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ECONOMY MODE
After the engine has stopped, with
the
  key   in   the   ignition   position,   certain  
functions (windscreen wiper

, electric
windows, courtesy lamps, audio
equipment,
  etc.)   can   only   be   used   for   a  
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
prevent

  discharging   of   the   battery.
Once the thirty minutes have elapsed,
the active functions are put on standby
and
  the   battery   warning   lamp   flashes  
accompanied by a message in the
screen.
T

o resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run
  for   a   few   minutes.
The time available will then be double
the time for which the engine was left
running.
  However,   this   time   will   always  
be

  between   five   and   thirty   minutes.
A
 

flat   battery   will   prevent   the  
engine

  from   starting.
Battery
QUICK HELP
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SNOW CHAINS
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour  of   the   vehicle   when   braking.
 The

  snow   chains   must   be   fitted  
only

  to   the   driving   wheels.  
They
 
must

  never   be   fitted   to   "space-
saver"
  type   spare   wheels.
 T

ake   account   of   the   legislation   in  
force in your country on the use
of snow chains and the maximum
running

  speed   authorised.Advice on installation
F
 
If
  you   have   to   fit   the   chains   during  
a

  journey,   stop   the   vehicle   on   a   flat  
surface

  on   the   side   of   the   road.
F
 
Apply
  the   parking   brake   and  
position

  any   wheel   chocks   to  
prevent

  movement   of   your   vehicle.
F

Fit the chains following the
instructions provided by the
manufacturer

.
F

Move of
f gently and drive for a
few moments, without exceeding
30
  mph   (50   km/h).
F
 
Stop
  your   vehicle   and   check   that  
the snow chains are correctly
tightened.It is recommended that before you
leave,

  you   practise   fitting   the   snow  
chains

  on   a   level   and   dry   surface.
Use only the chains designed to be
fitted
  to   the   type   of   wheel   fitted   to   your  
vehicle:
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified

  workshop.
Original
tyre size Maximum
  link  
size.
195/65

  R159 mm
195/70
  R15
205/65
  R15
215/55
  R16
215/50
  R17Avoid driving with chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow,
to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres
and
  the   road   surface.   If   your   vehicle  
is

  fitted   with   alloy   wheels,   check   that  
no

  part   of   the   chain   or   its   fixings   is   in  
contact

  with   the   wheel   rim.
Snow chains