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Blind Spot Monitoring System
This system warns the driver of the presence of
another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas masked from the driver's field
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential
danger.A fixed warning lamp appears in the door mirror
on the side in question:
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mmediately, when being overtaken,
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fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid that cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Activation / Deactivation
Activation and deactivation of the system is
done in the vehicle configuration menu. This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
To deactivate the system, go to the vehicle
configuration menu again.
The indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
The status of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
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Reinitialisation of the system must be done with
the ignition on and the vehicle stationary:
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n the vehicle configuration menu, for
vehicles fitted with a display screen,
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sing the instrument panel display or the
button on the dashboard, for vehicles
without a display screen.
Touch screen
Monochrome screen C
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
Instrument panel displayReinitialisation of the function is done
in the Driving menu.
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n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab.
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n the page, select the " Under-inflation
initialisation " function.
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ect " Ye s" to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display
of a message and an audible signal.
Reinitialisation of the function is
done in the " Personalisation-
configuration " menu of the screen.
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ect the " Define the vehicle
parameters " menu. F

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ake a short press on this button
to access the menu.
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elect the corresponding item
then confirm.
A high tone audible signal confirms the
reinitialisation.
A low tone audible signal indicates that the
reinitialisation was not completed.
Dashboard button
F Make a long press on this button.
A high tone audible signal confirms the
reinitialisation.
A low tone audible signal indicates that the
reinitialisation was not completed. F

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ect the "
Comfort " menu.
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ect the "
Tyre inflation " menu.
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ect the "
Reinitialisation " function.
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ect "
Ye s" to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by an audible
signal.
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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank:
- Pe trol: approximately 45 litres.
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iesel: approximately 42 or 50 litres (depending on version).
Low fuel level Refuelling
When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, accompanied by
an audible warning, a message and
the last bar of the fuel gauge flashes
in red.
To refuel in complete safety:
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ou must switch off the engine.
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pen the filler flap.
A label on the inside of the fuel filler flap
reminds you of the type of fuel to use,
depending on your engine type.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
When it first comes on, about 5 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, this
warning lamp appears every time the ignition
is switched on, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message. This audible warning
and message are repeated with increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards " 0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out. Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This is entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key, or the START/STOP
button if your vehicle has Keyless Entry
and Starting.
For more information on Running
out of fuel (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section. F

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ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct type of fuel for your vehicle.
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ntroduce the key into the cap then turn it to
the left, or turn the cap manually to the left
(depending on version).
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen,


or
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rom one minute after switching off the
ignition, reposition the arms manually.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
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old down the wiper arm carefully.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Replacement of the arms must be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns)
and the cooling fan could start at any
time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
A = MA X
B = MIN
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
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ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
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efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
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dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
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ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
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dd more oil if necessary.
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fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil. The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Recommendations on storage
Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
Procedure
Park the vehicle
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch to switch off the engine.
or
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ith Keyless Entry and Starting, press the
" START/STOP " button to switch off the
engine.
AdBlue
® freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight .
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept
for at least a year .
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out. Before topping up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
Otherwise the AdBlue
® may be frozen and
so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your
vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to
allow the top-up to be carried out.
Open the filler
F With the vehicle unlocked, open the fuel filler flap; the blue filler cap for the AdBlue®
tank is located to the right of the black fuel
filler cap.
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urn the blue cap a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise.
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emove the blue cap.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided for
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
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To p u p
F Obtain a bottle of AdBlue®. After first
checking the use-by date , read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Important : if your vehicle's AdBlue
®
tank is completely empty

- which is
confirmed by the alert messages and
the impossibility of starting the engine
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you must add at least 4 litres and no
more than 10 litres. If any fluid is spilt or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
Important:
when topping up after
running out of AdBlue , signalled
by the message " To p up AdBlue:
starting impossible ", you must wait for
about 5 minutes before switching the
ignition on again, without opening the
driver's door, unlocking the vehicle,
introducing the remote control key
into the ignition switch, or placing
the Keyless Entr y and Star ting
electronic key inside the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10 seconds before starting the engine.
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fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
Refit the filler cap
F Refit the blue cap and turn it a quarter of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
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lose the filler flap.
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