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EnglishIn the event of a breakdown for your Citroen C5 Aircross 2017-2025
In the event of a breakdown
For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel), refer to the
corresponding section.
Assembling and placing the
triangle
Warning triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
BlueHDi 130 engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
Storage compartment
F Wait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
F Operate the starter to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.
For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment, refer to the illustration above.
For other versions, refer to the assembly
instructions provided with the triangle.
F Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,
as required by local legislation.
BlueHDi 180 engines
There is a compartment in the interior trim of
the tailgate to store a triangle.
F Open the tailgate.
F Release the cover by turning the screw
a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F Switch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F Repeat the last two operations 10 times.
F Operate the starter to start the engine.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
If the engine does not start first time, do not
keep trying, but start the procedure again from
the beginning.
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Versions with a spare wheel
HDi engines
Access to the tool kit
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F Open the bonnet.
F If necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
F Loosen the degassing bolt.
F Operate the priming pump until fuel appears
in the transparent tube.
F Retighten the degassing bolt.
F Operate the starter until the engine starts (if
the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15 seconds before trying
again).
F If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
The main tools are stowed in the boot, under
the floor.
For access to them:
F Open the boot.
F Place the adjustable boot floor in the high
position.
F unclip the storage box by pulling it up,
F unclip the two fixings to open its cover.
F Put the cover back in place, clip it and
ensure it is clipped in.
F Close the bonnet.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on
equipment.
Versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit
Do not use them for any other purposes.
Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's
equipment:
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temporary puncture repair kit,
spare wheel.
F Unclip the two fixings to open its cover.
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For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
With spare wheel
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
With temporary puncture repair
kit
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
5. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle.
List of tools
Used to raise the vehicle.
7.
Wheel bolt cover remover (depending on
equipment).
4. 12 V compressor with a cartridge of
sealant and a speed limit sticker.
For temporary repair of a tyre and to
adjust the tyre pressure.
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
For further information about the Temporary
puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding
section.
1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle
(depending on equipment).
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
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3. Towing eye and tool to open the protective
Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
covers of the front and rear screw threads.
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Made up of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the 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.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F Follow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F Switch off the ignition.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it
in the notch provided on the compressor.
F Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
Composition of the kit
F Connect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.
nail, screw, etc.) which have penetrated
into the tyre.
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
F Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
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F Remove the kit.
F Check that the compressor switch is in
position "O".
F Switch on the ignition.
F Remove and then store the bottle of sealant.
F Fully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F Connect the compressor's electric plug to
one of the vehicle's 12 V sockets.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
F
Affix the speed limit sticker.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on
the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle in
standard waste, 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.
The speed limit sticker must be secured to
the interior of the vehicle in the area close
to the driver, to remind the driver that
a wheel is in temporary use.
F Start the compressor by turning the switch
to position "I" until the pressure of the tyre
reaches 2 bars. 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 a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
about 7 minutes, this indicates that the
tyre is not repairable; contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop for
assistance.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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F Turn the switch to position "O".
F Disconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F 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.
F Replace the cap on the valve.
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label. To deflate: press the black button
located on the compressor pipe, near the
valve connection.
F Stop to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
F Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten
firmly.
F Check that the compressor switch is in
position "O".
F Fully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F Connect the compressor's electric plug to
one of the vehicle's 12 V sockets.
F Switch on the ignition.
Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop for assistance.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F Once the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch in position "O".
F Remove the kit then stow it.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
Do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km)
with a repaired tyre; see a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
F Remove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a clean place.
F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection, refer to the
corresponding section.
F Start the compressor by placing the switch
at position "I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure
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F Position the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
Taking out the wheel
Spare wheel
F Tighten the central nut to retain the wheel
correctly.
F Store the tool box in the middle of the wheel
and clip it in place.
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
F Slacken the central nut.
Access to the spare wheel
F Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
F Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear.
Removing a wheel
F Take the wheel out of the boot.
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.
Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in place in its housing.
F Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
For access to the spare wheel, first refer to
section on the Tool kit.
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Depending on version, the spare wheel is
a standard size steel or alloy wheel.
For some countries of sale, it is the "space
saver" type.
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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, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with a manual
gearbox, engage first gear so as to lock
the wheels.
Apply the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to be in automatic mode;
switch off the ignition and with an
automatic gearbox, select mode P so as to
lock the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in 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.
F Place the foot of jack 6 on the ground and
ensure that it is directly below the front A
or rear B jacking point on the underbody,
whichever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.
F To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of
the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).
F Fit security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to
slacken the security bolt.
F Slacken the other bolts using wheelbrace
5 only.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
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F Remove the wheel.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or drop – risk of injury!
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 the jack
collapsing – risk of injury!
F 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.
F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F Screw in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.
F Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5 fitted with security socket 2.
F Pre-tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace
5 only.
