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3Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
When repositioning the seat backrest, take
care not to trap the seat belts.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forwards - risk of serious injury!
Adjustable head restraints
These have just one position for use (up) and
one position for storage (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:
► Pull it upwards as far as possible.
► Press on lug A.
Never drive with the headrests removed;
they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
Steering wheel
adjustment
► When stationary , lower the control to release
the steering wheel.
►
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
►
Pull the control to lock the steering wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear. Take this
into account in order to correctly judge the
distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Manual adjustment
► Move the adjustment lever in any of the four
directions to position the mirror .
When the vehicle is parked, the door mirrors can
be folded in manually.
If the mirror unit has popped out of its initial
position, with the vehicle stationary, push it back
into place manually or use the electric folding
control.
There is no risk of breakage, even in frosty
weather.
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Electric adjustment
► Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►
Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►
Return the control to the central position.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)
►
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Demisting/Defrosting
the rear screen and/or the door mirrors, refer
to the corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Day/night position
► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
►
Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
► Set the mirror to the normal "day" position.
Heating and Ventilation
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►
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o ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot
free from obstructions.
►
Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►
Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order
.
►
If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
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Lighting and visibility
4Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,
the height of the headlamp beams should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0. (Initial adjustment) Driver only or driver + front passenger
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers
1. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +
load in the boot
-. Driver + front passenger + rear passengers +
load in the boot
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in
the boot
Wiper control stalk
Before operating the wipers in wintry
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost
from the windscreen and around the wiper
arms and blades.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold
weather, check that the wiper blades are not
stuck to the windscreen before operating the
wipers.
After using an automatic car wash, you may temporarily notice abnormal noises
and poorer wiping performance.
You do not
need to replace the wiper blades.
Front wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired position
to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Off.
Single wipe (press down and release).
Windscreen wash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The screenwash jets are not adjustable. Do not handle them (risk of damage).
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no
risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen
and hindering visibility. During the winter
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be
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8Warning triangle
This reflective and dismantable device is to be
installed on the side of the road when a vehicle
is broken down or damaged.
Before getting out of the vehicle
Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then
put on the safety vest to assemble and install
the triangle.
Assembling and placing the triangle
For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above.
For other versions, refer to the assembly
instructions provided with the triangle.
►
Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,
as required by local legislation.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to
the corresponding section.
For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system
components are located in the engine
compartment; this may be under a removable
cover.
For more information on the Engine
compartment, in particular the location
of these components under the bonnet, refer
to the corresponding section.
1.6 HDi engines
► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary ,
unclip the cover to access the priming pump.
► Operate the priming pump repeatedly
until resistance is felt (resistance may be
felt at the first press).
►
Operate the starter motor to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying again). ►
If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then
the starter motor
.
►
Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then
close the bonnet.
1.5 BlueHDi engines
► Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
►
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ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
►
Operate the starter motor to start the engine.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.
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► Lift the floor and remove it to access the
tools.
These tools are specific to the vehicle and may vary according to the level of
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
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 the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the one that was intended
by the manufacturer.
The jack meets European standards, as
defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/
CE.
The jack does not require any maintenance.
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and may
vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for any purpose other than those
detailed below.
1. Wheelbrace
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.
2. Jack with integrated handle
To raise the vehicle.
3. Wheel bolt cap removal tool
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on
alloy wheels.
4. Removable towing eye
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to the
corresponding section.
Spare wheel
Visit this link to view explanatory videos:
http://q-r.to/bagGl9
For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Accessing the spare wheel
The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the
floor.
To access the spare wheel, first refer to the Tool
kit section.
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8Depending on engine, the spare wheel
may be a standard steel or 'space-saver'
wheel (BlueHDi 100).
Removing the spare wheel
► Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare
wheel).
►
Slacken the central nut.
►
Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►
Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear
.
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ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.
► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►
Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
►
Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
►
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ighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►
Put the tool box back in place in the middle of
the wheel and clip it in place.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode
P
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
Check that the parking brake indicator lamps
on the instrument panel are on fixed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove
the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture
using the wheelbrace.
When refitting the wheel , refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in line
with the valve and then pushing it into place
all round its edge with the palm of your hand.
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► Lower the vehicle again fully.
