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CITROEN C2 User Manual

CITROEN C2
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IN BRIEF
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E X T E R I O R
Rear parking assistance signal
This function warns you if an obstacle
is detected behind the vehicle whilst
reversing.
The split tailgate enables the loading
of items depending on their size and
the available space in the rear of the
vehicle.
Lower tailgate covered storage
This storage area enables you to keep
emergency equipment within easy
reach...
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72
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Rear seats
The modular seats allow you to make
space from the boot to transport
items.
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CITROEN C2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCITROEN
ModelC2
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

EXTERIOR

Rear seats

Modular seats for space to transport items.

Tailgate

Split tailgate for loading items based on size and space.

Rear parking assistance signal

Warns of obstacles behind the vehicle while reversing.

Lower tailgate covered storage

Storage area for emergency equipment.

OPENING

Remote control key

Controls for locking, unlocking, and key release/storage.

Manual central locking

Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the interior.

Fuel tank

Opening fuel flap and cap, tank capacity.

GETTING STARTED

Front seats

Adjustments for head restraint, backrest, longitudinal, seat height/angle, heated seats.

Manual adjustment of steering wheel height

Adjusting steering wheel height and reach.

Adjustment of exterior rear view mirrors

Setting driver/passenger mirrors, foldback/deployment.

Front seat belt

Height adjustment for front seat belt.

VISIBILITY

Lighting

Controls for headlamps, sidelamps, dipped/main beams, foglamps.

Screen wipe

Front and rear screen wipers, control positions, automatic wipe.

MONITORING

Instrument panel

Labels for rev counter, screen, fuel gauge, lighting rheostat.

Warning lamps

Meaning of warning lamp lighting for various functions.

Controls panel

Controls for deactivation of Stop/Start, parking assistance, alarm, etc.

PASSENGER SAFETY

Driver's seat belt fastening detection

Warning lamp and sound signal for unfastened seat belt.

Deactivation of front passenger’s airbag

Procedure to deactivate airbag using key switch A.

Isofix fastening system

Rings for fitting child seats.

DRIVING

SensoDrive gearbox

Automated 5-speed manual gearbox for comfort or pleasure.

Stop & Start system

Engine shut-off when stopped to save fuel.

Cruise control

System to automatically maintain vehicle speed.

Speed limiter

System to select a maximum speed not to exceed.

REMOTE CONTROL

Central unlocking

Unlocking vehicle with short press on button B.

Central locking – Deadlocking

Locking vehicle with short press on button A.

Re-initialisation of the remote control

Procedure after battery change.

KEYS

Electronic immobiliser key

Key operates locks and ignition, can deactivate passenger airbag.

Central locking using the key

Locking and deadlocking vehicle with key.

Electronic immobiliser

System locks engine supply, activates when key removed.

ANTI-INTRUSION ALARM

Exterior perimeter protection

Detectors on access points and electrical supply.

Interior volumetric protection

Ultrasonic sensors for interior movement detection.

Deactivation of the alarm using the remote control

Alarm disarmed when unlocking vehicle with button B.

Deactivation of the alarm with the key

Siren triggers, stop siren by turning key to drive position.

STEERING LOCK - IGNITION - STARTER

S: Steering lock

Unlock steering by moving wheel, turn key to S.

M: Drive position

Steering unlocked by turning key in position M.

D: Starting

Release key as soon as engine starts.

Economy mode

Vehicle enters economy mode after 30 mins of engine stop.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

PETROL AND SPORT VERSIONS

Display of instrument panel for petrol and sport versions.

Display

Total mileage and trip mileage displayed on opening door.

Engine oil level indicator

Indicates normal function, low level, or malfunction.

Fuel low/Fuel gauge

Displays fuel level and low fuel warning.

WARNING LAMPS

Engine oil pressure

Lamp indicates low oil pressure, essential to stop vehicle.

Coolant temperature warning lamp

Lamp indicates rising coolant temperature, essential to stop vehicle.

Battery charge

Lamp should go out when engine is running.

Warning lamp for parking brake, brake fluid level and braking distribution malfunction

Indicates parking brake, low fluid, or braking malfunction.

MAINTENANCE INDICATOR

Operation

Spanner appears, display shows miles remaining to next service.

