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8Sidelamps
► Press the two side clips on the connector and
remove the assembly of connector and bulb.
►
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Main beam headlamps
► Press the lower clip on the connector and
remove the assembly of connector and bulb.
►
Pull out the bulb and replace it.
Direction indicators
► Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
► Remove the bulb holder and replace the
faulty bulb.
Rapid flashing of a direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates that one of
the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.
Amber-coloured bulbs must be replaced by bulbs with identical specifications and
colour.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from
CITROËN dealers.
Front foglamps (H11-55W)
► Underneath the front bumper , slacken the
bolts on deflector A, then remove it.
► Press the locking clip and disconnect the
connector .
►
Unscrew the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►
Replace the faulty bulb.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to replace these
bulbs.
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Direction indicator side
repeater
– Push the repeater towards the rear and
release it.
–
When refitting, engage the repeater towards
the front and then slide it backwards.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction indicators and
side repeaters) must be replaced with bulbs of
identical specification and colour
.
Rear lamps
1.Brake lamps/Sidelamps (P21/5W-21/5W)
2. Direction indicators (PY21W-21W amber)
3. Reversing lamps (P21W-21W)
4. Foglamps/Sidelamps (P21/4W-21/4W)
For vehicles with interior trim, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the work done.
►
Identify the defective lamp and then,
depending on the version, open the rear doors or
the tailgate.
► With side-hinged doors, unscrew the 2 fixing
screws from the outside.
►
With the tailgate, unclip the plastic trim from
the outside and then tilt it outwards to remove it.
Then unscrew the 2 fixing screws.
► From the inside, and depending on the
version, remove the ventilation grille. ►
While holding the lamp in place, press the
clip on the inside then carefully remove the lamp.
►
Disconnect the electrical connector
.
► Spread the 3 lugs slightly
, then extract the
bulb holder.
►
Remove the faulty bulb by pressing lightly on
it, then turning it a quarter turn clockwise.
►
Replace the bulb.
Third brake lamp (W5W - 5W)
► Depending on version, open the rear left-
hand door or tailgate.
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► With side-hinged doors, remove the plastic
cover with the aid of a screwdriver .
►
With a tailgate, unclip the trim at each end,
rotating it from bottom to top, then unclip the
centre clips to remove it.
►
Using a screwdriver through the aperture,
push the lamp towards the outside.
►
Disconnect the electrical connector and then
remove the lamp.
►
Unscrew the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise and replace the faulty bulb.
T
o refit, press on the lamp to clip it into place.
Number plate lamps (W5W-W)
► Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the cut-
outs on the exterior of the lens.
►
Push it outwards to unclip it.
►
Remove the lens and replace the faulty bulb.
T
o refit, press the lens to clip it in.
Courtesy lamps (front and
rear)
LED courtesy lamps
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from
CITROËN dealers.
Courtesy lamps with bulb
W5W-5W
► Unclip the lens by inserting a thin screwdriver
into the slots at each side of the courtesy lamp.
►
Remove the bulb and change it.
T
o refit, clip the lens in place and ensure that it
is secure.
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Platform cab (rear lamps)
1.Direction indicators (P21W-21W).
2. Brake lamps (P21W-21W).
3. Sidelamps (R10W-10W).
4. Reversing lamps (P21W-21W).
5. Foglamps (P21W-21W).
►
Locate the faulty bulb.
►
Unscrew the 4 fixing screws from the lens
unit and remove it.
►
Remove the faulty bulb by pressing lightly on
it, then turning it a quarter turn clockwise.
►
Change the bulb.
Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
CITROËN accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied or
not recommended by CITROËN and not
installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
12 V battery / Accessory
battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful
substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.
Dispose of used batteries at a designated
collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Electric motor
Flat accessory battery
It is no longer possible to start the motor
or recharge the traction battery.
Precautions before working on the
accessory battery
Select mode
P, switch off the ignition, check
that the instrument panel is off and that the
vehicle is not being charged.
Jump-starting another vehicle
Do not use the accessory battery to
jump-start another vehicle or to charge
another vehicle's battery.
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8Symbols
No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness and injury.
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach
of children.
The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric acid which can make you go blind or
cause severe burns.
For more information, refer to the
handbook.
Explosive gases can be present close to
the battery.
Always replace the battery with one of equivalent specification.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
► Open the bonnet using the interior release
lever
, then the exterior safety catch.
►
Secure the bonnet stay
.
► Remove the plastic cover to access the (+)
terminal, if your vehicle has one.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
There is a remote earth point near the battery
.
For more information on the Bonnet and
the Engine , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.
► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►
Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery
A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►
Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery
B or of
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the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point
C
.
►
Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►
Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately
, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►
W
ait for it to return to idle.
►
Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
►
Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►
Allow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.
Stop & Start).
To disconnect, proceed in reverse order.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Charging the battery using a
battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–
When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
–
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, use only a charger compatible with
lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12
V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
►
Switch the ignition off.
►
Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
► Switch off charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
►
Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
►
Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►
Connect the cables of charger B
as follows:
•
the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal
of battery
A.
•
the negative (-) black cable to earth point C
on the vehicle.
►
At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B
before disconnecting the cables
from battery A.
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8If this label is present, use only a 12 V
charger to avoid causing irreversible
damage to the electrical components.
24V
12V
Frozen battery
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop,
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of
leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.
Disconnecting/reconnecting
the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of
charge for starting the engine, we recommend
disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be
unused for an extended period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
►
Close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows).
►
Switch off all electricity-consuming devices
(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).
►
Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.After accessing the battery, it is only necessary
to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►
Raise lever
A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►
Remove clamp
B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
►
Push clamp
B fully down.
►
Lower lever
A
to lock clamp B.
►
Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the
(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever when pressing on
it, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will then not be possible.
Start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–
Remote control key or electronic key
(depending on version).
–
Electric windows.
–
Date and time.
–
Preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be available
again after a continuous period with the
vehicle immobilised, the duration of which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than
the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground, always use an approved towbar;
ropes and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
A professional recovery service must
be called in the following cases:
–
broken down on a motorway or main road;
–
not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,
unlock the steering, or release the parking
brake;
–
not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
–
no approved towbar available.
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential
to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
Electric motor
An electric vehicle cannot under any
circumstances be used to tow another
vehicle.
However, it may be used, for example, to exit
a rut.
With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in position N.
Failure to adhere to this instruction may lead
to damage to some braking components and
the lack of braking assistance on restarting
the engine.