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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Front fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on.
Rear fog
lamps lit. manual selection. The fog lamps only operate if the side lights or
dipped headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
v i s i b i l i t y , t a k e c a r e t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f o n p e n a l t y o f
b e i n g b o o k e d . " T h i s l i g h t i s a d a z z l i n g r e d . "
Display is indicates Solution - action
Cruise control lit. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Speed limiter lit. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering wheel
controls" section.
Service
spanner lit. service due shortly. R e f e r t o t h e l i s t o f c h e c k s i n t h e s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t .
H a v e t h e s e r v i c e c a r r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
Automatic
gearbox displayed. gear lever position selected. Chapter 2, "Instrume
nts and controls" section.
Particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
saturation
warning displayed and
associated with
the service
warning light. malfunction of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( d i e s e l
additive level, risk of
clogging, ...).
H a v e t h e fi l t e r c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Chapter 6, "Levels" section.
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I n t h e e v e n t o f a b r e a k d o w n a n d i n
order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer . I n z o n e A , the temperature is correct.
I n z o n e B , the temperature is too high.
The central STOP warning light and
the maximum coolant temperature
warning light 1 come on, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d t h e m e s s a g e
"Engine coolant temp. too high" on
the display.
You must stop immediately.
W a i t f o r t h e e n g i n e t o c o o l b e f o r e
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
With monochrome screen
With colour screen
INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
After switching on the ignition, three
functions are shown in succession:
- service indicator,
- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),
- total distance recorder (total and trip distances).
I t a l s o d i s p l a y s t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
positions and programmes selected
(see opposite).
The total and trip distances are
displayed for thirty seconds, when
the ignition is switched off, on
opening the driver’s door as well as on
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
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Service indicator
The display, located in the control
b l o c k , i n f o r m s y o u w h e n t h e n e x t
s e r v i c e w i l l b e d u e i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the "Manufacturer's" servicing
schedule indicated in the servicing
b o o k l e t . T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s d e t e r m i n e d
in relation to the distance travelled
since the previous service. A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation showing the
total and trip distances.
The distance remaining before the next
service is less than 500 miles/1 000 km
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl a s h e s a n d t h e n u m b e r o f m i l e s /
kilometres remaining is displayed: A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation and the
spanner remains lit. This indicates that
a s e r v i c e s h o u l d b e c a r r i e d o u t s h o r t l y .
The service is overdue
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl a s h e s a n d t h e e x c e s s d i s t a n c e i s
displayed.
With the engine running the
spanner remains lit until the
s e r v i c e h a s b e e n c a r r i e d o u t .
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain
b e f o r e t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e . W h e n
the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the display shows:
Refer to the list of checks in the
s e r v i c i n g b o o k l e t w h i c h w a s g i v e n
to you on delivery of the vehicle.
Operation
A few moments after the ignition
h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o n , t h e s p a n n e r
indicating a service operation lights
up; the display for the total distance
r e c o r d e r t e l l s y o u ( i n r o u n d fi g u r e s )
t h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g b e f o r e t h e n e x t
service.
The points at which a service is due
are calculated from the last indicator
z e r o r e s e t .
The point at which a service is due is
d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e d i s t a n c e t r a v e l l e d . For further information, consult
the CITROËN SERVICE site at
the address:
http://service.citroen.com
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Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:
- Switch off the ignition,
- Press and hold the trip recorder r e s e t b u t t o n ,
- Switch on the ignition.
T h e d i s p l a y b e g i n s a c o u n t d o w n .
When the display shows " = 0 " , release
t h e b u t t o n ; t h e s p a n n e r d i s a p p e a r s .
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" ,
linked with the
service warning light,
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 o n t h e
display, indicates a lack of oil which
could damage the engine.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
using the dipstick, it is essential that
the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level
gauge. Consult a CITROËN dealer. Dipstick
A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
B = minimum, top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s i n g
the type of oil suited to your
engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press
t h e b u t t o n u n t i l t h e z e r o s
appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press
t h e b u t t o n t o v a r y t h e
intensity of the lighting
of the instruments and
controls. When the lighting reaches
the minimum (or maximum) setting,
r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n t h e n p r e s s i t a g a i n
t o i n c r e a s e ( o r r e d u c e ) t h e b r i g h t n e s s .
As soon as the lighting is of the
r e q u i r e d b r i g h t n e s s , r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n .
T h e l e v e l r e a d w i l l o n l y b e c o r r e c t
if the vehicle is on level ground
a n d t h e e n g i n e h a s b e e n o f f f o r
more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish
t o d i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y , l o c k
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi v e m i n u t e s , o t h e r w i s e t h e z e r o r e - s e t
w i l l n o t b e r e g i s t e r e d .
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GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
Park: position of the lever
when parked.
T o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e o r
start the engine.
To park the vehicle
( h a n d b r a k e o n ) a n d s t a r t t h e
engine.
Drive: position of the lever
while driving.
Reverse: position of the lever
in reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever
in neutral.
To move the vehicle forwards
in automatic mode.
Manual: selection of the gears
b y p r e s s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r
(1 to 6).
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The six-speed (Diesel engine)
"Porsche Tiptronic-system" automatic
g e a r b o x o f f e r s a c h o i c e b e t w e e n :
- the comfort of integral automatic
operation , e n h a n c e d b y a s n o w
programme,
- or the pleasure of manual gear
changing . Gear selection gate
- Move the lever in the gate to select
a position. Once the position
is selected, the corresponding
indicator light appears on the
instrument panel display.
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Good practice
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
o p t i m i s e b r a k i n g o n a s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e .
There is a risk of damage to the
g e a r b o x :
- if you press the accelerator and b r a k e p e d a l s a t t h e s a m e t i m e ,
- if you force the lever from position P
to another position in the event of a
b a t t e r y f a i l u r e .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s a t i d l e , b r a k e s
not applied, if position R , D or M is
selected the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t t h e a c c e l e r a t o r b e i n g p r e s s e d .
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
Operating abnormality
A n y o p e r a t i n g a b n o r m a l i t y i s i n d i c a t e d
b y 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 d b y
the message
"Automatic gear fault"
o n t h e d i s p l a y a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e S n o w
s n o w fl a k e o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
I n t h i s s i t u a t i o n t h e g e a r b o x o p e r a t e s i n
downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear).
Y o u m a y f e e l a s u b s t a n t i a l k n o c k w h e n
changing from P to R and from N to R
(this will not cause any damage to the
g e a r b o x ) .
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping within the limit of local speed
restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e .
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.
- P r e s s b u t t o n
again to switch off
the programme you are in.
Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting
and drive when traction is
p o o r . T h e s n o w fl a k e a p p e a r s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
- P r e s s b u t t o n
once the
v e h i c l e h a s b e e n s t a r t e d
and position D selected.
T h e g e a r b o x a d a p t s t o d r i v i n g
on slippery roads.
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Parking assistance
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FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e s y s t e m i s
audible and/or visual and consists of
four proximity sensors, located in the
f r o n t a n d / o r r e a r b u m p e r . T h e s e n s o r s
detect any obstacle which enters
t h e fi e l d : p e r s o n , v e h i c l e , t r e e , g a t e ,
located in front of or behind the vehicle
d u r i n g t h e m a n o e u v r e .
Objects the size or thickness of which
is detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre, may no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre: due to
blind spots between and below the
s e n s o r s . E x a m p l e s : s t a k e , r o a d w o r k s
c o n e , k e r b s t o n e .
This system does not take the place of
the vigilance and responsibility of the
d r i v e r . Switching the system on
The system is activated as soon as:
- reverse gear is engaged,
- the speed falls below 6 mph
( 1 0 k m / h ) i n f o r w a r d g e a r .
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and displaying of the vehicle,
d e p e n d i n g o n t h e d i s p l a y .
The proximity information is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a graphic on the display, with blocks which become progressively
c l o s e r t o t h e v e h i c l e .
The obstacle is located in relation to the
emission of the audible signal from the
s p e a k e r s , f r o n t o r r e a r a n d r i g h t o r l e f t . Switching the system off
Press the button again to re-activate
t h e s y s t e m . T h e i n d i c a t o r l i g h t o n t h e
b u t t o n s w i t c h e s o f f .
In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
w i t h m u d , f r o s t o r s n o w .
I n t h i s c a s e ( e . g . s e n s o r s d i r t y ) , w h e n
reverse gear is engaged, the indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s , 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 o n t h e d i s p l a y .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Deactivation
Press the button on the fascia
to deactivate the system
( t o a v o i d w a k i n g a c h i l d . . . ) .
