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After refilling
F Per form the operations in reverse order.
Important: in the event of a top-up after a
breakdown because of a lack of AdBlue,
you must wait around 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without opening
the driver’s door, unlocking the vehicle,
introducing the key into the ignition
switch, or introducing the key of the

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eyless Entr y and Star ting system into
the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
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seconds before starting the engine.
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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
If the engine does not start first time, do not
keep trying but start the procedure again from
the beginning.For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
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witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
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ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
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epeat the operation 10 times.
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perate the starter to run the engine.
Other HDi engines
(Except BlueHDi version)
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ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel fuel. F

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perate the priming pump repeatedly until
resistance is felt (there may be resistance at
the first press).
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perate the starter to start the engine (if the
engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying
again).
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f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again,
then start the engine.
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ut the cover in place and clip it in.
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lose the bonnet.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair
of
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Only the 12 V socket at the front of
the vehicle allows the compressor to be
connected for long enough to repair or
inflate the vehicle tyre.
The other 12 V sockets of the vehicle
are not designed to be used with the
compressor.
Under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
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pen the bonnet.
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f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
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Fuses under the bonnet
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse.
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hen you have finished, close the cover
very carefully to ensure correct sealing of
the fusebox. Fuse
No. Rating
(A) Functions
F15 10Front left foglamp.
F16 10Front right foglamp.
F18 10Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F29 40Windscreen wipers (front).
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12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries
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.
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.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
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elease the bonnet by activating the internal
control, then the external control,
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ift the bonnet, then hold it in place with its
st ay.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible, use
the engine mounting.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a back-up battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or a battery booster. Never try to start the engine by connecting
a battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the back-up
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and
a capacity at least equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running.
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ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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F Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal (+) of the
back-up battery B or the booster.
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onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
back-up battery B or the booster (or an
earth point on the other vehicle).
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onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
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tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
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perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine turn.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
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ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
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efit the plastic cover to the positive
terminal (+), if your vehicle has one.
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llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge. Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum ser vice life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
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f you use your vehicle mostly for short
journeys.
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f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you plan to charge your vehicle's battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries of a nominal
voltage of 12
V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities. It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
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witch off the ignition.
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witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
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witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
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nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
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aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the positive (+) terminal.
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onnect the charger B cables as follows:
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he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
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he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
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t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
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Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking. If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a long
period. Before disconnecting the battery:
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lose all openings (doors, tailgate, windows,
sunroof),
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witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
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witch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
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ise the lever A fully to release the
clamp


B.
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emove the clamp B by lifting it off. Reconnecting the (+) terminal
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ise the lever A fully.
F R efit the open clamp B on the (+)
terminal.
F P ush the clamp B fully down.
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ower the lever A to lock the clamp B.
Do not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection of the battery
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting
the engine, in order to enable the electronic
systems to initialise.
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For right-hand drive vehicles, when the
total distance recorder has reached
37 miles (60 km), it is necessary to wait
around 15
minutes before starting the
engine.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
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he key with remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
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he sunroof and its electric blind,
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he electric windows,
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he date and time,
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he preset radio stations. The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8
hours).To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the boot. Depending
on version, they are either under the floor or
behind the removable grille of the right-hand
compartment.
To gain access to them:
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pen the boot,
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hen, depending on version, lift the floor
using the grip, remove it and remove the
carpet.
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r, open the removable grille to the right by
pulling from the top.
List of tools
1. Flat blade screwdriver.
Allows the cover plate on the front or
rear bumper to be opened to screw in the
removable towing eye 1.
2. Removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover from
below using the flat blade screwdriver 1 .
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crew in the towing eye 2 , until it tightens
fully.
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General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps are
prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towbar
available.
Failure to obser ve this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
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nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover from below using the flat blade screwdriver 1 .
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crew in the towing eye 2 , until it tightens
fully.
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nstall the towbar.
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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
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et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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nstall the towbar.
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ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
into neutral.
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ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector into position N .
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