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Battery

For the electric windows safety

auto-reverse, refer to the "Mirrors

and windows" section of chapter 3.

BATTERY

This is housed in a compartment

located underneath the ﬂoor, in front of

the driver's seat.

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

To charge the battery using a

battery charger

-

disconnect the battery,

difﬁculties are experienced after this,

please contact a CITROËN dealer.

follow the instructions for use

given by the battery charger

manufacturer,

The door open monitoring electrical

system consumes power, remember

to close the sliding doors when your

vehicle is parked for long periods.

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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.

It is advisable to disconnect the

battery if the vehicle is not to be used

for a period of more than one month.

ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION

Before disconnecting the battery, you

must wait for 2 minutes after switching

off the ignition.

To start the vehicle from

another battery

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.

-

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,

Never disconnect a terminal when the

engine is running.

Never charge a battery without ﬁrst

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.

-

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.

A ﬂat battery will prevent the engine

from starting.

Changing a wheel

3. SPARE WHEEL

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Gain access to the spare wheel

from the boot.

CHANGING A WHEEL

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE

2. TOOLS

You can switch on the row 3

courtesy light to increase the light

in the boot.

-

If possible, park the vehicle on

level, stable and non-slippery

ground.

It is imperative that you ensure

that the occupants get out of the

vehicle and wait in a safe location.

Depending on the country of

sale and for your own safety, use

the safety jackets and warning

triangles.

Refer to the location of the

tools (situated in the engine

compartment) in the "Under the

bonnet" section of chapter 6.

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack housing.

3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4. Removable towing eye.

The jack and the tools are speciﬁc to

your vehicle. Do not use them for other

purposes.

-

Apply the handbrake, switch off the

ignition and engage ﬁrst or reverse

gear (position P for the automatic

gearbox).

If possible, place a chock under the

wheel diagonally opposite the one

to be changed.

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Open the cover to release the

winch and access its bolt.

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Changing a wheel

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Unwind the winch cable by

unscrewing the bolt using the

wheelbrace.

4. OPERATING PROCEDURE

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Remove the trim pulling at the

valve passage hole. Use the ﬂat

end of the towing eye as a lever.

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Loosen the wheel bolts and start

unscrewing them.

-

Detach the spare wheel from the

rear of the vehicle and place it near

the wheel to be changed.

Changing a wheel

-

Resume and complete the

unscrewing of the wheel bolts.

Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.

-

Place the jack in contact with the

locating point provided, the one

which is closest to the wheel to

be changed. Ensure that the base

of the jack is in contact with the

ground, and straight above.

5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL

-

Position the wheel on the hub and

start tightening the bolts by hand.

Initially tighten the bolts using the

wheelbrace.

Do not extend the jack until you

have started unscrewing the bolts

on the wheel to be changed and

have placed the chock under the wheel

diagonally opposite.

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Extend the jack to lift the wheel

clear of the ground.

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Changing a wheel

Never go underneath a vehicle

that is supported only by a

jack (use a ramp). Never use a

screwdriver in place of the wheelbrace

to unwind or wind the winch cable.

6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED

WHEEL

-

Lower the vehicle completely by

folding the jack, then remove the

jack.

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Place the wheel to be repaired

in the boot well, with the valve

uppermost and the locating tab in

place.

Raise the winch cable using the

wheelbrace and tighten fully.

Check that the wheel is horizontal

and ﬂush against the rear ﬂoor to

ensure that it is retained correctly

while driving.

The wheel is reﬁtted as described in

step 5, not forgetting to reﬁt the wheel

trim.

The spare wheel is not designed

to be used over long distances.

Have the tightening of the bolts

and the tyre pressure checked by a

CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Also, have the original wheel repaired

and reﬁtted by a CITROËN dealer as

soon as possible.

-

Remember to close the ﬂap,

located in the boot, it permits

securing of the winch.

Store the trim in the boot.

-

Tighten the bolts again using the

wheelbrace, tighten them fully

without forcing them.

Changing a bulb

1 - Dipped beam headlamps

H7-55 W or xenon bulb.

2 - Main beam headlamps

H7-55 W or xenon bulb.

3 - Fog lamps

4 - Side lights

W 5 W.

CHANGING A BULB

FRONT LIGHTS

-

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a

turn to the left and remove it.

Change the bulb.

1. Dipped headlamps

2. Main beam headlamps

3. Fog lamps

4. Side lights

5. Direction indicators

H1-55 W.

-

Turn the protective cover

corresponding to the faulty bulb

a quarter of a turn to the left and

remove it.

WARNING: RISK OF

ELECTROCUTION

Xenon bulbs must be changed by a

CITROËN dealer.

Handle the bulbs with a dry cloth.

