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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
11 5Steering lock - Fuel injection system - Electronic gearbox
12 7. 5Airbags
13 5Instrument panel - Display Screen - Stop & Start
14 15
**
Steering - Fuel injection system - Brake lamps
7. 5 *
15 7. 5 * *
Fuel injection system - Stop & Start
10*
16 7. 5Engine diagnosis
17 10Brake lamps - Third brake lamp - Fuel injection system -
ABS system - VSC system - Electronic gearbox - Keyless Entry
and Starting system
18 10Sidelamps - Number plate lamps - Rear foglamp - Front
foglamps - Rear lamps - Lighting dimmer
19 40Air conditioning
* PureTech 82 engine.
** VTi 68 engine.
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(A) Functions
20 40Air conditioning - Engine self-diagnosis - Sidelamps - Number
plate lamps - Rear foglamp - Front foglamps - Rear lamps
-
Lighting dimmer - Brake lamps - Third brake lamp - Fuel
injection system - ABS system - VSC system - Electronic
gearbox - Keyless Entry and Starting system - Electric windows
21 30Fuel injection system - Stop & Start - Main distribution unit
22** 7. 5Fuel injection system
23** 20Fuel injection system - Stop & Start
24 25Main distribution unit
25 30Electric windows
26 25Electric windows
27 10Air conditioning
28 5Rear foglamp
** VTi 68 engine.
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** VTi 68 engine.Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
13 10Horn
14 30Distribution units
15 ** 7. 5Electronic gearbox
16 7. 5Fuel injection system
17 7. 0Keyless Entry and Starting system
18 ** 7. 5Battery
19 25Fuel injection system - Cooling fan
20 30Starter motor
21 7. 5Steering lock
22 25Front lamps
23 7. 5Fuel injection system
24 7. 5Fuel injection system - Starter motor - Electronic gearbox -
Stop & Start
25 15Audio system - "Keyless Entry and Starting" system
26 7. 5Instrument panel - Display screen
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(A) Functions
27 7. 5VSC system
28 60Passenger compartment fusebox
29** 125***Heated rear screen and door mirror heating - Heated seats
-
Electric fabric roof - ABS system - VSC system - Cooling fan
-
Front foglamps - LED daytime running lamps
30 50
Electronic gearbox
40 Stop & Start
31 50Power steering
32 50*
Cooling fan
30
40
33 50ABS system - VSC system
34 10Spare fuse
* PureTech 82 engine.
** VTi 68 engine.
***
T
his fuse must be replaced only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
F
r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
F
l
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.
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.
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).
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an ETG electronic
gearbox.
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Towing the vehicle
F Take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
U
nclip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F
F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure 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 arm; 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
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle 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 the parking
brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from the front
.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector at
position N .
Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F
U
nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
If your vehicle has "Active City Brake",
it should be deactivated when being
towed.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions":
boot carpet, boot liner,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, boot dividers, ...
"Styling": rear diffuser, aluminium gear knob,
alloy wheels, exterior expressive stickers,
chrome side mouldings, chrome mirror shells,
door sill finishers, ... "Comfort":
air deflectors, insulated module,
sun blinds, scented air freshener, portable
ashtray, coat hanger fitted to head restraint,
reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors,
centre armrest, cigarette lighter... "Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm,
vehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
non-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
seats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
pet seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer, ...
"Protection": mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
seat covers, side protective mouldings, bumper
protectors, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another."Multimedia":
audio system, speaker, semi-
integral navigation systems, hands-free kit,
driving assistance systems, 230 V socket,
rear multi-media support, DVD players,
portable satellite navigation system, telephone/
smartphone support, digital radio, ...
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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.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Clutch
The clutch is operated mechanically and
requires regular adjustment.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for information on when the adjustment should
be checked.
In the event of an operating fault
(difficulty moving off, for example),
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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