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The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do
not interchange the seat belt buckles as
t
hey will not fulfill their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting
automatic adjustment of the
l
ength of the strap to your size. The seat belt
i
s stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt
is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned
as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow
of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking
device which comes into operation in
t
he event of a collision, emergency braking
o
r if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
t
he device by pulling the strap firmly and
t
hen releasing it so that it reels in slightly.Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and
a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than
one person.
Never
allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to
the corresponding section.
In
order
to
be
effective,
a
seat
belt
must:
-
b
e
tightened
as
close
to
the
body
as
p
ossible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement,
checking
that
it
does
not
t
wist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
-
n
ot
bear
any
trace
of
cuts
or
fraying,
-
n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting
it
s
p
erformance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning
device may be deployed
b
efore and independently of the airbags.
D
eployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied
by a slight discharge of
h
armless smoke and a noise, due to the
a
ctivation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
i
ncorporated in the system.
In
all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
o
n.
Following
an impact, have the seat belts
s
ystem checked, and if necessary replaced,
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In accordance with current safety
regulations,
for
all
repairs
on
your
vehicle's
s
eat
belts,
go
to
a
qualified
workshop
with
t
he
skills
and
equipment
needed,
which
a
C
ITROËN
dealer
is
able
to
provide.
Have
your
seat
belts
checked
regularly
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop,
p
articularly
if
the
straps
show
signs
of
d
amage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water
or
a
textile
cleaning
product,
sold
by
C
ITROËN
dealers.
After
folding
or
moving
a
seat
or
rear
bench
s
eat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and
reeled
in
correctly.
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Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately,
start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment
for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment
for up to approximately
t
hirty minutes.
Let
the engine run for the duration specified to
e
nsure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine
in order to charge the battery.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y , refer
to
the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain functions according to the level of charge
r
emaining in the battery.
When
the vehicle is being driven, the load
r
eduction function temporarily deactivates
certain
functions, such as the air conditioning,
t
he heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically
as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message appears in the instrument panel s
creen indicating that the vehicle has switched
t
o economy mode and the active functions are
put
on standby.
If
a telephone call is being made at this time, it
w
ill be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system. System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
c
harge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
s
ystem, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
c
ombined duration of about forty minutes.
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Bonnet
F Open the left hand front door.
F
L
ift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.F
U nclip the stay from its housing and place i
t in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Opening
F Pull the release lever, located at the bottom of the door aperture, towards you. Before
doing anything under the
b
onnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system
to avoid any risk of injury
r
esulting from an automatic change to
S
TART mode.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan blades. Do not open the bonnet under very
windy
c
onditions.
The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
b
onnet when the left hand front door
is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
e
xterior safety catch and the stay with
c
are (risk of burns), using the protected
a
rea.
When the bonnet is open, take care not
t
o damage the safety catch.
Because of the presence of electrical equipment under the bonnet, it is recommended that
exposure to water (rain, washing, ...) be limited.
Closing
F Take the stay out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of
its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
l
atched correctly.
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Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case o
f vehicles used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to have
t
he condition of the brakes checked,
e
ven between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking
system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
on
the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.
Electric parking brake
For more information, refer to the " Electric
parking brake - Operating faults "
section.
This system does not require any
routine
servicing. However, in the
e
vent of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any m
aintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the level
checking
interval for this component.
To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
Unless
there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
t
he brake fluid level indicates that the brake
p
ads are worn.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
s
table and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake unless it has
b
een programmed to automatic mode,
s
witch off the ignition and engage first
g
ear* to block the wheels.
Check
that the braking warning lamp
a
nd the P warning lamp in the parking
b
rake control lever come on.
For
greater safety, place the chock 2
against
the wheel opposite to the one
b
eing
c
hanged.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never
go underneath a vehicle
s
upported by a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the t
ool 4 (depending on equipment).
F
F
it the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace
1 to slacken the security bolt
(
if fitted).
F
S
lacken the other bolts (no more than a
1
/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1
o
n l y.
* Position P
for
an
automatic
gearbox. Do
not use:
-
t
he jack for any purpose other than
l
ifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
s
upplied by the manufacturer.F
P
lace the foot of the jack 3 on the ground
a
nd check that it is directly below the
f
ront A or rear B jacking point provided on
t
he underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
g
round is slippery or loose, the jack
m
ay slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure
that the jack is positioned only
a
t one of the jacking points A or B
under
the vehicle, making sure that the
v
ehicle's contact sur face is centred on
t
he head of the jack. Other wise there is
a
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of
t
he jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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Fusebox 2Fuse N° Rating Functions
F7 10 ABoot
12 V socket, rear multimedia.
F8 20 ARear
wiper.
F10 30 ALocks.
F17 5 AInstrument
panel.
F18 5 AAutomatic
gearbox gear selector.
F21 3 ASTART/STOP
button.
F22 3 ARain
and sunshine sensor, windscreen camera.
F24 5 AParking
sensors, panoramic visual aid.
F27 5 AAutomatic
gearbox.
F29 20 AAudio
and telematic systems.
F32 15 A12
V sockets.
F35 5 AHeadlamp
beam height adjustment, heated rear screen, radar.
F36 5 AInterior
lighting: glove box, central storage, reading lamps,
c
ourtesy lamps.
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
F or access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
t
hen the exterior safety catch,
F
r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
F
l
ift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
P rotect your eyes and face before
handling
the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away
from naked flames and sources
o
f sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
e
xplosion or fire.
Wash
your hands after wards.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such
as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance
with regulations and must
n
ot, in any circumstances, be discarded
with
household waste.
Take
used remote control batteries and
v
ehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
b
y pushing the vehicle.
The
(-) battery terminal is not accessible.
A r
emote earth point is located at high level
u
nder the bonnet (alongside the battery).
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
di
stance.
F
O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing
on
the
left.
F
S
crew
the
towing
eye
in
fully.
F
I
nstall
the
towing
bar.
F
P
lace
the
gear
lever
in
neutral
(position
N
with
an
automatic
gearbox).
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(
braking, transmission...) and the
a
bsence of braking assistance the next
t
ime the engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key
i
n
the ignition one notch and release the
par
king
b
rake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
di
stance.
In the event of a breakdown