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NaviDrive display
Display C
T R I P C O M P U T E R
Range
This indicates the mileage that can still be travelled
using the fuel remaining in the tank.
When the distance remaining to be travelled is less
than around 30 km (approx. 20 miles), only three
dashes are visible.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
This is calculated from consumption over the previous
2 s e c o n d s . T h i s f u n c t i o n i s o n l y a v a i l a b l e w h e n
travelling at over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Distance travelled
It indicates the distance travelled since the trip computer
w a s l a s t r e s e t t o z e r o .
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated from the
last reset of the computer.
Average speed
The average speed is obtained, from the last reset of
the computer, by dividing the distance covered by the
time taken (ignition on).
Distance remaining to be travelled
To enter it, see Multifunction display.
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Operation in sequential mode
M a n u a l c h a n g i n g b e t w e e n t h e 4
or gears.
- Selector on M,
- p u s h t h e s e l e c t o r t o w a r d s t h e “+” sign to engage a higher
gear,
- p u l l t h e s e l e c t o r t o w a r d s t h e “-”
t o e n g a g e a l o w e r g e a r .
A shift from D (automatic mode) to
M (sequential mode) is possible at
any time.
After selecting a gear, do not leave
your hand resting on the selector
for more than ten seconds ; risk of
cancelling the sequential function -
t h i s i s s i g n a l l e d b y a l a s h i n g o n
the instrument panel.
Consult your CITROËN dealer Note:
Changes from one gear to
a n o t h e r a r e o n l y a c h i e v a b l e w h e n
conditions of vehicle speed and
e n g i n e s p e e d a l l o w . I f t h e y d o n o t ,
t h e n t h e l a w s g o v e r n i n g o p e r a t i o n
of automatic gearboxes come into
play.
When you are stationary or moving
a t v e r y l o w s p e e d , t h e g e a r b o x
a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e l e c t s i r s t g e a r .
The programme “
” ( S n o w )
does not apply in manual mode. Operational anomaly
Any operational disturbance is
s i g n a l l e d b y a l a s h i n g i n t h e
display.
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l
operate in emergency mode (third
g e a r i s b l o c k e d ) . Y o u w i l l f e e l a
s n a t c h i n g w h e n s h i f t i n g f r o m
P to
R and from N to R; this snatching
does no harm to your gearbox.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (approx.
0 mph).
Consult your CITROËN dealer
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
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C o m p l e m e n t a r y t o t h e c a t a l y t i c c o n v e r t e r , t h i s i l t e r m a k e s a n a c t i v e
c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e p r e s e r v a t i o n o f a i r q u a l i t y
by retaining the unburnt pollutant particles. Black exhaust fu mes are thus no longer emitted.
C l o g g i n g o f t h e p a r t i c l e i l t e r
If there is risk of clogging, a message appears on the multifun ction display, accompanied by a sound signal and
lighting of the SERVICE w a r n i n g l a m p .
T h i s a l e r t t e l l s y o u t h a t t h e p a r t i c l e i l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o i l l u p ( i n c o n d i t i o n s o f u r b a n d r i v i n g o f e x c e p t i o n a l l y l o n g
d u r a t i o n : l o w s p e e d s , t r a f i c j a m s e t c . )
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e i l t e r , i t i s a d v i s e d t o d r i v e a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e , w h e n t r a f i c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d o f
6 0 k m / h ( a r o u n d 4 0 m p h ) o r m o r e f o r a t l e a s t i v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l t h e a l e r t m e s s a g e d i s a p p e a r s ) .
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Observation: A f t e r p r o l o n g e d i d l i n g o r d r i v i n g a t v e r y l o w s p e e d s , y o u m a y o c c a s i o n a l l y n o t i c e w a t e r v a p o u r b e i n g
e m i t t e d f r o m t h e e x h a u s t w h e n a c c e l e r a t i n g . T h i s i s o f n o c o n s e q u e n c e t o t h e r u n n i n g o f t h e v e h i c l e o r t o t h e
environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
I f t h e a d d i t i v e l e v e l b e c o m e s t o o l o w , a m e s s a g e a p p e a r s o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s o u n d
signal and lighting of the SERVICE w a r n i n g l a m p . I t i s n e c e s s a r y t o h a v e t h e a d d i t i v e l e v e l t o p p e d u p . U r g e n t l y
consult a CITROËN Dealer. D I E S E L P A R T I C L E F I L T E R
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This driving assistance device enables you to drive at a constant
speed of
y o u r c h o i c e , w i t h o u t a n y a c t i o n r e q u i r e d o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
C r u i s e c o n t r o l i s a v a i l a b l e a b o v e s p e e d s o f 4 0 k m / h ( 2 5 m p h ) , i n t h e h i g h e r
gears only.
Control A f o r c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s l o c a t e d b e l o w t h e l i g h t i n g / s i g n a l l i n g s t a l k .
Note: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed on the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn the control 1 to the “CRUISE” position.
To select a cruise speed On selection of the function via control 1, no cruise
speed has yet been memorised .
Once you have accelerated to reach your desired speed, give a short
press on button 2 or 4.
The cruise speed is then memorised. It is displayed
on the instrument panel screen B.
Y o u c a n t h e n r e l e a s e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l . T h e v e h i c l e w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y
keep to that chosen speed.
Notes:
The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
I f w h i l e c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s o p e r a t i n g t h e s y s t e m i s u n a b l e t o k e e p t o t h e
m e m o r i s e d s p e e d ( e . g . o n a s t e e p d e s c e n t ) , t h e n t h i s s p e e d l a s h e s . A d a p t
your speed as necessary. C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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T h e s e a c t i o n s d o n o t c a n c e l t h e c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h
remains displayed on the screen.
