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31Familiarisation
Stop & Start
Engine going into STOP mode
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The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine is
put into standby automatically:
- with a manual gearbox;
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral and release the clutch
pedal,
- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system;
at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h),
when you press the brake pedal or put the
gear lever in position N
.
Engine going into START mode
Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.
213
213
The system is reactivated automatically
every time you start the engine with
the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restar ts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox;
when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
- with the 6-speed electronic gearbox
system;
●
with the gear lever in position A
or M
,
when you release the brake pedal,
●
or gear lever in position N
and brake
pedal released, when you change to
position A
or M
,
●
or when you engage reverse.
In certain circumstances the STOP mode may
not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes off. In certain condition, START mode may engage
automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp flashes
then goes off.
Driving safely
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Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently,
change up without waiting and drive by
changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has
the system, the gear shift indicator invites you
to change up; it is displayed in the instrument
panel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
stay in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, according to
the type of gearbox, without pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal,
and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and also helps
reduce the background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature in the
passenger compar tment down (sun roof and
window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic digital regulation, as soon as the
desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
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43Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Braking
fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released. The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake
flashing. The application or release of the
electric parking brake was interrupted. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+
Electric
parking brake
malfunction
fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Automatic application/release is no longer possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
* According to country.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened *
fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has not
buckled or has unbuckled their seat
belt. Pull on the belt in question and inser t the tongue in
the buckle.
This warning repeats the seat belt information given
by the roof console warning lamps. At least one rear passenger has
unbuckled their seat belt.
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47Monitoring
Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflated
tyre
fixed. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when
the tyres are cold.
Directional
headlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Foot on the brake
pedal
fixed. The brake pedal is not pressed. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system, press
the brake pedal to star t the engine (lever in position N
).
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With the 6 -speed electronic gearbox
system, if you hold the vehicle on an
incline using the accelerator for too
long, the clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the electric parking brake.
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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49Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Parking brake
fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Electric parking
brake
fixed. The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.
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Defi ne the vehicle
parameters
- "Driving assistance":
●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see the "Driving"
section),
●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear
wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the
"Visibility" section),
●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see the "Driving" section).
- "Vehicle lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section):
●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),
●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).
- "Interior lighting" (see the "Visibility"
section:
●
"Follow-me-home headlamps"
(Automatic operation of headlamps after
switching off the ignition),
●
" Welcome lighting" (Exterior and interior
welcome lighting).
For example: setting of the duration of the
"follow-me-home" lighting
)
Press the "
" or "
" buttons, to select the
"Define the vehicle parameters" menu, then
the " OK
" button.
)
Press the "
" or "
" buttons to select
the "Interior lighting" line, then the
"OK"
button; then follow the same
procedure to select the "Follow-me-home
headlamps" line. This menu allows you to activate or deactivate
the following equipment, classified in different
categories:
- "Access to the vehicle" (see the "Access"
section):
●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),
●
"Unlocking boot only" (Selective
unlocking of the boot).
"Personalisation-
configuration" menu
This menu gives access to the following
functions:
- "Define the vehicle parameters",
- "Choice of language",
- "Display configuration",
- "Choice of sounds".
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69Multifunction screens
Vehicle parameters
This menu is used to activate or deactivate
cer tain driving and comfor t systems, classified
in different categories:
- "Access to the vehicle"
(see "Access" section):
●
"Plip action" (Selective unlocking of the
driver's door),
●
"Unlocking only boot"
(Selective unlocking of the boot).
- "Driving assistance":
●
"Parking brake automatic" (Automatic
electric parking brake; see "Driving"
section),
●
"Rear wipe in reverse gear" (Rear wiper
coupled to reverse gear; see "Visibility"
section),
●
"Speeds memorised" (Memorising
speeds; see "Driving" section).
- "Vehicle lighting" (see "Visibility" section):
●
"Directional headlamps" (Main/additional
directional lighting),
●
"Daytime lights" (Daytime running
lamps).
- "Interior lighting" (see "Visibility" section):
●
"Follow-me-home " (Automatic timed
operation of headlamps),
●
"Welcome lighting" (Interior/exterior
welcome lighting).
Display confi guration
This menu is used to configure:
- the display language of the central colour
screen, from a pre-defined list,
- the units: temperature (°Celsius ou
°Fahrenheit) and fuel consumption
(l/100 km, mpg or km/l),
- the colour schemes of the central screen.
Choice of sounds
This menu allows you to choose a family of
polyphonic sounds from the four available.
These sounds are grouped together in a family
and are adapted to suit the situation and
context (alert, confirmation, rejection, direction
indicators, lighting left on, key in ignition...).