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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
s l ow l y.Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Lighting controlsSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to climatic conditions:
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s
idelamps, to be seen,
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d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
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m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
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a r
ear foglamp to be seen from afar,
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f
ront foglamps for even better for ward
vision.
Programming
Various automatic lighting control modes
are also available according to the following
options:
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gu

ide-me-home lighting,
-

a
utomatic illumination of headlamps.
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Automatic illumination of
headlamps.
Manual controls
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine
running).
Sidelamps.
B.
S

talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk. Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on. The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B
.
A.
M
ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
M

ap reading lamps
3.
R

ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
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w

hen the vehicle is locked,
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w

hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen a door is opened,
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hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
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w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Courtesy lamp with mood
lighting LED
Present or not depending on equipment, a
mood lighting LED in the front courtesy lamp
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the
light is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manual
or automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The courtesy lamp LED goes off:
- w hen the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting
control stalk in position " 0"),
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w
hen the level of ambient light is sufficient
(lighting control stalk in position " AUTO").
The LED comes on independently of
the front courtesy lamp or the map
reading lamps.
Illumination of the LED can not be
deactivated. This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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w

hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
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i

n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty
seconds,
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w

hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC and ASR systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.
F
P
ress the button, located in the centre of
the dashboard.
Illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates that the DSC and ASR systems are
deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
F

P
ress the button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning lamp
comes in the instrument panel and in
the button, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a fault in these systems.
Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding of
the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake
of one or more wheels and on the engine to keep
the vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem. The DSC/ASR systems offer
exceptional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding wheels (tyres and rims),
braking components, electronic
components and assembly and repair
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Safety

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2nd row rear centre seat belt
Removal and storing
F Press the red button on the buckle B, then on the buckle A .
F

G
uide the strap as it rolls up and bring the
tongue B , then A
onto the magnet of the
attachment point on the roof.
Installation
F Pull the strap and insert the tongue A in the left-hand buckle.
F

I
nsert the tongue B in the right-hand
buckle.
F

C
heck the fastening of each buckle by
pulling the strap.
The seat belt for the rear centre seat of the
2
nd row is incorporated at the rear left of the roof.
Seat belt unfastened warning
lamp display
When the ignition is switched on, the
corresponding warning lamps
4, 5 and 6 come
on in red for approximately 30 seconds, if the
seat belt is not fastened.
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
moving, the corresponding warning lamp 4, 5 or
6 comes on in red, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multifunction
screen, if a rear passenger has unfastened
their seat belt.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations 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 engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.If you are obliged to drive through water:
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c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
- d o 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 - 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 gearbox into neutral or
position


N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
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Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- P osition 1: Stop
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P
osition 2: Ignition on
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P
osition 3: Starting
Ignition on
In this position the vehicle's electrical
equipment can be used or accessories
charged.
When the state of charge of the battery
drops to a reserve level, the system goes into
energy economy mode: the power supply is
automatically cut off to preserve the state of
charge of the battery.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle. In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Starting the engine
F Apply the parking brake.
F
W ith a manual gearbox: place the lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
F

W
ith an electronic gearbox: place the lever
at position N and press the brake pedal
f i r m l y.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox: place the lever
at position P and press the brake pedal
f i r m l y.
F

I
nsert the key in the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
F

W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 until
the engine starts, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine preheating system. In some circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the steering
wheel (wheels on lock for example).
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Driving