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ELECTRONIC ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
This locks the engine control system as
s o o n a s t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d
off and therefore prevents starting of
t h e v e h i c l e b y a n y o n e w h o d o e s n o t
have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic
chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, the code
m u s t b e r e c o g n i s e d f o r s t a r t i n g t o b e
p o s s i b l e .
If the system does not function
c o r r e c t l y , t h e c e n t r a l l o c k i n g b u t t o n
indicator light, situated on the courtesy
l i g h t c o n s o l e , fl a s h e s r a p i d l y w h e n t h e
ignition is switched on (2nd notch).
In this case your vehicle will not start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e . Good practice
If the keys are lost
A C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r w i l l b e a b l e
to retrieve the key code and the
transponder code to order a
replacement key if you show him your
V 5 r e g i s t r a t i o n c e r t i fi c a t e a n d p e r s o n a l
i d e n t i fi c a t i o n .
Key, remote control
Take care not to allow the key to come
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y
(key ring, ...) weighing on the shaft
of the key in the switch may cause a
malfunction.
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is
a p o s s i b i l i t y t h a t i t m a y u n l o c k y o u r
v e h i c l e , w i t h o u t y o u b e i n g a w a r e o f i t .
D o n o t r e p e a t e d l y p r e s s t h e b u t t o n s o f
your remote control out of range and
out of sight of your vehicle. You run
the risk of stopping it from working and
t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l w o u l d h a v e t o b e
reprogrammed.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off,
except for reprogramming.
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o t h e
e l e c t r o n i c e n g i n e i m m o b i l i s e r s y s t e m . Safety
In the event of a serious impact the
doors are unlocked automatically
t o p e r m i t a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y
services.
Remove the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle, even for a short time,
i f t h e r e a r e c h i l d r e n o n b o a r d .
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Ensure that you are given the anti-theft
s o c k e t f o r a l l o y w h e e l s ( r e m e m b e r t o
note the code engraved on the head of
the socket).
H a v e t h e k e y c o d e s m e m o r i s e d b y a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only
ones which can start the vehicle.
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Opening/Closing using
the remote control
P r e s s o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
to open or close the
corresponding rear door (right
or left).
Opening/Closing from
the front
Press the corresponding
control.
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a c c o m p a n i e s t h e
opening and closing of the door.
ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOORS
R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e s l i d i n g
doors when your vehicle is parked
for long periods, the electric open
door monitoring system consumes
power.
On a steep gradient, guide the side
door manually to assist closing.
Opening/Closing from
row 2
Press the corresponding
control. General recommendations
It is imperative that the doors are
only operated when the vehicle is
stationary.
Always ensure that the door is
operated safely. Check that no person,
a n i m a l o r o b j e c t i s p r e v e n t i n g t h e
required operation, either inside or
outside the vehicle.
Do not lean through an open window,
d o n o t l e a v e a n y o b j e c t p r o t r u d i n g
through the door during opening or
closing.
Do not leave children or pets near the
opening and closing controls without
supervision.
Obstacle detection
The detection system is triggered
w h e n a n o b s t a c l e w h i c h h a s a c e r t a i n
physical resistance hinders the
movement of the door.
I f a n o b s t a c l e i s d e t e c t e d d u r i n g :
- closing of the door, the door opens
fully,
- opening of the door, the door stops.
W h e n t h e o b s t a c l e h a s b e e n r e m o v e d ,
complete or restart the action using the
remote control or the interior controls.
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h e s e
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s m a y r e s u l t i n i n j u r y
o r d a m a g e i f p a r t o f t h e b o d y o r a n
o b j e c t b e c o m e s j a m m e d o r c a u g h t .
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s . T h i s
i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e w h i c h a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . " D o n o t i g n o r e
these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. m a j o r f a u l t s l i n k e d w i t h t h e
" B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " , " E n g i n e
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n " ,
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r n o t
released correctly. R e l e a s i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e s w i t c h e s o f f t h e w a r n i n g
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning light.
failure of the electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e . Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. m a j o r f a u l t .
Call a CITROËN dealer.
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- press the lever to the + sign to change to a higher gear,
from 1 to 6,
- conversely, press the lever to the - sign to change to a
lower gear. You can change from position
D
(automatic mode) to position M
(manual mode) at any time.
Stopping the vehicle, starting
the engine
Reverse gear
- Select position R , with the
vehicle stationary and the
engine at idle.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e v e r i s
in position P , i t w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e
to change to another position. - Select position
P to
immobilise the vehicle or
to start the engine , with
t h e h a n d b r a k e o n o r o f f .
- You can also select position
N to park or to start the
engine , w i t h t h e h a n d b r a k e
on.
If position N is engaged
inadvertently while driving, allow
t h e e n g i n e t o r e t u r n t o i d l e b e f o r e
engaging position D to accelerate.
Manual mode
M a n u a l c h a n g i n g o f t h e g e a r s b y
pressing.
- Select lever position M , I n m a n u a l m o d e , i t i s o n l y p o s s i b l e t o
change from one gear to another if
the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit. If they do not, the vehicle will
operate temporarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
m o v i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x
automatically selects gear 1.
The
(snow) programme does not
operate in manual mode.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting Handbrake
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a
v e r s i o n w i t h a r o t a t i n g f r o n t s e a t ,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
t h e v e h i c l e t h e n l o w e r i n g t h e l e v e r
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
r o t a t i o n o f t h e d r i v e r ' s s e a t .
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
Y o u c a n n o w r o t a t e t h e s e a t .