Operation if the service interval has been passed

Maintenance symbol and distance covered flash.

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING – BLACK PANEL

Lighting rheostat

Dimmer affects panel, display, and air conditioning panel.

Night driving (headlamps on)

4 brightness levels + 1 Black panel level.

Night driving

Button D for display standby or black panel mode.

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

DISPLAY A

Time, date, outside temperature display.

Controls

Buttons A-E for navigating menus and selecting options.

Main Menu

Access to Radio-CD, Vehicle configuration, Options, etc.

Personalisation/Configuration

Activate/deactivate rear screen wipe, guide-me-home lighting, auto headlamps.

TRIP COMPUTER

Instrument panel (For a version with digital clock)

Trip computer provides 4 types of info: Range, consumption, speed.

Display A

Trip computer provides 5 types of info: Range, consumption, distance, speed.

Resetting a Journey to zero

Long press on wiper stalk end.

SIGNALLING

Direction indicators

Left (downwards), Right (upwards), movement beyond tight spot.

Visible alert / headlamp flash

Pull control towards you for headlamp flash.

Hazard warning lamps

Operates all direction indicators simultaneously for danger.

Lighting control stalk

Controls for all vehicle lamps, sidelamps, dipped/main beams.

WIPERS

Windscreen wiper

Control positions 0, I, 1, 2 and AUTO.

Vehicle with rain sensor

Activation/deactivation of automatic wipe.

A. Windscreen wash

Pull wiper stalk towards you.

B. Rear screen wipe

First notch Off, Second intermittent, Third timed wash/wipe.

DASHBOARD ADJUSTMENTS

Steering column adjustment

Adjust height and reach for driving position.

Seat belt height adjustment

Correct positioning across middle of shoulder.

Headlamps adjustment

Adjust aim according to vehicle load (0-3).

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Interior rear view mirror

Lever for day/night positions.

Electric exterior rear view mirrors

Set mirror position, defrosting linked to rear window.

Fold-back of door mirrors

Fold back manually or electrically using control 3.

WINDOWS

Electric operation

Console switches control electric windows.

Sequential control on driver's side

First notch stops on release, second for full close/open.

Anti-pinch on driver's window

Stops window rising if obstacle met, needs re-initialisation.

ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM

GENERAL

Choice of two driving modes: Automatic and Manual.

Dashboard display

Gear engaged and mode displayed, foot-on-brake lamp.

Starting the vehicle

Apply brake pedal, lever in N, check gear, release handbrake, accelerate.

Using the Electronic Gearbox System

Neutral, Reverse gear, Automatic mode, Manual forward drive.

STOP & START

Functioning of the “Stop & Start” system

Engine shuts down when stopped, restarts instantly on accelerator.

Situations where the engine does not shut down

Checks for safety, comfort, or engine protection before shutting down.

Deactivation of the “Stop & Start” system

Press "ECO OFF" button to deactivate.

BRAKES

Parking brake

Actioned by pulling lever, engage first gear as precautionary measure.

Parking brake released

Warning lamp indicates low fluid or braking malfunction.

ABS system

Prevents wheel locking, retains steering control.

System of emergency braking assistance

Attains braking pressure rapidly, reduces stopping distance.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP)

Operation

ESP warning lamp flashes if system corrects trajectory.

Deactivation

Press button A to allow wheels to spin for traction.

Operational anomaly

Warning lamp lights up if system malfunctions.

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM

Clogging of the particle filter

Alert for saturated filter, advice to drive at 60 km/h for 5 mins.

DIESEL additive level

Top up additive level if low.

OVERSPEED ALERT

Overspeed alert

Function for keeping to desired maximum speed.

CRUISE CONTROL

To select the function

Turn control 1 to "CRUISE" position.

To select a cruise speed

Accelerate to speed, press button 2 or 4 to memorise.

Temporary override of the cruise speed

Go above cruise speed by pressing accelerator pedal.

SPEED LIMITER

To select the function

Turn control 1 to "LIMIT" position.

To adjust the maximum speed

Adjust speed using buttons 4 or 2.

Activation of the maximum speed

Press control 3 to activate speed limitation.

PARKING ASSISTANCE

Proximity sensors

Inform of obstacles via audible signal and display.

Operation

Sound signal confirms system active when engaging reverse.

