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IN BRIEF
1.
Volumetric alarm deactivation
switch.
2. Cruise control / speed limiter
controls.
3. Lighting, direction indicator
controls.
4. Driver’s airbag. Horn.
5. Multifunction display.
6. Radio controls under steering
wheel.
7. Screen wipe / screen wash /
trip computer controls.
8. Gear lever.
9. Ignition.
10. Headlamp height adjustment.
11. a/ ESP/ASR activation/
deactivation button.
b/ Parking assistance activation/deactivation button.
12. Steering column adjustment
control.
D A S H B O A R D
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IN BRIEF
Seat belts
Height adjustment.
V i s i b i l i t y
2 fast
1 normal
I intermittent
0 off
X s i n g l e w i p e .
AUTO, push the stalk
downwards.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
45
46
42
Adjust the height and the reach of
the steering wheel.
Electronic external rear view mir-
rors.
Reposition control
Adjust
Select
44
47
Locking. Lamps off
Sidelamps
Main beams (blue)
Dipped beams (green)
AUTO, automatic
lighting of headlamps
S c r e e n w i p e c o n t r o l s
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S: IGNITION
To free the steering lock, gently
a c t i o n t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l w h i l e
t u r n i n g t h e k e y , w i t h o u t u s i n g
undue force.
When removing the key, turn the
s t e e r i n g w h e e l u n t i l t h e s t e e r i n g
locks. The key can only be re-
moved from position S.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is freed (by turning
the key to position M, action the
steering gently if necessary). S T E E R I N G L O C K - I G N I T I O N -
S T A R T E R
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ALWAYS DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING SO THAT YOU
RETAIN THE BRAKING ASSISTANCE AND POWER STEERING
(risk of engaging the steering lock and losing safety fea tures).
When parking, remove the ignition key and carefully turn the st eering
w h e e l u n t i l t h e s t e e r i n g l o c k e n g a g e s .
Depending on the version of your
v e h i c l e , t h e f o l l o w i n g w a r n i n g
lamps are tested:
I f o n e o f t h e s e w a r n i n g l a m p s
does not light up, this indicates a
malfunction.
D: STARTING
Release the key immediately the
engine has started. Never action it
w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
See “Starting”.
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
t e r y w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s s t o p p e d ,
your vehicle goes automatically
into economy mode after a max-
imum of 30 minutes
. Economy
m o d e i s c o n i r m e d b y a m e s s a g e
on the screen.
The electrical components relat-
ing to comfort and also the head-
lamps (not sidelamps or hazard
w a r n i n g l a m p s ) a r e s w i t c h e d o f f
automatically.
To reactivate them, it is necessary
to start the engine.
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Vehicles equipped with FRONT
FOGLAMPS AND REAR
FOGLAMPS
(Ring A)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightnes s does not
trigger the automatic lighting, it is up to you to switch on your
dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
T h e y o p e r a t e w h e n
sidelamps, dipped
beams or main beams
a r e s w i t c h e d o n .
Headlamps adjustment
You are advised to adjust the aim
of the headlamps in accordance
w i t h v e h i c l e l o a d .
In the dashboard on the right hand
side of the steering column.
Position 0:
D r i v e r o n l y , o r d r i v e r +
one passenger.
Position –: D r i v e r + 2 p a s s e n -
gers.
Position 1: D r i v e r + 4 p a s s e n -
gers.
Position 2: D r i v e r + 4 p a s s e n g e r s
+ l u g g a g e .
Position 3: D r i v e r o n l y + m a x i -
mum authorised load.
Note: V e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h
Xenon headlamps have automatic
headlamp adjustment as a function
of vehicle load.
For a vehicle equipped with
front and rear foglamps:
- 1 s t n o t c h f o r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s o n
front foglamps.
- 2 n d n o t c h f o r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s o n rear foglamps.
- 1 s t n o t c h r e a r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s off rear foglamps.
- 2 n d n o t c h r e a r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s off front foglamps.
For a vehicle equipped with
rear foglamps:
- 1 s t n o t c h f o r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s o n rear foglamps.