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Disconnect the connector.

Press the end of the securing clip

to free it. Change the bulb.

Make access easier on the right-

hand side by removing the wash-wipe

pipe and the fuse box cover.

High pressure washing: when using

this type of washing on stubborn dirt,

do not persist on the headlamps, the

lights and their surrounds to avoid

damaging their coating and their seal.

When ﬁtting the new bulb, ensure that

the direction notches are positioned

correctly and the securing clip is ﬁxed

properly.

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Reconnect the connector.

Reﬁt the protective cover, then turn

it a quarter of a turn to the right.

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Changing a bulb

5 - Direction indicators

PY 21 W (amber).

Direction indicator side repeaters

WY 5 W (amber).

Rear lights

1. Direction indicators

PY 21 W (amber).

2. Side lights

5 W.

3. Brake/side lights

P 21 W/5 W.

-

Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a

turn to the left and remove it.

Change the bulb.

-

Push the repeater rearwards and

release it from the mirror.

-

Hold the connector and turn the

bulb holder a quarter of a turn to

the left.

The headlamps are ﬁtted with

polycarbonate glass with a

protective coating. Do not clean

-

Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn to

the left, remove it and change it.

4. Reversing lights

P 21 W.

When reﬁtting, engage the repeater

towards the rear and move it towards

the front of the mirror.

them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor

with a detergent or solvent product.

Use a sponge and soapy water.

In certain climatic conditions (low

temperature, humidity), condensation

inside the headlamp glass is normal;

it disappears a few minutes after the

lights are switched on.

5. Fog lamps

P 21 W.

These 5 bulbs are changed from inside

the vehicle:

Amber coloured bulbs (direction

indicators and side repeaters)

must be changed for bulbs of

identical speciﬁcation and colour.

-

open the tailgate,

remove the air extraction grille on

the side concerned,

Changing a bulb

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT

W 5 W.

5 W 5 W bulbs.

-

unscrew the two interior bolts B

and C,

unscrew the exterior bolt D,

unscrew the bulb holder concerned

a quarter of a turn to the left and

remove it,

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Remove the lens.

Change the faulty bulb.

Remove the tailgate upper trim by

unclipping it on each side.

Squeeze the two tabs 1 to release

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the bulb holder.

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Change the faulty bulb.

When reﬁtting, ensure that the

tailgate upper trim has been put

back in place correctly.

-

unscrew the faulty bulb an eighth of

a turn to the left and change it.

When reﬁtting:

-

take care to position the bulb

correctly and press on it to engage it,

When two or more bulbs are

faulty, you must replace them

immediately.

-

take care to position the bulb holder

correctly and screw it in a quarter of

a turn to the right,

-

take care to position and secure the

light correctly.

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Changing a fuse

CHANGING A FUSE

The fuseboxes are located in:

Removing and changing a fuse

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the instrument panel lower glove

box (right-hand side),

the battery compartment (right-

Before changing a fuse you must

establish the cause of the fault and

have it corrected. The fuse numbers

are indicated on the fusebox.

CITROËN will not accept responsibility

for the cost incurred in repairing

your vehicle or for rectifying the

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.

hand side ﬂoor),

the engine compartment.

-

Use the special tweezer A.

The spare fuses and a special

tweezer A are ﬁxed to the inside of the

lid of the instrument panel fusebox.

Always replace a failed fuse with

one of the same rating.

Changing a fuse

INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSES

-

Open the lower glove box on the right-hand side.

Pull the handle to open the cover and access the fuses.

Rating

(Amps)

N°

Functions

1

2

3

15

-

Rear wiper.

Not used.

5

Airbag control unit.

Steering wheel angle sensor, Diagnostic socket, ESP sensor, Manual air conditioning, Clutch

switch, Headlamp beam height, Particle emission ﬁlter pump, Electrochromatic interior mirror.

4

10

5

6

7

30

5

Electric mirrors, Passenger's electric window motor, Sunroof row 1.

Front electric windows supply.

Courtesy lamps, Glove box lamp, Courtesy mirror lamps, Entertainment screen lamps row 2.

Multifunction display, Anti-theft alarm siren, Audio equipment, Compact disc changer, Audio/

telephone, Diesel additive control unit, Tyre under-inﬂation detection control unit, Sliding doors

module control unit.

8

20

9

30

15

Cigarette lighter.

10

11

Steering wheel switching, Trailer fusebox.

Diagnostic socket, Ignition switch, Automatic gearbox (4-speed).

Driver's seat memory unit, Passenger's electric seat, Airbag control unit, Parking sensors control

unit, Sliding side door buttons, Hands-free kit, Automatic gearbox (6-speed).

12

13

14

15

5

Engine fuse box, Trailer fusebox.

