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Switching the function off
- P l a c e t h e d i a l i n p o s i t i o n 0 or switch
off the ignition to switch everything
off.
Good practice
W h e n c h a n g i n g t h e p r o g r a m m e d
r e f e r e n c e s p e e d b y m e a n s o f a
m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s , p a y a t t e n t i o n a s t h e
s p e e d c a n i n c r e a s e o r d e c r e a s e r a p i d l y .
Do not use the cruise control on
s l i p p e r y r o a d s o r i n h e a v y t r a f fi c .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a s t e e p s l o p e , t h e c r u i s e
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
e x c e e d i n g t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d .
I n a n y e v e n t , t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l c a n n o t
r e p l a c e t h e n e e d t o o b s e r v e t h e s p e e d
l i m i t s , n o r c a n i t r e p l a c e t h e n e e d f o r
v i g i l a n c e a n d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o n t h e p a r t
o f t h e d r i v e r .
Y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o k e e p y o u r f e e t n e a r
t h e p e d a l s .
T o a v o i d a n y j a m m i n g u n d e r t h e
p e d a l s :
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s o n t h e fl o o r a r e p o s i t i o n e d c o r r e c t l y ,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Changing the
programmed speed
T h e r e a r e t w o m e t h o d s
of memorising a
s p e e d h i g h e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
Without using the accelerator:
- press the Set + button.
A b r i e f p r e s s i n c r e a s e s t h e s p e e d b y
1 m p h ( k m / h ) .
A m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s i n c r e a s e s t h e
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 5 m p h ( k m / h ) .
Operating fault
T h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d i s c l e a r e d a n d
t h e d a s h e s fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e t h e
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
Using the accelerator:
- e x c e e d t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d u n t i l
t h e s p e e d r e q u i r e d i s r e a c h e d ,
- press the Set + or Set - button.
T o m e m o r i s e a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A b r i e f p r e s s d e c r e a s e s t h e s p e e d b y
1 m p h ( k m / h ) .
A m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s d e c r e a s e s t h e
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 5 m p h ( k m / h ) .
Cancelling the programmed
reference speed
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e b e c o m e s s t a t i o n a r y ,
a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e
s y s t e m n o l o n g e r m e m o r i s e s a s p e e d .
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5 3
SPEED LIMITER "LIMIT"
T o r e s u m e u s e o f t h e l i m i t e r , s i m p l y
r e d u c e t h e p r e s s u r e o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
p e d a l g r a d u a l l y a n d r e t u r n t o a s p e e d
b e l o w t h a t p r o g r a m m e d .
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s p e e d
l i m i t e r a n d c r u i s e c o n t r o l ( a c c o r d i n g
to the country in which the vehicle is
s o l d a n d t h e e n g i n e ) , t h e s e f u n c t i o n s
c a n n o t b e a c t i v a t e d a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
The operating actions can be carried
out when stationary, with the engine
running, or with the vehicle moving. F u n c t i o n s e l e c t e d ,
d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e
" S p e e d L i m i t e r "
symbol.
F u n c t i o n d e a c t i v a t e d ,
l a s t p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d - O F F
( e x a m p l e a t 6 5 m p h
( 1 0 7 k m / h ) ) .
F u n c t i o n a c t i v a t e d
( e x a m p l e a t 6 5 m p h
( 1 0 7 k m / h ) ) .
V e h i c l e s p e e d a b o v e
( e x a m p l e a t 7 0 m p h
( 1 1 8 k m / h ) ) ,
t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d i s d i s p l a y e d
fl a s h i n g .
Operating fault
d e t e c t e d , O F F -
t h e d a s h e s fl a s h .
T h i s s p e e d l i m i t e r s h o w s t h e f u n c t i o n
selection status on the instrument
p a n e l a n d d i s p l a y s t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d :
" T h i s i s t h e s e l e c t e d s p e e d w h i c h t h e
d r i v e r d o e s n o t w i s h t o e x c e e d " .
