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The active cruise control is switched on
manually: it requires that the speed of the vehicle b
e between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 90 mph
(
150 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-
f
ourth gear or higher with a manual
g
earbox,
-
s
econd gear or higher with an electronic or
a
utomatic gearbox in manual mode,
-
p
osition A with an electronic gearbox or D
with
an automatic gearbox.
General points
The active cruise control can above be paused
using the control, or automatically:
-
b
y pressing the brake or clutch pedal,
-
i
n the event of operation of the ESC, for
s
afety reasons,
-
i
n the event of operation of the electric
p
arking brake control lever,
-
w
hen an inter-vehicle time threshold is
r
eached (calculated according to the
r
elative speeds of your vehicle and the
v
ehicle in front and the inter-vehicle time
se
tting
c
hosen),
-
w
hen the distance between your vehicle
a
nd the one in front becomes to small,
-
w
hen the speed of the vehicle in front is
to low,
-
w
hen the speed of your vehicle becomes
t
oo low. The active cruise control cannot in any
circumstances
replace the observation
o
f speed limits, nor the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
It
i
s
r
ecommended that
y
ou always
k
eep
y
our feet close to the pedals.
If
the
speed
setting
selected
is
above
9
3
mph
(150
km/h),
the
system
switches
t
o
standard
cruise
control
operation
(
a
message
appears
in
the
instrument
pan
el). The
inter-vehicle time setting is
m
emorised on switching off the ignition.
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The change from one level of alert to the next takes place if the driving
c
onditions do not change (speed
u
nchanged, no change of lane...)
Severe
weather conditions (very heavy
r
ain, accumulation of snow in front
o
f the radar) may inter fere with the
o
peration of the system, resulting in
t
he display of the message "System
inactive: Reduced visibility ".
The
s
ystem remains unavailable until the
m
essage
d
isappears.
If
the speed of your vehicle is too high
w
hen approaching another vehicle, the
f
irst level of alert may not be displayed:
t
he level 2 alert may be displayed
d
i r e c t l y.
On
the other hand, the level 1 alert
i
s never displayed with the triggering
t
hreshold 3 (close).
Alerts
According to the collision risk detected by the system and the alert threshold chosen, three
l
evels of alert can be triggered.
Level 1 :
visual alert only (orange)
i
ndicating that the vehicle in front is
v
ery close. The message "Vehicle
close "
is displayed.
Level 2 :
visual (red) and audible
a
lerts indicating that a collision is
i
mminent. The message "Brake! " is
displayed.
This
level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
t
ime between your vehicle and the one in front.
This
level of alert is based on a time before
c
ollision. It takes account of the vehicle
d
ynamics, the speed of your vehicle and
t
he speed of the vehicle in front, the driving
c
onditions, the situation with your vehicle
(
cornering, pedals pressed, etc.) to trigger the
a
lert at the right moment. Level 3
: an increase in t
he tension of the driver's
s
eat belt, to hold the driver
a
gainst the backrest of their
sea
t.
The
3
rd level of alert is not triggered or i
s
interrupted in the event of an impact
b
etween the two vehicles.
The increase in the tension of the
driver's
seat belt is intended only as an
a
lert:
it
does not in any circumstances
a
ssure
the function of driver safety.
The
triggering of this alert does not act
o
n
the
safety functions provided by the
s
eat
belts.
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Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with parking, detecting a parking space then
c
ontrolling the steering to park in the space.
It
controls the steering while the driver
m
anages the accelerator, brakes, gears and
c
lutch (manual gearbox). During phases of
e
ntry into and exit from a parking space, the
s
ystem provides visual and audible information
t
o the driver in order to make the manoeuvres
s
afe. It may be necessary to move for wards
a
nd backwards more than once. During
a manoeuvre the steering wheel
t
urns quickly: do not hold the steering
w
heel, do not place your hand between
t
he spokes of the steering wheel and
t
ake care with loose and bulky clothing,
s
carves, handbags... There is a risk of
in
jury.
When
Park Assist is activated, it
p
revents a change to STOP mode of
S
top & Start. In STOP mode, activation
o
f Park Assist restarts the engine.
The
Park Assist system cannot in any
c
ircumstances replace the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
The
driver must remain in control
o
f their vehicle ensuring that the
s
pace remains clear throughout the
m
anoeuvre.
In
some circumstances, the sensors
m
ay not detect small obstacles located
i
n their blind spots.
The
driver can take control at any time by
g
ripping the steering wheel. The
Park Assist system provides assistance for t
he following manoeuvres:
-
e
ntry into a parallel parking space
-
e
xit from a parallel parking space
-
b
ay parkingThe
Park Assist system takes control
o
f the power steering for a maximum
o
f 4 manoeuvre cycles. The function
i
s deactivated after these 4 cycles.
I
f you think that your vehicle is not
p
ositioned correctly, you should then
t
ake control of the steering to carry out
t
he manoeuvre.
The
Park Assist system cannot work
w
ith the engine off.