► Fold jack 2 and remove it.
► Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.
► Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts
(depending on equipment).
►
Store the tools.
After changing a wheel
Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,
depending on version, remove the central cover
first to store it beneath the floor in place of the
spare wheel.
With a non-standard or 'space-saver'
spare wheel
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum
distance of 50 miles (80 km).
Driving with more than one spare wheel of
this type is prohibited.
The wheel trim from the replaced wheel must
not be refitted.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts
and its tyre pressure checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious
eye injury!
The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–
Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–
Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–
When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp /
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Front foglamps
► Insert a flat screwdriver between the lamp
and the cover .
►
Pull and lever to unclip the cover
.
► Remove the two fastening screws of the
module.
►
Remove the module from its housing.
► Press the locking clip and disconnect the
connector .
►
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urn the bulb holder a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
►
Remove the bulb holder
.
►
Remove the bulb and replace it.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing these bulbs, you can also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Direction indicator side repeaters
► Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of the
repeater , between the repeater and the base of
the bodywork.
►
Lever with the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and pull it out.
►
Disconnect the connector from the repeater
.
►
Replace the module.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the module.
Rear lamps
1. Brake lamps/Sidelamps (P21/5W)
2. Direction indicators (PY21W)
3. Reversing lamps (W16W)
4. Foglamp (P21/5W)
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot: ►
Open the boot.
►
Remove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel.
►
Disconnect the lamp connector
.
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Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine/gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion/Automatic
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is stored under the boot floor.
For more information on accessing the
Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:
► Unclip the cover by pressing on its left-hand
section.
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o be towed:
►
Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►
Install the towbar
.
►
Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►
Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles in accordance with the legislation in
force in the country in which you are driving.
►
Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of damaging your vehicle).
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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 38
Accessories
37
AdBlue®
70
AdBlue® tank
72
Additive, Diesel
78–79
Adjusting headlamps
35
Adjusting head restraints
23
Adjusting seat
23–24
Adjusting the date
14, 123, 145
Adjusting the headlamp beam height
35
Adjusting the height and reach
of the steering wheel
25
Adjusting the time
14, 122, 145
Advice on care and maintenance
81
Advice on driving
6, 51–52
Airbags
41–43, 45
Airbags, curtain
42
Airbags, front
42–43, 45
Airbags, lateral
42–43
Air conditioning
26
Air conditioning, electronic
(with display screen)
28–29
Air conditioning, manual
(without display screen)
27
Air vents
26
Alarm
21–22
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
38
Antitheft / Immobiliser
18
Armrest, front
30–31
Ashtray, portable
30
Assistance, emergency braking 38
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth)
106–107, 118, 139
B
Battery 92
Battery, 12 V
73, 79, 92–94
Battery, charging
92–93
Battery, remote control
19
Blanking screen (snow shield)
74–75
BlueHDi
79, 83
Bluetooth (hands-free)
106, 120, 140–141
Bluetooth (telephone)
120–121, 140–142
Bodywork
81
Bonnet
76
Boot
20–21
Boot (opening)
17
Brake discs
80
Brake lamps
90
Brakes
80
Braking assistance system
38
Brightness
122
Bulbs (changing)
87–88, 90
C
Cable, audio 139
Cable, Jack
139
Capacity, fuel tank
69
Care of the bodywork 81
CD
104, 139
CD, MP3
104, 139
Central locking
18
Changing a bulb
87–88, 90
Changing a fuse
91
Changing a wheel
84
Changing a wiper blade
35–36
Changing the remote control battery
19
Changing to free-wheeling
80
Checking the levels
77–78
Checks
76–77, 79–80
Checks, routine
79–80
Child lock
46, 49–50
Children
40, 46–49
Children (safety)
50
Child seats
40, 43–46
Child seats, conventional
45
Child seats, ISOFIX
47–49
Cigar lighter
31
Cleaning (advice)
81–82
Clock
14
Closing the boot
20–21
Closing the doors
20
Connection, Apple CarPlay
119, 134
Connection,
Bluetooth
120–121, 136–137, 140–142
Connection, MirrorLink
119, 135
Connection, Wi-Fi network
137
Container, AdBlue®
71–72
Control, emergency boot release
21
Control, emergency door
19