Reactivation of cruise control
- By recalling the memorised cruise speed:
After a deactivation, press button 3.
Your vehicle returns automatically to the memorised
c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h i s d i s p l a y e d o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel screen B.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the speed
a t w h i c h y o u a r e c u r r e n t l y t r a v e l l i n g , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
accelerate strongly to compensate.
- By selection of the current speed:
P r e s s b r i e l y on button 2 or 4 w h e n y o u a r e a t y o u r
desired speed.
The information “OFF” w i l l t h e n d i s a p p e a r f r o m t h e
screen.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from “CRUISE” position to
position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is no longer
memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed,
accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the
S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p .
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
Cruise control must only be used where road conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when weather and ro ad conditions are poor.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
To exceed the cruise speed temporarily
While cruise control is operating, it is still possible to
go above the cruise speed by actioning the accelerator
pedal (for example to overtake another vehicle). The
s p e e d d i s p l a y e d o n t h e s c r e e n l a s h e s . Y o u h a v e
only to release the accelerator pedal to return to the
memorised speed.
Adjusting the cruise speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the cruise speed,
displayed in zone B,
by pressing:
- Button 4 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a continuous press
to jump in steps of 5 mph.
Deactivation of cruise control with memorised
speed
- E i t h e r w i t h a p r e s s o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l o r c l u t c h pedal.
- Or if ESP or ASR are activated.
- O r w i t h a p r e s s o n b u t t o n 3.
Note: c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s d i s e n g a g e d w h e n t h e g e a r l e v e r
is in neutral position.
These actions bring up the dis-
play “OFF” in the instrument
panel screen. C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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T h i s d r i v i n g a s s i s t a n c e d e v i c e a l l o w s y o u t o c h o o s e a m a x i m u m s p e e d .
This has to be over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Control
A f o r t h e s p e e d l i m i t e r i s s i t u a t e d b e l o w t h e l i g h t i n g / s i g n a l l i n g
control stalk.
Note: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.
On selection of the function via control 1, the last
speed memorised is displayed.
The information “OFF” then disappears from the
screen.
To adjust the maximum speed
Provided the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised spe
ed by
pressing:
- button 4 to increase the memorised speed,
- button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the cruise speed in steps
of 1 mph and a continuous press to jump in steps of 5 mph.
To activate the speed limiter
If the desired limit speed is displayed, press button 3 to activate this limit.
W h i l e t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e , p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l w i l l n o t e n a b l e
you to go beyond the programmed speed unless you press the pedal
h a r d d o w n p a s t t h e t i g h t s p o t ( s e e “ T e m p o r a r y e x c e e d i n g o f t h e m a x i m u m
speed”).
Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised. S P E E D L I M I T E R
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To deactivate the speed limiter
Press button
3 located on the end of control A.
A mat not approved by CITROËN risks sliding under the a ccelerator pedal, thus preventing you
from pressing past the tight spot.
It will then be impossible to exit from your speed limita tion, unless by resorting to the control
under the steering wheel.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
This action causes the information
“OFF” to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.
Temporary exceeding of the maximum speed
Y o u c a n e x c e e d t h e m e m o r i s e d m a x i m u m s p e e d a t a n y t i m e b y p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l h a r d d o w n p a s t t h e
tight spot.
D u r i n g t h e t i m e t h e l i m i t s p e e d i s b e i n g e x c e e d e d , t h e d i s p l a y e d s p e e d l a s h e s .
S i m p l y r e l e a s e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l t o r e t u r n b e l o w t h e l i m i t s p e e d a n d m a k e t h e f u n c t i o n a c t i v e a g a i n .
Note: if during use of the speed limiter the system is not able to retain the memorised speed (e.g. on a steep
d e s c e n t ) , t h e n t h e s p e e d l a s h e s . I f n e c e s s a r y , a d j u s t y o u r d r i v i n g s p e e d .
T h e f u n c t i o n w i l l r e - e n g a g e w h e n y o u r s p e e d i s a g a i n b e l o w t h e d e s i r e d l i m i t s p e e d .
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from position “LIMIT” to position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed, accompanied by a sound signal and lig hting of the
S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p . C o n s u l t y o u r C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . S P E E D L I M I T E R
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Proximity sensors are located in
the
front and/or rear bumpers of
your vehicle.
W h e n m o v i n g f o r w a r d s o r
r e v e r s i n g , a t a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n
approx. mph, they inform you of
the presence of obstacles located
in their detection zone by :
- a sound signal emitted by the front and/or rear speakers,
- the display of the vehicle outline w i t h b a r s c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e
z o n e s w h e r e a n o b s t a c l e i s
detected.
When the vehicle approaches
an obstacle, the sound signal
indicates the position of the
o b s t a c l e a c c o r d i n g t o w h e t h e r
the sound is emitted from the
front / rear left hand / right hand
speaker. - When the vehicle approaches
the obstacle, the sound signal
becomes more and more rapid
and the bars are seen to move
ever nearer to the vehicle.
- When the obstacle is less than 25 cms from the rear of the ve-
hicle, the sound signal becomes
c o n t i n u o u s a n d a w a r n i n g m e s -
sage appears on the display.
NaviDrive Version
Display type C and
Monochrome NaviDrive Version
P A R K I N G A S S I S T A N C E
Activation /
Deactivation
You can activate/deactivate
parking assistance by pressing
the button on the dashboard. If
parking assistance is inactive, the
w a r n i n g l a m p i s l i t .
The activation or deactivation of
parking assistance is memorised
w h e n y o u s t o p t h e v e h i c l e .
Note : The system is automatically
deactivated if a trailer is attached
to the vehicle.
T h e i t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r m u s t b e
carried out by a CITROËN dealer.