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on refitting it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
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F Lower the vehicle again fully.
F Fold jack 6 and detach it.
F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
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Changing a bulb
With a 'space-saver' type spare wheel
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F do not clean them using a dry or
abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent
or solvent product,
F use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
The following is recommended:
F 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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deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise
control, etc.), as indicated on the label
attached to the wheel,
do not exceed the maximum
authorised speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
F Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5 fitted with security socket 2.
F Tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace
5 only.
F Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts
(depending on equipment).
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F Store the tools.
Driving with more than one 'space-saver'
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Changing a bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the lamp has
been switched off for several minutes –
Risk of serious burns!
F Do not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
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 with the same type and specification.
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.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel 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.
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Model B
Front lamps
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
Model A
Light-emitting diodes (LED)
For the replacement of this type of bulb,
you must contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Halogen bulbs
1. Daytime running lamps/sidelamps/
To ensure good quality lighting, check
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its
housing.
direction indicators (LED).
1. Daytime running lamps/sidelamps/
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3. Main beam headlamps (HB3-65W).
4. Front foglamps (P21W).
direction indicators (LED).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (LED).
3. Dipped beam/main beam headlamps
(LED).
4. Front foglamps (P21W).
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Direction indicators (halogen
headlamps)
Main beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
Model C
Rapid flashing of a direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates that one of
the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.
F Remove the protective cover.
F Disconnect the bulb connector.
F Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise.
F Remove the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order. When refitting, close the protective cover
very carefully to guarantee the sealing of the
lamp.
1. Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LED).
2. Direction indicators (WY21W).
3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4. Main beam headlamps (HB3-65W).
5. Front foglamps (P21W).
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise.
F Pull the bulb and bulb holder assembly
rearwards.
F Replace the bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Opening the bonnet/Access to bulbs
With the engine warm, proceed with
caution – Risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the
engine fan – Risk of strangulation!
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
by bulbs with identical colour and
specifications.
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Dipped beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)
Changing foglamp bulbs
To replace this type of bulb, you can also
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Direction indicator side repeaters
(LED)
For the replacement of this type of diode bulb,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
F Introduce a flat screwdriver in the hole in
the trim.
F Pull and lever to unclip the foglamp trim.
F With a Torx screwdriver, remove the two
module fixing screws.
Door mirror spotlamps (LED)
F Remove the protective cover.
F Disconnect the bulb connector.
F Turn the lamp a quarter turn anti-clockwise
and replace it.
For the replacement of this type of diode bulb,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
F Remove the module from its housing.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order. When refitting, close the protective cover
very carefully to guarantee the sealing of the
lamp.
Daytime running lamps/sidelamps
(LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of diode bulb,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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F Disconnect the bulb holder connector.
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and pull
it out.
F Change the assembly.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
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F From the outside, carefully remove the lamp
by pulling it to the rear, then up.
F Disengage the cable duct from the panel.
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn using
a universal pair of pliers if necessary and
pull it out.
Direction indicators (on the
wings)
Rear lamps
F Remove the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Reversing lamps (on the tailgate)
1. Brake lamps (LED).
F Open the tailgate, then unclip the access
cover on the side in question.
F Unblock the lamp fixing nut with a 10 mm
box spanner.
F To avoid losing the nut in the wing trim if it
drops, first place a cloth below it.
F Manually unscrew and remove the lamp
fixing nut.
2. Sidelamps (LED).
3. Direction indicators (WY21W).
4. Reversing lamps (W16W).
5. Foglamps (P21W).
F Open the tailgate, then insert a flat
screwdriver into the cut-out to unclip the
access cover on the side in question.
F Unblock the lamp fixing nut with a 10 mm
box spanner.
F Disengage the retaining clip, while pushing
the lamp out slightly.
F Manually unscrew and remove the lamp
fixing nut.
F Disengage the retaining clip, while pushing
the lamp out slightly.
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F turn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Interior lighting
Courtesy lamps
Front courtesy lamp
If changing a bulb within a few minutes of
switching off the ignition, take care not to
touch the exhaust – risk of burns!
F From the outside, carefully remove the lamp
by pulling it to the rear.
F Disconnect the lamp connector by pressing
on each side.
Third brake lamp (LED)
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and pull
it out.
F Remove the bulb and replace it.
For the replacement of this type of diode bulb,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Rear courtesy lamp
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Number plate lamps (W5W)
Foglamps
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
F Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the cut-
outs in the lens.
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These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear
bumper:
F pass your hand under the bumper,
F turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and
remove it,
F Push it outwards to unclip it.
F Remove the lens.
F Replace the faulty bulb.
To refit, press the lens to clip it in.
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Boot (W5W)
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse:
F the cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
Changing a fuse
Access to the tools
F all electrical consumers must be switched
off,
F the vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,
F identify the defective fuse using the
allocation tables and the diagrams on the
following pages.