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218
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating the following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
e
mergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
c
ontrol,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
a
nd contributes towards improved control in
c
orners, in particular on poor or slippery road
su
rfaces.
The
ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
em
ergency
b
raking.
The
electronic brake force distribution system
m
anages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach the optimum braking pressure more
q
uickly and therefore reduce the stopping
di
stance.
It
is triggered according to the speed at which
t
he brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
r
eduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
i
ncrease in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction in order to limit
w
heel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
w
heels and on the engine. It also improves
t
he directional stability of the vehicle on
a
cceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path followed by the vehicle and that required by
t
he driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
a
utomatically acts on the brake of one or more
w
heels and on the engine to return the vehicle
t
o the required path, within the limits of the laws
o
f physics.
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Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
When this warning lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP w arning lam p, a
ccompanied by an audible signal and a
m
essage, it indicates that there is a fault
w
ith the electronic brake force distribution
(
EBFD), which could cause loss of control
o
f the vehicle when braking.
Operation
When this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
a
nd a message, it indicates that there
i
s a fault with the ABS, which could
c
ause loss of control of the vehicle
when
b
raking. Depending
on version, your vehicle has a
s
ystem to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control .
This system detects situations of difficult s
ur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
m
ove off or make progress on deep fresh snow
o
r compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control
limits the amount of wheel slip to
p
rovide the best traction and trajectory control
f
or your vehicle.
The
use of snow tyres is strongly
r
ecommended on sur faces offering low levels
o
f adhesion.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)When changing w heels ( tyres a nd r ims), m
ake sure that these are approved for
y
our vehicle.
Normal
operation of the ABS may make
i
tself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
ped
al.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In
both
cases,
contact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
As
soon as they detect a problem of grip or
t
rajectory, these systems act on the operation if
t
he engine and brakes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
g
round...), it may be advisable to deactivate
t
he DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn
f
reely and regain grip.
This
is
indicated
by
flashing
of
this
w
arning
lamp
in
the
instrument
panel. Reactivate
the systems as soon as the level of
g
rip permits. F
P
ress this button.
This
indicator lamp and the indicator
l
amp in the button come on.
The
DSC and ASR systems no longer act
o
n the operation of the engine and on the
b
rakes in the event of a involuntary change of
t
rajectory.
DSC/ASR
The DSC and ASR systems offer increased s afety in normal driving, but they should not
e
ncourage the driver to take extra risks or drive
a
t high speed.
It
is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
i
ce) that the risk of loss of grip increases.
I
t is therefore important for your safety to
k
eep the DSC and ASR systems activated
i
n all conditions, and particularly in difficult
c
onditions. The
correct operation of these systems
d
epends on observation of the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations regarding as much the
w
heels (tyres and rims), braking and electronic
c
omponents as the assembly and repair
p
rocedures used by CITROËN dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness of the
D
SC and ASR systems in wintry conditions,
t
he vehicle must be fitted with four snow
t
yres, allowing the the vehicle to retain neutral
b
ehaviour on the road.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,
s
table and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake unless it has
b
een programmed to automatic mode,
s
witch off the ignition and engage first
g
ear* to block the wheels.
Check
that the braking warning lamp
a
nd the P warning lamp in the parking
b
rake control lever come on.
For
greater safety, place a chock 2
against
the wheel opposite to the one
b
eing
c
hanged.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the finisher from from each o
f bolts using the tool 4 (depending on
e
quipment).
F
F
it the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace
1 to slacken the security bolt
(if
fitted).
F
S
lacken the other bolts (no more than a
1
/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1
o
n l y.
*
Position R
for
an
electronic
gearbox
or
P for
an
automatic
gearbox. Do
not use:
-
t
he jack for anything other than
l
ifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
s
upplied by the manufacturer.
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271
Original tyre sizeSpec ification of
chains.
205/60
R16 Maximum
link size:
9
mm
205/55
R17
225/45
R18 THULE
model
K-Summit
K34 only
For
more information on snow chains, contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Use
only chains designed to be fitted the type
o
f
wheel on your vehicle:
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when b
raking.
The
snow chains must be fitted only
t
o the front wheels. They must never
b
e fitted to "space-saver" type spare
w
heels.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a j
ourney, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
o
n the side of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
w
heel chocks to prevent movement of your
v
ehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
p
rovided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
m
oments, without exceeding 30 mph
(
50 km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
c
hains are correctly tightened.
Take
account
of
the
legislation
in
force
i
n your country on the use of snow
chains
and
the
maximum
running
speed
a
uthorised. Avoid
driving with snow chains on roads
t
hat have been cleared of snow, to
a
void damaging your vehicle's tyres and
t
he road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
w
ith alloy wheels, check that no part of
t
he chain or its fixings is in contact with
t
he wheel rim.
It
is
strongly
recommended
that
before
y
ou
leave,
you
practise
fitting
the
snow
c
hains
on
a
level
and
dry
sur face.
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Practical information