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Horn
imminent danger.
)Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following cases:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,

- when approaching an area where there is no visibility.










Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergencyor assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated CITRO

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Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated b
y flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.


Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), if you are unable to make progress,
it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spin freely and allow the vehicle to move. ) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located near
the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the indicator lamp in the button comes on, thisindicates that these systems are deactivated. It is recommended that the systems be reactivated as soon as possible.

Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a
fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The trajectory control systems offer increased safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems is assured provided thatmanufacturer's recommendations areobserved on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Airbags
Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Front airbags

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,
in the event of a serious front impact applied
to all or par t of the front impact zone A , in
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
th
e rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the head-
thorax of the front occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to cushion their forwardmovement.
S
ystem designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centrepassenger) in the event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts (with the exception of the centre rear passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:


- in the case of a serious impact, the airbagsare deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle
(with the exception of the rear centre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in cer tain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the seat beltalone contributes towards ensuring your protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the ignition is switched off. This equipment will only deploy once. If a second impact occurs (during thesame or a subsequent accident), the airbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is
accompanied by a slight emission of smoke and a noise, due to theactivation of the pyrotechnic cartridgeincorporated in the system.This smoke is not harmful, but sensitiveindividuals may experience slight irritation. The noise of the detonation may result in a slight loss of hearing for a shor t time.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of in
jury to the head andchest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position. Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the airbag systems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) then deflates within the same time discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.


Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury
from a cigarette or pipe. Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.




Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags.For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injury to the chestor arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.


Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the cur tainairbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they play a par t in securing the cur tain airbags.

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Electronic gearbox
R . Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the lever for wards to select this position.N
. Neutral.)
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to star t the engine.
A . Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
m
ode. M + / -.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Move the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
- push for wards to change up a gear,
- or push backwards to change down a gear.

Gear lever

+. Paddle to the right of the steering wheel for changing up. )
Press the back of the steering mounted "+"paddle to change up a gear.
-. Paddle to the left of the steering wheel for changing down.) Press the back of the steering mounted "-"paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted controls
Five or six-speed electronically controlled gearbox which offers a choice between the comfor t of automated operation or the pleasure
of manual gear changing.
Tw o d r i v i ng modes are offered:-automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without anyaction by the driver,

-
manualmode for the sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
lever or the steering mounted control paddles,
In automated mode, you can temporarily takecontrol of gear changes at any time, using thesteering mounted control paddles.
The steering mounted paddles do not allow neutral to be selected, reversegear to be engaged or disengaged, or the driving mode to be changed.

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Manual mode
The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument
panel.
The
gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under
full acceleration, the change up will
not take place unless the driver operates the
gear lever or steering mounted control paddle(unless the engine is close to its maximumspeed).
Te m p o r a ry control of gear changing
You can temporarily take over control of gear changes using the steering mounted "+"and "-"control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate cer tain
situations such as over taking another vehicle or approaching a bend.
After a few moments without any action on thepaddles, the gearbox resumes control of gear changing automatically.


Automated mode
AUTOand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
The
gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any action on the par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear taking account of:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- driving style,

- road conditions,

- v
ehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when over takinganother vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point of resistance.
You can change mode at any time bymoving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.

You can change mode at any time by moving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.

Never select neutral (position N ) when moving.
Never select neutral (position N ) whenmoving.
)Select position A.)
Select position M.

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The Stop & Star t system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
-with a manual gearbox , at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear lever into neutral, and you release theclutch pedal. - with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox
, at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or put the gear lever in position N.
Going into engine STOP mode

The "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby:

A time counter calculates the sumof the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is switched on with the key.


Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h)since the last engine star t using the key,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.

The "ECO"warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.











Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.
For your comfor t, during parkingmanoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...

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System which prevents the vehicle fromexceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.

Steering mounted controls

The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A.1.Speed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.2. Value decrease button. 3.
Value increase button. 4.Speed limiter on / off button.


Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5. Speed limiter on / off indication.
6.Speed limiter mode selection indication. 7. Programmed speed value.

The speed limiter cannot, in anycircumstances, replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.






Speed limiter
The speed limiter is switched onmanually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is
switched off by manual foperation of the control.
The pro
grammed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.To return to the programmed speed, simply slow down to a speed below the programmed speed.
The pro
grammed speed remains in the memorywhen the ignition is switched off.