Activation/Deactivation

Press button 1 to activate/deactivate.

ACCESS

ANTI-THEFT AND ANTI-INTRUSION PROTECTION

Locking from the inside, anti-theft, anti-theft protection, activation/deactivation.

The boot can be accessed in two ways

Open upper tailgate by pressing A, then lower tailgate by B.

Unlocking in emergency

Unlock upper tailgate from boot interior using screwdriver.

VENTILATION - HEATING

Warning: The automatic air conditioning system uses a temperature sensor

Sensor located on dashboard, should not be obstructed.

1. Air distribution

Air flow to face, footwells, windscreen, demisting.

2. Cabin air

Air recirculation for excluding odours or fumes.

3. Heater blower control

Blower operates when engine is running.

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

Control panel

Buttons for Auto, Temp, AC, Recirculation, Airflow, Demisting.

2. Display

Shows Auto mode, temp, AC status.

1. Automatic operation

Normal mode, assures auto control of airflow, temp, distribution.

3. Temperature adjustment

Press keys to lower/raise temperature, HI/LO demand.

FRONT SEATS

Manual adjustments

Labels for seat adjustments 1-6.

Head restraint

Raise/lower head restraint, correct height.

Backrest angle

Adjust backrest angle up to 45 degrees.

Heated seats

Select one of three heating levels.

REAR SEATS

Rear head restraints

Two positions: stowed and deployed.

Fore and aft adjustment

Modify loadspace by sliding seats, adjust knee room.

Foldable backrest

Fold totally or partially, vertical position for bootspace.

Folded (fully-folded position)

Slide front seat forward, fold backrest, lift control.

SEAT CONFIGURATION

TRANSPORTING LONG OBJECTS

Configure rear seats to create space, use anchoring rings.

AIRBAGS

Front passenger's airbag deactivation

Imperative to deactivate for rear-facing child seat.

Reactivating the front passenger's airbag

Insert key into switch A, turn to "ON".

CHILD RESTRAINTS

ISOFIX anchoring points and the ISOFIX fastening system

Two rings between backrest and seat, for child seats up to 18 kg.

Child seats secured by means of the vehicle seat belt

Table showing seat positions and child seat compatibility by weight.

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1. Interior lamps

Control 1 for interior lamp on/off/spotlamps.

Automatic lighting of the interior lamps

Come on when unlocked/door opened, go out after 30 secs.

2. Spotlamps

Buttons 2 switch spotlamps on or off.

INTERIOR COMFORT

Lower glovebox

Storage area for vehicle documents.

Storage/CD changer

Location for storage or CD changer.

Oddments tray on front central console

Tray on front central console.

Storage pockets in the front doors

Storage pockets in front doors.

REAR PARCEL SHELF

Removal

Open tailgate, detach cords, pull downwards to disengage pivots.

Refitting

Orient shelf, introduce pivots, attach cords.

BONNET RELEASE

Bonnet

Pull control under dashboard to release bonnet.

Bonnet stay

Unclip stay and pivot to lodge in notch, return to initial position.

To close

Lower bonnet carefully, let it drop shut.

LEVELS

REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS

General advice for checking fluid levels.

Air filter

Follow requirements in Maintenance Guide.

Engine coolant

Fluid level between MIN/MAX, wait 15 mins if engine hot.

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM

Clogging of the particle filter

Alert for saturated filter, advice to drive at 60 km/h for 5 mins.

DIESEL additive level

Top up additive level if low.

FUSES

Fuseboxes

Two fuse boxes: one below dashboard, one under bonnet.

Dashboard fuses

Fuse box in lower glovebox compartment.

Replacing a fuse

Ascertain cause of fault, use same rating fuse.

TABLE OF FUSES

DASHBOARD FUSES

Table of fuses by Ref., Rating, and Function.

Fuses under the bonnet

Diagram of fuses under the bonnet.

REFUELLING

To open the flap, pull at the edge.

Accessing the filler flap.

Locking filler cap

Turn key a quarter turn to lock/unlock.

FUEL QUALITY

Label inside filler flap indicates fuel type.

CHANGING BULBS

HEADLAMP UNIT

Labels for Sidelamp, Dipped beam, Main beam, Direction indicator.