F Unclip the unit using a small flat blade
screwdriver.
F Remove the bulb and replace it.
F Put the unit back in place.
To replace a fuse, you must:
F use the special tweezers to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.
F always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using
a different rating could cause faults (risk of
fire).
If the fault recurs after replacing a fuse, have
the electrical system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The extraction tweezers are located behind the
dashboard fusebox cover.
F Unclip the cover by pulling at the top.
F Disengage the cover completely.
F Take the tweezers from their housing.
Replacement with a fuse not shown in
the allocation tables below may cause
a serious malfunction of your vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Access to the fuses
CITROËN accepts no 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 specifications, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds
10 milliamperes.
Good
Failed
Dashboard fuses
Tweezers
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Installing electrical accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
F Unclip the cover by pulling at the top.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Lower fusebox
Upper fusebox
F14
F18
5
5
Alarm (unit).
Trailer power supply.
F28
5
Alarm (siren), additional
heating/ventilation
remote control receiver.
F29
20
Touch screen
Rating
Fuse No.
(CITROËN Connect
Radio or CITROËN
Connect Nav).
Functions
(A)
F2
F3
F5
10
40
40
Heated door mirrors.
F31
F34
10
5
Cigarette lighter/front
12 V accessory socket.
Rear one-touch electric
windows.
Wireless smartphone
charger.
Rating
(A)
Front one-touch electric
windows.
Fuse No.
Functions
F4
F6
15
Horn.
F6
F7
15
30
12 V socket in boot.
Front heated seats.
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Front and rear
screenwash pump.
F7
F8
10
20
30
12 V rear USB socket
Rear wiper.
F10
30
Panoramic opening
sunroof.
F10
Locking/unlocking of
the doors and fuel filler
flap.
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fuses
Lead-acid starter batteries
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.
Rating
(A)
Fuse No.
Functions
F1
40
Air conditioning
ventilation motor.
F16
F18
F19
F24
20
10
10
40
Heated windscreen
Right-hand main beam headlamp.
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
Trailer power supply.
F Release the two latches A.
F Remove the cover.
F Change the fuse.
F When you have finished, close the cover
carefully then engage the two latches A, to
ensure correct sealing of the fusebox.
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, so as to avoid the risk of explosion
or fire.
F26
25
Front foglamps.
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Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
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F Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to
the (+) terminal of backup battery B or the
booster.
F Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of backup battery
B or the booster (or to an earth point on the
assisting vehicle).
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.
F Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F unlock the bonnet by activating the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
F raise the bonnet.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
F Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to the moving parts of the engine
(fan, belt, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running.
F Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
the battery.
F Wait for it to return to idle.
F Disconnect the jump leads in reverse
order.
F Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
Starting using another
battery
F Allow the engine to run for at least
30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or using a battery booster.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
F Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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In the event of a breakdown
F Switch off the ignition.
F Switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
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
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
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:
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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.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,
use only a charger compatible with lead-
acid batteries with a nominal voltage of
12 V.
F Switch off charger B before connecting the
cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F Ensure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
Disconnecting the battery
F If the vehicle has one, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
F Connect the cables of charger B as follows:
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
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the positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of battery A,
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the negative (-) black cable to earth point
C on the vehicle.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F close all openings (doors, tailgate, windows,
sunroof),
F switch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
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F At the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the
cables from battery A.
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In the event of a breakdown
F switch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
After reconnecting the battery
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting
the engine, in order to enable the electronic
systems to initialise.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
If minor problems nevertheless persist
following this operation, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must reinitialise certain systems yourself, such
as:
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the key with remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
F Raise the lever A fully.
F Replace the open clamp B on the (+)
terminal.
F Push the clamp B fully down.
F Lower the lever A to lock the clamp B.
F Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the (+) terminal.
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the sunroof and its electric blind,
the electric windows,
the date and time,
the preset radio stations.
F Depending on equipment, lift the plastic
cover on the (+) terminal.
F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B.
F Remove the clamp B by lifting it off.
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 of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).
Do not apply force when pressing the
lever, as if the clamp is not positioned
correctly, locking will be impossible; start
the procedure again.
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In the event of a breakdown
Towing your vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground with
the engine off.
F Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
Access to the tools
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
using the tool fixed on the towing eye.
F Release the cover to the right and then
downwards.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
The towing eye is stored in a toolbox, under the
boot floor.
The opening tool for the rear protective cover is
secured to the towing eye.
For more information on the Vehicle tools,
refer to the corresponding section.
F Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
using the tool fixed on the eye.
F Pull the cover downwards.
F Screw the towing eye in fully.
F Install the towbar.
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In the event of a breakdown
F Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F Move off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or
main road,
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four-wheel drive vehicle,
when it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
when it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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towing with only two wheels on the
ground,
where there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
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