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2008-2012 Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Practical information User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Practical information for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Practical information  
Temporary puncture repair kit  
Complete system consisting of a compressor  
Description of the kit  
and a sealant cartridge which permits  
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can  
drive to the nearest garage.  
It is designed to repair most punctures which  
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread  
or shoulder.  
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.  
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.  
C. Deflation button.  
D. Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).  
E. Compartment housing:  
F. Sealant cartridge.  
Access to the kit  
G. White pipe with cap for repair.  
H. Black pipe for inflation.  
I. Speed limit sticker.  
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a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,  
various inflation adaptors for  
accessories, such as balls, bicycle  
tyres...  
The speed limit sticker I must be affixed  
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind  
you that a wheel is in temporary use.  
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph  
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre  
repaired using this type of kit.  
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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the  
boot floor.  
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Practical information  
Repair procedure  
1. Sealing  
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Switch off the ignition.  
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Uncoil the white pipe G fully.  
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Connect the compressor's electric plug to  
the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle and leave the engine  
running.  
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.  
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the  
tyre to be repaired.  
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Turn the selector A to the  
"sealant" position.  
Check that the switch B is in  
position "O".  
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies  
which have penetrated into the tyre.  
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g.  
ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed  
and causes irritation to the eyes.  
Keep this product out of the reach of  
children.  
Do not start the compressor before  
connecting the white pipe to the tyre  
valve: the sealant product would be  
expelled through the pipe.  
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Switch on the compressor by moving  
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre  
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.  
The sealant is injected into the tyre under  
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from  
the valve during this operation (risk of  
splashing).  
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Remove the kit and screw the cap back on  
the white pipe.  
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the  
pressure is not attained, this indicates  
that the tyre is not repairable; contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop for assistance.  
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle  
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.  
Drive immediately for approximately three  
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed  
(between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),  
to plug the puncture.  
Stop to check the repair and the tyre  
pressure using the kit.  
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2. Inflation  
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Turn the selector A to the "air"  
position.  
Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  
Connect the black pipe to the  
valve of the wheel.  
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Connect the compressor's electric plug to  
the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle again and leave the  
engine running.  
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Adjust the pressure using the compressor  
(to inflate: switch B in position "I"; to  
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press  
button C), in accordance with the vehicle's  
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand  
door aperture).  
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A loss of pressure indicates that the  
puncture has not been fully plugged;  
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified  
workshop for assistance.  
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
You must inform the technician that you  
have used this kit. After inspection, the  
technician will advise you on whether  
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be  
replaced.  
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Remove and stow the kit.  
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph  
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance  
travelled to approximately 120 miles  
(200 km).  
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Removing the cartridge  
Checking tyre pressures /  
inflating accessories  
You can also use the compressor, without  
injecting any product, to:  
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check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,  
inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle  
tyres...).  
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Stow the black pipe.  
Detach the angled base from the white pipe.  
Support the compressor vertically.  
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.  
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Connect the compressor's electrical  
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.  
Adjust 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.  
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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.  
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Turn the selector A to the "Air"  
position.  
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Remove the kit then stow it.  
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Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  
Connect the black pipe to the  
valve of the wheel or accessory.  
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors  
supplied with the kit first.  
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Practical information  
Changing a wheel  
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.  
Access to the tools  
List of tools  
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.  
Do not use them for other purposes.  
1. Wheelbrace.  
For removing the wheel trim and removing  
the wheel fixing bolts.  
2. Jack with integral handle.  
For raising the vehicle.  
3. "Bolt cover" tool.  
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)  
on alloy wheels.  
4. Socket for the security bolts (located in the  
glove box).  
The tools are installed under the boot floor.  
For access to them:  
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special  
"security" bolts (if your vehicle has them).  
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open the boot,  
remove the boot floor,  
lift up the boot carpet,  
remove the box containing the tools,  
remove the polystyrene storage box.  
Other accessories  
5. Removable towing eye.  
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".  
