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Electric child lock
Activation
F Press button A .
The indicator lamp in button A comes on, 
accompanied by a message in the instrument 
panel screen. Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of 
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, with the electric window controls.
Deactivation
F  Press button A again.
The indicator lamp in button A goes off, 
accompanied by a message in the instrument 
panel screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child 
lock is activated. This system is independent and in no 
circumstances does it take the place of 
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each 
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition 
when leaving the vehicle, even for a 
short time.
In the event of a serious impact, 
the electric child lock is deactivated 
automatically to permit the exit of the 
rear passengers. Any other status of the indicator lamp 
indicates a fault with the electric child 
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 71 litres*.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the 
tank is reached, this warning 
lamp comes on in the instrument 
panel, accompanied by an 
audible warning and a message in the display 
screen. When it first comes on, there remains 
around 5 litres of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel to avoid running out of fuel.
F  Press at the top left corner, then pull on its 
edge. While you are refuelling, the engine must be 
stopped and the ignition switched off.
F 
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock and 
unlock the filler cap.
F  When refuelling, place the cap on hook A .
F  Fill the tank, but do not persist after the 
third cut-off ; this could cause your vehicle 
to malfunction.
For a petrol engine with a catalytic 
converter,  the use of unleaded fuel is 
compulsory.
The filler neck is narrower to ensure that only 
unleaded petrol nozzles can be put in.
Opening the fuel flap Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least 
5 litres to be taken into account by the 
fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a 
noise of an inrush of air. This vacuum, 
which is entirely normal, is caused by 
the sealing of the fuel system.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the 
system in STOP mode; you must switch 
off the ignition with the key.
* 55 litres for Slovakia.
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Fusebox C
Fuse N°Rating Function
F1 15 ARear screen wipe (Tourer)
F2 30 ALocking and deadlocking relay
F3 5 AAirbags
F4 10 AAutomatic gearbox - Additional heater unit (Diesel) - Electrochrome rear view mirrors
F5 30 AFront window - Sun roof - Passenger door lighting - Passenger door mirror adjustment
F6 30 ARear window
F7 5 AVanity mirror lighting - Glove box lighting - Interior lamps - Torch (Tourer)
F8 20 ARadio - Steering mounted controls - Screen - Under-inflation detection - Electric boot ECU
F9 30 ACigarette lighter - Front 12 V socket
F10 15 AAlarm - Steering mounted controls, lighting, signalling and wiper stalks
F11 15 ALow current anti-theft switch
F12 15 ADriver’s electric seat - Instrument panel - Seat belt not fastened warning lamps - Air conditioning controls
F13 5 AEngine relay unit - Hydraulic suspension pump cut-off relay - Airbag ECU supply
F14 15 ARain and sunshine sensor - Parking sensors - Passenger’s electric seat - Trailer relay unit - HI-FI amplifier ECU - 
Bluetooth system - Lane Departure Warning System
F15 30 ALocking and deadlocking relay
F17 40 AHeated rear screen - Heated door mirrors
FSH SHUNTPaRk S H U nT
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Fuses under the bonnet
Access to the fuses
F Undo each screw by a quarter turn.
F  Remove the cover.
F  Change the fuse. Fuse N°
Rating Function
F1 20 AEngine control unit
F2 15 AHorn
F3 10 AScreen wash pump
F4 10 AHeadlamp wash pump
F5 15 AEngine actuators
F6 10 AAir flow meter - Directional headlamps - Diagnostic socket
F7 10 AAutomatic gearbox selector lever lock - Power steering
F8 25 AStarter motor
F9 10 AClutch switch - S ToP switch
F10 30 AEngine actuators
F11 40 AAir conditioning blower
F12 30 AWipers
F13 40 ABSI supply (ignition on)
F14 30 A-
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam
F17 15 ARight-hand dipped beam
F18 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam
F19 15 AEngine actuators
F20 10 AEngine actuators
F21 5 AEngine actuators
After a repair, take care to close the 
cover correctly to ensure that it is 
sealed correctly.
Any repairs on the maxi-fuses (that 
give additional protection) located 
in the fuseboxes, must be left to a 
CITROËN or a qualified workshop.
Table of fuses 
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12 V battery
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to it:
F open the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F  secure the bonnet stay,
F  remove the plastic cover to gain access to 
the two terminals,
F  if necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove 
the battery. F 
Raise the lever D fully to release the 
clamp  E .
