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General safety
recommendations
Labels are affixed in different locations on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
and vehicle identification information. Do
not remove them: they are an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required,
all of which a
CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc. We draw your attention to the following
points:
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T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
CITROËN may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a
CITROËN
dealer for information on the range of
recommended accessories.
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A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for CITROËN dealers
or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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A
ny modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by
the manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a
radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer for the specifications of compatible
transmitters (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
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Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving. If position N is selected by
mistake while driving, allow the engine
to return to idle, then select position D to
accelerate.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
If you wish to engage reverse gear,
to prevent jolting, do not accelerate
immediately after selecting R.
Selection of position R is accompanied by
the sound of a
beep.
In the event of a
battery failure, you
must place the chocks supplied with the
vehicle tools against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.Automatic mode
F Select position D .
D and the gear engaged appear in the
instrument panel.
The gearbox operates in auto-adaptive mode,
without any action by the driver. It continuously
selects the gear best suited to the following
parameters:
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o
ptimisation of fuel consumption,
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s
tyle of driving,
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r
oad conditions,
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v
ehicle load.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear selected until
the maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for
safety reasons.
Temporary control of gear
changing
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the steering mounted control
paddles " +" and " -". The gear change
instruction is acted on if the engine speed
permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a
bend in the road.
After a
few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
Manual mode
F Select position M .
F U se the steering mounted control paddles
" + " and " -" to change gears.
The gears engaged are displayed in sequence
in the instrument panel.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 1 .
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Towing system with
quickly detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
Fitting Blanking plug
In the event of recovery, it is essential to remove
the blanking plug if your vehicle has one.
To do this, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
The blanking plug is located behind the
lower air intake grille.
F
B
elow the rear bumper, unclip and remove
the protective cover from the carrier. F
P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F
U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F
B
efore fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a
clean and soft cloth.F
F
it the end of the towball into the carrier
underneath the rear bumper, as far as it can
go.
F
M
ake sure that the towball is correctly
secured in place. The two pins must be in
contact with the carrier notches and trigger
B must be returned to the "locking" position.
F
I
nstall the protective cover and clip it into
place by turning it anti-clockwise.
F
C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 pin socket
next to the carrier.
F
S
ecure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop on the carrier.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F
U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V socket located at the front
of the vehicle can be used to power the
compressor. F
S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at position " I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure
label. To deflate: press the black button
located on the compressor pipe, near the
valve connection.
If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a
qualified workshop for assistance.
F
O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F
R
emove the kit then stow it.
Do not drive more than 125
miles (200 km)
with the repaired tyre; see a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
F
U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F
S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F
S
witch on the ignition.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
Spare wheel
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e xplanatory videos.
Access to tooling
Procedure for changing a wheel with
a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare
wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Remove the boot carpet to access them.
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List of tools
(Depending on equipment.)4.
Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Towing eye and tool to open the front
protective cover.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fastening bolts.
2. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (except
versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle. For more information on To w i n g
, refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
Taking out the wheel
F Loosen the central nut.
F R emove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
F
R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F
T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
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Putting the spare wheel back in
placeSince the width of the spare wheel is
smaller than the width of the wheels of
the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the
punctured wheel must be stored in the boot.
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F L oosen the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
F
P
osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
F
T
ighten fully until the central nut clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
F
P
ut the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel.
Spare wheel
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e xplanatory videos.
Access to tooling
(Depending on version. The full set of tools is
supplied with the spare wheel.) The rest of the tools, the jack 3
and the wheel
bolt cover removal tool 4 , are stored in a box
attached to the spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle by
means of a
winch carrier system.
Procedure for changing a
wheel with
a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare
wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle. One part of the tools can be accessed from the
boot.
The immobilisation chock 2 as well as the
wheelbrace extension 6 are stored in the right-
hand section of the boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stored in the left-hand section of the boot sill
trim.
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List of tools
(Depending on version. The full set of tools is
supplied with the spare wheel.)
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (except
for versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle. 4.
Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for wheel security bolts (stored in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Wheelbrace extension.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel
winch cable carrier nut.
7. Towing eye and tool to open the front
protective cover.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove the
trim using the wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the
valve aperture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of your
hand.
Access to the spare wheel
(Depending on version.)
Only a "space-saver" type spare wheel
may be fixed underneath the vehicle.
The spare wheel is supported by a
winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
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Taking out the spare wheel
F Fold back the concertina board and install the third row seat, on the left-hand side (if
your vehicle is equipped with it).
F
L
ift the pre-cut section of carpet to remove
the fixing winch nut from the spare wheel. F
D
etach the assembly of wheel and box from
the rear of the vehicle.
Tool storage
F Put the tools back in the box and store the box in the boot of the vehicle.
F
R
eel in the winch by turning the key in
the clockwise direction: once the cable is
completely reeled in, you should no longer
feel any resistance.
F
S
tore the rest of the tools in the storage
areas in the boot.
The wheel with the punctured tyre cannot
be fitted under the vehicle. It must be
stored in the boot. Use a
cover to protect
the interior of the boot.
F
W
ith the extension 6 placed on the end of
wheelbrace 1 , "tighten" the nut to unwind
the winch cable until the spare wheel is
flat on the ground. Unwind as much as
necessary in order to access the wheel
easily. F
S
traighten the spare wheel to access tool
box ( A).
F
D
etach the connecting piece from the cover
of the tool box ( B – C).
F
P
ass the connecting piece through the
wheel hub to release it ( D). F
P
ress the tab, slide the lid on the box up
to the middle and remove it to access the
other tools ( jack and alloy wheel bolt cover
removal tool).
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