T h i s s e l e c t i o n i s m a d e w i t h t h e e n g i n e
running while stationary or with the
v e h i c l e m o v i n g . T h e m i n i m u m s p e e d
w h i c h c a n b e p r o g r a m m e d i s 2 0 m p h
( 3 0 k m / h ) .
T h e s p e e d o f t h e v e h i c l e r e s p o n d s
t o t h e p r e s s u r e o f t h e d r i v e r ' s f o o t a s
f a r a s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l p o i n t o f
r e s i s t a n c e w h i c h i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e
p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d h a s b e e n r e a c h e d .
H o w e v e r , p r e s s i n g t h e p e d a l b e y o n d
t h i s p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e t o t h e fl o o r
p e r m i t s e x c e e d i n g o f t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d .
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Selecting the function
- P l a c e t h e d i a l i n t h e LIMIT position.
T h e l i m i t e r i s s e l e c t e d b u t i s n o t y e t
a c t i v e . T h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s t h e
l a s t p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d .
Programming a speed
A s p e e d c a n b e p r o g r a m m e d w i t h o u t
activating the limiter but with the
engine running.
T o m e m o r i s e a s p e e d h i g h e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
- press the Set + button.
A b r i e f p r e s s i n c r e a s e s t h e s p e e d b y
1 m p h ( k m / h ) .
A m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s i n c r e a s e s t h e
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 5 m p h ( k m / h ) .
Activation/Deactivation (off)
Pressing this button once activates
t h e l i m i t e r , p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n a g a i n
d e a c t i v a t e s i t ( O F F ) .
T o m e m o r i s e a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A b r i e f p r e s s d e c r e a s e s t h e s p e e d b y
1 m p h ( k m / h ) .
A m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s d e c r e a s e s t h e
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 5 m p h ( k m / h ) .
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Switching the function off
- P l a c e t h e d i a l i n p o s i t i o n 0 or switch
off the ignition to switch the system
o f f . T h e l a s t p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d
remains in the memory.
Exceeding the programmed
speed
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 i n o r d e r
t o e x c e e d t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d
will have no effect unless you press
t h e p e d a l fi r m l y b e y o n d t h e point of
resistance .
T h e l i m i t e r i s d e a c t i v a t e d t e m p o r a r i l y
a n d t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d fl a s h e s .
T o r e t u r n t o t h e l i m i t e r f u n c t i o n , r e d u c e
y o u r s p e e d t o b e l o w t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d .
Operating fault
T h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d i s c l e a r e d a n d
t h e d a s h e s fl a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r t o h a v e t h e
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
Flashing of the speed
T h e s p e e d fl a s h e s :
- following forcing of the accelerator p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e ,
- when the limiter cannot prevent an i n c r e a s e i n t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d d u e
t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d o r o n a
s t e e p d e s c e n t ,
- in the event of sharp acceleration. Good practice
I n a n y e v e n t , t h e s p e e d l i m i t e r c a n n o t
r e p l a c e t h e n e e d t o o b s e r v e s p e e d l i m i t s ,
n o r c a n i t r e p l a c e t h e n e e d f o r v i g i l a n c e
a n d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o n t h e p a r t o f t h e d r i v e r .
A l w a y s p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e
r o a d , t a k e c a r e o n s h a r p a c c e l e r a t i o n a n d
stay in complete control of your vehicle.
T o a v o i d a n y j a m m i n g u n d e r t h e
p e d a l s :
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s
p o s i t i o n e d c o r r e c t l y ,
- never place one mat on top of another.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or
s l i p p e r y r o a d s u r f a c e s .
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
w h e e l . When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that these are
a p p r o v e d .
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
i s a r i s k o f w h e e l l o c k .
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the ABS, which
can cause a loss of control of the
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
warning light, accompanied
by a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution, which can cause a loss of
c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN
d e a l e r .
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g i t .
It is triggered by the speed at which the
b r a k e p e d a l i s a c t i v a t e d .
This alters the resistance of the brake
p e d a l u n d e r y o u r f o o t .
