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MONITORING
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
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
fi xed. One of the airbag or seat
belt pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened
fi xed then
fl ashing
accompanied
by
an increasing
audible signal. The driver and/or the front
passenger has not fastened
or has unfastened their seat
belt. Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
Door(s) open
fi xed if the
speed is
below 6 mph
(10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still
open. Close the door or boot.
fi xed and
accompanied
by an audible
signal if the
speed is
above 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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ACCESS
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the
keys given to you on acquisition of the
vehicle.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release
the key.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to po-
sition 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Do not attach any heavy objects
to the key as this could weigh
down on it when in the ignition
switch and cause a fault.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the igni-
tion switch, an audible signal
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed pad-
lock to locate your locked
vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
tesy lamps and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds.
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ACCESS
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote con-
trol battery or in the event of a remote
control malfunction, you can no longer
unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
)
First of all, use the key in the lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
)
Then, reinitialise the remote
control.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition
on)
.
)
Press the closed padlock immedi-
ately for a few seconds.
)
Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
If the battery is fl at, you are
informed by illumination of
this warning lamp, an audi-
ble signal and a message in the multi-
function screen.
)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.
)
Slide the fl at battery out of its loca-
tion.
)
Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.
)
Clip the casing.
)
Reinitialise the remote control.
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VISIBILITY
C.
Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped
and main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp
Rotate and release the ring C
:
)
forwards a fi rst time to switch on the
front foglamps,
)
forwards a second time to switch on
the rear foglamp,
)
rearwards a fi rst time to switch off
the rear foglamp,
)
rearwards a second time to switch
of the front fog lamps.
Model with rear foglamp only
)
To switch on the foglamp, turn the
ring C
forwards.
When the lighting is switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model), the foglamp
and the dipped beam headlamps will
remain on.
)
To switch off all of the lighting, turn
the ring C
rearwards.
Model with front foglamps and
a rear foglamp
Front and rear foglamps In good or rainy weather, by both
day and night, the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp are pro-
hibited. In these situations, the
power of their beams may daz-
zle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the
front foglamps and the rear fo-
glamp when they are no longer
necessary.
Lighting on audible warning
When the ignition is switched
off, all of the lamps switch off
automatically, unless guide-me-
home lighting is activated.
If the lighting is switched on manu-
ally after switching off the ignition,
there is an audible signal when a
front door is opened to warn the
driver that they have forgotten to
switch off the vehicle's lighting,
with the ignition off.
When the lighting is switched off auto-
matically (with AUTO model) or when
the dipped headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps
will remain on.
)
Turn the ring rearwards to switch
off the foglamps, the sidelamps will
then switch off.
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DRIVING
Moving off
)
Apply the parking brake.
)
Select position P
or N
.
)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an au-
dible signal is heard, accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
)
With the engine running, press the
brake pedal.
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Select position R
, D
or M
.
)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Automatic operation
)
Select position D
for automatic
changing of the four gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-
adaptive mode, without any intervention
on the part of the driver. It continuously
selects the most suitable gear accord-
ing to the style of driving, the profi le of
the road and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the lever, press the accelera-
tor pedal down fully (kick down). The
gearbox changes down automatically
or maintains the gear selected until the
maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effi cient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply,
the gearbox will not change to a higher
gear for safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supple-
ment the automatic operation in very
specifi c conditions of use.
Sport programme "S"
)
Press button "S"
, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic style of driving.
Snow programme " 7
"
)
Press button " 7
", after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slip-
pery roads.
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
Return to automatic operation
)
At any time, press the button select-
ed again to quit the programme en-
gaged and return to auto-adaptive
mode.
If position N
is engaged inadver-
tently while driving, allow the en-
gine to return to idle then engage
position D
to accelerate.
Never select position N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless the vehicle is completely
stationary. When the engine is running at
idle, with the brakes released,
if position R
, D
or M
is selected,
the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running,
never leave children in the ve-
hicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance
with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and select
position P
.
S
appears on the instrument
panel.
7
appears on the instrument
panel.
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DRIVING
Manual operation
)
Select position M
for sequential
changing of the four gears.
)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.
)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in au-
tomatic mode.
D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the ac-
tual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle.
If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off, a
message appears in the multi-
function screen.
)
Return the lever to position P
;
the message disappears.
There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
- if you press the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time,
- if you force the movement
of the gear lever from the
P
position to another position
when the battery is fl at.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunc-
tion screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop as soon as possible.
To reduce fuel consumption
when at a prolonged standstill
with the engine running (traffi c
jam...), put the gear lever in the
N
position and apply the parking
brake.