Dipped beam

Tilt spring, open flap, disconnect connector, remove bulb.

Main beam

Tilt spring, open flap, disconnect connector, remove bulb.

Front direction indicator

Rotate bulb-holder, pull bulb.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Towbar

Recommend fitting by CITROËN Dealer.

Roof bars

Use tested and approved bars, recommendations for load.

CHANGING A WHEEL

Access to the tools

Tilt RH seat, locate kit under seat.

Tools

List of tools: Wheelbrace, towing eye, etc.

Light alloy wheels

Notes on wheel bolts and tapering contact faces.

Access to the spare wheel

Open lower tailgate, remove blank A, slacken carrier screw.

PUNCTURE

Using the repair aerosol

Remove object, orient wheel, shake aerosol, connect, maintain pressure.

Advice - Recommendations

Punctured tyre should be removed and examined. Tyre repair by specialist.

TOWING - LIFTING

Movable towing eye

Detachable towing ring, fitted at front or rear.

Towing with wheels on the ground

Towing eye fixings at front/rear, lift access cover.

ADVICE

Towing at low speed over short distance, otherwise use recovery truck.

TOWING REQUIREMENTS

Place selector on N (neutral).

FUEL CONSUMPTION

(IN LITRES/100 KM (MILES PER GALLON))

Table of fuel consumption figures by engine type.

GENERAL

Saloon

Table of specifications by engine type.

Entreprise

Table of specifications by engine type.

Observe your vehicle's towing limits

Comply with Gross Trailer Weights and speed limits.

DIMENSIONS

(IN METRES)

Table of vehicle dimensions.

(IN METRES)

Table of boot dimensions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Self-adhesive manufacturer’s plate

Plate on LH door aperture with VIN, weights, etc.

BUTTON CONTROLS

A

CD eject.

B

SOURCE selection.

C

Press: On/Off, Rotate: Volume.

D

Short press: Answer call, Display telephone menu.

CONTROLS AT THE STEERING WHEEL

1

Radio/CD changer source selection.

2

Radio/CD/MP3 search functions.

3

Radio/CD/MP3 search functions.

5

Source change, telephone communication.

7

Lighting control stalk for voice commands.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS - AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

ON / OFF

Switch radio on/off with control A.

SELECTION OF SOURCE

Select Radio, CD, CD changer, MP3.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Rotate control C or use steering wheel controls 4/6.

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Radio coded to vehicle, unusable elsewhere.

RADIO SOURCE

NOTES ON RADIO RECEPTION

Phenomena affecting AM/FM signal reception.

SELECTION OF FREQUENCIES AND MEMORY BANKS

Press button E to go through memory banks.

MANUAL SEARCH

Use buttons H or I to increase/decrease frequency.

RDS SYSTEM

USING THE RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) FUNCTION ON FM

RDS transmits non-audible data for functions like station name, traffic info.

SCANNING OF RDS STATIONS

NaviDrive keeps best reception by choosing best frequency.

REGIONAL SEARCH MODE

Search for regional stations or whole network.

ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THE RDS FUNCTIONS ON THE DISPLAY A

Procedure to activate/deactivate RDS functions via menus.

CD SOURCE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not use CD player if cabin temp is too high or low.

HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

Handle CDs carefully, avoid dust and scratches.

SELECTING CD SOURCE

Press button B or control 5.

SELECTING A TRACK

Press M for next track, N for previous. Use T, G, H/I, 2/3.

CD CHANGER SOURCE

SELECTING CD CHANGER SOURCE

Press button B or control 5.

SELECTING A CD

Press pre-selection buttons 1-5 or button H/I, or control 1.

INSERTING CDS INTO THE MAGAZINE

Insert CDs with printed side upwards.

SELECTING A TRACK

Press M for next, N for previous. Use T, M/N, G, 2/3.

BLUETOOTH

Your audio system may be BLUETOOTH compatible

Connect mobile telephone for hands-free use.

TWINNING A TELEPHONE

Procedure to pair telephone with vehicle system.

MAIN MENU

Access to Directory, Configuration, Communication Management.

DIRECTORY

Open telephone directory and calls list.

MENU STRUCTURE FOR NAVIGATION - TRAFFIC INFORMATION

CHOOSE A DESTINATION

Enter address, access services, choose centre of interest or directory.

