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Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR) and dynamic stability  
control (DSC)
Activation
This is indicated by flashing of this 
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Your vehicle has a system to improve traction 
on snow: intelligent traction control
.
This system detects situations of low adhesion 
that might make moving off and progress 
difficult on deep fresh snow or compacted 
snow.
In these situations the intelligent traction 
control  system regulates the amount of wheel 
slip to optimise the traction and trajectory 
control of your vehicle.
For vehicles with Hydractive III + suspension, 
manual adjustment of ground clearance to 
the intermediate position improves further the 
ability to make progress in deep snow (see the 
relevant paragraph).
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction 
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding 
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the 
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the 
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine 
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required 
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of 
physics.
Intelligent traction control 
system ("Snow motion")
These systems are activated automatically 
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip 
or trajectory problem.
The use of snow tyres is strongly 
recommended on sur faces with low 
adhesion.
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Reactivation
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp and 
the lamp in the deactivation button, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message, indicate a fault with 
the system.
Deactivation
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of 
grip permits.
F Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button 
comes on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.
The DSC and ASR systems no longer act 
on the operation of the engine and on the 
brakes in the event of a involuntary change of 
trajectory.
F 
Press this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button 
goes off.
The systems are reactivated automatically 
each time the ignition is switched back on or 
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate 
them manually:
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle 
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft 
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate 
the d
SC and a SR, so that the wheels can turn 
freely and regain grip. 
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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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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the 
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes 
into contact with the flap. The system remains 
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type 
filler nozzle. Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of 
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
Operation
It remains possible to use a fuel can to 
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel, 
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can 
in direct contact with the flap of the 
misfuel prevention device and pour 
s l ow l y.
* Depending on the country of sale. 
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Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with 
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol), 
conforming to European standards EN 228 
and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) 
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed 
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex 
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must 
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel 
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with 
biofuels which conform to current and future 
European standards (Diesel fuel which 
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with 
a biofuel which complies with standard 
EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing 
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel 
engines. However, this use, even occasional, 
requires strict application of the special 
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel 
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, 
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of 
damage to the engine and fuel system).
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may 
be different in other countries, the 
presence of the misfuel prevention 
device may make refuelling impossible.
not all d iesel vehicles are fitted with 
misfuel protection, so before travelling 
abroad, we recommend that you check 
with the CITROËN dealer network, 
whether your vehicle is suitable for the 
fuel pumps in the country in which you 
want to travel.
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HDi engines make use of advanced 
technology.
For any work on your vehicle, contact 
a qualified workshop that has the 
skills and equipment required, which a 
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
BlueHDi engines
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
Priming the fuel system
HDi 160 engine
If you run out of fuel:
F after filling (minimum 5 litres) and removing 
the protective cover to gain access to the 
priming pump,
F  operate the manual priming pump, until 
some resistance is felt,
F  operate the starter motor while depressing 
the accelerator pedal slightly until the 
engine starts. If the engine fails to start at the first attempt, 
wait fifteen seconds before trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, 
operate the priming pump again and then try to 
start the engine.
When the engine is idling, accelerate slightly to 
complete the bleeding of the circuit.
F 
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of 
Diesel.
F  Switch on the ignition (without starting the 
engine).
F  Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the 
ignition.
F  Repeat the operation 10 times.
F  Operate the starter to run the engine. 
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Using the kit
F Switch off the ignition.
F  Affix the speed limitation sticker to the 
vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that 
a wheel is in temporary use. F 
Check that the switch A is in position "0" .
F  Connect the pipe of the cartridge 1 to the 
valve of the tyre to be repaired. F 
Connect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F  Start the vehicle and leave the engine 
running. 
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F Connect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket again.
F  Start the vehicle again and leave the 
engine running. F 
Adjust the pressure using the compressor 
(to inflate: switch A in position "1" ; 
to deflate: switch A in position "0"  and 
press button B ), in accordance with the 
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on 
the door aperture on the left-hand side), 
then remember to check that the leak has 
been plugged correctly (no further loss of 
pressure after several miles [kilometres]).
F  Remove the compressor, then store the 
whole kit.
F  Drive at reduced speed (50 mph 
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance 
travelled to approximately 120 miles 
(200 km).
F  Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible to have the 
tyre repaired or replaced by a technician. Take care as sealant cartridge contains 
ethylene-glycol. This product is harmful 
if swallowed and causes irritation to the 
eyes. Keep it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the sealant is 
indicated on the base of the cartridge.
The cartridge is designed for a single 
use; even if only partly used, it must be 
replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge 
into the environment, take it to a 
CITR
oËn dealer or an authorised 
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge, 
available from CITROËN dealers or a 
qualified workshop.
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the tyre under-  
inflation warning lamp will remain on 
after the wheel has been repaired until 
the system is reinitialised by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Removing a wheel
F Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that 
is not slippery. apply the parking brake.
F  If your vehicle is equipped with 
"Hydractive III+" suspension, with the 
engine running at idle, adjust the ground 
clearance to its maximum height.
F  Switch off the ignition and engage first gear 
(position  P for an automatic gearbox).
F  If your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+" 
suspension, position the chock, whichever 
direction the gradient may be in, in front of 
the front wheel diametrically opposite to 
the one to be replaced.
List of operations
F Remove the protector from each bolt using 
tool 3 .
F  Fit the security bolt socket to the 
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt 
(depending on equipment).
F  Slacken the other bolts using just the 
wheelbrace 1 .
Before positioning the jack:
F 
Always adjust the vehicle’s ground 
clearance to the "maximum height" 
position and retain this adjustment 
for as long as the jack is under the 
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic 
adjustments),
F  Ensure that any passengers have 
left the vehicle and are in a safe 
place.
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is 
supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific 
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any 
other purposes.
Have the original wheel repaired and 
refitted as soon as possible. 
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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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