- 1 s t n o t c h r e a r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s off rear foglamps. S I G N A L L I N G
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be
u s e d w h e n v i s i b i l i t y i s s e v e r e l y
r e d u c e d ( f o g , s n o w ) .
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B o t h t h e h e i g h t a n d r e a c h o f t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l c a n b e a d
j u s t e d .
With the vehicle at rest , i r s t a d j u s t t h e s e a t t o t h e m o s t s u i t a b l e p o s i t i o n ,
t h e n a d j u s t t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l . S e e “ D r i v i n g p o s i t i o n ”
IMPORTANT
Do not release the steering column adjusting mechanism
while the vehicle is in motion.
U n l o c k t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l b y p u s h i n g t h e c o n t r o l d o w n w a r d s .
A d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l , t h e n l o c k i t b y p u l l i n g t h e c o n t
r o l u p w a r d s .
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N A D J U S T M E N T
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Operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/
ASR w a r n i n g l a m p l a s h e s .
Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( v e h i c l e s t u c k i n s n o w , s o f t g r o u n d , e t c . ) i t m a y
p r o v e u s e f u l t o d e a c t i v a t e t h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m t o a l l o w t h e w h e e l s t o s p i n
and thus regain traction.
- press control A.
- The ESP/ASR w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l
and the message ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED on the multifunction screen.
Then the ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will redeploy:
- automatically i f t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f o r a s s o o n a s t h e
vehicle reaches approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph),
- manually b y a r e n e w e d p r e s s o n t h e c o n t r o l A.
Operational anomaly
I f t h e s y s t e m i s m a l f u n c t i o n i n g , E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p a l o n g
w i t h t h e S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p , a b e e p a n d t h e m e s s a g e “ E S P / A S R
FAULT” on the multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to i
t. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and
p r e v e n t s w h e e l s p i n b y a c t i n g o n t h e b r a k e s o f t h e d r i v i n g w h e e l s . I t a l s o
improves steering stability during acceleration. E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E
Safety recommendations
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place
to encourage the driver to take
additional risks or to drive at
excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is
s u b j e c t t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations
o n w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , b r a k e
parts and electronic components,
a s w e l l a s w i t h C I T R O Ë N ’ s
assembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this
system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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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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Y o u r v e h i c l e h a s a l o o r m a t w h i c h
c o v e r s t h e e n t i r e s p a c e i n f r o n t
o f t h e d r i v e r a n d f r o n t p a s s e n g e r
s e a t s .
Note :
t h i s l o o r m a t a l s o c o v e r s
t h e l a p t h a t g i v e s a c c e s s t o t h e
b a t t e r y o n t h e r i g h t h a n d s i d e ( s e e
“ B a t t e r y ” ) .
T h e l o o r m a t i s h e l d i n p o s i t i o n o n
e a c h s i d e b y a i x i n g , i n t h e m i d d l e
b y t h e c e n t r e c o n s o l e p i l l a r . F L O O R M A T
Floor mats that are not recommended by CITROËN run the ri sk
of sliding underneath the accelerator pedal, thus preven ting you
from using the full pedal travel (see “Speed limiter”).
It will then be impossible to exit from your programmed speed
without recourse to the switch module under the steering w heel.
Removing
- S l i d e t h e f r o n t s e a t s a s f a r a s p o s s i b l e r e a r w a r d s .
- D e t a c h t h e i x i n g s o n e b y o n e , p u l l i n g o n t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
c o r n e r o f t h e
l o o r m a t .
- R e m o v e t h e l o o r m a t .
R e i t t i n g
- P o s i t i o n t h e l o o r m a t c o r r e c t l y .
- P r e s s t h e i x i n g s b a c k i n p l a c e o n e b y o n e .
- C h e c k t h a t t h e l o o r m a t i s p r o p e r l y s e c u r e d .
Note : l o o r m a t s f o r t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e a r e a v a i l a b l e a s a c c e s s o r i e s .
T o o b t a i n t h e m , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .