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The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
This system requires a battery with a special specification and technology (reference
n
umbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop).
Fitting
a battery not listed by CITROËN
i
ntroduces the risk of malfunction of the
s
ystem.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
with
the
system,
the
"
ECO OFF"
switch
warning
lamp
flashes
then
c
omes
on
continuously.
Have
it
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
in
STOP
mode,
the
v
ehicle
may
stall.
All
of
the
instrument
panel
w
arning
lamps
come
on.
It
is
then
necessary
t
o
switch
off
the
ignition
and
start
the
engine
a
gain
using
the
key.
Operating fault Maintenance
Before doing anything under the b
onnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system
to avoid any risk of injury
r
esulting from automatic operation of
S
TART mode.
The
Stop & Start system makes use
o
f advanced technology. All work
o
n this type of battery must be done
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Press the "ECO OFF"
switch
again.
The
system
is
active
again;
this
is
confirmed
b
y
the
switch
warning
lamp
going
off,
a
ccompanied
by
a
message
in
the
screen.
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Travelling abroad
LEd / Xenon front lamps
For motoring in countries that drive on the other s
ide of the road, it is necessary to adjust the
d
ipped beams so as to not dazzle the drivers of
a
pproaching
v
ehicles.
F
R
aise the bonnet for access to the adjuster
(
one adjuster per headlamp).
F
I
nsert a suitable allen key (not supplied)
i
nto the hexagonal head of the adjuster.
F
T
urn the allen key half a turn clockwise.
Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road u
sers, the height of the headlamps should be
a
djusted in relation to the load in the vehicle.
0.
D
river only or driver + front passenger.
-.
I
ntermediate
s
etting.
1.
5
people.
-.
5
people + load in the boot.
2.
D
river only + maximum authorised load in
t
he boot.
This
position is sufficient to avoid causing
d
azzle.
Higher
settings may limit the spread of light
f
rom the headlamps.
The
initial setting is position "0". On
your return, don't forget to
a
djust your headlamps back to their
i
nitial setting, by carrying out these
o
perations in reverse order.
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A. Courtesy lamp
B. Map reading lamps
Courtesy lam p
In this position, the courtesy lamp c
omes on gradually:
Courtesy lamp
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- w hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
a
ctivated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It
switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently
off.
Permanent
l
ighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies, depending on the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, a pproximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the c
orresponding s witch.
deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be deactivated:
F
w
ith the ignition off ,
insert the key in the
p
assenger's airbag deactivation switch,
F
t
urn it to the "OFF" position,
F
t
hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
t
he new position.
This
warning lamp comes on in the
i
nstrument panel when the ignition is
o
n and until the airbag is re-activated.To assure the safety of your child,
the
passenger's front airbag must be
d
eactivated when you install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
sea
t.
Other wise, the child would risk being
s
eriously injured or killed if the airbag
w
ere deployed.
Reactivation
When you remove a child seat that has been f
itted rear ward facing, turn switch to the "On"
p
osition to re-activate the airbag and so assure
t
he safety of your front passenger in the event
o
f an impact.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, you must contact
a
CITROËN dealer or qualified
w
orkshop to have the system
c
hecked. The airbags may no longer
b
e deployed in the event of a serious
impact.
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Fuel tankFuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (diesel) or 33 litres (LPg) ;
(dep ending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or di esel)).
Low fuel level
Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
y
our
eng
ine.
Additions
of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in
o
rder to be registered by the fuel gauge.The
key cannot be removed from the
l
ock until the cap is refitted.
Opening
the filler cap may create a
n
oise caused by an inrush of air. This
v
acuum is entirely normal, resulting
f
rom the sealing of the fuel system.
To
fill the tank safely:
F
t
he engine must be switched off,
F
o
pen the fuel filler flap,
F
i
nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to the
l
eft,F
r emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
l
ocated on the inside of the flap,
F
f
ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ;
this could cause
m
alfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank:
F
p
ut the cap back in place,
F
t
urn the key to the right, then remove it
f
rom the cap,
F
c
lose the flap.
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning lamp comes on o
n the instrument panel. When it first
c
omes on there remains approximately
5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
o
ff the ignition with the key.
You
must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
r
unning out of fuel.
If
you
run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"
Checks"
s
ection.
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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in
your vehicle.
AdBlue
® freezes at about -11°C and d
eteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
t
hat bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected
from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can be
kept
for
at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has
completely thawed out.
Recommendations on storage
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C.
O
ther wise, by freezing, the AdBlue
® cannot
be
poured
into
its
tank.
Park
your
vehicle in a
w
armer
area
for
a
few
hours
to
allow the top-up
t
o
be
carried
out.
Procedure
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
F
F
or access to the AdBlue
® tank, raise the b
oot
carpet
then,
depending on equipment,
l
ift
out
the
spare
wheel
and/or the storage
b
ox.
F
W
ithout
pressing,
turn
the
black cap a
q
uarter
turn
anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F
T
urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F
L
ift
off
the
cap.
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Important: if your vehicle's Ad
Blue® tank is completely empty - w
hich
is
confirmed by the alert
m
essages and the impossibility of
s
tarting
the engine, you must add at
l
east
3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately
with cold water or wipe
w
ith a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.Important:
i
n the event of a top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
additive , signalled by the message "Top
u
p emissions additive: Starting prevented",
y
ou must wait around 5 minutes before
s
witching
o
n
t
he
i
gnition,
w
ithout opening
the driver's door, locking the vehicle
or introducing the key into the ignition
switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
1
0 seconds, start the engine.
F
O
btain a bottle of AdBlue
®. After first c
hecking
the
use-by
date,
read carefully
t
he instructions on use on the label before
pouring
the
contents
of
the bottle into your
v
ehicle's
Ad
Blue
® tank. N ever dispose of AdBlue
® additive
bottles
in
the
household
waste. Place
t
hem
in
a
special
container provided
t
his
purpose
or
take
them
to your
d
ealer.
F
A
fter
emptying
the
bottle,
wipe
away
any
s
pillage
around
the
tank
filler
using
a
damp
c
loth.
F
R
efit
the
blue
cap
to
the
tank
and
turn
it
a
6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a
turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
t
hat the indicator on the cap lines up with
the
indicator on the support.
F
D
epending on equipment, return the spare
w
heel and/or the storage box to the bottom
o
f
the boot.
F
R
efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position n
for
an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
t
o certain components (braking,
t
ransmission..) and the absence of
b
raking assistance the next time
t
he engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
n
otch in the ignition switch and release the
par
king
b
rake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
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