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Panel grouping together the vehicle operation indication dials and warning lamps.
Instrument panels - manual gearbox
5. Display management button. S
ervicing information.


a
d
just the time and choose units.
R

eset the service indicator.
6.
I

nstrument panel lighting button.


a
d
justs the brightness of the lighting of the
instruments and controls.
1. R
ev counter.
I
ndicates the speed of rotation of the
engine (x 1 000 rpm).
2.
S

peedometer .
I

ndicates the current speed of the moving
vehicle (mph or km/h).
3.
F

uel gauge.
I

ndicates the quantity of fuel remaining in
the tank.
4.
S

creen. A. A
mbient temperature.
(

°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
B.
G

ear shift indicator.
C.
Ti

me.
D.
E

ngine oil level indicator.
A

ppears a few seconds after switching on
the ignition, then disappears.
E.
T

rip computer.
F.
S

ervice indicator or Range related
to the AdBlue additive and the SCR
system (miles or km), then,
t

otal mileage.
T

hese functions are displayed successively
when switching on the ignition.
Screen
For more information, refer to the
section on the button or function and its
associated display.
Dials
Monitoring

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Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the part of the driver.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
STOP fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message in the
screen. Illumination of the warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system or engine coolant temperature
problem.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Service temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the problem by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,- the screenwash level,- the remote control battery,- saturation of the particle filter on di esel vehicles
(refer to the "Particle filter (Diesel)" section).
For any other faults, contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITRoËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Maximum coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),
46
litres (Diesel) or 37 litres (LPG); depending on
version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
ne

ver continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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Additive level (Diesel with
particle filter)
according to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Used products
- fixed illumination of the particle filter warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal,
or
do n
ot discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX " mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
-

fixed illumination of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message that the
particle filter additive level is too low.
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abS and EbFd systems ...............................109ac
cessories .................................................... 61
Accessory socket, 12V
...................................85
a

dditive, a d
blu
e

.............................. 22, 156, 162
ad

justing headlamps

...................................... 76
a

djusting head restraints

................................55
Adjusting the steering wheel
..........................58
ad

vice on driving

.......................................... 117
air

bags

.................................................... 20, 113
ai

rbags, curtain
...................................... 11

5 , 11 6
air

bags, front .......................................... 113 , 11 6
air

bags, lateral

....................................... 115 , 11 6
air

conditioning

........................................... 8, 46
air

conditioning, digital

.............................46, 50
air

conditioning, manual

...........................46, 47
ai

r filter .......................................................... 150
Air flow

..............................
.........................47, 51
air

intake

................................................... 48, 51
air

recirculation

......................................... 48, 51
ai

r vents

.......................................................... 45
Ambient temperature (display) ........................10
an

ti-lock braking system
(A BS)


.......................................................... 109
an

ti-pinch

........................................................ 67
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 118
apple® player ........................................2 48, 287ar
mrest, front .................................................. 84
as

sistance call

...................................... 104, 215
Audible warning


............................................ 104
au

dio cable

................................... 246, 284, 285
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

.................2

48, 287
au

dio system ................................................. 279
A
B
C
battery ................................................... 150, 193ba
ttery, charging ........................................... 193
bat

tery, remote control
............................. 6

4, 65
bla

ck panel ...................................................... 29
bli

nd

................................................................ 83
b

lueH
di
................................................... 24, 156
bl

uetooth connection

............................269, 287
Bluetooth (telephone)


............................264, 288
bo

nnet

........................................................... 14 4
b

oot

................................................................. 71
bo

ot lamp

................................................ 81, 184
br

ake discs
.................................................... 1

51
br

ake lamps

.................................................. 182
br

ake pads

.................................................... 151
br

aking assistance system
...........................10

9
au
tomatic illumination of headlamps

........
72, 75
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................
............................
103
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............
......................................
77, 79
Auxiliary socket ...............................
85, 246, 285Capacity, fuel tank
..............................
..........
152
C d
.................................................................
285
CD MP3 .........................................................
286
Central locking

..........................................
63, 69
Changing a bulb

.....................................
178 -18 4
Changing a fuse

.....................................
18 5 -191
Changing a wheel ..................................
171-17 7
Changing a wiper blade ..........................
79, 192
Changing the date

...............................
35, 39, 44
Changing the remote control battery

..............
64
Changing the time

.........................
28, 35, 39, 44
Checking levels ...................................... 14 7-149
Checking the engine oil level ...................27, 147
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................
................169
Checks
...............

....................................14 5 -151
Child lock
...............................

........................102
Child seats, IS
oF

IX
.................................9

9 -10 0
Children
...............................

.............89 -102, 114
Child seats

.....................8

9 -91, 95, 96, 99, 101
Child seats, conventional


................................95
C
ITR
oËn C

onnect Box ...............................215
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised Emergency Call...........215
Clock


.............................................28, 35, 39, 44
Closing the boot
........................................63, 71
Closing the doors


......................................63, 68
Connectors, audio
........................... 8

5, 246, 285
Coolant level


.................................................149
Cruise control
................................................ 13

8
Cup holder

...............................
........................82
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Practical information3
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Compatibility of
fuels
Fuel used for petrol
engines
The petrol engines are compatible with bio-fuels that conform to current and future European standards and can be obtained from filling stations.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of damage to the engine and fuel system).
The only Diesel additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715000 standard.
Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the engine of your vehicle. In cer tain countries, the use of a par ticular fuel may be required (specific octane rating, specific sales name…) to ensure correct operation of the engine. For any additional information, contact your dealer.
The only petrol additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715001 standard.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with biofuels that conform to current and future European standards and can be obtained from filling stations.
Diesel fuel that meets standard EN590 mixed with a biofuel that meets standard EN14214 (possibly containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets standard EN15940 mixed with a biofuel that meets standard EN14214 (possibly containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
Diesel fuel that meets standard EN16734 mixed with a biofuel that meets standard EN14214 (possibly containing up to 10% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting standard EN16709 is possible in your Diesel engine. However, this use, even occasional, requires strict application of the special servicing conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".
Petrol that meets the EN228 standard, mixed with a bio-fuel meeting the EN15376 standard.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel fuel at low temperature
In temperatures below 0°C (+32°F), the formation of paraffins in the summer diesel fuels may result in abnormal operation of the fuel supply system. To avoid this, the use of winter diesel fuels is recommended, keeping the tank topped up to more than 50% of its capacity. If in spite of this you experience difficulties starting the engine in temperatures below -15°C (+5°F), simply leave the vehicle in a garage or a heated workshop for a while.