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SAFETY
For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands
on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or
the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lat-
eral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle,
you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause
injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head
if the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof,
they play a part in securing the curtain airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is deployed
cannot be ruled out. The bag infl ates
almost instantly (within a few millisec-
onds) then defl ates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via ope-
nings provided for this purpose.
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CHECKS
BONNET
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to
the left and raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing.
)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the
bonnet open.
Closing
)
Take the stay out of the support
notch.
)
Clip the stay in its housing.
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
)
Open the front left door.
)
Pull the interior bonnet release le-
ver A
, located at the bottom of the
door aperture.
The location of the interior bon-
net release lever prevents open-
ing of the bonnet while the front
left door is closed.
Opening
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop &
Start system to avoid any risk of
injury resulting from an automat-
ic change to START mode. Do not open the bonnet in high
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle
the exterior safety catch and the
bonnet stay with care (risk of
burns).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and non-
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
gear to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock un-
der the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the wheel to be changed.
You must ensure that the occu-
pants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3
(with allow
wheels only).
)
Fit the security socket 4
to the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the secu-
rity bolt (if your vehicle has them).
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.
)
Remove the wheel.
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CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb.
1.
Direction indicators
(H21W amber).
2.
Dipped
beam
headlamps
(H7-55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
Sidelamps
(W5W).
5.
Foglamps
(PSX24W).
The headlamps are fi tted with
polycarbonate glass with a pro-
tective coating:
)
do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,
)
use a sponge and soapy water,
)
when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks,
do not keep the lance direct-
ed towards the lamps or their
edges for too long, so as not
to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Front lamps
)
Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be
done after the headlamp has
been switched off for a few min-
utes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb
with a new bulb with the same
type and specifi cation.
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Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
)
Insert a screwdriver on the edge of
the repeater.
)
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and remove it.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector.
When removing:
- be careful not to damage the paintwork
of your vehicle with the screwdriver,
- do not allow the wire and the con-
nector to slide inside the wing.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Changing front foglamp bulbs
To obtain them, contact your CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
)
Remove the grille located under the
foglamp.
)
Disconnect the bulb holder connector,
by pressing on the tab.
)
Remove the bulb-holder by pressing on
the 2 clips (at the top and the bottom).
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
If you experience any diffi culty
in replacing bulbs, contact your
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is located in the glove box.
Access to the fuses
)
refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
FH36
5 A
Trailer relay unit.
FH37
15 A
Trailer accessories socket supply.
FH38
20 A
Navigation.
FH39
-
Not used.
FH40
30 A
Trailer relay unit.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
15 A
Rear wiper.
F2
-
Not used.
F3
5 A
Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4
10 A
Steering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning,
clutch switch, particle fi lter pump, diagnostic
socket, airfl ow meter.
F5
30 A
Electric windows panel, passenger’s electric
window control, front electric windows motor.
F6
30 A
Rear electric windows motor and driver’s electric
window motor.
F7
5 A
Courtesy and front map reading lamps, torch, rear
reading lamps.
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
20 A
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control, multifunction engine control main
relay.
F2
15 A
Horn.
F3
10 A
Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4
20 A
Daytime running lamps.
F5
15 A
Diesel fuel heater (Diesel engine), fuel pump (petrol engine)
F6
10 A
ABS/ESP control unit, ABS/ESP cut-off relay, secondary stop switch.
F7
10 A
Electrical power steering.
F8
25 A
Starter control.
F9
10 A
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A
Diesel engine injection pump valve, injectors and ignition coils (petrol engine)
F11
40 A
Air conditioning fan.
Fuse table
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).
If the telephone is being used
at the same time on the MyWay
audio navigation system, it will
be interrupted after 10 minutes.
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the period of
use of certain functions to conserve a
suffi cient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated auto-
matically the next time the vehicle is
driven.
)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the en-
gine and let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be dou-
ble the period for which the engine is left
running. However, this period will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
CHANGING A FRONT OR REARWIPER BLADE
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper
blade with a new one without the use
of tools.
Removal
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted to the passenger side of the
vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and clip it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front wiper blade
)
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk
to position the wiper blades in the
vertical position.
This position must be used in order to
avoid damaging the wiper blade and the
bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper blade
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Operate the wiper stalk again to
park the wiper blades.
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Towing your vehicle
)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the top left and pulling
at the bottom right of the cover.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
)
Place the gear lever in neutral.
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
)
Screw the towing eye in fully.
)
Install the towing bar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking
assistance the next time the
engine is started.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insu-
lated module, reading lamp, sun blinds,
head restraint-mounted coat hanger,
centre armrest, air defl ector, scented air
freshener cartridges...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers, mudfl aps, bumper
protectors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wir-
ing harness, transverse and longitudinal
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof
box, boot spacers, boot net, business/
commercial vehicle conversion kit...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fi rst aid kit,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security
wheel bolts, vehicle tracking system,
child seats, fi re extinguisher, caravan
mirror, foglamp kit...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells,
chromed grille embellisher, leather steer-
ing wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest...
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.