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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the
illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a
malfunction which requires action on the part of the driver.
The warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel or appears in the
instrument panel screen.Warning /indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Parking brake
/
Brake fluid
level
/ Electronic
brake force
distribution fixed.
It comes on for a few seconds, then
goes off when the ignition is switched
to "ON".
The parking brake is on or not fully
released. It is accompanied by a message. Release the parking brake
to make the warning lamp go off.
The brake fluid level is too low. It is accompanied by a message. Top up with brake fluid and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Engine self-
diagnosis
system flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop without delay.
Battery charge *fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt,
...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The illumination of a warning lamp may be accompanied by the display
of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, you should contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
* Depending on the country of sale.
Instruments
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Front seats
Electric adjustments
Forwards-backwards
F Push the control for wards or rear wards to slide the seat.
Seat backrest angle
F Tilt the control for wards or rear wards to adjust the angle of the seat backrest.
Driver's seat cushion height
and angle
F Pull or push the front part of the control upwards or downwards to raise or lower the
front of the seat cushion.
F
P
ull or push the rear part of the control
upwards or downwards to raise or lower the
rear of the seat cushion.
F
P
ull or push all of the control upwards or
downwards to raise or lower the whole seat
cushion.
To avoid discharging the battery, carry out
these adjustments with the engine running.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
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It permits the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod® or
USB memory stick type.
Open the front armrest cover for access to the
port.
It reads certain audio file formats allowing them
to be heard via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel.
For more information on Audio and
Telematics and in particular the use of this
equipment, refer to the corresponding section.
USB port
Connected to the USB port, the
portable device charges automatically
while in use.
During charging, a message is
displayed if the consumption of the
portable device is higher than the
amperage supplied by the vehicle.
Auxiliary sockets
(RCA)
They are used to connect a portable device
(MP3 player, etc.).
Open the front armrest cover for access to the
sockets.
For more information on Audio and
Telematics and in particular the use of this
equipment, refer to the corresponding section.
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Ease of use and comfort
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Starting - switching off the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCK The steering is locked.
-
P
osition 2: ACC
T
he accessories (radio, 12 V socket, etc.)
can be used.
-
P
osition 3: ON
I
gnition on.
-
P
osition 4: S TA R T
S
tarting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use accessories for a prolonged
period (with the key in position 2
(ACC) ), you risk discharging the battery.
Starting your vehicle will then no longer
be possible. Ta k e c a r e .
For more information on the Automatic
power cut-off to accessories , refer to
the corresponding section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
F
I
nsert the key in the ignition switch.
F
T
urn the key to position
2 (ACC) and unlock
the steering column, by turning the wheel
s li g ht l y.
F
P
ress and hold the brake pedal.
F
F
ully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox).
F
P
ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or into
position P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
F
O
perate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (S TA R T ) .
F
O
nce the engine is running, release
the
key.
T
he key returns automatically to
position
3
(ON)
.
Starting using the key Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
P ut the gear lever into neutral (vehicles fitted
with a manual gearbox), or into position P
(vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox).
F
W
hile pressing the key, turn it to
position
1 (LOCK).
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
L
ock the steering column.Never attach a heavy object to the key
or to the remote control key: by weighing
down on the shaft of the key when it is in
the ignition switch, it could cause a fault.
Furthermore, a heavy or sharp object
could hinder the deployment of the knee
airbag or be projected and cause serious
injuries in the event of deployment of the
knee airbag.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold, wait with the ignition switch
in position 3 (ON) until the preheater
warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (S TA R T ) .
The warning lamp does not come on
when the engine is hot. Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Changing the vehicle's
mode
With the electronic key inside the vehicle ; each
press on the "START/STOP " button, with no
action on the pedals , changes the vehicle's
mode:
F
F
irst press (ACC mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in orange.
T
he accessories (audio system,
12
V socket, etc.) can be used.
F
S
econd press (ON mode), the button's
warning lamp comes on in green.
S
witching on the ignition.
F
T
hird press (OFF mode), the warning lamp
in the button goes off. If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period with the ignition
switch in position 2 (ACC)
, you risk
discharging the battery. Starting your
vehicle will then no longer be possible.
Ta k e c a r e .
For more information on the Automatic
power cut-off to accessories , refer to
the corresponding section.
Starting - switching off the engine with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system
If the warning lamp flashes orange,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
F
P
ress and release the
" START/STOP " button.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully on vehicles
with a manual gearbox or press the brake
pedal on vehicles with a CVT gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, put
the gear lever in neutral.
For vehicles fitted with a CVT gearbox, put the
gear lever in P .
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Driving
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Rear courtesy lamp
Position 1 "ON"
The courtesy lamp is permanently on.
Position 2 "●"
The courtesy lamp comes on when a door or
the tailgate is opened. When the door or the
tailgate is closed again, the lighting gradually
dims for a few seconds before switching off.
However, the courtesy lamp is switched off
immediately in the following cases:
-
W
hen the doors and the tailgate are
closed and the ignition switch is placed in
the
"ON" position.
-
W
hen the doors and the tailgate are closed
and you lock the vehicle.
Position 3 "OFF"
The courtesy lamp is permanently off.
Courtesy lamps automatic
switch off
With the engine off, the courtesy lamps,
map reading lamps and boot lamp switch
off automatically after 30 minutes to prevent
discharging of the battery.
The courtesy lamps are switched on again if
the ignition switch is placed in the "ON"
or "ACC " position, if you open then close a
door or the tailgate or if you use the remote
control.
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Lighting and visibility
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For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the safety
recommendations below:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...), nor fix or attach anything close to
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.
Knee airbag*
Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the
steering wheel than necessary.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
Advice
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
* Depending on country of sale. Avoid attaching a heavy object to the key as
it could become a dangerous projectile if the
airbag were deployed.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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Safety
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
F
r
emove the retaining pins A,
F
r
emove the protective cover B,
F
r
emove the retaining pins C,
F
r
emove the air duct D.
General
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
The 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.
Before handling the battery, protect
your eyes and face.
All work on the battery must be carried
out in a ventilated area and away from
naked flames or sources of sparks, to
avoid any risk of explosion and fire.
Wash your hands when you have
finished.
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In the event of a breakdown