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Parking brake
ApplicationRelease
When parking on a slope, direct your w
heels against the kerb, apply the
p
arking brake, engage a gear and
s
witch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOP w arning lam p c
ome on, accompanied by an audible
s
ignal and a message in the screen, this
i
ndicates that the parking brake is still on or
h
as not been fully released.
F Pull the parking brake lever up to i
mmobilise your vehicle. F
P ull the parking brake lever up slightly, p
ress the release button, then lower the
lever
f
ully.
Driving
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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on i
n the instrument panel and the engine g
oes into standby automatically:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox , when stationary,
in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.
-
w
ith an electronic gearbox , when
stationary
or at speeds below 5 mph
(
8 km/h) (depending on version), in neutral
(
control on N )
or when you press the brake
ped
al. Never
refuel with the engine in STOP
m
ode; you must switch off the ignition.
For
your comfort, during parking
m
anoeuvres, STOP mode is not
a
vailable for a few seconds after
coming
out of reverse gear.
The
Stop & Start system does not affect
t
he the vehicle's other systems, such as
f
or example braking, power steering...
The
Stop
&
Start system
puts
the
engine
t
emporarily
into
standby
-
STOP
mode
-
during
s
tops
in
the
traffic
(red
lights,
traffic
jams,
or
o
ther...).
The
engine
restarts
automatically
-
S
TART
mode
-
as
soon
as
you
want
to
move
o
ff.
The
restart
takes
place
instantly,
quickly
a
nd
silently.
Per fect
for
urban
use,
the
Stop
&
Start
system
r
educes
fuel
consumption
and
exhaust
e
missions
as
well
as
the
noise
level
when
s
tationary.
Stop & Start time
counter
A cumulative time counter for periods i n STOP mode during a journey.
It
is
displayed in the trip computer (accessible
v
ia the " Driving assistance "
menu of the
t
ouch
screen tablet).
It
resets
to zero every time the ignition is
s
witched
on.
The
Stop
&
Start
system
requires
t
he use of a 12 V battery of special
technology
and
specification.
All
w
ork
on
this
type
of
battery
must
o
nly be done by a CITROËN dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
For
more
i
nformation
on
the
12
V
battery,
refer
to
t
he
corresponding
section.
Driving
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Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case
o
f vehicles used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
q
uality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In
order to optimise the operation of
u
nits as important as those in the
b
raking system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
o
n the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the checking
i
nterval for this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
n
oticed, the parking brake must be
c
hecked, even between two services.
Checking
this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
have
the
condition
of
the
brakes
checked,
even
b
etween
v
ehicle
s
ervices.
Unless
there
is
a
leak
in
the
circuit,
a
drop
in
t
he
brake
fluid
level
indicates
that
the
brake
p
ads
are
worn.
Practical information
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Recommendations on storage
Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
Procedure
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
F
F
or access to the AdBlue
® tank, raise the b
oot
carpet
then,
depending on equipment,
l
ift
out
the
spare
wheel
and/or the
s
torage box. F
W
ithout pressing, turn the black cap a
q
uarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
AdBlue
® freezes at about -11°C and d
eteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
t
hat bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected
from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can be
kept
for
at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has
completely thawed out. Before
topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is p
arked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature
of the vehicle is above -11°C.
O
therwise the AdBlue
® may be frozen and s
o
cannot
be
poured
into its tank. Park your
v
ehicle
in
a
warmer
area for a few hours to
a
llow
the
top-up
to
be
carried out.
F
T
urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F
L
ift
off
the
cap.
Practical information
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Daytime running lamps /
S idelamps (LEDs)
For the replacement of the light-emitting d
iodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop. F
D isconnect the bulb connector.
F
R
emove the bulb and change it.
Dipped beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the t
ab.
F
T
ake the connector and bulb holder, then
l
ift the assembly upwards to unclip it.
F
R
emove the assembly of connector and
b
ulb holder. To
reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order, positioning the alignment lug
at the top .
In the event of a breakdown
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Third brake lamp (LEDs)Number plate lamps (W5W)
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
F
I
nsert a thin screwdriver into one of the
cutouts in the the lens.
F
P
ush it outwards to unclip it.
F
R
emove the lens.
F
C
hange the faulty bulb.
For
the
replacement
of
the
light-emitting
d
iodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
8
In the event of a breakdown
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F Using a small flat blade screwdriver, unclip t
he console assembly surrounding the
c
ourtesy lamp.
F
R
emove the failed bulb and change it.
F
R
efit the console around the courtesy
lamp,
ensuring that it is clipped in correctly.
Courtesy lamp
with bulbs (W5W)
Courtesy lamp
with LEDs
For the replacement of the light-emitting diodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
Boot (W5W)
F Unclip the lamp by pushing the body from b
ehind.
F
R
emove the bulb and change.
F
R
efit the lamp.
Interior lighting
In the event of a breakdown
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is essential to maintain an adequate state of
c
harge.
In
some circumstances it may be necessary to
c
harge the battery:
-
i
f you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
-
i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
s
everal weeks.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop. It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
Never
try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have
it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified workshop, who will check that
t
he internal components have not been
d
amaged and the casing is not cracked,
w
hich could cause a leak of toxic and
c
orrosive acid.
If
you envisage charging your vehicle's
b
attery yourself, use only a charger
c
ompatible with lead-acid batteries of a
n
ominal voltage of 12 V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to
use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
c
ausing irreversible damage to the
e
lectrical components related to the
S
top & Start system. Follow the instructions for use provided
by
the manufacturer of the charger.
Never
reverse polarities.
F
S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
s
ystem, lighting, wipers, ...).
F
S
witch off the charger B before connecting
t
he cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous
spar
ks.
F
E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
c
ondition.
F
C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
-
t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal
of the battery A,
-
t
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
p
oint C on the vehicle.
F
A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
o
ff the charger B before disconnecting the
c
ables from the battery A.
In the event of a breakdown