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In the event of a breakdown
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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In the event of a breakdown
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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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Technical data
– Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
– Gross train weight (GTW).
–
Maximum weight on the front axle.
–
Maximum weight on the rear axle.
D. T
yres/paint code label.
Affixed to the driver's door.
Bears the following information about the tyres:
–
T
yre pressures, unladen and laden.
–
T
yre specification, made up of the dimensions
and type as well as the load and speed indices.
–
Spare tyre inflation pressure.
Also indicates the paint colour code.
The vehicle may be originally equipped with tyres with higher load and speed
indices than those indicated on the label,
without affecting tyre pressure (on cold tyres).
In the event of a change in the type of tyres,
contact a CITROËN dealer for the tyre fits
approved for the vehicle.