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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel comes on
fixed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel, first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the valve
aperture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim, starting by placing its
cut-out in line with the valve and then
pressing around its edge with the palm
of your hand.
Do not use a jack other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox. F

R
emove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the
tool 3 (depending on version).
F

S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
List of operations
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Lower fusebox
FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
F1 10Electrochromatic interior mirror, heated rear screen,
particle
filter pump (Diesel), parking sensors, power steering,
LPG
system, clutch pedal switch, exterior mirror adjustment.
F10(+) -
F11 (Gnd) 30Locking / unlocking of the doors and fuel filler flap (depending
on engine).
F13 10Rain and sunshine sensor, air conditioning, front camera.
F14 5Alarm, telematic unit.
F16 3Automatic gearbox gear selector, brake pedal switch,
Stop & Start system.
F17 5Instrument panel, driving school module.
F18 5Air conditioning, gear selector position indicator (automatic
gearbox).
F19 3Steering mounted controls.
F21 3START/STOP switch or button.
F23 5Seat belts not fastened warning lamps display.
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Engine compartment fuses
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse.
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox. Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
F1 40Air conditioning.
F10 15Engine management.
F11 20Engine management.
F12 5Engine management.
F13 5Engine management.
F14 5Battery charge status unit (depending on engine).
F15 5Not used.
F16 20Front foglamp.
F17 5Engine management.
F18 10Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F2 60A B S / E S P.
F20 30Engine management.
F21 30Starter motor (depending on engine).
F22 30Not used.
F23 40Starter unit (with Stop & Start and depending on engine).
F24 40Passenger compartment fusebox.
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery.
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior catch,
F

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aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
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, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands after wards.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located on
the structure of the front right wing.
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When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.
Starting using another battery
F Raise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at
the metal elbow) then to the positive
terminal
(+) of the slave battery B or the
b o o s t e r.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle. F

S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
F
O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I
f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
First check that the slave 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 the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting,
...

).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts,

...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running. F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F R efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
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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
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
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f you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
-

i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. 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
qualified workshop, who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & 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
system, lighting, wipers,
...).
F

S
witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

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aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
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he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
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t
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

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t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
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Do not force the lever as locking will
not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure
again.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F Ra ise the lever A fully to release the
clamp
B .
F


R
emove the clamp B by lifting it off. 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 of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c
lose all openings (doors, boot, windows),
F
s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F
s
witch off the ignition and wait for
four
m
inutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Disconnecting the battery
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself initialise or reset certain systems,
such as:
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t
he remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
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t
he electric windows,
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t
he date and time,
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t
he radio preset stations.
Following reconnection of the battery
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Ra ise the lever A fully.
F

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efit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
F

P
ush the clamp B fully down.
F

L
ower the lever A to lock the clamp B .
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

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nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing on the left.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
with an automatic gearbox).
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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