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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise their
fuel consumption and CO
2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator prompts you to
engage the most suitable gear: whenever this
indication is displayed on the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These attitudes
help to save fuel, reduce CO
2 emissions and
decrease general traffic noise.
If the vehicle has the steering-mounted
"CRUISE" control, use cruise control at speeds
above 25 mph (40
km/h) when the traffic is
flowing well.
Use electrical equipment wisely
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (sunroof blind and window blinds, etc.).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when
the visibility conditions do not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.) to help reduce consumption of electrical
energy, and hence fuel.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the boot, as close as possible
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise 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
summer tyres.
Comply with servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–
before a long journey
.
–
at each change of season.
–
after a long period out of use.
Do not overlook the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil,
oil filter
, air filter, passenger compartment filter,
etc.) and observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle’s
nitrogen oxide emissions to regulatory
compliance.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third nozzle cut-out, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).
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Instruments
1Oil level gauge fault
This is indicated by a message on the instrument
panel. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
AdBlue® range indicators (BlueHDi)
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot
function without AdBlue
®fluid.
When the level of AdBlue® falls below the
reserve level (between 1,500 miles and 0 miles
(2,400 and 0
km)), a warning lamp lights up
when the ignition is switched on and an estimate
of the distance that can be travelled before
engine starting is prevented is displayed in the
instrument panel.
The engine starting prevention system required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is empty.
It is then no longer possible to start the
engine until the minimum level of AdBlue
® has
been topped up.
Manual display of the range
While the driving range is greater than
1,500 miles (2,400 km), it is not displayed
automatically.
► Press this button to temporarily display the
driving range.
Actions required related to a lack of
AdBlue®
The following warning lamps light up when the
quantity of AdBlue® is lower than the reserve
level corresponding to a range of 1,500 miles
(2,400
km).
Together with the warning lamps, messages
regularly remind you of the need to top up to
avoid engine starting being prevented. Refer to
the Warning and indicator lamps section for
details of the messages displayed.
For more information on AdBlue®
(BlueHDi engines), and in particular on
topping up, refer to the corresponding section.
With 1.6 BlueHDi (Euro 6.1) engines
Warning/
indicator
lamps lit Action Remaining
range
Top up as
soon as
possible.Between
1,500
and
375
miles
(2,400 and
600
km)
A top-up is
vital, there
is the risk
that the
engine will
be prevented
from starting.Between 375
and 0
miles
(600 and
0
km)
To be able
to restart
the engine,
add at least
5 litres of
AdBlue
® to
its tank. 0
miles (km)
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Practical information
7► Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly
.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Engine compartment
The engine represented is an example given for
illustration purposes only.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
–
Air filter
.
–
Engine oil dipstick.
–
Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery / Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even with
the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel when the
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Practical information
Air filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary .
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the engine
oil is changed.
Particle filter (Diesel)
When the particle filter is
approaching saturation, this
warning lamp comes on temporarily,
accompanied by a message warning of the risk
of filter clogging.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 37
mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you
may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the exhaust while
accelerating. This has no impact on the
vehicle’s behaviour or the environment.
New vehicle
During the first few particle filter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of
driving, particularly in the case of vehicles
used in town, over short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Manual parking brake
If you notice excessive brake lever travel
or decreased effectiveness, the parking
brake must be adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50
km/h), add
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Alphabetical index
Filter, air 150
Filter, oil
150
Filter, particle
149–150
Filter, passenger compartment
52, 149
Finisher
161
Fitting a wheel
159, 161
Fitting roof bars
145
Fittings, interior
45, 49
Flap, fuel filler
140–141
Flashing indicators
62–63, 166
Fluid, brake
148
Fluid, engine coolant
148
Foglamp, rear
166
Foglamps
165
Foglamps, front
61, 163
Foglamps, rear
61
Folding the rear seats
41–43
Frequency (radio)
223
Fuel
7, 140
Fuel consumption
7
Fuel tank
140–141
Fusebox, dashboard
167
Fusebox, engine compartment
167, 169
Fuses
167–169
G
Gauge, fuel 140–141
Gearbox, automatic
96, 100–105, 150
Gearbox, manual
100–101, 105, 150
Gear lever, automatic gearbox
101–103
Gear lever, manual gearbox 100–101
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency
indicator
104
Glove box
45
G.P.S.
