Citroën C5 Aircross (2022 year). Manual in english - page 12

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In the event of a breakdown

Repair procedure

Do not remove any foreign body 

(e.g. nail, screw) which has penetrated 

the tyre.

►  Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic 

and apply the parking brake.

►  Follow the safety instructions (hazard 

warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility 

jacket, etc.) according to the legislation in force 

in the country in which you are driving.

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be 

repaired, and place it in a clean place.

 

 

►  Connect the pipe from the bottle of sealant to 

the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten 

firmly.

►  Connect the pipe from the compressor to the 

bottle of sealant.

►  Check that the compressor switch is in 

position "

O

".

►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under 

the compressor.

►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to one 

of the vehicle's 12 V sockets.

►  Affix the speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker must be affixed 

inside the vehicle in the area close to the 

driver, to remind them that a wheel is in 

temporary use.

►  Switch the ignition on.

 

 

►  Switch on the compressor by moving the 

switch to position "

I

" until the tyre pressure 

reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected 

under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect 

the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk 

of blowback).

If after approximately 7 minutes, the 

pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this 

indicates that the tyre is not repairable; 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop for assistance.

►  Move the switch to position "

O

".

►  Disconnect the compressor's electric plug 

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

►  Remove the kit.

►  Refit the cap on the valve.

►  Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

The sealant product is harmful if 

swallowed and causes irritation to the 

eyes.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

The use-by date of the fluid is marked on the 

bottle.

After use, do not discard the bottle into the 

environment; take it to a CITROËN dealer or 

an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of 

sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer or 

a qualified workshop.

 

 

►  Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles 

(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between 

12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the 

puncture.

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►  Stop to check the repair 

and the tyre 

pressure

 using the kit.

With a tyre repaired using this type of kit, 

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 

(80 km/h) and do not drive more than 

50 miles (80 km).

You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop to have the repair checked 

and the tyre changed.

Checking/adjusting tyre 

pressures

The compressor can be used, 

without injecting 

sealant

, to check and, if necessary, adjust the 

tyre pressures.

►  Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep 

it in a clean place.

►  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

►  Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten 

firmly.

►  Check that the compressor switch is in 

position "

O

".

►  Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under 

the compressor.

►  Connect the compressor's electric plug to one 

of the vehicle's 12 V sockets.

►  Switch the ignition on.

►  Start the compressor by placing the switch at 

position "

I

" and adjust the pressure to the value 

shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label. To 

deflate: press the black button located on the 

compressor pipe, near the valve connection.

If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is 

not reached, the tyre is damaged; 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop for assistance.

►  Once the correct pressure is reached, put the 

switch in position "

O

".

►  Remove the kit and stow it.

►  Refit the cap on the valve.

Spare wheel

Visit this link to view explanatory videos: 

http://q-r.to/bagGl9

For more information on the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Accessing the spare wheel

 

 

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the 

floor.

To access the spare wheel, first refer to the 

Tool 

kit

 section.

Depending on version, the spare wheel 

may be a standard size steel or alloy 

wheel.

In some countries, it is a ‘space saver’ wheel.

Removing the spare wheel

 

 

►  Slacken the central nut.

►  Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

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►  Lift the spare wheel towards you from the 

rear.

►  Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

 

 

►  Put the spare wheel back in place in its 

housing.

►  Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

►  Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in 

the middle of the wheel.

►  Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain 

the wheel correctly.

►  Put the tool box back in place in the middle of 

the wheel and clip it in place.

If there is no wheel in the well, the 

fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be 

refitted.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does 

not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level, 

stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear 

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, 

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch 

off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, select mode 

P

 

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, 

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch 

off the ignition.

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps 

on the instrument panel are on fixed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle 

and wait where they are safe.

If necessary, place a chock under the wheel 

diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a 

jack; use an axle stand.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel

, first remove 

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture 

using the wheelbrace.

When refitting the wheel

, refit the wheel 

trim, starting by placing its aperture in line 

with the valve and then pushing it into place 

all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

 

 

 

 

►  To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of 

the bolts, use tool 

7

 (alloy wheels).

►  Fit security socket 

2

 on wheelbrace 

5

 to 

slacken the security bolt.

►  Slacken the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 only.

Never use an impact wrench on the 

security bolt socket.

