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Reversing camera

The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The colour image is provided in the touch
screen tablet.

The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle.
The blue curved lines represent the maximum
turning circle.

The green lines represent distances of
around 1 to 2 metres beyond the edge of the
vehicle's rear bumper.
The red line represents the distance of around
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
bumper.

The lines displayed in the screen do not allow
the position of the vehicle to be determined
relative to tall obstacles (for example: vehicles
nearby).
Some deformation of the image is normal.

High pressure jet washing

When cleaning your vehicle, keep the
end of the high pressure lance at least
30 cm from the camera lens.
Clean the camera lens regularly using
a soft cloth.

The reversing camera system may be
accompanied by parking sensors.

This system is a driving aid that does
not replace vigilance on the part of the
driver, who must remain in control of
the vehicle at all times.

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For more than 45 years, TOTAL and DS have
shared common values: excellence, creativity and
technological innovation.
It is in this same spirit that TOTAL has developed a
range of TOTAL QUARTZ lubricants adapted to DS
engines,
making them even more fuel efficient and protective of
the environment.

Choose TOTAL QUARTZ lubricants
for servicing your vehicle,
this is your assurance of optimum
durability and performance from your
engine.

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Fuel

Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.

Low fuel level

When the low fuel level in the
tank is reached, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible warning

and the display of an alert message.
When it first comes on, around
6 litres

of fuel remain in the tank.

Refuelling

Press this button until the automatic

opening of the fuel flap is heard.

This button remains active for a few
minutes after switching off the ignition. If
necessary, switch the ignition on again to
reactivate it.

Take care to select the pump that delivers

the correct fuel for your vehicle.

If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &
Start, never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off the
ignition using the key, or the START/
STOP button if your vehicle has
Keyless Entry and Starting.

Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. This vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.

Until sufficient fuel has been added, every time
the ignition is switched on, this warning lamp
appears, accompanied by an audible signal
and an alert message. When driving, this
audible signal and alert message are repeated
with increasing frequency, as the level drops
towards 0.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.
For more information on Running out of fuel
(Diesel)

, refer to the corresponding section.

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If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have the tank
drained and refilled with the correct
fuel before you start the engine.

Fuel supply cut-off

Your vehicle is equipped with a safety device
which cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a
collision.

Introduce the nozzle so as to push in the

metal non-return flap.

Make sure that the nozzle is pushed in as

far as possible before starting to refuel (risk
of blowback).

Maintain this position while refuelling.

Push the fuel flap to close it.

If you are filling your tank to the top, do not
persist after the third cut-off; this could
cause your vehicle to malfunction.
The petrol or Diesel engine of your vehicle is
fitted with a catalytic converter, a device which
helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions
in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, the use of unleaded fuel
is compulsory.
The filler neck is narrower, admitting unleaded
petrol nozzles only.

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Travelling abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may
be different in other countries, the
presence of the misfuel prevention
device may make refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so before travelling
abroad, we recommend that you check
with the CITROËN dealer network,
whether your vehicle is suitable for the
fuel pumps in the country in which you
intend to travel.

Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of
engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The system remains
closed and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.

Operation

It remains possible to use a fuel can to
fill the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can
in direct contact with the flap of the
misfuel prevention device and pour
slowly.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Fuel used for petrol engines

The petrol engines are compatible with
bio-fuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:

Fuel used for Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels that conform to current and future
European standards and can be obtained from
filling stations:

The only Diesel additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715000
standard.

The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the engine
and fuel system).

The only petrol additives authorised for
use are those that meet the B715001
standard.

Travelling abroad

Certain fuels could damage the
engine of your vehicle. In certain
countries, the use of a particular
fuel may be required (specific
octane rating, specific sales
name…) to ensure correct operation
of the engine.
For any additional information, contact
your dealer.

- Petrol that meets the EN228

standard, mixed with a bio-
fuel meeting the EN15376
standard.

- Diesel fuel that meets

standard EN590 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),

- Diesel fuel that meets

standard EN16734 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing
up to 10 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester),

Paraffinic Diesel fuel that
meets standard EN15940
mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214
(possibly containing up to 7 %
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

The use of B20 or B30 fuel
meeting standard EN16709
is possible in your Diesel
engine. However, this use,
even occasional, requires
strict application of the special
servicing conditions referred to as
"Arduous conditions".

For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.

The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.

For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Advice on installation

If you have to fit the chains during a

journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface
on the side of the road.

Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.

Fit the chains following the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

Move off gently and drive for a few

moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).

Stop your vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Avoid driving with snow chains on
roads that have been cleared of snow,
to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres
and the road surface. If your vehicle
is fitted with alloy wheels, check that
no part of the chain or its fixings is in
contact with the wheel rim.

Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running
speed authorised.

Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

Original tyre size

Maximum link size.

215/60 R16

9 mm

215/55 R17

225/45 R18
225/40 R19

cannot be fitted with chains

It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.

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Very cold climate screen*

Fitting

Offer up the very cold climate screen to

the front of the lower section of the front
bumper.

Press around its edge to engage its fixing

clips one by one.

Removal

Use a screwdriver as a lever to release

each fixing clip in turn.

Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen when:
-

the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C,

towing,

driving at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h).

Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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Towbar with quickly detachable towball

For more information on the Technical
data

and in particular the maximum

trailer weight and the recommended
nose weight, refer to the corresponding
section.
For more information on the Driving
advice

, in particular when towing

a trailer, refer to the corresponding
section.

Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.

Presentation

1. Carrier
2.

Protective blanking plug.

Security ring.

Folding trailer harness socket.

Detachable towball.

Locking / unlocking wheel.

Security key lock.

Locking wheel protector.

Ball protector.

10.

Storage bag.

The locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
The green mark is visible.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.

The locking wheel is in contact with the towball.
Then green mark is hidden.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing forward.

This towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use
of tools. Installed behind the rear bumper, the
towbar is invisible after removing the towball
and folding the trailer harness socket carrier.

A. Locked position

B. Unlocked position

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Before each use

Check that the towball is correctly fitted by verifying the following points:
- the towball is correctly locked in place (position A),
- the security key lock is on and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be

operated,

- the towball must no longer move at all in its carrier; try to shake it by hand.

During use

Never unlock the device when a trailer or load carrier is fitted to the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle plus trailer (Gross Train
Weight - GTW).
Before driving, check the adjustment of the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Adjusting the headlamps, refer to the corresponding section.

After use

For journeys made without a trailer or load carrier, the trailer harness socket must be folded
away, the towball removed and the blanking plug inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly if the towball could hinder visibility of the number plate or lighting.

Fitting the towball

Remove the protective plug from the carrier
and check the condition of the fixing system.
If necessary, clean the carrier with a brush or
clean cloth.
Take the towball from the storage bag.
Remove the protective cover from the ball and
the protective cap from the locking wheel.
Stow the plug, cover and cap in the storage
bag.
Check that the towball is unlocked (position B).
If not, insert the key in the lock and turn the key
anti-clockwise to unlock the mechanism.

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If the key cannot be turned or removed,
this means that the towball is not fitted
correctly; start the procedure again.
If one of the locking conditions is not
met, start the procedure again.
In all cases, if the marking remains
red, do not use the towbar and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Take the towball in both hands; insert the end of
the towball into the carrier by lifting it, then, to
ensure that it has correctly locked in place, pull
firmly down on the ball end of the towball.
The locking wheel automatically turns a quarter
of a turn anti-clockwise, making a perceptible
click; take care to keep your hands clear.

Check that the towball has correctly locked in
place (position A

Turn the key clockwise to lock the towball fixing
mechanism.
Always remove the key and keep it in a safe
place.

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Attach the trailer to the towball.
Attach the cable on the trailer to the security
ring located on the carrier.
Lower the trailer harness socket carrier by
pulling down on the ring visible below the
bumper.
Remove the protective cover from the socket
and connect the trailer wiring harness.

Removing the towball

Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket
on the carrier.
Detach the cable on the trailer from the security
ring on the carrier.
Unhook the trailer from the towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the folded position.

Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key anti-clockwise to unlock the
towball fixing mechanism.

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Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!

Grasp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel clockwise as far as it will go.
Extract the towball downward.

Refit the protective cover for the ball and the
protective cover for the locking wheel.
Stow the towball in its bag.
Refit the protective blanking plug to the carrier.

Maintenance

Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure
jet wash, the towbar harness socket carrier must
be folded away, the towball removed and the
blanking plug inserted in the carrier.

For any work on the towbar, got to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Towing a trailer

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.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.

Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.

Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
advice

, particularly when towing, refer

to the corresponding section.

For more information on Weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.

You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.

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