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Reactivation
- By recalling the memorised speed 
  a fter deactivation, press button 3 . Your 
vehicle automatically returns to the 
memorised cruise speed setting. The 
memorised speed and "ON"  are displayed 
in zone A .
  If the memorised cruise speed setting is 
higher than the current speed, the vehicle 
will accelerate strongly to reach the current 
speed.
-  By selecting the current speed 
  Press button 1 or 2 once the desired speed 
has been reached. 
  The new speed and "ON"  will appear in 
zone A .
Return to normal driving
F Press button 5 .
F  Or select the cruise control function.
F  Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no longer 
memorised.
" PAUS E "
 will then be displayed in zone A of 
the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the cruise 
speed setting which remains displayed in the 
instrument panel.
Operating fault
If there is a fault , a message is displayed 
accompanied by an audible signal and 
illumination of the SERVICE  warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Cruise control must only be used where 
the traffic conditions permit driving at a 
constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or 
when the weather or the road conditions 
are poor.
Pause / Resume
F Either by pressing the brake or clutch 
pedal.
F  Or by pressing button 3 .
F  Or by the DSC or ASR systems being 
active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, cruise 
control is deactivated if the gear lever is in 
neutral.
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Reactivation
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp and 
the lamp in the deactivation button, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message, indicate a fault with 
the system.
Deactivation
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of 
grip permits.
F Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button 
comes on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.
The DSC and ASR systems no longer act 
on the operation of the engine and on the 
brakes in the event of a involuntary change of 
trajectory.
F 
Press this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button 
goes off.
The systems are reactivated automatically 
each time the ignition is switched back on or 
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate 
them manually:
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle 
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft 
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate 
the d
SC and a SR, so that the wheels can turn 
freely and regain grip. 
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Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with 
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol), 
conforming to European standards EN 228 
and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) 
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed 
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex 
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must 
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel 
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with 
biofuels which conform to current and future 
European standards (Diesel fuel which 
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with 
a biofuel which complies with standard 
EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing 
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel 
engines. However, this use, even occasional, 
requires strict application of the special 
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel 
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, 
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of 
damage to the engine and fuel system).
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may 
be different in other countries, the 
presence of the misfuel prevention 
device may make refuelling impossible.
not all d iesel vehicles are fitted with 
misfuel protection, so 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.
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Using the kit
F Switch off the ignition.
F  Affix the speed limitation sticker to the 
vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that 
a wheel is in temporary use. F 
Check that the switch A is in position "0" .
F  Connect the pipe of the cartridge 1 to the 
valve of the tyre to be repaired. F 
Connect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F  Start the vehicle and leave the engine 
running. 
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F Connect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket again.
F  Start the vehicle again and leave the 
engine running. F 
Adjust the pressure using the compressor 
(to inflate: switch A in position "1" ; 
to deflate: switch A in position "0"  and 
press button B ), in accordance with the 
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on 
the door aperture on the left-hand side), 
then remember to check that the leak has 
been plugged correctly (no further loss of 
pressure after several miles [kilometres]).
F  Remove the compressor, then store the 
whole kit.
F  Drive at reduced speed (50 mph 
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance 
travelled to approximately 120 miles 
(200 km).
F  Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible to have the 
tyre repaired or replaced by a technician. Take care as sealant cartridge contains 
ethylene-glycol. This product is harmful 
if swallowed and causes irritation to the 
eyes. Keep it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the sealant is 
indicated on the base of the cartridge.
The cartridge is designed for a single 
use; even if only partly used, it must be 
replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge 
into the environment, take it to a 
CITR
oËn dealer or an authorised 
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge, 
available from CITROËN dealers or a 
qualified workshop.
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the tyre under-  
inflation warning lamp will remain on 
after the wheel has been repaired until 
the system is reinitialised by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Following reconnection of 
the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, 
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute 
before starting to permit initialisation 
of the electronic systems. However, if 
slight malfunctions remain following this 
operation, contact a CITRoËn dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, 
you must yourself reinitialise:
-  the remote control key,
-  the glass panoramic roof blind,
-  the radio station presets, the date 
and time in the audio system.
Starting using another 
battery
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the 
engine can be started using a slave battery 
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead 
cables.
Before disconnecting the 
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the 
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before 
disconnecting the battery. F 
Connect the red cable to the positive 
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the 
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .
F  Connect one end of the green or black 
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the 
slave battery B .
F  Connect the other end of the green or black 
cable to the earth point C on the broken 
down vehicle.
F  Start the engine on the other vehicle and 
leave it running for a few minutes.
F  Operate the starter, let the engine run.
  If the engine does not start straight away, 
switch the ignition off and wait a few 
moments before trying again.
F  Wait until the engine returns to idle and 
disconnect the jump lead cables in reverse 
o r d e r.
First check that the slave battery has a 
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity 
at least equal to the battery on your 
vehicle.
Do not try to start the engine by 
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the battery (+) 
terminal when the engine is running.
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Charging the battery using 
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F  Follow the instructions for use provided by 
the manufacturer of the charger.
F  Reconnect starting with the negative 
terminal (-).
F  Check that the terminals and connectors 
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate 
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them 
and clean them.With Stop & Start, the battery does not 
have to be disconnected for charging.
Some functions are not available if the 
battery is not sufficiently charged.
Protect 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 
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of 
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery; 
the battery must first be thawed out to 
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery 
has been frozen, before charging have 
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop who will check that 
the internal components have not been 
damaged and the casing is not cracked, 
which could cause a leak of toxic and 
corrosive acid.
d
o not reverse the polarity and use only 
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while 
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without 
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery 
if the vehicle is to be left unused for 
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances 
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They 
must be disposed of in accordance 
with regulations and must not, in any 
circumstances, be discarded with household 
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and 
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
d
o not push the vehicle to start the 
engine if your vehicle has an automatic 
gearbox.
After refitting the battery, the Stop & 
Start system will only be active after a 
continuous period of immobilisation of the 
vehicle, a period which depends on the 
climatic conditions and the state of charge 
of the battery (up to about 8 hours). 
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity 
to side wind.
Driving advice
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 To 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.
We recommend the use of genuine 
CITR
oËn towbars and their harnesses 
that have been tested and approved 
from the design stage of your vehicle, 
and that the fitting of the towbar is 
entrusted to a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a 
CITROËN dealer, it must still be 
fitted in accordance with the vehicle 
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands 
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take 
particular care.
Distribution of loads
F  d istribute 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.
a ir 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.
F If the warning lamp and the 
STOP  warning lamp come on, 
stop the vehicle and switch off 
the engine as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for 
details of the weights and towed loads 
which apply to your vehicle. 
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