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
k e e p y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
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4
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e . Disarming the ASR/ESP systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
m u d o r s n o w , o r o n l o o s e g r o u n d . . . ) , i t
could prove useful to disarm the ASR
and ESP systems to make the wheels
s p i n a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
- Press the switch, situated under the
steering wheel on the right of the
f a s c i a .
The indicator light comes on
accompanied by a message:
the ESP and ASR systems
no longer act on the engine
operation, but continue to act
o n t h e b r a k e s . Operating check
The ASR/ESP systems offer
increased safety during normal
driving, but should not incite the
driver to take risks or to drive at high
s p e e d .
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
n e t w o r k a r e o b s e r v e d .
After an impact, have the system
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
They engage again:
automatically above 30 mph (50 km/h),
- manually by pressing the switch a g a i n .
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s i f
t h e A S R o r E S P i s a c t i v a t e d .
These systems are linked and
c o m p l e m e n t t h e A B S .
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
a n d o n t h e e n g i n e . I t a l s o a l l o w s t h e
directional stability of the vehicle to be
i m p r o v e d o n a c c e l e r a t i o n .
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESP
system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course, within the limits of the laws
o f p h y s i c s .
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .
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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
t h a n a p p r o x . 1 5 m p h [ 2 5 k m / h ] ) o r
p u n c t u r e .
An outline representing one or more
w h e e l s fl a s h i n g i n d i c a t e s t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e w h e e l o r w h e e l s c o n c e r n e d .
Flat tyre
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
d e fl a t e d " , an outline on the display,
a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
p o s s i b l e . If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
n e c e s s i t y o f h a v i n g i t r e p a i r e d . T h i s w i l l
prevent another warning of the same
t y p e b e i n g d i s p l a y e d .
Sensor(s) not detected
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing" , an
outline on the display and an audible
s i g n a l .
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n i s a b s e n t
f r o m o n e ( o r s e v e r a l ) t y r e ( s ) . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
s e n s o r ( s ) . This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor is
fi t t e d .
All repairs and changing of
t y r e s o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s
system must be carried out by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of
the
vigilance or
the responsibility of the driver.
This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
s p e e d ) .
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
f r e q u e n c y c l o s e t o i t .
Puncture
The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)" , an outline on the
d i s p l a y a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
t h e b r a k e s .
Change the damaged (punctured or
v e r y d e fl a t e d ) t y r e , a n d h a v e t h e t y r e
p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 7 .
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Air bags
Good practice
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a f r o n t
passenger air bag, side air bags or
curtain air bags, observe this good
p r a c t i c e .
S i t i n a n o r m a l u p r i g h t p o s i t i o n .
W e a r a c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d s e a t b e l t .
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the air bags (a child,
p e t , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m p e r t h e
operation of the air bags or injure the
o c c u p a n t s .
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the air
b a g s y s t e m s c h e c k e d .
All work on the air bag system is
strictly forbidden unless it is carried out
b y q u a l i fi e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e C I T R O Ë N
n e t w o r k . Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
t h e c e n t r e p a r t o f t h e w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
o n t h e f a s c i a .
Smoke as little as possible as
deployment of the air bags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
c i g a r e t t e o r p i p e .
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y .
Side air bags
O n l y p u t a p p r o v e d c o v e r s o n t h e s e a t s .
T h e s e w i l l n o t h i n d e r i n fl a t i o n o f t h e
s i d e a i r b a g s .
Consult a
CITROËN
d e a l e r .
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e s e a t b a c k s . T h i s c o u l d c a u s e i n j u r y t o t h e chest or arms when the side air bag i n fl a t e s .
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
n e c e s s a r y .
Curtain air bags
D o n o t fi x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e r o o f .
This could cause injury to the head
w h e n t h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n fl a t e s .
Do not remove the grab handles
installed on the roof, they play a part
i n s e c u r i n g t h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g s .
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, a risk of
injury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an air bag is
t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t b e r u l e d o u t . I n f a c t ,
t h e b a g i n fl a t e s a l m o s t i n s t a n t l y ( w i t h i n
a f e w m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e fl a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging the hot gas
v i a o p e n i n g s p r o v i d e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e .