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Access to the spare wheel  
Fitting the steel or  
Wheel with trim  
"space-saver" type spare  
wheel  
When removing the wheel, first  
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1  
pulling at the valve passage hole.  
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim  
starting by placing its notch facing the  
valve and press around its edge with  
the palm of your hand.  
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,  
it is normal to notice, when tightening  
the bolts on fitting, that the washers do  
not come into contact with the steel or  
"space-saver" type spare wheel. The  
wheel is secured by the conical contact  
of each bolt.  
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under  
the floor.  
According to country, the spare wheel may be  
steel or of the "space-saver" type.  
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access  
to tools" on the previous page.  
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Practical information  
Taking out the wheel  
Putting the wheel back in place  
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Put the polystyrene storage box back in  
place.  
Put the box back in place and clip it.  
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Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and  
remove it.  
Raise the spare wheel towards you from  
the rear.  
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Put the wheel back in its housing.  
Refit the yellow central bolt in the centre of  
the wheel.  
Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to  
retain the wheel correctly.  
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Take the wheel out of the boot.  
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Practical information  
Removing a wheel  
Parking the vehicle  
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not  
block traffic: the ground must be level,  
stable and non-slippery.  
Apply the parking brake, switch off the  
ignition and engage first gear to lock  
the wheels.  
If necessary, place a chock under the  
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to  
be changed.  
You must ensure that the occupants get  
out of the vehicle and wait where they  
are safe.  
Never go underneath a vehicle raised  
using a jack; use an axle stand.  
List of operations  
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Remove the bolt cover from each of the  
bolts using the tool 3 (with allow wheels  
only).  
Fit the security socket 4 to the  
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt  
(if your vehicle has them).  
Slacken the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the  
two front A or rear B locations provided on  
the underbody, whichever is closest to the  
wheel to be changed.  
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Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient  
space between the wheel and the ground  
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel  
easily.  
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Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in  
contact with the ground. Ensure that the  
centreline of the jack base plate is directly  
below the location A or B used.  
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Remove the bolts and store them in a  
clean place.  
Remove the wheel.  
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Refitting a wheel  
After changing a wheel  
To store the punctured wheel in the boot  
correctly, first remove the central cover.  
When using the "space-saver" type  
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph  
(80 km/h).  
Have the tightening of the bolts and the  
pressure of the spare wheel checked  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop without delay.  
Have the punctured wheel repaired and  
replace it on the vehicle as soon as  
possible.  
List of operations  
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Put the wheel in place on the hub.  
Screw in the bolts by hand as far as  
possible.  
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Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle  
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted  
with the security socket 4.  
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
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Lower the vehicle fully.  
Fold the jack 2 and detach it.  
Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has  
them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with the  
security socket 4.  
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Tighten the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts  
(with alloy wheels only).  
Store the tools in the box.  
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Practical information  
Changing a bulb  
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb with a new bulb.  
Front lamps  
The headlamps are fitted with  
polycarbonate glass with a protective  
coating:  
Changing a bulb should only be done  
after the headlamp has been switched  
off for a few minutes (risk of serious  
burns).  
It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet  
(UV) type bulbs in order not to damage  
the headlamp.  
Always replace a failed bulb with a  
new bulb with the same type and  
specification.  
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do not clean them using a dry  
or abrasive cloth, nor with a  
detergent or solvent product,  
use a sponge and soapy water or a  
pH neutral product,  
when using a high pressure washer  
on persistent marks, do not keep  
the lance directed towards the  
lamps or their edges for too long,  
so as not to damage their protective  
coating and seals,  
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1. Direction indicators (H21W amber).  
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).  
3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).  
4. Sidelamps (W5W).  
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do not touch the bulb directly with  
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.  
5. Foglamps (PSX24W).  
6. LED daytime running lamps.  
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Changing direction indicator  
bulbs  
Changing dipped headlamp  
bulbs  
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Remove the protective plastic cover by  
pulling on the tab.  
Turn the bulb-holder by a quarter turn.  
Remove the bulb and change it.  
If either of the direction indicator  
warning lamps is flashing quickly, one of  
the bulbs is faulty.  
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the  
direction indicators, must be replaced  
with bulbs of identical specifications  
and colour.  
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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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Remove the plastic protective cover.  
Pull the bulb-holder and replace the bulb.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
When refitting, close the plastic cover  
carefully to ensure the sealing of the  
headlamp.  
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Changing main beam headlamp  
bulbs  
Changing sidelamp bulbs  
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Remove the protective plastic cover by  
pulling on the tab.  
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Remove the protective plastic cover by  
pulling on the tab.  
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Pull the bulb-holder.  
Remove the bulb and replace it.  
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Disconnect the bulb connector.  
Move the springs to release the bulb.  
Remove the bulb and change it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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Changing front foglamp bulbs  
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Remove the grille located under the  
foglamp.  
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Through the cover, remove the lamp  
finisher by pulling it towards you.  
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Unscrew the two fixing screws of the  
module and remove it from its housing.  
Disconnect the bulb holder connector.  
Remove the bulb and change it.  
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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
If you experience any difficulty in  
replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Changing the LED lamps  
Changing integral direction  
indicator side repeaters  
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
While removing the module:  
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Insert a screwdriver in the edge of the  
repeater.  
Lever with the screwdriver to extract the  
repeater and pull it out.  
Disconnect the wiring from the repeater.  
Replace the module.  
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take care not to damage your vehicle's  
paintwork with the screwdriver,  
do not allow the wiring and connector to  
slip behind the wing.  
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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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To obtain a new module, contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
If you experience any difficulty in  
replacing these lamps, you can contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Rear lamps  
1. Brake lamps / sidelamps (12VP21/5W).  
2. Foglamp, right-hand side (PR21W)  
Reversing lamp, left-hand side (P21W).  
3. Direction indicators (P21W)  
Changing brake lamp / sidelamp  
and direction indicator bulbs  
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unscrew the two lamp fixing bolts,  
extract the lamp carefully pulling it  
straight out,  
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turn the bulb holder a quarter turn,  
remove the failed bulb and replace it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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Changing foglamp / reversing  
lamp bulbs  
Changing the third brake lamp  
bulbs (4 W5W bulbs)  
Changing the number plate lamp  
bulbs (W5W)  
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open the boot,  
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open the boot,  
remove the two plugs located on the boot  
inner panel,  
press on the body of the lamp with  
2 screwdrivers to remove it from its  
housing,  
turn the corresponding bulb-holder a  
quarter turn,  
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insert a thin screwdriver into one of the  
lens' exterior holes,  
push it outwards to unclip.  
remove the lens.  
press on the tabs using 2 screwdrivers,  
disconnect the lamp connector,  
turn the bulb holder by a quarter turn,  
remove the bulb and replace it.  
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pull the bulb out and replace it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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pull the bulb out and replace it.  
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To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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Interior lighting  
Interior lamps (1 / W5W)  
Front courtesy lamp mood  
lighting LED  
For the replacement of the LED, contact a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Footwell lamps (W5W)  
Unclip the cover using a thin screwdriver to  
access the faulty bulb.  
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 with a  
thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access  
the faulty bulb.  
Map reading lamps (2 / W5W)  
Detach the cover of the interior lamp. To access  
the faulty bulb, detach the partition for the  
reading lamp 2 concerned, as necessary.  
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Boot lamps (W5W)  
Torch (Krypton 3.6V)  
Door mirror lamps (W5W)  
Detach the unit by pushing it rearwards.  
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Open the tab.  
Unclip the cover using a thin screwdriver to  
access the faulty bulb.  
Push with a flat screwdriver in the hole  
under the tab and recover the bulb unit.  
Open the bulb unit fully to change the bulb.  
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Practical information  
Changing a fuse  
Access to the tools  
Changing a fuse  
Installing electrical  
accessories  
Your vehicle's electrical system is  
designed to operate with standard or  
optional equipment.  
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure  
must be identified and rectified.  
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Identify the failed fuse by checking the  
condition of its filament.  
Before installing other electrical  
equipment or accessories on your  
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
CITROËN will not accept responsibility  
for the cost incurred in repairing your  
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions  
resulting from the installation of  
accessories not supplied and not  
recommended by CITROËN and  
not installed in accordance with its  
instructions, in particular when the  
combined consumption of all of the  
additional equipment connected  
exceeds 10 milliamperes.  
The extraction tweezer and the spare fuse  
storage compartment are installed on the back  
of the dashboard fusebox cover.  
For access to them:  
Failed  
Good  
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Open the glove box,  
unclip the fuse access cover by pulling on  
the side,  
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Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse  
from its housing.  
Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse  
of the same rating.  
Check that the number marked on the  
fusebox, the rating marked on the fuse and  
the following tables all agree.  
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remove the cover completely,  
remove the tweezer.  
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Dashboard fuses  
The fusebox is located in the glove box.  
Fuse tables  
Fuse N°  
FH36  
Rating  
5 A  
Functions  
Trailer relay unit.  
FH37  
15 A  
20 A  
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Trailer accessories socket supply.  
Navigation.  
FH38  
FH39  
Not used.  
FH40  
30 A  
Trailer relay unit.  
Fuse N°  
F1  
Rating  
15 A  
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Functions  
Access to the fuses  
Rear wiper.  
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refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".  
F2  
Not used.  
F3  
5 A  
Airbags and pretensioners control unit.  
Steering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning, clutch switch,  
particle filter pump, diagnostic socket, airflow meter.  
F4  
10 A  
Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,  
front electric windows motor.  
F5  
F6  
F7  
30 A  
30 A  
5 A  
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Rear electric windows motor and driver's electric window motor.  
Courtesy and front map reading lamps, torch, rear reading  
lamps.  
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Fuse N°  
F8  
Rating  
20 A  
30 A  
15 A  
15 A  
15 A  
5 A  
Functions  
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio.  
Audio system (fitted as an option), 12 V socket.  
Steering mounted controls.  
F9  
F10  
F11  
Ignition, diagnostic socket.  
F12  
F13  
Rain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.  
Main stop switch, engine relay unit.  
Parking sensors control unit, seat belt unfastened warning  
lamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel, air conditioning,  
USB Box.  
F14  
15 A  
F15  
F16  
F17  
SH  
30 A  
Locking.  
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40 A  
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Not used.  
Rear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.  
PARC shunt.  
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Engine compartment  
fuses  
The fusebox is placed in the engine  
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).  
Access to the fuses  
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Unclip the cover.  
Change the fuse (see corresponding  
paragraph).  
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When you have finished, close the cover  
carefully to guarantee the sealing of the  
fuse box.  
All work on the fusebox located on  
the battery must be carried out by  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Fuse table  
Fuse N°  
F1  
Rating  
Functions  
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control, multifunction  
engine control main relay.  
20 A  
F2  
F3  
F4  
15 A  
10 A  
20 A  
Horn.  
Front / rear wash-wipe.  
Daytime running lamps.  
Diesel fuel heater (Diesel engine), fuel pump  
(petrol engine)  
F5  
F6  
15 A  
10 A  
ABS/ESP control unit, ABS/ESP cut-off relay,  
secondary stop switch.  
F7  
F8  
F9  
10 A  
25 A  
10 A  
Electrical power steering.  
Starter control.  
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).  
Diesel engine injection pump valve, injectors and ignition coils  
(petrol engine)  
F10  
F11  
30 A  
40 A  
Air conditioning fan.  
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Fuse N°  
F12  
Rating  
30 A  
40 A  
30 A  
10 A  
10 A  
15 A  
15 A  
Functions  
Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.  
F13  
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).  
Valvetronic supply (petrol).  
F14  
F15  
Right-hand main beam headlamp.  
Left-hand main beam headlamp.  
Left-hand dipped headlamp.  
F16  
F17  
F18  
Right-hand dipped headlamp.  
Multifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), air cooling  
electrovalves (Diesel).  
F19  
F20  
F21  
15 A  
10 A  
5 A  
Multifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), Turbo  
pressure regulation valve (Diesel), engine coolant level  
detector (Diesel).  
Fan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP relays.  
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Table of maxi-fuses  
Fuse N°  
MF1*  
MF2*  
MF3*  
MF4*  
MF5*  
MF6*  
MF7*  
MF8*  
Rating  
60 A  
30 A  
30 A  
60 A  
60 A  
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Functions  
Cooling fan assembly.  
ABS / ESP control unit.  
ABS / ESP control unit.  
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.  
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.  
Not used.  
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Dashboard fusebox.  
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Not used.  
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses  
must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Battery  
Access to the battery  
Starting using another  
battery  
The presence of this label, in particular  
with the Stop & Start system, indicates  
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with  
special technology and specification;  
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop is essential  
when replacing or disconnecting the  
battery.  
Failure to observe this recommendation  
may cause premature wear of the  
battery.  
The battery is located under the bonnet.  
To gain access to it:  
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Connect the red cable to the positive  
terminal (+) of the flat battery A, then to the  
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.  
Connect one end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the  
slave battery B  
Connect the other end of the green or black  
cable to the remote negative terminal (-) of  
your vehicle  
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open the bonnet using the interior release  
lever, then the exterior safety catch,  
secure the bonnet stay,  
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lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.  
After refitting the battery by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop, the Stop  
& Start system will only be active after  
a continuous period of immobilisation of  
the vehicle, a period which depends on  
the climatic conditions and the state of  
charge of the battery (up to about  
8 hours).  
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Start the slave vehicle.  
Operate the starter of the broken down  
vehicle and let the engine run.  
Wait until the engine returns to idle and  
disconnect the cables.  
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Load reduction mode  
System which manages the use of certain  
functions according to the level of charge  
remaining in the battery.  
Charging the battery using  
a battery charger  
When the vehicle is being driven, the load  
reduction function temporarily deactivates  
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,  
the heated rear screen ...  
The deactivated functions are reactivated  
automatically as soon as conditions permit.  
Batteries contain harmful substances such  
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be  
disposed of in accordance with regulations  
and must not, in any circumstances, be  
discarded with household waste.  
Take used remote control batteries and  
vehicle batteries to a special collection  
point.  
Do not disconnect the battery to  
charge it.  
Do not push the vehicle to start the  
engine if your vehicle is fitted with an  
electronic gearbox.  
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Follow the instructions for use provided by  
the manufacturer of the charger.  
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Energy economy mode  
System which manages the period of use of  
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level  
of charge in the battery.  
Switching to economy mode  
Once this period has elapsed, a message  
appears on the multifunction screen indicating  
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode  
and the active functions are put on standby.  
These functions are reactivated automatically  
the next time the vehicle is driven.  
After the engine has stopped, you can  
still use functions such as the audio  
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped  
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a  
maximum combined period of thirty minutes.  
This period may be greatly reduced if the  
battery is not fully charged.  
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In order to resume the use of these  
functions immediately, start the engine and  
let it run for a few minutes.  
The time available to you will then be double  
the period for which the engine is left running.  
However, this period will always be between  
five and thirty minutes.  
If the telephone is being used at the  
same time on the eMyWay audio  
navigation system, it will be interrupted  
after 10 minutes.  
A flat battery prevents the engine from  
starting (refer to the corresponding  
paragraph).  
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Practical information  
Changing a front or rear wiper blade  
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.  
Before removing a front  
wiper blade  
Fitting  
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At the front, check the size of the wiper  
blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the  
passenger side of the vehicle.  
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in  
place and clip it.  
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Within one minute after switching off the  
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position  
the wiper blades in the vertical position.  
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This position must be used in order to avoid  
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.  
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.  
Removal  
After fitting a front wiper  
blade  
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Raise the corresponding wiper arm.  
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Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.  
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Switch on the ignition.  
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Operate the wiper stalk again to park the  
wiper blades.  
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Towing the vehicle  
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.  
Access to the tools  
General recommendations  
Observe the legislation in force in your country.  
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.  
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.  
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing  
bar; rope and straps are prohibited.  
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for  
braking or steering.  
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:  
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,  
4 wheel drive vehicle,  
when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the  
parking brake,  
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.  
To gain access to it:  
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towing with only two wheels on the ground,  
where there is no approved towing bar available...  
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open the boot,  
remove the adjustable boot floor,  
lift up the boot carpet,  
remove the towing eye from the tool  
holder.  
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Towing your vehicle  
Towing another vehicle  
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On the front bumper, driver's side, remove  
the protective access cover located  
alongside the front fog lamp, using the flat  
end of the towing eye.  
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Screw the towing eye in fully.  
Install the towing bar.  
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the  
towed vehicle.  
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On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by  
pressing at the bottom.  
Screw the towing eye in fully.  
Install the towing bar.  
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on  
the towed vehicle.  
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Place the gear lever in neutral.  
When removing the protective access  
cover, take care to avoid damaging the  
paintwork with the towing eye.  
Failure to observe this special condition  
could result in damage to certain  
braking components and the absence  
of braking assistance the next time the  
engine is started.  
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Towing a trailer, ...  
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.  
Your vehicle is primarily designed for transporting people and luggage, but it may also be used for towing a trailer.  
Driving advice  
Distribution of loads  
Cooling  
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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.  
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.  
Air density decreases with altitude, thus  
reducing engine performance. Above  
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must  
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of  
altitude.  
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To 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.  
We recommend the use of genuine  
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses  
that have been tested and approved  
from the design stage of your vehicle,  
and that the fitting of the towbar is  
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details  
of the weights and towed loads which apply to  
your vehicle.  
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If the warning lamp and the STOP  
warning lamp come on, stop the  
vehicle and switch off the engine  
as soon as possible.  
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN  
dealer, it is imperative that it is  
Side wind  
fitted in accordance with the vehicle  
manufacturer's instructions.  
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Take into account the increased sensitivity  
to side wind.  
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Driving with a trailer places greater demands  
on the towing vehicle and the driver must take  
particular care.  
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Fitting roof bars  
To fit longitudinal and/or transverse roof bars, visit your CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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.  
Tyres  
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Check the tyre pressures of the towing  
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the  
recommended pressures.  
Lighting  
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Check the electrical lighting and signalling  
on the trailer.  
The rear parking sensors will be  
deactivated automatically if a genuine  
CITROËN towbar is used.  
Maximum authorised weight on the roof rack: 60 kg.  
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid  
damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the roof.  
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order to comply with the regulations for transporting  
objects which are longer than the vehicle.  
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Accessories  
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.  
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.  
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.  
"Comfort":  
"Style":  
"Protection":  
front and rear parking sensors, insulated  
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, head  
restraint-mounted coat hanger, centre armrest,  
air deflector, scented air freshener cartridges,  
portable ashtray, solar films for windows...  
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells, leather  
steering wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium  
footrest, wheel caps...  
mats*, seat covers, mudflaps, bumper  
protectors, vehicle protective cover, dog guard,  
pet seat and boot covers...  
"Transport solutions":  
"Safety and security":  
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wiring  
harness, transverse and longitudinal roof  
bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof box, boot  
spacers, boot net, business/commercial vehicle  
conversion kit, sliding boot floor...  
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high visibility  
vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit, snow chains,  
non-skid covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle  
tracking system, child seats, fire extinguisher,  
caravan mirror, glass security films...  
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:  
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ensure that the mat is positioned and  
secured correctly,  
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never fit one mat on top of another.  
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Related Topics

Temporary puncture repair kit
Changing a wheel
Changing a bulb
Changing a fuse
Battery
Energy economy mode
Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Towing the vehicle
Towing a trailer, ...
Fitting roof bars
Accessories
Snow chains

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