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
The presence of this label, in particular 
with the Stop & Start system, indicates 
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with 
special technology and specification; 
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop is essential 
when replacing or disconnecting the 
battery.
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging your battery when it is flat.
Reconnecting the (+) 
terminal
F 
Position the open clamp E of the cable on 
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F  Press down on the clamp to position it 
correctly on the battery post.
F  Lock the clamp by lowering the lever D .
Do not force the lever as locking will 
not be possible if the clamp is not 
positioned correctly; start the procedure 
again. 
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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the jack box 
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F open the boot,
F  raise the floor,
F  remove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
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.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing 
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for 
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-   four-wheel drive vehicle,
-  when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release 
the parking brake,
-  towing with only two wheels on the ground,
-  where there is no approved towing arm available... 
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any 
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for the checking interval for this component.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule 
for details of the level checking interval for this 
component.
Particle filter system 
(Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic converter, 
this filter makes an active contribution to the 
preservation of air quality by trapping unburnt 
pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are 
thus no longer emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very low 
speeds, you may occasionally notice water 
vapour being emitted from the exhaust when 
accelerating. This is of no consequence to the 
running of the vehicle or to the environment. If there is risk of blockage, a message 
appears in the instrument panel screen, 
accompanied by an audible signal and 
illumination of the service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle filter 
is approaching saturation (in conditions 
of urban driving of exceptionally long 
duration: low speeds, traffic jams etc.)
To regenerate the filter, it is advised to 
drive as soon as possible, when traffic 
conditions permit, at a speed of 40 mph 
(around 60 km/h) or more for at least 
five minutes (until the alert message 
disappears).
If this alert persists, contact a CITR
oËn 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Recommendations on storage
adblue® freezes at about -11°C and 
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended 
that bottles be stored in a cool area and 
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the additive can be 
kept for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it 
has completely thawed out.
never store bottles of a db lue
® in your 
vehicle.
Procedure
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is 
parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the 
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C. 
Other wise, by freezing, the AdBlue
® cannot 
be poured into its tank. Park your vehicle in a 
warmer area for a few hours to allow the top-up 
to be carried out.
F  Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
F  For access to the a db lue
® tank, raise the 
boot carpet then, depending on equipment, 
lift out the spare wheel and/or the 
storage box. F 
Without pressing, turn the black cap a 
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F  Turn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F  Lift off the cap. 
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F Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn  
it a 6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F  Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of 
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure 
that the indicator on the cap lines up with 
the indicator on the support.
F  Depending on equipment, return the spare 
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom 
of the boot.
F  Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate. Important: 
in the event of a top-up 
after a breakdown because of a lack 
of additive , signalled by the message 
"Top up emissions additive: Starting 
prevented", you must wait around 
5  minutes before switching on the ignition, 
without opening the driver's door, 
locking the vehicle or introducing the 
key into the ignition switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after 
10 seconds, start the engine.
n ever dispose of a db lue® additive 
bottles in the household waste. Place 
them in a special container provided 
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
If any additive is split or splashed, wash 
immediately with cold water or wipe with 
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it 
off using a sponge and hot water.
F 
After emptying the bottle, wipe away any 
spillage around the tank filler using a damp 
cloth.
Important : if your vehicle's 
ad blue
® tank is completely empty - 
which is confirmed by the alert 
messages and the impossibility of 
starting the engine, you must add at 
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).
F  o
btain a bottle of a db lue
®. After first 
checking the use-by date, read carefully 
the instructions on use on the label before 
pouring the contents of the bottle into your 
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
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Radio
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
The quality of reception of 
the radio station listened 
to gradually deteriorates 
or the stored stations do 
not function (no sound, 
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station 
listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area 
through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the "RDS" function by means of the 
short-cut menu to enable the system to check 
whether there is a more power ful transmitter in 
the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) 
block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not 
indicate a fault with the audio system.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going 
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
I cannot find some radio 
stations in the list of 
stations received. The station is not received or its name has changed in the list.
Press and hold the "List" button at the steering 
mounted controls to update the list of stations 
received or press the "Update list" function in the 
system.
Some radio stations send other information in place of their name 
(the title of the song for example).
The system interprets this information as the name of the station.
The name of the radio 
station changes. 
audio and Telematics