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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned
as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic locking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.
Advice
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- b e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
-
n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
-
n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a
qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which
a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a
textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a
seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly. Recommendations for children
Use a
suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12
years old or shorter than one and
a
half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a
child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer to
the corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pyrotechnic device may
be deployed before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a
slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a
noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked and, if necessary, replaced,
by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Releasing
When the vehicle is being driven,
this warning lamp coming on
indicates that the parking brake is
still applied or has not been fully
released.
Manual gearbox
To change gear easily, always depress the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as
the force exerted, even if slight, may wear the
internal components of the gearbox over time.
Engaging reverse gear
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
If your vehicle is fitted with parking
sensors, the system comes into operation
when reverse gear is engaged; an audible
signal is heard.
For more information on Rear parking
sensors , refer to the corresponding
section.
F
P
ull the lever up slightly and press the
button to release the parking brake lever.
Gear efficiency indicator
Depending on the engine or model, this system
allows fuel consumption to be reduced by
suggesting when to change up.
Gear efficiency recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the road configuration,
the traffic density and safety remain the
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
system's advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.
Operation
The information appears in the
instrument panel screen in the form
of the SHIFT indicator, accompanied
by an upward arrow to signal to the
driver that they can change up.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never recommends engaging
first gear or reverse, or changing down.
F
R
aise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce the
noise on engaging reverse gear.
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Reactivation
Malfunction
F Press this button again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the button indicator lamp going out and the
display of a message.
In the event of a
fault with the system,
the Stop & Start system is deactivated
and this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a
message in the
instrument panel screen.
Maintenance
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use of
an advanced technology. All work on
this type of battery must be carried out
only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or by
a qualified workshop.
In the event of a
malfunction in STOP mode, it is
possible to restart the engine by depressing the clutch
pedal fully or by putting the gear lever into neutral.
This system requires a specific battery
w ith a special specification and technology
(reference numbers available from a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a
battery not approved by CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of the
system.
For more information on the Battery , refer to
the corresponding section.
Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle stationary
for a short time (approximately 2 seconds)
when starting on a
gradient, the time it takes
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This system (also called HHC – Hill Holder
Control), integrated with the dynamic stability
control system, is activated in the following
conditions:
-
t
he vehicle must be stationary, engine
running, foot on the brake,
-
t
he gradient of the road must be steeper
than 5%,
-
u
phill, the gearbox must be in neutral or in
a
gear other than reverse,
-
do
wnhill, reverse gear must be engaged.
The hill start assist system is a
driving
aid. It is not an automatic vehicle parking
function or an automatic parking brake.
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Driving
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Checks
These operations allow your vehicle to be
kept in good working order. Ask for advice
from a CITROËN dealer or refer to the
manufacturer's service schedule included
in the handbook pack.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened
(models without quick release
terminals) and that the connections
are clean. Models equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a
12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Filter, air
At the start of winter, have your battery checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For best quality cleaning and to prevent
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or
replaced with plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an alcohol or
methanol based fluid is recommended.
Refer to the manufacturer's
ser vice schedule for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace it twice as often if
necessary .
Filter, passenger
compartment
Refer to the manufacturer's
ser vice schedule for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace it twice as often if
necessary
.
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
ser vice schedule for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.
Particle filter (Diesel)
A clogged passenger compartment
filter may have an adverse effect on
the per formance of the air conditioning
system and generate undesirable odours.
As an addition to the catalytic converter,
this filter makes an active contribution to the
preser vation of air quality by retaining unburnt
pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are
also eliminated.
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Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN or
a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
e ffectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Diesel fuel filter
The Diesel fuel filter is located under the
bonnet, close to the brake fluid reser voir. If this warning lamp comes on, the
filter must be purged to remove
water.
You can also purge the fuel filter
regularly, every time the engine oil
is changed.
Purging water from the filterThe HDi engines use advanced technology.
All work must be done by personnel that
have had special training, which can be
ensured by going to a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components 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.
F
C
onnect a
transparent pipe to the head of
the purge screw 1 .
F
P
lace the other end of the transparent pipe
in a
container.
F
L
oosen the purge screw 2 .
F
S
witch the ignition on.
F
W
ait until the supply pump stops running.
F
S
witch the ignition off.
F
T
ighten the purge screw 2 .
F
R
emove and then empty the transparent
pipe and the container.
F
S
tart the engine.
F
C
heck that there are no leaks.
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Practical information
5
Adjustment
- D irect adjustment .
The screen virtual keypad can be used to
enter a
single number corresponding to
a
station.
-
T
he "more" or "less" graphic symbols allow
precise adjustment of the frequency.
Info
-
I
nformation .
Display information on the current radio
station.
Audio
-
E
qualiser .
Adjust the bass, mid-range and treble.
