58
In the event of a breakdown
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point
C
on the broken down
vehicle.
►
Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►
Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately
, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►
W
ait for it to return to idle.
►
Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order:
first remove (-) terminal then (+) terminal..
►
Refit the cover to the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►
Allow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functionalities.
Disconnecting/removing the
battery
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: ►
Close all openings (doors, boot, windows).
►
Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
►
Switch off the ignition and wait for 4
minutes.
Naturally Aspirated engine version
Turbo engine version
►
Disconnect the negative cable.
►
Disconnect the positive cable.
► Remove the mounting bracket if you need to
remove the battery .
Be careful not to cause accidental short
circuits between the positive and
negative battery terminals.
Do not allow smoking, sparks or flames
around fuel or the battery.
After reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Referring to the relevant section, initialise or
reset certain equipment:
–
Date and time.
–
Preset radio stations.
Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is
higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 23
Adjusting headlamps
20
Adjusting seat
14
Adjusting the air distribution
17
Adjusting the air flow
17
Adjusting the headlamp beam height
20
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel
15
Adjusting the temperature
17
Advice on care and maintenance
41
Advice on driving
4, 31
Airbags
26–27
Airbags, front
26–27
Air conditioning
16–17
Air conditioning, manual
17
Air intake
18
Air vents
16
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
23
Antitheft / Immobiliser
10
B
Battery, 12 V 39, 56, 58
Battery, remote control
10
Bodywork
41
Bonnet
35–36
Boot
11
Brake discs
40
Brake lamps
47
Brakes 40
Bulbs
45
Bulbs (changing)
45–47
C
Capacity, fuel tank 35
Cap, fuel filler
35
Care of the bodywork
41
Central locking
9–10
Changing a bulb
45–47
Changing a fuse
48, 51
Changing a wheel
42
Changing the remote control battery
10
Checking the levels
37–38
Checks
37, 39–41
Checks, routine
39–40
Child lock
30
Children
25
Children (safety)
30
Child seats
25, 28–29
Child seats, conventional
29
Cleaning (advice)
41
Closing the boot
11
Control, emergency boot release
11
Control, emergency door
10
Control stalk, lighting
20
Control stalk, wipers
21
Courtesy lamp
47
Courtesy lamps
19
D
Dimensions 60
Dipstick
37
Direction indicators (turn signals)
20, 46–47
Doors
11
Driving
31
Driving economically
4
E
EBFD 23
Eco-driving (advice)
4
Electric windows
12
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
23
Emergency warning lamps
23
Engine
35–36, 41
Engine compartment
37
Engine, petrol
60
Engines
60
Environment
10
F
Filling the fuel tank 35
Filter, air
40
Filter, oil
40
Filter, passenger compartment
16, 40
Fitting a wheel
43–44
Fittings, boot
19
