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Driving safely
Manual application/release
Manual application
of the parking brake is
possible by pulling
the control lever A
.
With the ignition on, manual release
of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal
and pulling then releasing
the
control lever A
.
Electric parking brake
Automatic application/release
Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brake
is released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument
panel, the automatic application/release
is deactivated
; apply and release the
parking brake manually.
Before leaving the
vehicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel and the P
warning lamp in the
control lever A
are on fixed (not flashing)
.
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With the engine running, on opening
the driver's door there is an audible
warning; apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on; they might
release the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer or caravan or
if the slope might vary (transport on a
ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximum
manual application with a long pull on
the control lever A
to immobilise the
vehicle.
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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.
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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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Driving safely
)
Activate the function by pressing control
switch A
; the warning lamp comes on in the
switch.
Blind spot sensors
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The warning lamp located in the door mirror
comes on to warn you that a vehicle has arrived
in the blind spot detection zone.
)
Select the function by pressing control
switch B
; the corresponding warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel.
)
Operate the direction indicators on the side
with the space to be measured; a message
appears to confirm measurement is in
progress.
)
Drive at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h)
during measurement.
Parking space sensors
One of these messages appears to indicate the
level of difficulty of the manouevre:
- Parking possible.
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- Parking difficult.
- Parking not advised.
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Customisable colour instrument panel with audio system
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear shift indicator with manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for the
electronic gearbox system.
3.
Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
Cruise control or speed limiter setting.
5.
Digital speedometer (mph or km/h).
6.
Engine oil level indicator.
Dials and screens
Control buttons
7.
Ser vice indicator
(miles or km) then,
total mileage recorder.
These two functions are displayed
successively on switching on the ignition.
Lighting dimmer setting (when making an
adjustment).
8.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
9.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel
warning lamp.
10.
Range (miles or km).
A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the dials.
B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation of the
background colour of the screens.
C.
Lighting dimmer (available in night mode).
D.
Reminder of the servicing information
Reset the service indicator or the trip
mileage recorder.
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39Monitoring
1.
Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min).
2.
Gear shift indicator with manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for the
electronic gearbox system or automatic
gearbox.
3.
Speedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
Central colour screen associated with the
satellite navigation system.
Dials and screens
5.
Fuel gauge and associated low fuel level
warning lamp.
6.
Trip mileage recorder (miles or km).
7.
Ser vice spanner (if a ser vice is due or
missed),
total mileage recorder.
(miles or km)
Control buttons
Customisable colour instrument panel associated with
the satellite navigation system
A.
Dial COLOUR: customisation of
the background colour of the dials.
B.
Screen COLOUR: customisation of
the background colour of the screens.
C.
Lighting dimmer (in night mode).
D.
Star t a manual test (procedure for checking
the status of systems and display of vehicle
alerts).
Reset service indicator or trip mileage
recorder.
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41Monitoring
Visual indicators which inform the driver of the
occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamp)
or of the operation of a system (operation or
deactivation indicator lamp).
Warning and indicator lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp in question.
Associated warnings
The illumination, fixed or flashing, of cer tain
warning lamps may be accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen or in the central colour
screen associated with the satellite navigation
system.
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a malfunction
which requires action on the par t of the driver.
The warning comes on in the instrument
panel or appears in the central colour screen
associated with the satellite navigation system. If your vehicle has a screen, a warning lamp coming on is always accompanied by the
display of an additional message, to assist you in identifying the problem.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in the screen. Illumination of this warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system, power steering, engine
lubrication or cooling system
malfunction or a punctured tyre. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a risk that
the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature
fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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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.
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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.
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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.
