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DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING
G
OOD PRACTICE
V
ents
"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion
of hot or cool air in the passenger
compartment,
there are adjustable
central and side vents which can
be directed sideways (right or left)
or
vertically (up or down). For your
comfort while driving, do not close
them
and direct the flow of air towards
the
windows instead.
Air vents in the footwells and directed
towards the windscreen complete the
equipment.
Do
not block the vents located at the
windscreen or the air extractor located
in
the boot.
Dust filter, odour filter
(activated carbon)
This filter traps certain dust and limits odours.
Ensure that this filter is in good
condition
and have all of the filter
elements
replaced regularly.
Refer
to the "Checks" section of
chapter
7.
Air conditioning
In all seasons, the air conditioning
should only be used with the
windows closed. However, if the
interior temperature remains high
after
a prolonged period parked in
the
sun, first ventilate the passenger
compartment
for a few minutes.
Use the AUTO mode as much as
possible as it permits optimised
control
of all of the functions: air flow,
passenger compartment comfort
temperature, air distribution, air
intake
mode or air recirculation in the
passenger
compartment.
Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to
keep it in good working order.
If the system does not produce cold air,
do not use it and contact a CITROËN
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Automatic mode: visibility
programme
The comfort programme (AUTO) may
not
be
sufficient
to
quickly
demist
or
defrost the windows (humidity
, several
passengers,
ice).
In this case, select the visibility
programme.
The
visibility
programme
indicator
comes
on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air
flow
and
provides
optimum
distribution
of the ventilation to the windscreen and
side
windows.
It
deactivates
the
air
recirculation. It is normal that the condensation
created by the air conditioning system
results
in a flow of water which may
form a puddle under the vehicle when
parked.
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Head restraint
This is of the "comma" shape type.
High position: press the tab, lift and
raise
the head restraint.
Low
position: push the tab and press
the
top of the head restraint to lower it.
To
remove the head restraint: place it in
the
high position, lift it, then remove it.
Store it inside the vehicle, securing it
firmly.
To
install the head restraint: engage
the rods of the head restraint in the
holes
keeping it in line with the seat
back.
Each seat can be removed and must
be
replaced
in
the
specified
position,
indicated
by
a
symbol
on
its
label.
The seats of row 2 and row 3 are
independent
and
adjustable.
REAR SEATS (7 SEAT VERSION)
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SCENTED AIR FRESHENER
The scented air freshener diffuses
a fragrance in the passenger
compartment from the roof console
vents.
Adjusting the flow
Turn the chromed button to adjust the diffusion:
-
to the left to decrease,
-
to
the right to increase.
To stop the diffusion, turn the chromed
button
fully to the left.
Removing the scented air
freshener
- Press the button down while turning
it a quarter of a turn to the left to
the stop.
-
Remove the scented air freshener
from
the roof console.
-
Replace
the cartridge.
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ACTIVE CITY BRAKE
Active City Brake is a driving assistance system that aims to avoid
a frontal collision or reduce the speed
of an impact if the driver does not
react
sufficiently (inadequate brake
application).
This system is designed to
improve
driving safety.
It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic
and to assess the distances and
relative
speeds of other vehicles.
Active
City Brake can in no
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance
on the part of the driver. Never
look at the laser sensor
through an optical instrument
(magnifying
glass, microscope...)
at a distance of less than
10 centimetres:
risk of eye injury.Principle
Using a laser sensor located at the top
of the windscreen, this system detects
a vehicle running in the same direction
or stationary ahead of your vehicle.
When
necessary, the vehicle's braking
system is operated automatically
to avoid a collision with the vehicle
ahead.
Automatic
braking occurs later
than if done by the driver
, so as
to intervene only when there is a
high
risk of collision.
Conditions for activation
Active City Brake only operates if the following conditions are met:
●
ignition
on,
●
the
vehicle is in a forward gear,
●
speed
is between about 3 and
18 mph
(5 and 30 km/h),
●
the
braking assistance systems
(ABS,
EBFD, emergency braking
assistance) are not faulty
,
●
the
trajectory control systems
(ASR, DSC) are not deactivated
or
faulty,
●
the
vehicle is not in a tight corner,
●
the
system has not been triggered
during
the previous 10 seconds.
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Driving safely
Operating faults
Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may
suffer interference from accumulations
of dirt or misting of the windscreen.
In this case you are warned by the
display
of a message.
Use the windscreen demisting
and regularly clean the area of the
windscreen
in front of the sensor.
Do
not stick or otherwise fix any
object
on the windscreen in front
of
the sensor. System fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
system, you are warned by an audible
signal and the display of the message
"Automatic braking system fault".
Have
the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.In the event of an impact to
the windscreen at the sensor
,
deactivate the system and contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to
have
your
windscreen
replaced.
Never
try to remove, adjust or test
the
sensor.
