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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
-
a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,900
miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a
consistent average.
With a
BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. As soon as possible, visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
make your vehicle's level of nitrogen oxides
emissions compliant to the standard.
Eco-driving
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Comments
Engine diagnostic
system Fixed.
A fault with the engine or the
emission control system (EOBD)
has been detected.
EOBD (European On Board
Diagnosis) is a
diagnostics
system which complies with,
among others, the standards on
emissions limits of:
-
CO
(carbon monoxide),
-
H
C (unburnt hydrocarbons),
-
N
Ox (nitrogen oxides),
detected by oxygen sensors
placed downstream of the
catalytic converters,
-
particles.Have it checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN
dealer or by a
qualified workshop.
Par ticle filter
(Diesel)
Fixed.
Regeneration of the particle filter.
It is recommended that you leave the engine running until the
warning lamp goes off so that regeneration can be completed.
For more information on Checking levels , refer to the
corresponding section.
Under-inflation
detection Fixed.
A deflated or punctured tyre. Park and switch off the ignition.
Change or repair the wheel.
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the ser vice lamp.
A faulty sensor.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by
a
qualified workshop.
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Dashboard instruments
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With Stop & Start, when the rear screen
demisting is switched on, STOP mode is
not available.
Cab layout
Sun visor
F To avoid glare from ahead, fold the sun visor down.
Pockets are arranged in the sun visors for
storing toll cards, tickets, etc.
Central storage Front seat storage
If your vehicle is fitted with a seat with
v ariable damping, it does not have any
storage compartments.
The space under the passenger's seat is
used to store the tool box containing the tools
required to change a
wheel or bulb or to tow the
vehicle.
An open storage space is provided, located
under the centre console panel.
It gives access to the auxiliary Jack socket and
the USB port intended for the transfer of data to
the audio system.
Depending on equipment, it is also fitted with a
double cup holder and/or a
smartphone holder. There is a
fixed storage tray under the driver's
seat.
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up to approximately 3 minutes. When this
t ime has elapsed, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more than
2
seconds.
Automatic headlamps
System which automatically changes to main
beam according to the ambient light level and
the driving conditions, using a camera located
at the top of the windscreen.
This system is a
driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic, and obser vation of driving
regulations.
Activation
F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to this position.
F
A
ctivate the function with the MODE button;
in the "Automatic headlamp dipping" menu,
select "ON". For more information on Vehicle
configuration
, refer to the corresponding
section.
F
F
lash the headlamps (going beyond the
point of resistance) to activate the function.
Operation
Once activated, the system operates as
follows:
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if
the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of
the main beam headlamps:
-
D
ipped beam is maintained; this
indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument panel.
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Lighting and visibility
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Manoeuvre cautiously, at low
speed
The dimensions of your vehicle differ from
those of a light vehicle, in width, in height, as
well as in length, and some obstacles will be
more difficult to notice.
Manoeuvre slowly.
Before turning, check that there are no
obstacles at mid-height along the sides.
Before reversing, check that there are no
obstacles, particularly at high level behind the
vehicle.
Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders
are fitted.
Load the vehicle correctly
With a load, the vehicle must remain within the
m aximum authorised weight, the Gross Vehicle
Weight.
To avoid upsetting the balance of the vehicle,
the load should be centred and the heaviest part
placed on the floor in front of the rear wheels.
It is inadvisable to place heavy loads on a
roof
rack.
Loading also implies adherence to the
maximum load of the roof bar anchor points.
Adhere to the maximum permissible weight,
according to CITROËN dealer specifications.
Loads must be securely lashed down.
A load that is not properly secured inside the
vehicle may affect vehicle handling and create
a
risk of accident.
Drive the vehicle in a prudent
a nd efficient way
Take corners gently.
Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping
distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy
roads.
Be aware of the effect of side winds on the
vehicle.
Effective eco-driving saves fuel; accelerate
progressively, anticipate the need to slow down
and adapt your speed to suit the situation.
Indicate changes of direction well in advance
so that you are seen by other road users.
Take care
The tyres must be inflated to at least the
pressures indicated on the label, even over-
inflated by 0.2
to 0.3 bar for long journeys.
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
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 performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude.
For more information on the Technical
data of your vehicle and particularly on
towable loads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
If your vehicle is fitted with a
drop-side back,
the height and width of the load must remain
within the overall dimensions of the vehicle.
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Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, this
w arning lamp comes on.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Driving with the suspension set too high
or too low poses a risk of damaging
components under the body.
The height may be adjusted automatically
to take account of changes in temperature
or loading.
You must avoid using this control in the
following circumstances:
-
w
hen working underneath the vehicle,
-
w
hen changing a
wheel,
-
w
hen the vehicle is being transported
by lorry, train, ferry, boat, etc.
To avoid damaging the vehicle or injuring
anyone, check that there is no object or
person that might be close to or come into
contact with the vehicle, before raising or
lowering the suspension.
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Special feature with pneumatic
suspension
If the vehicle is fitted with this system, you must
activate vehicle lifting mode before lifting the
vehicle with a jack. For vehicles with the steering wheel on the
right, the buttons are located on the right of the
steering wheel.
F
W
ith the ignition on, simultaneously press
buttons 1 and 2 for at least 5 seconds.
Their indicator lamps come on fixed.
F
T
o leave this mode, simultaneously press
buttons 1 and 2 for another 5
seconds.
Their indicator lamps go off and the system
becomes fully operational again.
This mode deactivates itself automatically if the
speed of about 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded.
Spare wheel
Parking
F Park the vehicle where it does not block
traffic: the ground must be level, stable and
non-slippery.
F
I
f the road is sloping or damaged, place an
object under the wheels to act as a
chock.
F
W
ith a
manual gearbox, engage first gear
then switch off the ignition to block the
wheels.
F
A
pply the parking brake and check that the
warning lamp is on in the instrument panel.
F
T
he passengers must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
F
P
ut on the high visibility vest and signal that
the vehicle is immobile by using the devices
envisaged by the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving (warning
triangle, hazard warning lamps, etc.).
F
E
quip yourself with the tools. Once your vehicle is properly secured, you
should proceed in this order:
1-Take the tools.
2- Remove the spare wheel from its
compartment.
3- Position the jack.
4- Change the wheel to be repaired.
5- Put away the wheel to be repaired.
1 - Take the tools
These are stowed in a box located under the
f ront passenger seat.
F
T
urn the button a quarter of a turn then pull
the box.
F
A
fter use, press the button then turn it
a
quarter of a turn to secure the box.
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The spare wheel retaining bolt is located below
the rear bumper on the right.With steel wheels
:
With alloy wheels :
F
I
nstall the long socket A , the wheelbrace D
and the bar B on the retaining bolt.
F
T
urn the assembly anti-clockwise to lower
the wheel.
F
T
urn to the full extent, indicated by an
increase in the force required.
F
H
aving fully unwound the cable, take out the
spare wheel. F
U
nscrew the handle H.
F
R
emove the carrier I from the outer part of
the steel wheel. F
R
elease the spare wheel and place it near
the wheel to be changed.
F
I
f possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.
3 - Position the jack
Ensure that the jack is stable.
If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack
may collapse – Risk of injury!
F
U
nscrew the three securing bolts K
.
F
U
nscrew the handle H
.
F
R
emove the support J from the carrier I
.
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In the event of a breakdown