216
H
Hazard warning lamps 52, 72
headlamp adjustment
65
Headlamp adjustment
65
Headlamps, automatic dipping
63–64, 128
Headlamps, automatic illumination
62–63
Headlamps, dipped beam
61, 163–164
Headlamps, halogen
162
Headlamps, main beam
61, 163–164
Head restraints, front
45
Head restraints, rear
41–42
Head-up display
107–108
Heating
52–53, 55, 57–58
Heating, additional
33, 57–58
Heating, programmable
33, 57–58
Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC)
77
Hill Descent Control
77
Hill start assist
99–100
Horn
73
I
Ignition 96, 227
Ignition on 96
Immobiliser, electronic
93
Indicator, coolant temperature
16
Indicator lamps, operation
61
Indicators, direction
62
Inflating tyres
150, 181
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)
156, 158
Infrared camera
109
Instrument panel
9, 110
Internet browser
217, 221
ISOFIX
89
J
Jack 158, 224
Jump starting
170
K
Key 23–24, 26–28
Key, electronic
23, 96
Keyless Entry and Starting
23, 25–26, 94, 96
Key with remote control
26
Kit, hands-free
189–190, 202, 225–226
Kit, puncture repair
155
Kit, temporary puncture repair
155–156, 158
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Alphabetical index
Priming the fuel system 155
Profiles
204, 228
Programmable cruise control
11 5
Protecting children
80, 82–85
Puncture
156, 158
R
Radar (warnings) 109
Radio
184–185, 197, 200, 222
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting -
DAB)
185, 199–200, 223
Range, AdBlue
149
RDS
198, 223
Rear screen, demisting
56
Recharging the battery
170–171
Recirculation, air
53–54
Recovery
172
Reduction of electrical load
145
Regeneration of the particle filter
150
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system
107
Reinitialising the remote control
29
Reminder, key in ignition
96
Reminder, lighting on
61–62
Remote control
23–27, 93
Removing a wheel
159, 161
Removing the mat
45
Replacing bulbs
161–162
Replacing fuses
167–169
Replacing the air filter
150
Replacing the oil filter 150
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
149
Reservoir, screenwash
149
Reversing camera
109, 132–133
Reversing lamps
166
Roof
46
Roof bars
145
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
155
S
Safety, children 80, 82–85
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
150
Screen menu map
201
Screen, multifunction (with audio system)
183
Screenwash, front
66
Screenwash, rear
66
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
151
Seat belts
77–78, 85
Seat, rear bench
41, 43
Seats, front
37–39
Seats, heated
39
Seats, rear
37, 41–44, 83
Sensors (warnings)
109
Serial number, vehicle
181
Service indicator
16
Servicing
16, 149
Settings, system
204, 228
Sidelamps
61, 63, 163–164
Side parking sensors
131
Side repeater 163
Sliding side door, electric
26, 32
Snow chains
106, 142
Snow chains, link
142
Socket, 12 V accessory
45, 47
Socket, 220 V
47
Socket, auxiliary
187, 200, 224
Socket, Jack
187, 224
Speed limiter
112–115, 121
Speed limit recognition
11 0 – 111
Speedometer
11 0
Stability control (ESC)
73–76
Starting a Diesel engine
140
Starting the engine
93
Starting the vehicle
94, 96, 101–103
Starting using another battery
170
Station, radio
184, 197, 222–223
Stay, bonnet
146
Steering mounted controls,
audio
183–184, 195, 209
Steering wheel, adjustment
40
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive
154
Stopping the vehicle
96, 101–103
Stop & Start
22, 53, 56, 104–106,
140, 146, 149, 169, 172
Storage
46
Storage boxes
49
Stowing rings
51
Sunshine sensor
52
Switching off the engine
93, 95
Synchronising the remote control
29