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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-

c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F

T
urn the selector A to the "
ai
r"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press
button C), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and
the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as
possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
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Identification markings
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under the bonnet.
T

his number is engraved on the bodywork
near the passenger compartment filter. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
Low tyre pressures introduces the risk
of a burst tyre and also increase fuel
consumption.
B.
V

ehicle identification number on the
dashboard.
T

his number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through the
windscreen. C. M
anufacturer's label. T
he VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the lower right hand centre
pillar.
D.
T

yre/paint label.
T

his label is affixed to the driver's side
centre pillar. It bears the following information:
-

t
he tyre pressures, for unladen and laden
conditions,
-
t
he tyre sizes,
-
t
he spare tyre inflation pressure,
-
t
he paint colour code.
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
Technical data

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Exterior
Remote control key 30 -33
- o pening / closing
-

a
nti-theft protection
-
s

tarting
-
b

attery
Boot
3

7-38
-

o
pening / closing
-
em

ergency release
Temporary puncture
repair kit

1
22-127
Wipers

87
- 88
Changing a wiper blade

1
51
Changing bulbs
1

40-141
-

r
ear lamps
-

3rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamps
-
fo

glamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention
1

18-120
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

1
21
Accessories
1

57-158
ESP/ASR

9

5
Tyre pressures

1

76
Changing a wheel

1

28 -134
-

t

ools
-

r

emoving / refitting
Snow chains

1

35
Under-inflation detection
9

1-93
Lighting controls

8

1- 85
Daytime running lamps

8

5
Headlamp beam adjustment

8

6
Changing bulbs
1

36-139
-

f

ront lamps
-
fo

glamps
-

d

irection indicator repeaters
Towing
15

2-153
Very cold climate screen(s)

1

56
Door mirrors

4

3 - 44
Doors
3
0 -33, 36
-

o

pening / closing
-

c

entral locking
-

s

econdary control
Alarm
3

4-35
Electric windows

3

9 Rear parking sensors

7
9 - 80
To w b a r
1
5 4
Visual search

229
ABS and EBFD systems .................................94ac
cessories .............................. ....................157
Accessory socket, 12V

...................................57
A

djusting headlamps
...................................... 86
A

djusting
head restraints

...............................
...............41
Adjusting
the steering wheel

...............................
.........45
Advice on care and maintenance
........................ 1

57, 163, 164
Advice on driving

..............................
..............60
Airbags
...............

....................................... 19, 99
Airbags, front...........................................99, 102
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 10

1, 102
Air conditioning
...............................

..........48, 50
ai

r filter
...............
........................................... 169
ai

r flow
..............................
................................ 8
ai

r vents
..............................
............................46
Alarm
............................................................... 34
A

nti-lock braking
system (ABS)

................................................ 94
A

nti-theft
..............................
...........................61
Armrest, front

............................................5
5, 57
as

htray
...............
............................................. 55
Audible warning
.............................................. 90
A

udio streaming
(Bluetooth)
..............................

............19 0, 192
Audio system

...............................
.......... 177, 209
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
.............................................. 90
A

uxiliary socket
....................... 5
7, 186, 189, 217bat tery ............................... .............147-149, 16 9
Battery, charging ...............................
............149
Battery, remote control

.............................3
2, 33
Bluetooth (hands-free)

..................................19

1
bo

nnet
...............
............................................162
b

oot
........
.........................................................37
Boot (unlocking)
.............................................. 3

0
Brake discs

....................................................17

0
Brake lamps

...............................
...................140
Brake pads
...............................

.....................170
Braking assistance system

................
...........................................94
Braking system warning lamp
..............................

..................16
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................
..........118
C
d
..............................