-
B
alance/Fade .
Adjust the balance of the speakers, front
and rear, left and right.
Press the button in the middle of the arrows
to balance the adjustments.
-
V
olume/Speed .
Select the desired setting, the option is
highlighted.
-
L
oudness .
Optimise audio quality at low volume.
-
A
utomatic radio .
Adjust the radio on startup or restore the
active state the last time the ignition was
switched to STOP.
-
R
adio off delay .
Adjust the setting.
-
A
UX vol. adjustment .
Adjust the settings.DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
reception and also the graphical display
of current information on the radio station
being listened to.
The different "multiplex/ensembles" offer
a
choice of radio stations in alphabetical
o r d e r.
Press repeatedly on " RADIO" to
display the "DAB Radio".
Select the " Navigate" tab.
Select a
list from the filters
proposed: " All", "Genres ",
" Ensembles " and then select
a
radio station.
Press the " Update" button to update
the list of "DAB Radio" stations
received.
DAB/FM tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the
te r r i to r y.
When the digital radio signal is weak,
the " AF" (alternative frequencies) option
allows you to continue listening to the
same station, by automatically switching to
the corresponding "FM" analogue station
(if there is one).
When the system switches to analogue
radio, there is a
difference of a few
seconds with sometimes a
change in
volume.
When the digital signal is restored, the
system automatically changes back to
" DA B ".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available, the sound will cut out while
the digital signal is too weak and the
alternative "AF" frequency will be greyed
out.
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Touch screen Audio-Telematic system
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Map update
Proceed as follows to update a map:
- L atest Map Guarantee: if a new map
becomes available within ninety days
of using the system for the first time,
you can download it once free of
charge.
-
M
ap updating: you can purchase a new
version of the map in your system.
Follow these four steps to install an updated
map in your system:
-
P
repare a USB device.
-
Install To m To m H O M E and create
a
M yTo mTo m account.
-
D
ownload the map.
-
I
nstall the new map. Use a
USB device, not a mass storage
device (telephone or media player).
To protect the system, do not use a
USB
hub.
Prepare a USB device
The USB device must be prepared with
the engine running and the vehicle
stationary.
You must have a
USB device meeting the
conditions below to update the map:
-
T
he USB device must be empty.
-
T
he USB device has 16 Gb of space
available.
-
U
se only USB devices in FAT32 format (File
Allocation Table).
-
D
o not lock the USB device and check that
it can save files.
Proceed as follows to prepare the USB device:
F
M
ake sure that the map you wish to update
is active in your navigation system.
If the navigation system has several maps
and you wish to update a
map that is not
currently activated, start by activating it.
F
Sel
ect " Change map " in the "Settings "
menu of the navigation application.
F
Sel
ect " Navigation updates " in the
" Settings " menu.
F
Y
ou should indicate whether you wish to
prepare a
USB device to download updates. The system starts to prepare the USB device.
-
I
f the system continues to ask you to
insert a
USB device, make sure that
your USB device meets the conditions
above and try again.
-
I
f you connect several USB devices,
the system asks you to remove the
devices so that only the device being
prepared is connected.
-
I
f there is not enough space on the
USB device, the system asks you to
use another USB device.
-
I
f you connect a USB device already
containing files, the system warns you
that these files may be deleted.
The following message appears when the USB
device is ready:
" Navigation updates "
The USB device is now prepared and
you can safely remove it. F
Sel
ect "
Ye s".
F
I
nsert the USB device into the USB port in
the central storage space , provided for
transferring data.
Touch screen Audio-Telematic system
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Media
USB port
Insert a USB memory stick or connect
a peripheral device to the USB port in
the central storage space , provided for
transferring data to the system, using a
suitable
cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a
USB
hub.
USB port
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Connect a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) to
t he AUX Jack socket using an audio cable (not
supplied).
First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a
high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are
via the portable device. The functions of the device connected to
the AUX socket are managed directly by this
device: it is therefore not possible to change
the track /folder/playlist or manipulate the
playback start /end/pause by the controls on the
control panel or by the steering wheel controls.
Do not leave the cable of your portable device
connected to the AUX socket when not in use,
to avoid possible noises from the speakers.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via USB ports. The adapter cable is not
supplied.
Other devices not recognised by the system
during connection must be connected to
the auxiliary socket using a
Jack cable (not
supplied).
It is recommended that file names be no more
than twenty characters long and exclude
special characters (e.g. " " ? . ;) so as to avoid
any problem reading or displaying the files.
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32
format
(File Allocation Table).
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
The playlists are updated every time the
ignition is switched off or a
USB memory stick
is connected. The lists are stored: if they are
not modified, the subsequent loading time will
b e s h o r t e r. Located on the centre console
, this port
is used only for powering and recharging the
portable device connected.
Audio system