Only a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop is able to work
on
the system.
When towing a trailer or when the
vehicle is being towed, the system
must
be deactivated.
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Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by the manufacturer.
Otherwise,
you risk seriously damaging
your
engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by
the engine fan.
As
this fan can
operate
with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying
out any work.
Slacken
the cap by 1/4 of a turn to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk
of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up
the level with coolant.
If
fluid has to be added frequently,
this indicates a fault which must be
checked
by a CITROËN dealer as
soon
as possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
check
the level which must be between
the
MIN and MAX marks. In
order to regenerate the filter, you are advised to drive at a speed higher
than
40 mph (60 km/h) for at least five minutes as soon as possible, when
traffic
conditions permit (until the
message disappears and the service
warning
lamp goes off).
During regeneration of the particle
emission
filter, the noise of a relay
operating may be heard under the
dashboard.
If the message is still displayed and
if the service warning lamp remains
on, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
and
MAX
marks
on
the
expansion
bottle.
If
more
than
1
litre
of
fluid
is
required to top up the level, have the
system
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
Screenwash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing,
this fluid must not be topped
up
or replaced with plain water.
Capacity
of the screenwash reservoir:
approximately
3 litres.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel with particle
filter)
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
without delay.
Waste products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
Brake
fluid is harmful to health and
very
corrosive.
Do
not dispose of used oil, brake fluid
or coolant into drains or into the ground
but into the containers dedicated to this
use at a CITROËN dealer (France) or
an
authorised waste disposal site.
The minimum level of this additive
is indicated by lighting of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen.
When this occurs with the engine
running it is due to the start of
saturation
of
the
particle
filter
(exceptionally prolonged urban type
driving
conditions:
low
speed,
long
traffic
jams,
...).
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CHECKS
Carbon filter and passenger compartment filterParticle filter (Diesel)
Maintenance of the particle filter must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
On acceleration after the vehicle has
been running for a prolonged period
at very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust.
This
water vapour does not
have any adverse ef
fect on vehicle
handling
or the environment.
Battery
At the start of summer or winter, have
your battery checked by a CITROËN
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to
check
the thickness of the pads, even
between
services.
Unless
there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop
in the brake fluid level indicates
that
the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc / drum wear
For information on checking the brake disc / drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer
.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is too great or there is a reduction in the
performance
of the system, the parking
brake
should be adjusted, even between
services.
Have
the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Oil filter
Change the filter regularly in accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule.
An
access
flap
allows
replacement
of
the
filters.
The
carbon
filter
permits
continuous
and
effective
filtering
of
dust.
If
the
passenger
compartment
filter
becomes
blocked,
this
may
reduce
the
performance of the air conditioning
system and generate unpleasant
odours.
W
e recommend the use of a combined
passenger
compartment
filter.
By
means of its second special active
filter
,
it
contributes
to
the
purification
of the air breathed by the occupants
and the cleanness of the passenger
compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, unpleasant odours and
greasy
deposits).
Refer to theservicing and warranty
booklet
for
the
replacement
interval
for
these
components. Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...)
and the use of the
vehicle
(urban driving...), change them
twice
as often if necessary.
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The temporary tyre repair kit consists of a compressor and a bottle
(containing a sealant).
Using the kit
- Tick the deflated wheel on the speed
limitation sticker then affix
the
sticker to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel is
in
temporary use.
-
Clip the bottle
1 on the
compressor
2.
-
Connect the bottle
1 to the valve of
the
tyre to be repaired.
-
T
ake care to unwind the
compressor pipe before connecting
it
to the bottle.
-
Connect the power lead to one of
the
vehicle's 12V sockets.
-
Switch on the compressor by
pressing button
A until the tyre
pressure
reaches 2.0 bars. If this
pressure cannot be reached, the
tyre
cannot be repaired.
-
Remove
and store the compressor.
-
Drive immediately
, for a few miles
(kilometres),
at reduced speed, to
fill
the puncture.
-
Adjust
the pressure using the
compressor in accordance with the
recommendation for the vehicle and
check
that the leak is filled correctly
(no
further loss of pressure).
-
Drive at reduced speed (50
mph
[80
km/h]).
The
tyre must be
examined and repaired by a
specialist
as soon as possible.After use, the bottle can be stored in
a
plastic bag, supplied in the kit, to avoid staining your vehicle with traces
of
fluid.
Warning:
the sealant product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation
to the eyes.
Keep
it out of reach of children.
After use, do not discard the bottle into
the
environment, take it to a CITROËN
dealer or to an specialised waste
disposal
site.
Replacement bottles of sealant are
available
from CITROËN dealers.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REP
AIR KIT
The kit is located in one of the two storage compartments located
under
the front seats.
Vehicles supplied with a temporary
puncture
repair kit do not have a spare
wheel
or tooling (jack, wheelbrace, ...).
Changing a wheel