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F Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket again.
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tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch A in position "1"; to
deflate: switch
A in position "0" and
press button B ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on
the door aperture on the left-hand side),
then remember to check that the leak has
been plugged correctly (no further loss of
pressure after several miles [kilometres]).
F

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emove the compressor, then store the
whole kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80
km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200
km).
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isit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tyre repaired or replaced by a technician. Take care as sealant cartridge contains
ethylene-glycol. This product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes. Keep it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the sealant is
indicated on the base of the cartridge.
The cartridge is designed for a single
use; even if only partly used, it must be
replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge,
available from CITROËN dealers or a
qualified workshop.
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the tyre under-

inflation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired until
the system is reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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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.
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
pply 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).
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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.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original
tyre size Chain
specification
225/60 V16 Maximum link
size: 9 mm
225/55 W17
245/45 W18 These tyres cannot
be fitted with chains
245/40 Y19
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Following reconnection of
the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation
of the electronic systems. However, if
slight malfunctions remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section,
you must yourself reinitialise:
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t
he remote control key,
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t
he glass panoramic roof blind,
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t
he GPS satellite navigation
system.
Starting using another
battery
F Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
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C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B .
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C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
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perate the starter, let the engine run.
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ait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F

R
econnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
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heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them. With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting the
battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
headlamps,
courtesy lights, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of thirty minutes.Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
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n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available will then be double the
duration for which the engine was left running.
However, this time will always be between five
and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once the thirty minutes are over, a message
appears on the multi-function 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 (refer to the corresponding
section).
This period may be significantly
reduced if the battery charge is low.
If the telephone is being used at this
time:
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t will be maintained for five minutes
with hands-free kit of your Audio
system,
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i
t will be maintained for ten minutes
with your eMyWay.
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