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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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Practical information
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accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's
recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear screen
blind, smoker kit, portable scented air
freshener, boot dividers, coat hanger, armrest,
insulated module, reading lamp, cruise control,
boot storage, front and rear parking sensors,
glove box lid...
"Transport solutions":
towbars, towbar harnesses, canoe carrier, roof
bars, bicycle carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier
on roof bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, aluminium
roof rack....
"Security and safety":
wheel security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer,
first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest,
snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamp kit, fire
extinguisher...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted by
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance your vehicle are given in the
maintenance and warranty guide.
"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, parking brake lever
grip, spoiler, alloy wheels, foglamp trims,
chromed mirror shells, aluminium footrest,
chrome exhaust tailpipes, door sill finishers,
wheel trims...
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Exterior
Remote control key 30 -33
- o pening / closing
-
a
nti-theft protection
-
s
tarting
-
b
attery
Boot
3
7-38
-
o
pening / closing
-
em
ergency release
Temporary puncture
repair kit
1
22-127
Wipers
87
- 88
Changing a wiper blade
1
51
Changing bulbs
1
40-141
-
r
ear lamps
-
3rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamps
-
fo
glamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention
1
18-120
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
1
21
Accessories
1
57-158
ESP/ASR
9
5
Tyre pressures
1
76
Changing a wheel
1
28 -134
-
t
ools
-
r
emoving / refitting
Snow chains
1
35
Under-inflation detection
9
1-93
Lighting controls
8
1- 85
Daytime running lamps
8
5
Headlamp beam adjustment
8
6
Changing bulbs
1
36-139
-
f
ront lamps
-
fo
glamps
-
d
irection indicator repeaters
Towing
15
2-153
Very cold climate screen(s)
1
56
Door mirrors
4
3 - 44
Doors
3
0 -33, 36
-
o
pening / closing
-
c
entral locking
-
s
econdary control
Alarm
3
4-35
Electric windows
3
9 Rear parking sensors
7
9 - 80
To w b a r
1
5 4
Visual search
232
Table of weights ....................................17 2 , 174
Tables of engines ............................... ...171, 173
Tables of fuses
.............................................. 14
2
Tank, fuel
...............................
........................11 9
Technical data
........................................ 17
1-174
Telephone
..................................................... 19
3
Temporary tyre repair kit............................... 12 2
Third brake lamp
........................................... 1
41
Three flashes (direction indicators)
..................................... 90
T
o o l s
................
...................................... 128, 129
Total distance recorder
...................................2
2
To w b a r
................
........................................... 15 4
T
Paint colour code ..........................................17 6
Parking brake .......................................... 6 4, 170
Parking sensors, rear...................................... 79
Passenger compartment filter
...................... 16
9
Player, CD MP3
..................... 1
85, 186, 213, 214
Port, US
b
................................................ 5
7, 187
Preheater,
d
i
esel
..............................
..............13
Priming the fuel system
................................12
1
Protecting children
...................9
8, 100, 103 -117
Puncture
................
........................................ 12 2
Radio
...............
...................................... 181, 211
Rear foglamp ...........................................83, 140
Rear screen (demisting)
.................................. 54
R
echarging the battery
.................................14
9
Reduction of electrical load
..........................14
9
Reinitialising the remote control
.....................32
R
emote control
.......................................... 3
0-33
Removable screen (snow shield)
...............................
................15 6
Removing a wheel
..............................
..........131
Removing the mat
...............................
..........159
Repair kit, puncture
....................................... 12
2
Replacing bulbs
..............................
.......13 6 -141
Replacing fuses
..............................
.......142-146
Replacing the air filter
...................................16
9Safety for children
....................9
8, 100, 103 -117
Screen C, monochrome (Audio system / Bluetooth)
...........................26
S
creen menu map
.........................2
01, 202, 220
Screen, monochrome
...........................2
01, 220
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment)
.........................2
6, 180
Screenwash fluid level
..................................16
8
Screenwash, front
........................................... 87
S
creen-wash reservoir
.................................16
8
Seat adjustment
...............................
...............40
Seat belts
......................................... 9
6, 98, 109
Seats, rear
....................................................... 42
S
erial number, vehicle
..................................17
6
Service indicator
............................................. 20
S
ervicing
...............................
............................ 8
Setting the clock
.............................................23
S
hields for very cold conditions
...................15
6
RS
Sidelamps ....................................... 81, 138, 140
Side repeater .............................. ..................13 9
Snow chains
.................................................. 13
5
Spare wheel
...............................
...........128, 129
Speed limiter
...............................
....................75
Speedometer
..............................
....................10
Stability control (ESP)
..................................... 95
S
tart
...............................
................................148
Starting the engine
................................... 61
- 63
Steering mounted controls, audio
...............
............................................ 179
Storage
................
...................................... 55-57
Sun visor
......................................................... 56
S
witching off the engine
...........................61
- 63
Synchronising the remote control
...................32
S
ystems, ASR and ESP
..................................95
P
Replacing the oil filter ................................... 16 9
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter
...................................... 16
9
Replacing wiper blades........................... 88, 151 Resetting the service indicator
.......................21
R
esetting the trip recorder
..............................2
2
Rev counter
..................................................... 10
R
eversing lamps
........................................... 14
0
Roof bars
....................................................... 16
0
Routine checks
..................................... 1
69, 170
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
..........................12
1
alphabetical index
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Safety
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U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
The under-inflation detection system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need to check the tyre pressures (including the spare wheel) every month as well as before a long journey. Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs road holding, extends braking distances and causes premature tyre wear, particularly under arduous condition (high loading, high speed, long journey).
The inflation pressures defined for your vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure label. See the "Identification markings" section. Tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate speeds). Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres increases fuel consumption.
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four tyres, once the vehicle is moving. It compares the information given by the four wheel speed sensors with reference values, which must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed . The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or more tyres.
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5
Driving
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Rear parking sensors
This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by a dealer).
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dirty. Certain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
This system indicates the proximity of an obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensors located in the bumper. Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to the presence of blind spots.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal. The system is switched off when you come out of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by an intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is located. When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle becomes less than approximately thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
The information below is linked to the presence in your vehicle of an audio system / Bluetooth ® with integrated screen.® with integrated screen.®
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5
Driving
301-add-2_en_Chap05_conduite_ed01-2014
Rear parking sensors
This function cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by a dealer).
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dirty. Certain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
This system indicates the proximity of an obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.) which comes within the field of detection of sensors located in the bumper. Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to the presence of blind spots.
The system is switched on by engaging reverse gear. This is accompanied by an audible signal. The system is switched off when you come out of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information is given by an intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is located. When the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle becomes less than approximately thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes continuous.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
The information below is linked to the presence in your vehicle of an audio system / Bluetooth ® with integrated screen.® with integrated screen.®
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Safety
C-Elysee-add_en_Chap07_securite_ed01-2014
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
The under-inflation detection system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need to check the tyre pressures (including the spare wheel) every month as well as before a long journey. Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs road holding, extends braking distances and causes premature tyre wear, particularly under arduous condition (high loading, high speed, long journey).
The inflation pressures defined for your vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure label. See the "Identification markings" section. Tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate speeds). Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres increases fuel consumption.
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four tyres, once the vehicle is moving. It compares the information given by the four wheel speed sensors with reference values, which must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed . The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or more tyres.