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Personalisation of the
Exterior air intake / Interior air
recirculation function
This function is controlled automatically.
However, you can deactivate its automatic
control if you wish to change the air intake
mode at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator
lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and the air
flow adjustment dial are placed in the "AUTO"
position, the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
function is also controlled automatically.
Automatic control inactive
Even if the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, the Air intake / Interior air
recirculation function is no longer controlled
automatically.
The settings are retained, even after switching
off the ignition.
4. Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of interior air
This function insulates the passenger
compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
F
P
ress button 4 to select the air
intake mode.
When the indicator lamp on button 4 is off, the
exterior air intake function is on.
When the indicator lamp on button 4 is on, the
intake of exterior air is off and the system is in
air recirculation mode.
Do not drive for long periods in interior
air recirculation mode, except in truly
exceptional atmospheric conditions.
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5. Air conditioning On / Off
F Press button 5 to activate the air
conditioning.
The indicator lamp comes on.Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On / Off function
This function is controlled automatically.
However, you can deactivate its automatic
control if you wish to activate or deactivate the
air conditioning at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air Conditioning On / Off button for at
least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator
lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and the
air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, or if the temperature control
dial is set to the minimum temperature, the air
conditioning system is controlled automatically.
Automatic control inactive
The air conditioning system is no longer
controlled automatically.
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This gearbox has two driving modes:
- a n automated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox and therefore
without any action on the part of the driver,
-
a m
anual mode for sequential changing of
the gears by the driver using the steering
mounted controls or the gear lever.
CVT gearbox
It includes the following controls:
- a g ear lever 1 on the centre console for
selecting the driving mode, reverse gear
and neutral or for changing gear in manual
mode, -
a
"-" steering mounted control paddle 2 for
manual downward gear changes,
-
a "+/OFF" steering mounted control
paddle
3
for manual upward gear changes.
The six-speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of automatic regulation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
The mode can be changed at any time.
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Manual gear changing
In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using the
steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manual
selection of the gears in situations which
require a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout,
exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged
appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of the
following:
-
p
ress the back of the "+/OFF" steering
mounted control 3 for approximately
2
seconds,
-
m
ove the gear lever quickly towards
position +/- and then return it to position D ,
-
s
top the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down" or "Service required" appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out the
following operations:
-
s
low down and stop your vehicle in a safe
place,
-
p
lace the lever in position P and let the
engine run,
-
o
pen the bonnet to allow the engine to
cool.
If the message disappears for a long period,
you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Before switching off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P
.
You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
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The tyre under-inflation detection
system is an aid to driving which does
not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
Under-inflation detection
System which continuously and automatically checks the pressures of the four tyres after switching on the ignition.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in pressure is detected in one or more tyres, compared to the reference pressure registered in the system. This
reference pressure must be reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system operates on condition that the sensor identifiers have first been memorised in the system by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
You can memorise two sets of tyres (e.g. wheels with "standard" tyres and wheels with "winter" tyres).Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.This system does not avoid the need
to check the tyre pressures regularly
(including the spare wheel) and before
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
adversely affects road holding,
extends braking distances and causes
premature tyre wear, particularly under
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,
high speed, long journey).
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can
be found on the tyre pressure label.
For more information on Identification
markings
, refer to the corresponding
section.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after driving for
less then 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speed). Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the
values indicated on the label.
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Managing sets of tyres
If you have had a second set of tyres registered
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
every time you change the set of tyres (fitting
a set of winter tyres, for example), you must
select the set you have just fitted in the
configuration menu.After fitting the new set of tyres, you
should check and adjust the tyre
pressures to the values specified on the
tyre pressure label.
For more information on Identification
markings and in particular the
tyre pressure label, refer to the
corresponding section. Selection of the other set of tyres is done via
the menu screen, with the ignition on and the
vehicle stationary.
F
P
ress several times on the INFO button to
select the menu for managing sets of tyres
(located in menu 3/3) .
F Press and hold the INFO button for at least
3 seconds to change successively from
set of tyres 1 to set of tyres 2 or the other
way round. The system automatically reinitialises
the reference pressure based on the
pressure in the new set (the under-
inflation detection warning lamp flashes
during the operation).
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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).
Oil level
The check of the level is done with
the dipstick, located under the
bonnet. Refer to the description of
your engine compartment for the
position of the dipstick.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.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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.
Dipstick
There are two marks on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If the level is above this
mark, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
Top up the level through the
oil filler orifice, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine. The level must never
be below this mark.
This check will only be correct if the vehicle is
on level ground and the engine has 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 km).
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.
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Checking components
12 V battery
Electrolyte level
For access to the 12 V Battery, refer
to the corresponding section. Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
If necessary, top up using distilled water,
removing the battery cap from each cell.
Check the electrolyte level at least once a
month.
When carrying out work on the 12 V
Battery,
refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following its
reconnection.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The electrolyte level must be between the
"LOWER LEVEL" and "UPPER LEVEL" marks.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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