T o r e t u r n t o n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , p u l l t h e
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a w a r n i n g l i g h t w h i c h c o m e s
o n o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l ,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Key
T a k e c a r e n o t t o p l a c e t h e k e y i n
c o n t a c t w i t h g r e a s e , d u s t , r a i n o r a
d a m p e n v i r o n m e n t .
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
r i n g , . . . ) w e i g h i n g d o w n o n t h e s h a f t
o f t h e k e y i n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h m a y
c a u s e a m a l f u n c t i o n .
R u n n i n g a n d a c c e s s o r i e s p o s i t i o n .
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
S t a r t i n g p o s i t i o n .
T h e s t a r t e r i s o p e r a t e d . Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
I n c o l d w e a t h e r , w a i t f o r t h i s w a r n i n g
l i g h t t o s w i t c h o f f t h e n o p e r a t e t h e
s t a r t e r ( S t a r t i n g p o s i t i o n ) u n t i l t h e
e n g i n e s t a r t s .
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e n o u g h , t h e
w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n f o r l e s s t h a n
o n e s e c o n d , y o u c a n s t a r t w i t h o u t
w a i t i n g . Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
W h e n s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n , l e t t h e
e n g i n e r u n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s t o a l l o w
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
D o n o t p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r w h e n
s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
T h e r e i s n o n e e d t o e n g a g e a g e a r
a f t e r p a r k i n g t h e v e h i c l e .
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
DIESEL REPRIMING
PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
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).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
is subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
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).
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Fuel
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
DIESEL REPRIMING
PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
- switch off the ignition
(STOP position).
- remove the key.
- put the key back in the ignition.
- switch on the ignition and start.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
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).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
is subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
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).
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Levels
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key removed
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level with coolant.
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
checked by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible. Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
check the level which must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
During regeneration of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and
the service warning light remains on,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
When this occurs with the engine running,
this is due to the start of saturation of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( e x c e p t i o n a l l y
prolonged urban driving conditions: low
s p e e d , l o n g t r a f fi c j a m s , . . . ) .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u a r e
advised to drive at a speed of more than
40 mph (60 km/h) as soon as possible,
w h e n t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , f o r a t
l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l t h e m e s s a g e
disappears and the service warning light
is switched off).
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
required to top up the level, have the
system checked by a CITROËN dealer. Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
To avoid ice forming, do not use water.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with the skin.
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o d r a i n s o r o n t o
the ground but into the containers
dedicated to this use at CITROËN
dealerships.
The minimum level of this
additive is indicated by
lighting of the service warning
light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
on the display.
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Battery
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, with
the key in the ignition position, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, electric
windows, courtesy lights, audio
equipment, etc.) can only be used for a
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
prevent discharging the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the
message "Economy mode active"
appears on the display and the active
functions are put on standby.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few seconds.
A fl a t b a t t e r y w i l l p r e v e n t t h e e n g i n e
from starting.
To charge the battery using
a battery charger
- disconnect the battery,
- follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect them
and clean them.
BATTERY
This is housed in a compartment
l o c a t e d u n d e r n e a t h t h e fl o o r , i n f r o n t o f
the driver's seat.
Before disconnecting the battery, you
must wait for 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
N e v e r c h a r g e a b a t t e r y w i t h o u t fi r s t
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the sunroof and the windows
before disconnecting the battery. If
they do not operate normally following
reconnection of the battery, they must
be reinitialised.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
for a period of more than one month.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If slight
d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f t e r t h i s ,
please contact a CITROËN dealer.
The door open monitoring electrical
system consumes power, remember
to close the sliding doors when your
vehicle is parked for long periods.
To start the vehicle from
another battery
- connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the
two batteries,
- connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the slave battery,
- connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on
the broken down vehicle as far as
possible from the battery,
- operate the starter, let the engine run,
- wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. For the sunroofs safety auto-
reverse, refer to the "Accesses"
section of chapter 2. For the electric windows safety
auto-reverse, refer to the "Mirrors
and windows" section of chapter 3.
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COPY CD TO JUKEBOX
COMPLETE CD
STOP COPY
OKAUDIO FUNCTIONS
Select COPY CD TO JUKEBOX and p r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
Select COMPLETE CD to copy the entire CD and press the dial to c o n fi r m .
To stop the copy, repeat points 2 and 3. Select STOP COPY and press the d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
The AUTO CREATION tab automatically copies the CD by default into an album of the type "album n°...".
The audio or MP3 CD is copied onto the hard disk. Copying may take up to 20 minutes depending on the duration of the C D. During this copying phase, it is not possible to listen to the albums previously recorded on the hard disk or the CDs.
Select the letters one by one and select O K t o c o n fi r m .
If it is not an MP3 CD, the Jukebox automatically compresses the CD in MP3 format. The compression may take appr oximately 20 minutes depending on the duration of the CD. During this compression phase, it is possible to listen to the CD or to albums previously recorded on the hard disk.
A long press on the SOURCE button starts the copyi ng of the CD.
I t i s n o t p o s s i b l e t o c o p y fi l e s f r o m t h e J u k e b o x t o a C D . T h e S T O P T H E C D C O P Y a c t i o n d o e s n o t d e l e t e t h e fi l e s w h i c h have already been transferred onto the jukebox hard disk.
Select AUDIO FUNCTIONS then select C D a n d p r e s s t h e d i a l t o c o n fi r m .
Insert an audio CD or an MP3 compilation and press the MENU button.
JUKEBOX
COPYING A CD ONTO THE HARD DISK
AUDIO/VIDEO