 

 

►  Place the foot of jack 

6

 on the ground and 

ensure that it is directly below the front 

A

 or 

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rear 

B

 jacking point on the underbody, whichever 

is closest to the wheel to be changed.

 

 

►  Extend jack 

6

 until its head comes into 

contact with jacking point 

A

 or 

B

; contact area 

A

 

or 

B

 on the vehicle must be properly inserted 

into the central part of the head of the jack.

►  Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient 

space between the wheel and the ground to 

easily admit the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the 

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may 

slip or collapse - risk of injury!

Take care to position the jack strictly at 

one of the jacking points 

A

 or 

B

 under the 

vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is 

centred under the contact area on the vehicle. 

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the 

vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of 

injury!

 

 

►  Remove the bolts and store them in a clean 

place.

►  Remove the wheel.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type 

spare wheel

If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the 

washers 

A

 do not make contact with the steel 

or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel 

is held in place by the conical contact surface 

B

 of each bolt.

 

 

►  Fit the wheel on the hub.

►  Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

►  Pre-tighten the security bolt using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 equipped with a security socket 

2

.

►  Pre-tighten the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 only.

 

 

►  Lower the vehicle again fully.

►  Fold jack 

6

 and remove it.

 

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►  Tighten the security bolt using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 equipped with a security socket 

2

.

►  Tighten the other bolts using the 

wheelbrace 

5

 only.

►  Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts 

(depending on equipment).

►  Store the tools.

After changing a wheel

Store the punctured wheel in the boot or, 

depending on version, remove the central cover 

first to store it beneath the floor in place of the 

spare wheel.

With a non-standard or 'space-saver' 

spare wheel

Deactivate certain driving aid functions 

(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control, 

etc.).

Do not exceed the maximum authorised 

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum 

distance of 50 miles (80 km).

Driving with more than one spare wheel of 

this type is prohibited.

The wheel trim from the replaced wheel must 

not be refitted.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts 

and its tyre pressure checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After 

inspection, the technician will advise you on 

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must 

be replaced.

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low 

temperature or humidity), misting on the 

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps 

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear 

after the lamps have been on for a few 

minutes.

Never look too closely at the light beam 

of LED technology lamps - risk of serious 

eye injury!

 

 

The headlamps have polycarbonate 

lenses with a protective coating:

– 

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive 

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent 

products.

–  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 headlamps, lamps or 

their edges for too long, so as not to damage 

their protective coating and seals.

Changing a bulb must only be done with 

the ignition off and after the headlamp / 

lamp has been switched off for several 

minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your 

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

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It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet 

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the 

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb 

of the same type and specification. To avoid 

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse 

order to dismantling.

Light-emitting diode (LED) 

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of 

headlamps/lamps are:

–  LED technology headlamps.

–  Front foglamps.

–  Direction indicator side repeaters.

–  Side spotlamps.

–  Brake lamps.

–  Third brake lamp.

–  Rear sidelamps.

–  Number plate lamps.

If you need to replace this type of bulb, 

you must contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Do not touch the LED technology bulbs - risk 

of electrocution!

Front lamps

 

 

1.

Daytime running lamps or Direction indicators 

(LED)

2.

Dipped beam (LED)

3.

Daytime running lamps (LED)

4.

Main beam headlamps (LED)

5.

Foglamps (P21W or LED)

Foglamps (P21W)

 

 

►  Insert a flat screwdriver into the hole in the 

trim.

►  Pull and lever to unclip the foglamp trim.

►  With a Torx screwdriver, remove the two 

module fixing screws.

►  Remove the module from its housing.

 

 

►  Disconnect the bulb holder connector.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and 

remove it.

►  Replace the unit.

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To replace this type of bulb, you can also 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Rear lamps

 

 

1.

Brake lamps (LED)

2.

Sidelamps (LED)

3.

Direction indicators (WY21W)

4.

Reversing lamps (W16W)

5.

Foglamps (P21W)

Direction indicators (on the wings)

 

 

►  Open the tailgate, then unclip the access 

cover on the side in question.

►  Unblock the 2 lamp fixing nuts with a 10 mm 

box spanner.

►  To avoid losing the nuts in the wing trim if it 

drops, first place a cloth below.

►  Manually unscrew and remove the lamp 

fixing nuts.

 

 

►  From the outside, carefully remove the lamp 

by pulling it to the rear, then up.

►  Disengage the cable sleeve from the body 

panel.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn using a 

universal pair of pliers, if necessary, and pull it 

out.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Reversing lamps (on the tailgate)

 

 

►  Open the tailgate, then insert a flat 

screwdriver into the cut-out to unclip the access 

cover on the side in question.

►  Unscrew and remove the 2 lamp fixing Torx 

screws with a Torx screwdriver.

 

 

►  From the outside, carefully remove the lamp 

by pulling it to the rear.

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►  Disconnect the lamp connector by pressing 

on each side.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and 

remove it.

►  Remove the bulb and replace it.

Foglamps

 

 

These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear 

bumper.

►  Pass your hand under the bumper.

►  Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and 

remove it.

►  Turn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.

When changing the bulb within a few 

minutes of switching off the ignition, take 

care not to touch the exhaust - risk of burns!

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

The replacement of a fuse by a third party 

could cause a serious malfunction of the 

vehicle.

Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is 

designed to operate with standard or optional 

equipment.

Before fitting other electrical equipment 

or accessories to your vehicle, contact a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

CITROËN accepts no responsibility for 

the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle 

or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from 

the installation of accessories not supplied or 

not recommended by CITROËN and not 

installed in accordance with its 

recommendations, in particular when the 

combined power consumption of all of the 

additional equipment connected exceeds 10 

milliamperes.

12 V battery/Accessory 

batteries

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful 

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance 

with regulations and must never under any 

circumstances be discarded with household 

waste.

Dispose of used batteries at a designated 

collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before 

handling the battery.

All operations on the battery must be carried 

out in a well ventilated area and away from 

naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid 

any risk of explosion or fire.

Wash your hands afterwards.

Electronic control units/LED 

technology headlamps

Never connect the negative jump lead to the 

metal part of the electronic control units or at 

the back of the headlamps.

Risk of destroying the electronic control 

units and/or headlamps!

Connect to the remote earth point provided 

for this purpose.

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Frozen battery

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk 

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a 

CITROËN dealer or by a qualified workshop, 

who will verify that the internal components 

have not been damaged and that the case 

has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of 

leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing 

the vehicle.

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No sparks or naked flames, no smoking. 

 

Always protect your eyes. Explosive 

gases can cause blindness and injury.

Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach 

of children.

The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric 

acid which can make you go blind or 

cause severe burns.

For more information, refer to the 

handbook.

Explosive gases can be present close to 

the battery.

With petrol/Diesel engines

Procedure for starting the engine using another 

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

Accessing the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

 

 

For access to the (+) terminal:

►  Release the bonnet by pulling the internal 

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►  Raise the bonnet.

(+)

 Positive terminal with a quick-release 

terminal.

(-)

 Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not 

accessible, a remote earth point is located near 

the battery.

Starting using another battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be 

started using a backup battery (either external or 

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a 

battery booster.

Never start the engine by connecting a 

battery charger.

Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery 

has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity 

at least equal to that of the discharged 

battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with 

each other.

Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment 

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, 

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away 

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt, 

etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the 

engine is running.

 

 

►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 

vehicle has one.

►  Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of 

flat battery 

A

 (at the metal elbow), then to the 

(+) terminal of the backup battery 

B

 or of the 

booster.

►  Connect one end of the green or black cable 

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery 

B

 or of 

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the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting 

vehicle).

►  Connect the other end of the green or black 

cable to the earth point 

C

.

►  Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and 

leave it running for a few minutes.

►  Operate the starter on the broken down 

vehicle and let the engine run.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch 

off the ignition and wait a few moments before 

trying again.

►  Wait for it to return to idle.

►  Disconnect the jump leads 

in reverse order

.

►  Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if 

the vehicle has one.

►  Allow the engine to run for at least 

30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that 

the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.

Driving immediately without having 

reached a sufficient level of charge may 

affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g. 

Stop & Start).

Charging the battery using a battery 

charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is 

essential to maintain an adequate state of 

charge.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to 

charge the battery:

–  When using the vehicle mainly for short 

journeys.

–  If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for 

several weeks.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself, 

use only a charger compatible with 

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 

12 V.

Follow the instructions provided by the 

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

It is not necessary to disconnect the 

battery.

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio 

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

 

 

►  Switch off charger 

B

 before connecting 

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any 

dangerous sparks.

►  Ensure that the charger cables are in good 

condition.

►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 

vehicle has one.

►  Connect the cables of charger 

B

 as follows:

•  the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal 

of battery 

A

,

•  the negative (-) black cable to earth point 

C

 

on the vehicle.

►  At the end of the charging operation, switch 

off charger 

B

 before disconnecting the cables 

from battery 

A

.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V 

charger to avoid causing irreversible 

damage to the electrical components.

24V

12V

Disconnecting/reconnecting the 

battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of 

charge for starting the engine, we recommend 

disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be 

unused for an extended period.

Before disconnecting the battery:

►  Close all openings (doors, boot, windows, 

roof).

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►  Switch off all electricity-consuming devices 

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►  Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary 

to disconnect the (+) terminal.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover 

on the 

(+)

 terminal.

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully to release clamp 

B

.

►  Remove clamp 

B

 by lifting it off.

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

 

 

►  Raise lever 

A

 fully.

►  Refit open clamp 

B

 on the 

(+)

 terminal.

►  Push clamp 

B

 fully down.

►  Lower lever 

A

 to lock clamp 

B

.

►  Depending on equipment, lower the plastic 

cover on the 

(+)

 terminal.

Do not force the lever when pressing on 

it, as if the clamp is not positioned 

correctly, locking will then not be possible. 

Start the procedure again.

The Stop & Start system may not be 

operational during the trip following the 

first engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available 

again after a continuous period with the 

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which 

depends on the exterior temperature and the 

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 

hours).

With Rechargeable hybrid 

engines

The rechargeable hybrid system has two 

accessory batteries: one at the front and one at 

the rear of the vehicle.

Replacing the accessory batteries

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not start or jump-start another vehicle 

using the vehicle’s accessory batteries.

Accessing the accessory batteries

Front

The front battery is located under the bonnet.

 

 

For access to the (+) terminal:

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►  Release the bonnet by pulling the internal 

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►  Raise the bonnet.

(+)

 Positive terminal with a quick-release 

terminal.

(-)

 Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not 

accessible, a remote earth point is located near 

the battery.

Rear

The rear battery is located in the boot.

To reach the battery:

 

 

►  Lift the boot floor.

(+)

 Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic 

cover (not accessible).

(-)

 Negative terminal with a black quick-release 

connector.

Charging the front battery using a 

battery charger

For optimum service life of the front battery, it 

is essential to maintain an adequate state of 

charge.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to 

charge the front battery:

–  When using the vehicle mainly for short 

journeys.

–  If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for 

several weeks.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

To charge the vehicle's front battery 

yourself, use only a charger compatible 

with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage 

of 12 V.

Follow the instructions provided by the 

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

It is not necessary to disconnect the 

battery.

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio 

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

 

 

►  Switch off charger 

B

 before connecting 

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any 

dangerous sparks.

►  Ensure that the charger cables are in good 

condition.

►  Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the 

vehicle has one.

►  Connect the cables of charger 

B

 as follows:

•  Positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal on 

battery 

A

.

•  Negative (-) black cable to earth point 

C

 on 

the vehicle.

►  At the end of the charging operation, switch 

off charger 

B

 before disconnecting the cables 

from battery 

A

.

Disconnecting/reconnecting the 

accessory batteries

Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the 

accessory batteries in the event of long-term 

immobilisation of the vehicle.

Before disconnecting the accessory batteries:

►  Open the driver's door and boot.

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►  Close all other doors.

►  Switch off all electrical consumers (audio 

system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►  Switch off the ignition and wait for the 

READY

 indicator lamp to go out.

►  Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

Never reverse the order of the steps for 

disconnecting and reconnecting the 

accessory batteries - risk of irreversible 

damage!

Disconnection

Rear battery:

►  Disconnect the 

(-)

 terminal using the black 

quick-release connector.

Front battery:

 

 

►  Disconnect the 

(+)

 terminal by disconnecting 

the red quick-release clamp:

•  Raise lever 

A

 fully to release clamp 

B

.

•  Remove clamp 

B

 by lifting it off.

Reconnection

Front battery:

 

 

►  Connect the 

(+)

 terminal by connecting the 

red quick-release clamp:

•  Raise lever 

A

 fully.

•  Refit open clamp 

B

 on the 

(+)

 terminal.

•  Push clamp 

B

 fully down.

•  Lower lever 

A

 to lock clamp 

B

.

Rear battery:

►  Connect the 

(-)

 terminal using the black 

quick-release connector.

Following reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the 

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the 

engine, to enable the electronic systems to 

initialise.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following 

this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise 

certain equipment:

–  Remote control key or electronic key 

(depending on version).

–  Sunroof and electric blind.

–  Electric windows.

–  Date and time.

–  Preset radio stations.

After reconnecting the battery, the 

message "

Collision risk detection 

system fault

" is displayed on the instrument 

panel when the ignition is switched on. This 

operation is perfectly normal. The message 

will disappear while driving.

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In the event of a breakdown

8

Towing the vehicle

General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the 

country where you are driving.

Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is 

higher than that of the towed vehicle.

The driver must remain at the wheel of the 

towed vehicle and must have a valid driving 

licence.

When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on 

the ground, always use an approved towing 

arm; rope and straps are prohibited.

The towing vehicle must move off gently.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine 

off, there is no longer braking and steering 

assistance.

A professional towing service must be 

called if:

–  Broken down on a motorway or main road.

–  Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, 

unlock the steering, or release the parking 

brake.

–  Not possible to tow a vehicle with an 

automatic gearbox, with the engine running.

–  Towing with only two wheels on the ground.

–  Four-wheel drive vehicle.

–  No approved towbar available.

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles

Before any intervention, with the ignition 

on, depress the brake pedal and select mode 

N

, then switch off the hybrid system (

READY

 

indicator lamp off).

Always call on professionals for recovery of 

the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

Use the towing eye 

only

 to free the vehicle 

if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a 

flatbed lorry or trailer.

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine/gearbox)

Front wheels on the 

ground

Rear wheels on the 

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground 

with towbar

Internal combustion/Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal combustion/Automatic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hybrid 2WD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2WD:

 2-wheel drive.

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

 

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In the event of a breakdown

Accessing the tools

 

 

The towing eye is stored in a tool box, under the 

boot floor.

The opening tool for the rear protective cover is 

secured to the towing eye.

For more information on accessing the 

Tool kit

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

 

 

►  Unclip the cover, using the tool attached to 

the towing eye.

►  Release the cover to the right and then 

downwards.

To be towed:

►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

►  Install the towbar.

►  Put the gearbox into neutral.

Failure to observe this instruction could 

result in damage to certain components 

(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the 

absence of braking assistance the next time 

the engine is started.

Automatic gearbox

Never tow the vehicle with the driving 

wheels on the ground and the engine off.

►  Unlock the steering and release the parking 

brake.

►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both 

vehicles in accordance with the legislation in 

force in the country in which you are driving.

►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a 

short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

 

 

►  Unclip the cover, using the tool attached to 

the towing eye.

►  Pull the cover downwards.

To tow:

►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

►  Install the towbar.

►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both 

vehicles.

►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a 

short distance.

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Technical data

9

Engine technical data and 

towed loads

Engines

The engine characteristics are given in the 

vehicle's registration document, as well as in 

sales brochures.

Only the values available at the time of 

publication are presented in the tables.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop to obtain missing values.

The maximum power corresponds to the 

value type-approved on a test bed, under 

conditions defined by European legislation 

(Directive 1999/99/EC).

For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer 

or a qualified workshop.

Weights and towed loads

The weights and towed loads relating to 

the vehicle are indicated on the registration 

document, as well as in sales brochures.

These values are also indicated on the 

manufacturer's plate or label.

For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer 

or a qualified workshop.

The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load 

values indicated are valid up to a maximum 

altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value 

must be reduced by 10% for each additional 

1,000 metres of altitude.

The maximum authorised nose weight 

corresponds to the weight permitted on the 

towball.

When exterior temperatures are high, the 

vehicle performance may be limited in 

order to protect the engine. When the exterior 

temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the 

towed weight.

Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle 

can adversely affect its road holding.

Braking distances are increased when towing 

a trailer.

When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed 

a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) (observe the 

local legislation in force).