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Instruments
Fixed.
The electronic brake force
distribution
(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brakeFixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
Maximum coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up to the required
level if necessary. If the problem persists, carry
out (2).
Battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator
belt, etc.).
Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by
an increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, then carry out
(3).
ServiceTemporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message.
One or more minor faults have been detected for
which there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation
of the particle filter.
For any other problems, such as a fault with the
tyre under-inflation detection system, carry out
(3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
One or more major faults for which there is no
specific warning lamp have been detected.
Identify the cause of the anomaly using the
message displayed in the instrument panel, then
carry out (3).
Service warning lamp fixed and
service spanner flashing then
fixed.
The servicing interval has been exceeded. The vehicle must be serviced as soon as
possible.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel engines.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)On for around 30 seconds when starting
the vehicle, accompanied by a message
indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 1,500 and 500
miles (2,400 and 800
km).
Top up the AdBlue
®.Fixed, on switching on the ignition,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message indicating the driving range.
The driving range is between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100
km).
Promptly top up the AdBlue
®, or carry out (3).Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating the
driving range.
The driving range is less than 62 miles (100
km).
You must top up the AdBlue
® to avoid engine
starting being prevented , or carry out
(3).
Flashing, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message indicating that
starting is prevented.
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the legally required
engine immobiliser system prevents the engine
from starting.
To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue
® or carry
out (2).
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.
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Ease of use and comfort
It allows you:
– lower the temperature, in summer,
– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
Ventilation function with the
ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow settings and the air distribution in the
passenger compartment for a duration which
depends on the battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air helps avoid and
eliminate misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Temperature adjustment
► Press one of the buttons 2 to decrease (blue)
or increase (red) the value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up until
LO or HI is displayed.
Automatic comfort programme
► Press the “ AUTO“ button 7 to activate
or deactivate the automatic mode of the air
conditioning system.
The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment in an optimum way
according to the comfort level you have selected.
►
Go to the secondary page by pressing button
6
“OPTIONS ” to adjust the automatic comfort
programme by choosing one of the available
settings.
Mode AUTO► To change the current setting, press
the button several times in succession to
access the desired mode:
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
"Normal": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
This setting is associated with AUTO mode only.
However, on deactivation of AUTO mode, the
last selected setting remains.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested, there
is no need to alter the value displayed in
order to reach more quickly the required
level of comfort. The system compensates
automatically and corrects the temperature
difference as quickly as possible.
You can manually adjust the air flow and distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the automatic
comfort programme is deactivated.
►
Press the “
AUTO“ button 7 to activate the
automatic comfort programme again.
Air flow adjustment
► Press one of the buttons 4 to increase or
decrease the air flow.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively as the speed of the fan is
increased.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
"OFF " is displayed alongside the fan.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation - risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the passenger
compartment using the buttons 3.
Windscreen.
Central and side vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a button activates or deactivates
the function.
The three buttons can be activated simultaneously. In this case, the flows of
air from the central and side vents and the
footwell vents are favoured.
Air conditioning On / Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
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Ease of use and comfort
3It allows you:
– lower the temperature, in summer ,
–
increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter
, above 3°C.
►
Press button
5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
Ventilation function with the
ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow settings and the air distribution in the
passenger compartment for a duration which
depends on the battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air helps avoid and
eliminate misting of the windscreen and side
windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
When required, this function also allows
faster heating or cooling of the air in the
passenger compartment.
►
Press button
1 to recirculate the interior air or
allow the intake of exterior air.
Avoid prolonged use of interior air recirculation (due to the risk of misting
and deteriorating air quality).
System switch-off
► Press this button; the indicator lamp in the
button comes on.
This action switches off all of the functions of the
system.
T
emperature is no longer regulated. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Pressing any button reactivates the system
with the settings that were in use before the
deactivation.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system off - risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
Front demisting
- defrosting
On / Off
► Press this button to demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows as quickly as
possible.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air flow
and air intake, and provides optimum distribution
towards the windscreen and side windows.
