Interior
18ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 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.
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.
Switch off the headlamps and front
foglamps when the level of light does not
require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving
off, particularly in winter; your vehicle will
warm up much faster while driving.
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.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music,
video game...), you will contribute towards
limiting the consumption of electrical
energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature in the
passenger compartment down (sunroof
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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Access
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ALARM
If fitted on your vehicle, this provides two
types of protection:
- exterior protection: it sounds if a front/
rear door or the bonnet is opened.
- interior protection: it sounds if the volume
inside the passenger compartment
changes (breaking of a window or a
movement inside the vehicle).
Disarming
- Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control or switch on the ignition, the red
LED goes off.
Good practice
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic immobiliser system.
Operating the remote control, even when it
is in your pocket, may result in involuntary
unlocking of the doors.
The simultaneous use of other high
frequency equipment (mobile telephones,
domestic alarms…), may interfere with the
operation of the remote control temporarily.
The remote control does not operate while
the key is in the ignition, even if the ignition
is off.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle:
- have the keys memorised by a
CITROËN dealer to ensure that the keys
in your possession are the only ones
which can start the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle with complete
alarm
Setting the alarm
- Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
- Set the alarm within five minutes of
getting out of the vehicle, by locking or
deadlocking using the remote control.
The red LED, located on the centre
console, flashes once per second.
Locking the vehicle with exterior
protection only
If, while you are away from the vehicle, you
wish to leave a window partially open or a
pet inside the vehicle, you should choose
exterior protection only.
- Switch off the ignition.
- In the next ten seconds, press
this button, located on the
centre console, until the red
LED is on continuously.
When leaving the vehicle,
check that the lamps are
off and nothing of value is
visible.
As a safety precaution (with
children on board), remove
the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
- Get out of the vehicle.
- Within the next five minutes, set the
alarm by locking or deadlocking using
the remote control (the red LED flashes
once a second).
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Instruments and controls
Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution-action
Brake pads on. brake pad wear. Have the pads replaced by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dipped beam
headlamps /
Daytime
running lamps
on. manual selection or automatic
lighting. Turn the lighting stalk to the second position.
lighting of the dipped beam headlamps
from the time the ignition is switched
on - daytime running lamps. Depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold.
Chapter 3, "Steering mounted controls" section.
Main beam
headlamps pulling the stalk towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Direction
indicators flashing with
audible signal. change of direction via the
lighting stalk, to the left of the
steering wheel. To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards.
Front foglamps on. manual selection. The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped
beam headlamps are on.
Rear foglamps on. manual selection. The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped
beam headlamps are on. In conditions of normal
visibility, take care to switch them off to avoid any
penalty. "This light is a dazzling red."
Particle
emission filter on. a malfunction of the particle
emissions filter (Diesel additive
level, risk of clogging, ...). Have the filter checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Chapter 6, "Checks" section.
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Instruments and controls
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Screen
is
indicates
Solution-action
Cruise
control on. cruise control selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering mounted
controls" section.
Speed
limiter on. speed limiter selected. Manual selection. Chapter 3, "Steering mounted
controls" section.
Gear shift
indicat
or on. a recommendation that is
independent of the traffic
configuration and density. to reduce fuel consumption, change up on a manual
gearbox.
The driver retains responsibility for following this
indication or not.
Diesel pre-
heating on. climatic conditions requiring
pre-heating. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before operating the
starter.
Particle
emissions filter on. a malfunction of the particle
emissions filter (Diesel additive
level, risk of clogging, ...). Have the filter checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Chapter 6, "Checks" section.
Presence of
water in the
Diesel filter on and
accompanied by
a message in the
screen. water in the Diesel filter. Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Chapter 6, "Checks" section.
Service spanner
on. service due shortly.
Refer to the list of checks in the servicing and warranty
booklet. Have the service carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Time on. adjustment of the time. Use the left-hand button on the instrument panel. Chapter 2,
at the beginning of the "Instruments and controls" section.
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Gearboxes and steering wheel
To change gear easily, always depress the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand on
the gear knob as the force exerted, even if
slight, may wear the internal components of
the gearbox over time.
GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
5-speed gearbox
6-speed gearbox
Changing into 5 th
or 6 th
gear
Move the gear lever fully to the right to
engage 5 th or 6 th
gear.
Engaging reverse gear
In the 6-speed configuration, raise the collar
under the gear knob to engage reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
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Gearboxes and steering wheel
Manual mode
Manual sequential gear changing.
- Select gear lever position M
,
- push the gear lever towards the + sign
to change up, from 1 through to 6,
- conversely, push the gear lever towards
the - sign to change down.
In manual mode, it is only possible to
change from one gear to another if the
vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
If they do not, the vehicle will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox automatically
selects first gear.
You can change from position D
(automatic mode) to position M
(manual mode) at any time.
Good practice
Never select position N
when the vehicle is
moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless the
vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to optimise
braking on a slippery surface.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
- if you force the gear lever from
position P
to another position in the
event of a battery failure.
When the engine is at idle, brakes not
applied, if position R
, D
or M
is selected the
vehicle moves even without the accelerator
being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the
engine running
.
Operating fault
Any operating fault is indicated by an
audible signal, accompanied by the
message "Automatic gear fault"
in the
screen.
In this situation the gearbox operates in
downgrade mode (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), keeping
within the limit of local speed restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Ventilation
Driver or passenger side comfort value
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Automatic operation
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the windscreen behind the
mirror, it is used for regulation of the air
conditioning.
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning system
operating mode.
Press this button, the AUTO
symbol is displayed.
Depending on the comfort value selected,
the system controls the distribution,
the fl ow and the intake of air to guarantee comfort
and a suffi cient circulation of air in the passenger
compartment. No further action on your part is required.
When the engine is cold, to prevent an excessive
diffusion of cold air, the ventilation will reach its
optimum level gradually.
For your comfort, the settings are stored when the
ignition is switched off and are reinstated the next
time the vehicle is started, if the temperature in the
passenger compartment has not changed signifi cantly;
otherwise, operation resumes in automatic mode.
Turn this control to the left or to
the right to decrease or increase
the value. A setting around the
value 21 provides optimum
comfort.However, depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24
is usual.
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Parking sensors
SAFETY
4
The audible and/or visual rear parking
sensor system consists of four proximity
sensors, installed in the rear bumper. The
sensors detect any obstacle which enters
the field: person, vehicle, tree, fence, behind
the vehicle during the manoeuvre.
Certain objects detected at the beginning of
the manoeuvre will no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre due to the
blind spots between and below the sensors.
Examples: stake, roadworks cone or
pavement post.
Engage reverse gear
An audible signal confirms the activation of
the system by engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more rapid as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle. When
the distance between the rear of the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous.
Activation / Deactivation
REAR PARKING SENSORS
Display in the screen
You can activate or deactivate the
system by pressing this button.
The activation or deactivation of
the system is stored when the
vehicle stops.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, when reverse
gear is engaged the LED in the button
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Good practice
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.
The system will be deactivated automatically
if a trailer is being towed or if a bicycle
carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a
towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
The parking assistance cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
Stop the assistance
Change to neutral.