STAGES AND ROUTES

Add/sort/delete stages, change route, select destination.

GUIDANCE OPTIONS

Define criteria, adjust voice volume, activate street naming, display CD-ROM info.

TMC TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Consult messages, filter traffic info, adjust voice volume.

MENU STRUCTURES FOR AUDIO - TRIP COMPUTER

CONTEXTUAL MENU FOR RADIO SOURCE

Activate/deactivate RDS, regional search, Radio Text, CD MP3 detail.

CONTEXTUAL MENU FOR CD SOURCE

Activate/deactivate track start playback, random playback, sequence programming.

CONTEXTUAL MENU FOR MP3

Activate/deactivate track start playback, random playback, track repetition.

TRIP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION

Enter distance, modify units.

MENU STRUCTURE FOR DIRECTORY

MANAGING DIRECTORY FILES

Consult, modify, add, delete files.

CONFIGURATION

Select directory, name directory, choose start directory.

TRANSFER OF FILES

Exchange files via infrared or SIM card.

MENU STRUCTURE FOR TELEPHONE AND TELEMATIC SERVICES

SERVICES

CITROËN on Line, CITROËN Assistance, NaviDrive services, Messages received.

TELEPHONE FUNCTIONS

Network, call length, SIM card management, call options.

TEXT MESSAGING (SMS)

Read, send, edit SMS messages, delete list.

SENDING A TEXT MESSAGE (SMS)

Record message, send message, compose destination number.

MENU STRUCTURE FOR CONFIGURATION - MAP - VIDEO

DEFINE THE VEHICLE PARAMETERS

Activate/deactivate screen wipe, lighting configuration.

DISPLAY CONFIGURATION

Choice of colours, brightness, sound, international parameters, language.

MOVE THE MAP

Map oriented to North or vehicle.

ORIENTATION OF THE MAP

Map orientation options.

VOICE COMMANDS

GENERAL

Voice commands control functions using labels or pre-recorded words.

ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF VOICE RECOGNITION

Short press on stalk 7 to activate.

LIST AND STRUCTURE OF VOICE COMMANDS

Display

Audio, Guidance, Navigation, Trip computer, Telephone, Cancel, Help.

Call

Pre-recorded label starts call.

Stop

Stops voice commands.

Changer

CD changer audio source, disc number, cancel, help, what can I say.

NAVIGATION - TRAFFIC INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Navigation system uses audible/visual instructions, CD-ROM, GPS.

TMC TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Receives and decodes traffic messages via FM radio stations.

VOLUME FOR VOICE INSTRUCTIONS

Adjust volume using button C or steering wheel controls.

MAIN MENU FOR NAVIGATION – TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Access to destination selection, stages, guidance, TMC, stop/resume.

NAVIGATION - RDS-TMC TRAFFIC INFORMATION

STAGES AND ROUTES

Add/sort/delete stages, change route, select destination.

GUIDANCE OPTIONS

Define criteria, adjust voice volume, activate street naming, display CD-ROM info.

TMC TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Consult messages, filter traffic info, adjust voice volume, show/hide messages.

AUDIO

SELECTION OF SOURCE

Select Radio, CD, CD changer, MP3.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Rotate control C or use steering wheel controls 4/6.

TEMPORARY SOUND PAUSE

Press buttons 4 and 6 simultaneously.

PRINCIPAL AUDIO MENU

RDS search, regional mode, Radio Text, CD MP3 detail.

RADIO SOURCE

NOTES ON RADIO RECEPTION

Phenomena affecting AM/FM signal reception.

SELECTION OF FREQUENCIES AND MEMORY BANKS

Press button R to go through memory banks.

MANUAL SEARCH

Use buttons H or I to increase/decrease frequency.

MANUAL PRE-SETTING

Select waveband/memory bank, press pre-selection buttons 1-6.

RDS SYSTEM

USING THE RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) FUNCTION ON FM

RDS transmits non-audible data for functions like station name, traffic info.

SCANNING OF RDS STATIONS

NaviDrive keeps best reception by choosing best frequency.

REGIONAL SEARCH MODE

Search for regional stations or whole network.

ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THE RDS FUNCTIONS ON THE DISPLAY A

Procedure to activate/deactivate RDS functions via menus.

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