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Direction indicators 103
Hazard warning lamps 1 03
Horn
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Emergency or assistance call

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Under-inflation detection
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Braking assistance systems

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09
Trajectory control systems

1
10
Front seat belts

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Airbags
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Safety
Driving recommendations 1 17
Starting-switching off the engine 1 18
Parking brake

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6 -speed manual gearbox

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21
Electronic gearbox (ETG)

1
22
Automatic gearbox

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27
Gear shift indicator

1
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Stop & Start

1
32
Hill start assist

1
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Speed limiter

1
36
Cruise control

1
38
Rear parking sensors

1
40
Reversing camera

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42
driving
Emergency or assistance 2 15
7-inch touch screen tablet 2 17
Audio system

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audio and telematics
Alphabetical index
Bonnet 14 4
Petrol engines 1 45
Diesel engines

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46
Checking levels

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47
Checks
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Checks
Fuel tank 152
Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 1 54
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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® additive and SCR system
(BlueHDi Diesel) 1 56
Temporary puncture repair kit

1
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Changing a wheel

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Changing a bulb

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Changing a fuse

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85
Changing a wiper blade

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92
Battery
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Energy economy mode

1
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Snow chains

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Towing the vehicle

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98
Towing a trailer

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Petrol engines 2
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Petrol weights 2 04
LPG engines

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LPG weights

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Diesel engines

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Diesel weights

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Dimensions
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Identification markings
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Contents

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Vehicle configuration
once the " Vehicle Configuration" menu has
been selected, you can activate or deactivate
the following equipment:
-
w
iper linked with reverse gear (refer to the
"Visibility" section),
-

g
uide-me-home lighting (refer to the
"Visibility" section),
-

d
aytime running lamps (refer to the
"Visibility" section),
-

parking sensors (refer to the "Driving" section).Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the
tyre under-inflation detection system (refer to
the "Safety" section).
Options
once the "op tions" menu has been selected,
you can start diagnostics of the status of the
equipment (active, not active, faulty).
Display settings
once the "di splay settings" menu has been selected,
you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
- month,
-


d ay,
-


h o u r,
-


minutes,
-

1
2 or 24 hour mode.
F
o
n
ce you have selected a setting, press
the " 7" or " 8" buttons to change its value.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to switch
respectively to the previous or next setting.
F

P
ress the "OK" button to save the change
and return to the normal display or press
the "Back" button to cancel.
Setting the date and time
F
P ress the MENU button.
F

S
elect "
di
splay settings" using the " 5"
or
"6 " button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F

S
elect the "Year" function using the " 5"
or " 6" button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F

C
hoose the desired value, using the " 7"
or
"8 " button.
F
Press "OK" to confirm the selection.
F

R
epeat the procedure to set the "Month",
"
da

y", "Hours", and "Minutes".
2
Multifunction screens

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"Trip computer" menu
F Press the "MENU" button to gain access
to the general menu .
F

P
ress the arrows, then the "OK" button to
select the " Trip computer " menu.
Enter distance to destination
This allows you to enter an approximate
distance until your final destination.
Alert log
This summarises the active warning messages,
displaying them in succession in the
multifunction screen.
Status of functions
This summarises the status (active or inactive)
of the vehicle's functions.
"Personalisation-
Configuration" menu
Define the vehicle parameters
once this menu has been selected, you can
activate or deactivate the following equipment:
-

w
iper linked to reverse gear (refer to the
"Visibility" section),
-

g
uide-me-home lighting and duration
(refer to the " Visibility" section),
-

d
aytime running lamps (refer to the
"Visibility" section),
-

p
arking sensors (refer to the "Driving"
section).
Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the
tyre under-inflation detection system (refer to
the "Safety") section.
F In the " Trip computer " menu, select one
of the following applications:
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"Driving" menu
The systems with settings that can be adjusted are detailed in the table below.Button Corresponding function Comments
Diagnostic Recap of current alerts.
Under-inflation initialisation Reinitialisation of the tyre pressures.
Refer to the Safety section.
Vehicle settings Access to other functions with settings that can be adjusted. The functions are grouped
together under three tabs:
-
"Driving assistance "
-

"
Parking sensors" (Activation of the rear parking sensors; refer to the "Driving" section).
-

"
Automatic rear wiper in reverse" (Activation of rear wiper coupled to reverse gear; refer
to the " Visibility" section).
-
"Lighting "
-

"
LED daytime running lamps" (Activation of the daytime running lamps; refer to the
"Visibility" section).
-

"
Guide-me-home lighting" (Automatic guide me home lighting; refer to the " Visibility"
section).
Select or deselect the tabs at the bottom of the screen to display the functions required.
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the four gears.
F

P
ush the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

P
ull the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
If the selector is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
F

R
eturn the selector to position P ;
the message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace. When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Operating fault
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
- i f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-
i

f you force the movement of the
selector from the P position to
another position when the battery
is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the selector
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.
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Starting using another
batteryCharging the battery using
a battery charger
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump leads. F
F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
First check that the slave battery has a nominal
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
do n

ot try to start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the
engine is running.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal C
(or the engine mounting) of the broken-
down vehicle.
F

S
tart the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
do n

ot disconnect the battery to charge it.
F

O
perate the starter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start immediately,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
ba

tteries contain harmful substances such
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regulations
and must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
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Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
a
flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
If the telephone is being used at the
same time, it will be interrupted after
10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
af

ter the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
or

iginal tyre sizeMaximum link size.
185/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16
205/45 R17 7 mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F
a
p
ply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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