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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
i
mmediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
e
quipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
e
quipment 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
e
ngine 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
c
ertain functions, such as the air conditioning,
t
he heated rear screen...
The
deactivated functions are reactivated
a
utomatically 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
p
ut on standby.
If
a telephone call is being made at this time, it
w
ill be maintained for around 10 minutes with
t
he Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
s
ystem.
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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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, sun blind, insulated module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, mobile
r
eading lamp, mirror for caravan, front and rear
par
king
s
ensors,
p
rogrammable
a
dditional
h
eating, smoker's kit, solar film for rear door
w
indows, portable scented air freshener...
"Transport systems"
Boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof
b
oxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses,
b
icycle carriers for towbar and roof bars,
t
owbars with fixed and detachable towball,
s
eparation net, sliding carrier, boot organiser
(
Grand C4 Picasso)...
If
a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
o
utside the CITROËN dealer network, the
i
nstallation must be done strictly in line with the
ma
nufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
If
your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
r
ecommended that the ball be removed when
n
ot towing.
"Styling"
Gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, door sill finishers, interior mirror
s
hells...
"Security and safety"
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system, c hild seats and booster cushions, breathalyser,
f
irst aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle,
h
igh visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow
c
hains, non-slip covers, winter tyres, foglamp
k
it, security film for front door windows, dog
g
uard, pet seat belt...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
b
umper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot
s
ill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
p
rotective covers for pets...
The
rear bodywork has been designed to avoid
s
p r ay.
*
T
o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
a
nd secured,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not
recommended
by CITROËN may result
i
n a failure of your vehicle's electronic
s
ystem and excessive electrical
c
onsumption.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer
f
or information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer for the
s
pecification of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective (2004/104/EC). Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment
m
ay be compulsory: high visibility s
afety vests, warning triangles, b
reathalyzers, spar e bu lbs, spar e f uses, f
ire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
a
t the rear of the vehicle.
"Multimedia"
Portable satellite navigation system, driving assistance systems, reversing camera,
p
ortable video screen, portable video carrier,
s
martphone carrier, Bluetooth
® hands-free kit, t
wo-screen
video
pack,
portable video player,
C
D
player,
230
V/50
Hz
socket, 230 V/12 V
a
daptor,
iPhone/iPad
charger...
By
visiting
a
CITROËN
dealer
you can also
o
btain
cleaning
and
maintenance products
(
interior
and
exterior)
-
including ecological
p
roducts
in
the
"TECHNATURE" range,
p
roducts
for
topping-up
(screenwash...), paint
t
ouch-up
pens
and
aerosols
for the exact
c
olour
of
your
vehicle,
refills
(sealant cartridge
f
or
the
temporary
puncture
repair kit...), ...
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off t
he ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
p
osition the wiper blades vertically on the
w
indscreen,
or
F
F
rom one minute after switching off the
i
gnition, reposition the arms manually.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in p
lace and clip it.
F
F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
w
iper blades.
Replacement
of the arms must be done
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
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Roof bars
For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse roof bars
that
are approved for your vehicle.
Observe
the fitting instructions and the
c
onditions of use given in the information
p
rovided with the roof bars.Version with
longitudinal bars
To install the roof bars, you must secure them only to the four anchorage points in the
r
oof frame. These points are masked by the
v
ehicle's doors when closed.
The
roof bar fixings include a stud that should
b
e introduced into the aperture at each
anc
horage
p
oint.
Version without longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
b
y engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
Recommendations
F Distribute the load evenly, avoiding ov
erloading on one side.
F
A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
c
lose as possible to the roof.
F
A
nchor the load securely and fit a warning
f
lag if part of it overhangs the vehicle.
F
D
rive gently, as the vehicle will be more
l
iable to the effects of side winds (vehicle
s
tability may be affected).
F
R
emove the roof bars as soon as they are
n
o
lon
ger
n
eeded. Maximum
load, distributed over the roof
b
ars, for a loading height not exceeding
4
0 cm: 80 kg
.
This value is subject to change, please
c
heck the maximum load stated in the
i
nstructions provided with he roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
s
peed of the vehicle to the profile of the
r
oad to avoid damaging the roof bars
a
nd the fixings on the vehicle.
Please refer to national legislation so as
t
o meet the requirements on carrying
o
bjects that are longer than the vehicle.
When carrying long objects, it is r
ecommended that you deactivate the
m
otorised operation of the tailgate.
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TOTAL & CITROËN
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and Development departments have developed lubricants
f
or CITROËN, to match the latest technical innovations
o
n CITROËN vehicles, both for competition and for
e
veryday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain the
best
per formance from your engine.
Optimum protection for
your engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you are
c
ontributing towards improving the life
a
nd per formance of your engine, while
a
lso protecting the environment.
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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
ope
n.
Opening
F Pull the release lever, located at the bottom o
f 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
wi
ndy
c
onditions.
The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
b
onnet when the left hand front door
i
s 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
e
xposure 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
o
f its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
l
atched correctly.
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1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. C oolant r eservoir.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery / Fuses.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
R
emote earth point.
Petrol engines
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