The indicator light on the
b u t t o n c o m e s o n .
The system returns to the inactive
status:
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed increases to above
6 mph (10 km/h),
- at the end of the manoeuvre, when the vehicle becomes stationary
( f r o n t p a r k i n g a s s i s t a n c e o n l y ) .
RE-ACTIVATION
When the distance between the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
s y m b o l a p p e a r s d e p e n d i n g o n t h e d i s p l a y .
This function will be deactivated
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer or when a bicycle
c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h
towing attachment or bicycle carrier
r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N ) .
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Driving safety
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
t h a n a p p r o x . 1 5 m p h [ 2 5 k m / h ] ) o r
p u n c t u r e .
An outline representing one or more
w h e e l s fl a s h i n g i n d i c a t e s t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e w h e e l o r w h e e l s c o n c e r n e d . Flat tyre
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
d e fl a t e d " , an outline on the display,
a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
p o s s i b l e . If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
n e c e s s i t y o f h a v i n g i t r e p a i r e d . T h i s w i l l
prevent another warning of the same
t y p e b e i n g d i s p l a y e d .
Sensor(s) not detected
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing" , an
outline on the display and an audible
s i g n a l .
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n i s a b s e n t
f r o m o n e ( o r s e v e r a l ) t y r e ( s ) . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
s e n s o r ( s ) . This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor is
fi t t e d .
All repairs and changing of
t y r e s o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s
system must be carried out by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of
the
vigilance or
the responsibility of the driver.
This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
s p e e d ) .
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
f r e q u e n c y c l o s e t o i t .
Puncture
The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)" , an outline on the
d i s p l a y a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
t h e b r a k e s .
Change the damaged (punctured or
v e r y d e fl a t e d ) t y r e , a n d h a v e t h e t y r e
p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 7 .
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Air bags Disarming
The passenger's front air bag alone
can be disarmed:
- With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger air
bag disarming switch,
turn it to the "OFF" position,
- then remove the key keeping the s l o t i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
Front air bags
The front air bags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
p a s s e n g e r .
Front air bag fault
Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger
air bag will not be triggered in the
e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t .
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag
and thus ensure the safety of your
p a s s e n g e r i n t h e e v e n t o f a n i m p a c t . To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger air bag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
p a s s e n g e r s e a t . O t h e r w i s e , t h e c h i l d
would risk being killed or seriously
i n j u r e d i f t h e a i r b a g w e r e t o i n fl a t e .
The air bag warning light on the
instrument panel is lit throughout
t h e p e r i o d o f d i s a r m i n g .
If the two air bag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a r e a r - f a c i n g c h i l d s e a t . C o n s u l t a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front air bag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone
A in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
f r o n t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
m o v e m e n t . If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
c h e c k e d .
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Side air bags
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h i s i s a s y s t e m
which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious
side impact in order to limit the risk of
i n j u r y t o t h e c h e s t .
Each side air bag is incorporated in the
f r o n t s e a t b a c k f r a m e , o n t h e d o o r s i d e . T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant of the vehicle
a n d t h e w i n d o w s .
Impact detection zones
A. F r o n t i m p a c t z o n e .
B. S i d e i m p a c t z o n e . In the event of a minor impact or
bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the air bag
m a y n o t b e t r i g g e r e d .
The air bag is not triggered in the event
o f a r e a r o r f r o n t c o l l i s i o n .
Operating fault
Curtain air bags
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h i s i s a
system which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
c e n t r e s e a t s o f r o w s 2 a n d 3 ) i n t h e
event of a serious side impact in order
t o l i m i t t h e r i s k o f h e a d i n j u r i e s .
Each curtain air bag is incorporated
in the pillars and the upper part of the
p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t .
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone
B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
t o w a r d s t h e i n s i d e o f t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e s i d e a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n t h e
front occupant of the vehicle and the
c o r r e s p o n d i n g d o o r t r i m p a d . Activation
It is triggered at the same time as the
corresponding side air bag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to
all or part of the side impact zone
B ,
perpendicular to the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal
plane and directed from the outside
t o w a r d s t h e i n s i d e o f t h e v e h i c l e . If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
c h e c k e d . T h e a i r b a g s m a y n o l o n g e r
be triggered in the event of a serious
i m p a c t .