, charging .....................................238-240Battery, remote control ..............................89, 90Black panel ......................................................75Bluetooth (hands-free) ...........................300, 345Bluetooth (telephone) ....................................300Boot .................................................................93Boot fl oor, adjustable .....................................120Boot (opening) .................................................83Brake discs ....................................................262Brake lamps...................................................232Brake pads ....................................................262Brakes .....................................................62, 262Braking assistance system ............................198
Capacity, fuel tank .........................................101CD .................................................................338CD MP3 .................................................339, 340Central locking ...........................................83, 86Changing a bulb ............................227, 232, 234Changing a fuse ............................................235
Date (display) ................................................321Date (setting) .............................................76, 77Daytime running lamps ..................227, 230, 231Deactivating ESP ...........................................200Deactivating the passenger airbag ................205
Changing a wheel ..........................................218Changing a wiper blade .........................174, 242Changing the date .............................76, 77, 321Changing the remote control battery ...............89Changing the time .............................76, 77, 321Checking levels .............................256, 258, 260Checking the engine oil level ...........................73Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...............................................212Checks............................................254, 260-262Children .........................................187, 189, 190Child seats ....................180, 181, 185, 186, 192Child seats, conventional.......................186, 187Cigar lighter ...................................................Cigar lighter ...................................................Cigar lighter11 7CITROËNCigar lighterCITROËNCigar lighter Localised Assistance Call .............275CITROËN Localised Emergency Call ............275Clock................................................................76Closing the boot...............................................93Closing the doors.......................................83, 86Connectors, audio .........................118, 341, 343Coolant level ............................................70, 258Coolant temperature indicator .........................Coolant temperature indicator .........................Coolant temperature indicator70Courtesy lamps..............................................175Cruise control ........................................149, 152Cup holder .....................................................Cup holder .....................................................Cup holder11 6