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Practical information
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/drum wear
For any information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by this symbol on their
sidewalls.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless, the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
The timing and accessory kits are used
from the time the engine is started until it
is switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time.
A
faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the performance or fuel
consumption of its Diesel engines, CITROËN
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with
a system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic
Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for
the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
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Event data recorders
13Recording event data
Electronic control units are installed in your
vehicle. These control units process data
received from the vehicle's sensors, for example,
or data they generate themselves or exchange
with each other. Some of these control units are
required for the correct operation of your vehicle,
some others assist you while driving (driving or
manoeuvring aids), while others provide comfort
or infotainment functions.
The following contains general information about
how data is processed within the vehicle.
You will find additional information about the
specific data which is downloaded, stored
and transmitted to third parties and what it is
used for in your vehicle under the keyword
"Data protection". This information is directly
associated with the references for the functions
in question contained in the corresponding
vehicle handbook, or in the general terms and
conditions of sale.
This information is also available online.
Vehicle operating data
The control units process the data used for the
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example:
–
Information about the state of the vehicle
(e.g.
speed, travel time, lateral acceleration,
wheel rotation rate, fastened seat belts display).
–
Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature,
rain sensor, distance sensor). As a general rule, this data is temporary, is
not stored for longer than one operating cycle
and is only used within the vehicle itself. The
control units often record this data (including the
vehicle's key). This function allows either the
temporary or permanent storage of information
about the state of the vehicle, stresses on
components, servicing requirements, as well as
events and technical errors.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, the
data stored is as follows:
–
Operating state of system components
(e.g.
filling level, tyre pressures, battery charge
status).
–
Faults and malfunctions in important system
components (e.g.
lamps, brakes).
–
System reactions in specific driving situations
(e.g.
deployment of an airbag, triggering of
stability control and braking systems).
–
Information about events which have
damaged the vehicle.
–
For electric and rechargeable hybrid vehicles,
the traction battery charge level and the
estimated driving range.
In particular circumstances (e.g.
if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be necessary
to record data which would otherwise simply not
be stored.
When taking your vehicle in for servicing
(e.g.
repairs, maintenance), the stored operating
data may be read along with the vehicle's
identification number and used if necessary.
The personnel working for the servicing network (e.g.
garages, manufacturers) or third parties
(e.g. roadside assistance agents) may read
the vehicle's data. This also applies to work
carried out under warranty and quality assurance
measures.
This data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port fitted by law to
the vehicle. It is used to report on the technical
state of the vehicle or its components and
facilitates the diagnosis of malfunctions, in
compliance with warranty obligations and for
quality improvement. This data, in particular the
information relating to stress on components,
technical events, operator errors and other
malfunctions, is sent to the Manufacturer, if
necessary, along with the vehicle's identification
number. The Manufacturer's liability may also be
engaged. The Manufacturer may also use the
operating data taken from the vehicle for product
recalls. This data may also be used to check the
customer's warranty and any claims made under
warranty.
Any malfunctions stored in the vehicle may be
reset by an after-sales service company during
servicing or repair work, or at your request.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and personalised settings
may be saved in the vehicle and modified or
reinitialised at any time.
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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 175
A
ABS 99
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
182
Accessories
96
Access to the 3rd row
58, 60
Access to the spare wheel
210–211
Active Safety Brake
165, 167
AdBlue®
18, 198
AdBlue® tank
200
Additive, Diesel
196–197
Adjusting head restraints
50
Adjusting seat
48–50
Adjusting the air distribution
79–80
Adjusting the air flow
79–80
Adjusting the date
26, 260, 282
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel
52
Adjusting the lumbar support
48
Adjusting the seat angle
48, 50
Adjusting the seat belt height
104
Adjusting the temperature
79–80
Adjusting the time
26, 259, 283
Advanced Grip Control
101–102
Advice on care and maintenance
180, 202
Advice on driving
7, 134–135
Airbags
106–108, 110
Airbags, curtain
107–108
Airbags, front
106, 108, 110
Airbags, lateral 107–108
Air conditioning
77, 79, 79–80, 82
Air conditioning, digital
81
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic
79–80
Air conditioning, manual
78–79, 81
Air intake
79–81
Air vents
77
Alarm
45–46
Android Auto connection
256, 274
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
99
Anti-pinch
74
Antitheft / Immobiliser
29
Apple CarPlay connection
256, 273
Applications
274
Area, loading
30, 37–38, 72
Armrest, front
50
Assistance call
97
Assistance, emergency braking
99, 167
Audible warning
99
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
243, 255, 278
B
Battery, 12 V 190, 196–197, 218–221
Battery, ancillaries
218
Battery, charging
220–221
Battery, remote control
36, 84
Bench seat, one-piece, fixed
57–59
Blind, panoramic roof
74
Blind spot monitoring system
171
Blind spot sensors
170
Blinds, side 73
BlueHDi
18, 196, 204
Bluetooth (hands-free)
243–244, 257, 279
Bluetooth (telephone)
257–258, 279–280
Bodywork
202
Bonnet
193
Boot
44
Boot lid
33–34, 35, 44
Brake discs
198
Brake lamps
216, 218
Brakes
198
Braking
148
Braking assistance system
99
Braking, automatic emergency
165, 167
Braking, dynamic emergency
141–142
Brightness
259
Bulbs
214
Bulbs (changing)
213, 216
C
Cable, audio 277
Cable, Jack
277
Capacity, fuel tank
177–178
Cap, fuel filler
177–178
Care of the bodywork
202
CD
242
CD, MP3
242
Central locking
28, 33, 37
Changing a bulb
213, 216, 218
Changing a bulb (side-hinged doors)
216