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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing
a wiper blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
F At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off
to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode) you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty
m

inutes.Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
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Towing a trailer, a caravan, etc.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fitted following the manufacturer's
instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle
to more significant stress and its driver must be
particularly careful.
For more advice on driving when towing, refer
to the corresponding section.
For more information on Petrol weights
or
Diesel weights and in particular the towed
loads which apply to your vehicle, refer to the
corresponding section.
Take care to comply with the gross train
weights indicated on the registration certificate
or in the technical data for your vehicle.
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Advice on driving when towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10
% of the GTW and so on for
every 1
000 metres of altitude.
For more information on Petrol weights or
Diesel weights and in particular the towed
loads which apply to your vehicle, refer to the
corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To limit heat build-up in the brakes, use of the
engine brake is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the lighting and signalling on the trailer and the adjustment of the vehicle's
headlamps.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically when a
genuine CITROËN towbar is used.
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Fitting roof bars
The transverse roof bars are fitted to the longitudinal bars at the 8 fixing points masked by covers.
Using a small screwdriver, remove the 8 covers on the inner faces of the longitudinal bars.
The transverse bars are fitted directly to the roof of the vehicle, at the 4 anchorage points masked
by covers.
Slide the covers towards the front of the vehicle to remove them.
Retain the protective covers.
After removing the roof bars, the protective covers should be refitted:
F
i
nsert the fixing tongues into the apertures then slide the covers towards the rear of the vehicle. The body sill finishers should not be
used as a step when fitting roof bars.Use accessories recommended by
CITROËN and follow the accessory
manufacturer's fitting instructions.
Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40
cm (except bicycle carriers): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the condition of
the road, to avoid damaging the roof
bars and the fixings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation to
comply with the regulations regarding
the transportation of objects which are
longer than the vehicle.
For reasons of safety and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse bars that are
approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles fitted with longitudinal bars
Vehicles not fitted with longitudinal bars
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Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearParking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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F If the specified pressure has not been reached after about 10 minutes, this means
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for roadside assistance.
F

R
emove the compressor and stow the kit.Do not operate the compressor for more
than 10 minutes continuously.
If the compressor seems extremely
hot, switch it off and disconnect it
immediately. Leave it to cool for at
least
30 minutes. As soon as possible after a repair using
the kit, go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Make sure that you tell the technician
that you have used the kit. After
checking, the technician will advise you
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it
must be replaced.
If the vehicle is fitted with under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp remains on until the
system has been reinitialised.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section. F

A
ffix the speed restriction sticker to the
centre of the steering wheel.
F

D
rive off straight away at reduced speed
(50 mph (80 km/h) max) to spread the
sealant product within the tyre. F

A
fter about 6 miles (10 km) or 5 minutes,
stop and check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the compressor. If the
pressure has dropped slightly, inflate the
tyre again to the specified figure. Carry out
the same check after another 6 miles
(10 km) or 5 minutes: if the pressure
has not held at the specified figure, this
indicates that the puncture repair has not
sealed; contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for roadside assistance.
If the pressure is correct, carefully tighten the
tyre valve cap. You can drive at reduced speed
(50 mph (80 km/h) max) to go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift and remove the boot floor.
Access to the vehicle's tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not
use them for anything else.
1.
W
heelbrace.
U

sed to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
H

andle.
U

sed to operate the jack.
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
F

or more information on To w i n g the
vehicle , refer to the corresponding section.
5.
S

ocket for security wheel bolts (available
as an accessory).
U

sed to adapt the wheelbrace to the
special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove the
trim first using the handle 3 , pulling at
the cut-out.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its cut-out opposite
the valve and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some
countries it is the "space saver" type.
For more information on the vehicle's tools
permitting access to the spare wheel, refer to
the corresponding section.
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the standard wheel
F Unscrew the central bolt A.
F R aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the standard wheel back
in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F P ut the central bolt A in place in the centre
of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.
In the event of a breakdown