►
T
o switch off demisting, press this button
again. The indicator lamp goes off.
With Stop & Start, when demisting
- defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
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Driving
automatically to preserve the remaining battery
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode N or P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
► With a petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating
system.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature
of the coolant. The maximum towable load
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan
does not increase with engine speed.
►
Reduce speed and lower the engine speed,
so as to limit the heating-up. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a
special code. When the ignition is switched on,
this code must be recognised in order for starting
to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
Starting / Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
– 1. Stop: inserting and removing the key ,
steering column locked.
–
2. Ignition : steering column unlocked, ignition
on, Diesel preheating, engine running.
–
3. Starting
.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to
the reserve level, the system switches to energy
economy mode : the power supply is cut off
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be
fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation specific to each country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Chain types 205/55 R16 Maximum 9 mm link
205/50 R17 Cannot be fitted with
chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Installation tips
► If you have to fit the chains during a journey ,
stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of
the road.
►
Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
►
Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer
.
► Move off gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).
►
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Very cold climate screens
Removable protective screens which prevent the
accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
It is recommended that the screens be
fitted and removed by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Fitting / Removing
► Present the first screen in front of the upper
grille of the bumper .
►
Insert the 4 lower mounting tabs and the 4
upper mounting tabs in the bumper until they
click into position.
►
Check that the unit is firmly held by pressing
around the edges.
► Present the second screen in front of the
lower grille of the bumper .
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7Recommendations
► Distribute the load uniformly , taking
care to avoid overloading one of the sides.
►
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
►
Lash the load down securely and fit a
warning flag if it overhangs the vehicle.
►
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(stability may be affected).
►
Remove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 80 kg.
As this value may change, please verify the
maximum load quoted on the note supplied
with the roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars and the
mountings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order
to comply with the regulations for transporting
objects which are longer than the vehicle.
Bonnet
Stop & Start
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
you must switch off the ignition to avoid any
risk of injury resulting from an automatic
change to START mode.
The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents opening the
bonnet when the left-hand front door is
closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off.
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
Opening
► Open the left-hand front door .
► Pull the interior release lever , located at the
bottom of the door frame, towards you.
► Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the
bonnet.
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Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel when the
ignition is switched on (for vehicles equipped
with an electric gauge), or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer
to the illustration of the corresponding engine
compartment.
► Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
► Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the
support slot.
►
Clip the stay in its housing.
►
Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly
.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Engine compartment
The engine represented is an example given for
illustration purposes only. The locations of the following elements may
vary:
–
Air filter
.
–
Engine oil dipstick.
–
Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery / Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even with
the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
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city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter
can adversely affect air conditioning
system performance and generate
undesirable odours.
Air filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary .
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the engine
oil is changed.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle filter
is signalled by the temporary illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by a
message warning of the risk of the filter clogging
up.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 37 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
If the level is close to or below the " MIN” mark, it
is essential to top up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of this
fluid is regulated by the fan.
As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at
least one hour after switching off the engine
before carrying out any work.
In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need
to top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap
and top up to the required level.
Screenwash fluid
Top up to the required level when necessary.
Fluid specification
The fluid must be topped up with a ready-to-use
mixture.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a liquid
containing an agent to prevent freezing must
be used which is appropriate for the prevailing
conditions, in order to protect the elements of the
system (pump, tank, ducts, jets, etc.).
Filling with pure water is prohibited under
all circumstances (risk of freezing,
limestone deposits, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive (Diesel
with particle filter)
On reaching the minimum level in the
particle filter additive tank, this warning
lamp comes on fixed, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message warning that the
additive level is too low.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up without delay by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
AdBlue (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered when the reserve level is
reached.
For more information on the AdBlue range
indicators, refer to the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in
accordance with regulations, you must top up the
AdBlue tank.
For more information on the Supply of AdBlue,
refer to the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals
are correctly tightened (versions without quick
release terminals) and that the connections are
clean.
For more information on the precautions
to take before any work on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out only by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Passenger compartment
filter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,