Rain sensor, Automatic air conditioning, Instrument panel, Sunroofs, Odometer warning lamps

unit, Audio-telematics control.

15

16

17

30

40

Passenger's lock locking.

Locking/unlocking of the doors.

Heated rear screen.

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Changing a fuse

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

FUSES

Fusebox

The fuses are located in the battery

compartment, housed underneath the

ﬂoor in front of the seat on the right-

hand side:

-

unclip the cover.

Carefully close the cover when you

have ﬁnished.

Changing a fuse

Rating

(Amps)

N°

Functions

1*

2*

3*

4*

40

-

Electric sliding side door.

Not used.

40

Trailer fusebox.

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

5

Main brake switch.

25

20

10

15

20

Driver's seat memorisation.

Passenger's seat memorisation.

Sunroof row 3.

Sunroof row 2.

Passenger's heated seat.

Driver's heated seat.

Not used.

12 V accessory socket row 3.

12 V accessory socket row 2.

* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer.

Changing a fuse

The designations communicated

only relate to the fuses which can

be changed by the user using the

tweezer and spare fuses, located in

the glove box behind the instrument

panel fuse box, on the right-hand side.

For any other work, visit a CITROËN

dealer.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

FUSES

Fusebox

To access the fuses located in the

engine compartment (to the left of the

coolant reservoir):

-

unclip the cover.

Intended for professionals: for full

fuse and relay information, consult the

"Workshop procedures" diagram via

the CITROËN network.

Carefully close the cover when you

have ﬁnished.

The electrical system of your vehicle is

designed to operate with standard or

optional equipment.

Before installing other electrical

equipment or accessories on your

vehicle, consult a CITROËN dealer.

CITROËN will not accept responsibility

for the cost incurred in repairing

your vehicle or for rectifying the

malfunctions resulting from the

installation of accessories not supplied

and not recommended by CITROËN

and not installed in accordance with

its instructions, in particular where the

equipment in question consumes more

than 10 milliamperes.

Changing a fuse

Rating

(Amps)

N°

1

Functions

20

Engine control unit, Fuel supply and air supply systems, Fan assembly.

2

3

4

5

15

10

20

15

Horn.

Front and rear wash-wipe pump.

Headlamp wash pump.

Fuel supply system.

Power steering, Secondary brake pedal switch, Automatic gearbox control unit, Air ﬂow sensor,

Automatic beam corrector with xenon bulbs.

6

10

7

10

20

10

30

40

30

40

30

Braking system (ABS/ESP).

Starter control.

8

9

Main brake switch.

10

11

12

13

14

15

Fuel supply and air supply systems, Emission control systems.

Front air conditioning.

Windscreen wipers.

Built-in systems interface.

Not used.

Child lock locking/unlocking/deadlocking control.

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Changing a wiper blade

CHANGING A WINDSCREEN

WIPER BLADE

Placing the wiper blades

in the special position

-

Reconnect the windscreen-wash

pipe and push back the wiper arm.

To return the windscreen wipers

to their normal position, switch on

the ignition and operate the wipers

stalk.

-

Less than a minute after switching

off the ignition, operate the wipers

stalk to position the wiper blades

along the windscreen uprights

(special position).

Changing the rear wiper blade

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Lift the wiper arm, then unclip the

blade and remove it.

Changing a windscreen wiper blade

-

Lift the wiper arm, then disconnect

the windscreen-wash pipe.

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Fit the new blade and push back

the wiper arm.

-

Unclip the blade and remove it.

Fit the new blade.

Having your vehicle towed

Special features of the

automatic gearbox

When being towed with four wheels on

the road, it is essential to observe the

following rules:

-

selector lever in position N,

From the rear

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

tow the vehicle at a speed below

30 mph (50 km/h) over a distance

limited to 30 miles (50 km) maximum,

unclip the top of the cover using a

coin,

Without lifting (4 wheels on the

road)

You should always use a towbar.

The removable towing eye is inside the

engine compartment.

-

screw in the removable towing eye

until it locks.

-

do not add oil to the gearbox.

When towing with the engine switched

off, there is no braking or steering

assistance.

Lifting (2 wheels on the road only)

It is preferable to raise the vehicle

using professional lifting equipment.

VEHICLES FITTED WITH A MANUAL

GEARBOX (diesel version)

From the front

-

unclip the cover by pressing the

bottom part,

In the case of vehicles ﬁtted with a

manual gearbox, the gear lever must

be in the neutral position. Failure to

observe this special condition may

result in damage to certain braking

components and the absence of

braking assistance the next time the

engine is started.

-

screw in the removable towing eye

until it locks.

Put the gear lever in neutral.

Failure to observe this rule may

result in damage to certain

components.

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