........................... 184, 213
CD MP3

................
.................................185, 18 6
Central locking

................................................31
C

hanging a bulb
.....................................1

3 6 -141
Changing a fuse
..................................... 14

2-146
Changing a wheel

...............................
...128 -13 4
Changing a wiper blade

.......................... 8
8, 151
Changing the date

...........................................23
C

hanging the remote
control battery ............................................... 32
Changing the time
........................................... 23
C

hecking levels
.....................................16

5 -168
AB
D
C
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) .............................12
2
Checks
...............

.................................... 162-170
Child lock

...............................
........................117
Children
...............................

.....98, 100, 103 -117
Child seats

..............................
..............103 -116
Child seats, conventional

.......................10

9 -110
Child seats, ISOFIX

...............................11

2 -11 6
Cigarette lighter............................................... 57
Cleaning (advice)
.......................... 1

57, 163, 164
Clock
...............

................................................ 23
Closing the boot

...............................
......... 31, 37
Closing the doors

...............................
....... 31, 36
Connectors, audio

................... 5
7, 186, 189, 217
Coolant level
..............................

...................167
Courtesy mirror

............................................... 56
C

ruise control
.................................................. 77
C

up holder
...............................
........................55
Date (setting)

...............................
....................23
Daytime running lamps
..............................

......................85, 138
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
.......................................................... 10

0
Demisting, front
............................................... 53
D

emisting, rear
................................................ 54
D

ials and gauges
............................................ 10
.
alphabetical index

233
Under floor storage .........................................59
U nder-inflation (detection) .................. 1 6, 91-93
Unlocking
..............................

..........................30
Unlocking the boot

.......................................... 3

0
Vanity lamps
.................................................... 89
V

entilation
..............................
............. 46 - 48, 50Warning lamps
...........................................
1
0 -19
Washing (advice) ........................... 157, 163, 164
Weights
...............
..................................
172 , 174
Window controls
.............................................
39
W
iper control stalk
.......................................... 87
W
ipers
............................................................. 87
U
V
W
Towed loads ..........................................
17 2 , 174
Towing another vehicle .................................15
3
Traction control (ASR)

.................................... 95
T

raffic information (TA)
.................................18

2
Tr a i l e r
...............

............................................. 15 4
Trip computer

............................................ 24

-25
Trip distance recorder

..................................... 2

2
Tyre pressures
..............................

................176
Ty r e s
..............................................................

.... 8
Tyre under-inflation detection

............. 1
6, 91, 93
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U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
The under-inflation detection system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need to check the tyre pressures (including the spare wheel) every month as well as before a long journey. Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs road holding, extends braking distances and causes premature tyre wear, particularly under arduous condition (high loading, high speed, long journey).
The inflation pressures defined for your vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure label. See the "Identification markings" section. Tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate speeds). Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres increases fuel consumption.
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four tyres, once the vehicle is moving. It compares the information given by the four wheel speed sensors with reference values, which must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed . The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or more tyres.

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Before reinitialising the system, ensure that the pressures of the four tyres are correct for the use of the vehicle and in line with the recommendations on the tyre pressure label. The under-inflation detection system does not give a warning if a pressure is incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
The loss of pressure detected does not always cause visible bulging of the tyre. Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual check.
The alert is maintained until the system is reinitialised.
Under-inflation alert
This is given by fixed illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.
 Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive steering movements and sudden braking  Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
 If you have a compressor (such as the one in the temporary puncture repair kit), check the pressures of the four tyres when cold. If it is not possible to carry out this check straight away, drive carefully at reduced speed. or  In the event of a puncture, use the temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel (depending on equipment),
Reinitialisation
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and after changing one or more wheels. A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's side, gives a reminder of this.

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Operating fault
The under-inflation alert is only dependable if the system has been reinitialised with all four tyres inflated to the correct pressures.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be reinitialised after fitting or removing snow chains.
Before doing anything to the system, the pressures of the four tyres must be checked and the system reinitialised.
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the under-inflation warning lamp accompanied by illumination of the Service warning lamp indicates a fault with the system. In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the tyres is no longer assured. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.