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Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.The rear sidelamps and direction
indicators are located on the tailgate.
When they are on, opening the tailgate
automatically transfers illumination to
the lamps located in the rear bumper, to
maintain the safety of the vehicle.
Main lighting
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Daytime running lamps / Dipped
beam / Main beam.
Sidelamps.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Turn the ring to place the desired symbol
against the mark.
Selection of main lighting
mode
Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
Headlamp dipping
Pull the stalk towards you to switch the lighting
between dipped and main beam headlamps or
to activate automatic headlamp dipping.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
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To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
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t
he zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
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t
he zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.
Door mirror spotlamps
Switching on
Switching off
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Exterior welcome
lighting
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control or one of the front
door handles with Keyless Entry
and Starting.
Front daytime running
lamps
(light-emitting diodes)
They come on automatically when the engine
is started, when the lighting control stalk is in
position " 0" or " AUTO ".
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes. The remote switching on of the lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated when the lighting control
is in the "
AUTO" position and the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor is low.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
When the courtesy lamp is in this
position, the spotlamps come on
automatically:
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w
hen you unlock the vehicle,
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w
hen you remove the electronic key from
the reader,
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w
hen you open a door,
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when you use the remote control to locate the vehicle.
The dipped beam headlamps and sidelamps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
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Electronic stability control (ESC) incorporating
the following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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mergency braking assistance (EBA),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by
acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and
on the engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem of grip or trajectory.
Deactivation of the ASR
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR, so that the wheels can turn freely and
regain grip.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
F
I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
function " tab, then " Traction control".
Deactivation is confirmed by a message.
The ASR system will no longer act on the
operation of the engine or on the brakes in the
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.Operating fault Reactivation of the ASR
The system is reactivated automatically every
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually:
F
I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
function " tab, then " Traction control".
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicates a fault with
these systems.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems offer even greater
safety during normal driving, but they
should not encourage the driver to take
extra risks or drive at excessive speed.
When traction deteriorates (rain, snow,
ice), the risks of loss of grip increase.
Therefore, for your safety, it is essential
that these systems are left active in all
conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The operation of these systems
is assured provided that the
manufacturer's recommendations
concerning the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN
network
fitting and repair procedures are
complied with.
To ensure the effectiveness of these
systems in winter conditions, it is
essential that the vehicle is fitted with
four snow tyres which will enable the
vehicle to retain neutral handling.
After an impact, have the systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Seat belt not fastened and unfastened alerts
Rear seat belts not fastened
alert
The instrument panel includes a seat belt not-
fastened warning lamp A as well as an indicator
of the location of the non-fastened belts B .
When the system detects a non-fastened
or unfastened seat belt, the warning lamp A
comes on as well as the corresponding points
in the indicator B .
On switching on the ignition, engine running
or the vehicle at a speed of up to 12 mph
(20 km/h), the warning lamp A as well as the
corresponding points in the indicator B come
on for about thirty seconds, if one or more rear
passengers have not fastened their seat belt.
Seat belts unfastened alert
Front seat belts not fastened
alert
On switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp A comes on, as well as the
corresponding
points in the indicator B , if the
driver and/or front passenger have not fastened
their seat belt. At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
alerts flash, accompanied by an audible signal
for two minutes. After this period, these alerts
remain on fixed, while the front seat belts are
not fastened.
On switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp
A
remains on, as well as the
corresponding points in the indicator B , if the
driver and/or one or more passengers have not
fastened their seat belt.
At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
alerts flash, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal for two minutes. After this
period, these alerts remain on fixed, while the
seat belts are not fastened.
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Fuel
Capacity of the tank: approximately 57 litres (petrol) or 55 litres (Diesel).
Low fuel levelRefuelling
When the low fuel level is reached,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message and
the last bar of the fuel gauge comes
on in orange.
F
T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct type of fuel for your vehicle.
F
I
ntroduce the nozzle so as to push in the
metal non-return flap A .
F
M
ake sure that the nozzle is pushed in as
far as possible before starting to refuel
(risk of blowback).
F
M
aintain this position throughout the
refuelling operation.
F
P
ush the fuel flap to close it.
If you are filling your tank to the top, do
not persist after the 3rd cut- off; this could
cause malfunctions.
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 6 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 flap may result in an inrush of
air. This is entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.
F
W
ith the vehicle unlocked, press the rear
edge of the flap to open it (the filler cap is a
part of it).
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the START/STOP
button.
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The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic converter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded fuel.The filler neck is narrower, allowing only
unleaded petrol nozzles to be introduced.If you have put in the wrong fuel
for your vehicle, you must have the
fuel tank drained and filled with
the correct fuel before star ting the
engine.
Fuel cut- of f
Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into
the fuel filler neck of a Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle. Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
s l ow l y.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we
recommend that you check with the
CITROËN dealer network, whether your
vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in
the country in which you want to travel.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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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:
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".
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure
or diluted, domestic fuel...) 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.
The only petrol additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715001
standard.
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Pe
trol that meets the EN228
standard, mixed with a bio-
fuel meeting the EN15376
standard.
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. -
D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN590 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),
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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.
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