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driving advice
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f the warning lamp and
the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as
possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle. 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.
Other wise, by freezing, the AdBlue
® cannot
be poured into its tank. Park your vehicle in a
warmer area for a few hours to allow the top-up
to be carried out.
Procedure
F Press the START/STOP button to switch off the engine. F
R
aise the boot floor for access to the
AdBlue
® tank. Use an object, such as a
bag, to keep the left part up.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that 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.
checks
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Accessories ................................................. 235
Accessory position ....................................... 10
0
Accessory socket, 12V
............................. 8
2, 83
Additive, AdBlue
.............................. 2
9, 255 -263
Adjusting headlamps
.................................... 15
2
Adjusting head restraints
..........................7
2, 75
Adjusting seat belt height
.............................18
9
Adjusting the steering wheel
..........................81
A
dvice on care and maintenance
.................23
4
Advice on driving
..............................
..............98
Airbags
...............
..................................... 31, 191
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 19
3, 19 4
Airbags, front......................................... 191, 19 4
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 19
3, 19 4
Air conditioning, automatic
....................... 9
0, 91
Air filter
...............
........................................... 253
Air flow
..............................
..............................14
Air vents
..............................
............................89
Alarm
............................................................... 63
A
nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................18
4
Anti-pinch
.................................................. 6
7, 68
Anti-theft immobiliser
.................................... 10
0
Apple
® player ................................................ 31 6
Armrest, front ............................................ 8
2, 85
Armrest, rear
............................................. 8
2, 86
Ashtray
...............
............................................. 82
Assistance call
...............................
....... 183, 282
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 18
4
Audible warning
............................................ 18
3
Audio cable
........................................... 3
14, 355
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
..............................
............ 316, 359
Audio system
...............................
............ 39, 349
Automatic headlamps
............................. 2
0, 149
Automatic illumination of headlamps
....14
5, 148
Automatic operation of hazard warning
lam
ps
............................................ 18
2Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers
...............
..................................
155, 157
Auxiliary sockets
............................. 8
5, 314, 359
Changing a fuse
.....................................
2
21-223
Changing a wheel
...............................
...
2 0 3 - 2 11
Changing a wiper blade
........................
15
8, 228
Changing the date
..................................... 4
2, 47
Changing the remote control battery ............................................... 59
Changing the time
......................... 3
8, 39, 42, 47
Checking levels
......................................
2
4 8 - 2 51
Checking the engine oil level
.................. 3
6, 248
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................
................
203
Checks
...............
................... 245, 246, 252-254
Children
...............................
... 162-178, 190, 192
Child lock
...............................
........................
178
Child seats
..............................
...............
16 4 -17 7
Child seats, conventional
....................... 17
0, 171
Child seats, ISOFIX
...............................
17
3 -175
Cigarette lighter............................................... 83
CITROËN Localised Emergency Call
.......................................... 28
2
Cleaning (advice)
.......................................... 23
4
Clock ............... ................................................
38
Closing the boot ............................... ...............62
Closing the doors
............................... ....... 53, 55
Cockpit glass roof
...........................................68
C
onnectors, audio
...................8
5, 314, 358, 359
Coolant level
..............................
............. 32, 250
Coolant temperature indicator
........................32
C
ourtesy lamps
.............................................15
9
Cruise control
........................................ 13
1, 13 6
Cup holder
...............................
........................82
Customising stickers
..................................... 23
4
Battery
...............................
............ 224-226, 252
Battery, charging
...............................
.... 225, 226
Battery, remote control
............................. 5
9, 60
Black panel ...................................................... 38
Blind spot sensors
........................................ 12
6
BlueHDi
...............................
..................
118 , 2 5 5
Bluetooth connection
............3
28, 336, 337, 360
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.................. 3
36, 337, 360
Bluetooth (telephone)
............................3
36, 360
Boot
........
.........................................................
62
Boot (opening)
...............................
..................
53
Brake discs ....................................................
25 4
Brake lamps ............................... ...................
218
Brake pads ............................... .....................254
Braking assistance system
...........................18
4
Braking system warning lamp
.........................2
7
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................2 41
CD .............................. ........................... 314, 355
CD MP3
................
................................. 314, 357
Central locking
.......................................... 5
3, 55
Changing a bulb
..................................... 2
13 -2 20
23Hybrid4 system
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A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at any time to any eventuality. On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended. In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the internal combustion engine or electric motor, the electronic gearbox, or the electrical systems of your vehicle.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
- check that the depth of water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users, - place the mode selector in the 4WDposition, - drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h), - do not stop and do not switch off the
engine. On leaving the flooded road, as soon as circumstances allow, make several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads. If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating and damage to the braking system! Do not park or run the engine when stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass, dead leaves...) might come into contact with the hot exhaust system or certain components of the Hybrid4 system which can reach very high temperatures - Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and put the electronic gearbox into position N .