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Associated systems which contribute to the directional stability of the vehicle within the limits of the laws of physics:
- t raction control (TCL),
-

a
ctive stability control (ASC).
Traction control and active stability control
Traction control optimises traction to prevent
wheel spin, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
Active stability control acts on the brake of one
or more wheels and on the engine to keep the
vehicle on the trajectory required by the driver.Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
The illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel indicates
that the ASC and TCL systems are
deactivated.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
This is indicated by the flashing of
this symbol on the instrument panel
screen.
Trajectory control systems
F Press this button, located to the right of the steering wheel, until the symbol appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Operation
They operate when the vehicle speed is higher
than 9 mph (15 km/h).
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
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When the symbol begins to flash
rapidly (approximately twice per
second), there is not much fuel
remaining in your tank (approximately
5 litres).
You must fill the tank to avoid running
out of fuel.
Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
Filling
A label, affixed on the inside of the flap,
reminds you of the type of fuel to be used
according to your engine.
More than 5 litres of fuel must be added in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Location of the cap
When the low fuel level is reached,
this indication appears in the
instrument panel screen. When it first
comes on, you have approximately
10 litres of fuel remaining.
The symbol flashes slowly (approximately
once per second).
1.
O

pening the filer flap.
2.
R

emoving the filler cap.
3.
H

ooking the filler cap.
To fill the tank safely:
F

t
he engine must be switched off,
F

p
ull the control A located at the bottom
right of the driver's seat to release the fuel
filler flap,
F

o
pen the fuel filler flap B,
F

t
urn the filler cap C to the left,
F

r
emove the filler cap C,
F

f
ill the tank, but do not continue after
the
3rd cut- off of the nozzle; this could
cause malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
F

r
efit the filler cap, inserting the upper part
first,
F

s
crew in the filler cap to the right,
F

c
lose the flap.
Ensure that the fuel filler flap is closed
c o r r e c t l y. This symbol indicates that the fuel
tank cap is located on the left-hand
side of the vehicle.
Opening the cap may cause an inrush of air.
This vacuum, which is completely normal, is
caused by the sealing of the fuel system.
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Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
bio-fuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:
Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the engine of
your vehicle. In cer tain countries, the use of
a par ticular fuel may be required (specific
octane rating, specific sales name…) to
ensure correct operation of the engine.
For any additional information, contact your
dealer.-

Pe
trol that meets the EN228
standard, mixed with a
bio-fuel meeting the EN15376
standard.
The only petrol additives authorised
for use are those that meet
the B715001 standard.
Fuel used for Diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations: The use of B20 or B30 fuel
meeting standard EN16709
is possible in your Diesel
engine*. However, this use,
even occasional, requires strict
application of the special servicing
conditions referred to as "Arduous
conditions".
-

D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN590 mixed
with a biofuel that meets
standard
EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester),
-

D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN16734 mixed
with a biofuel that meets
standard
EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 10 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester),
-

P
araffinic Diesel fuel that
meets standard EN15940
mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214
(possibly containing up to 7 %
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester). For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel, etc.) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).
The only Diesel additives authorised
for use are those that meet
the B715000 standard.
* Except MMCD150 -M6MMC-STTd engine.
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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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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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Bonnet
F Open the right hand front door.
F P ull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aperture. Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
F
U
nclip the stay C from its housing on the
back of the bonnet.
F

F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing on the back of
the bonnet.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly. The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet while the right hand front door
is closed.
Opening
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left
and raise the bonnet. This message appears in the instrument panel
screen if the bonnet is not fully closed.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
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Access for checking the levels of the various
fluids and the replacement of certain
components.
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid reservoir.
2.
C

oolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap. 1.6 litre 115
2.0 litre 150
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