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Gear shift indicator*
In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the performance
of the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when
overtaking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-

e
ngaging a lower gear.
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving
economically.
dep

ending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. Example:
-

T
he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear, if appropriate.
-
Y
ou are in third gear.
-
Y
ou press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
* d
ep
ending on engine.With an electronic or automatic
gearbox, the system is only active in
manual mode.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow accompanied by
the suggested gear.
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The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - SToP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The
engine restarts 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 & Start 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 the
clutch pedal.
-

w
ith a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox ,
when stationary or at speeds below 5 mph
(8 km/h) (depending on version), 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 sum
of the periods in ST
oP m

ode
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:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

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

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-
d

emisting is active,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, ST
oP m
ode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
ST
oP m
ode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
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Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
-

w

ith a manual gearbox , when you
depress the clutch pedal,
-

w

ith a 5-speed or 6-speed electronic
gearbox :
●

g

ear lever in position A or M , when you
release the brake pedal,
●

o

r gear lever in position N and the brake
pedal released, when you move the gear
lever to position A or M ,
●

o

r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
For reasons of safety and for your comfort,
START mode is invoked automatically when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11 km/h) with the electronic gearbox
system,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system.
Deactivation
at any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
With a manual gearbox in ST
oP m

ode,
if you engage a gear without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a message
is displayed asking you to fully depress
the clutch pedal so that the engine can
restart. If the system has been deactivated
in ST
oP m

ode, the engine restarts
immediately.
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Operating faultMaintenance
In the event of a fault with the system, the "ECO
OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then comes
on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP m

ode, the
vehicle may stall.
a
l
l of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key. This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITRoËn introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
be

fore doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
S T a
R
T m o d e .
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Reactivation
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Hill start assist
System which holds your vehicle temporarily
(approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a
slope, the time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain conditions on a slope are met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
-

p
rovided you are in automated mode
(position A ) or in manual mode (position M )
on an electronic gearbox.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these
warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked. On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, manually apply
the parking brake then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp is on (not
flashing) in the instrument panel.
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System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding 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.
S

peed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.
2.
V

alue decrease button.
3.
V

alue increase button.
4.
S

peed limiter on / off button.
Displays in the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.
S
peed limiter on / off indication.
6.
Spe

ed limiter mode selection indication.
7.
P

rogrammed speed value.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed 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 programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode
is selected but is not switched
on


(P a
U
S E).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have
any effect unless you press the pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed, which
is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the
programmed speed.
Leaving limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the speed limiter mode is
deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

S

et the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph
(90 km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
-

b

y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-

b

y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-

i

n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
F

S

witch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 .
F

S

witch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4 : the display
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).
F

S

witch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.
on a s
teep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
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System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A.
1.
C

ruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.
2.
V

alue decrease button.
3.
V

alue increase button.
4.
C

ruise control off/resume button.Steering mounted controlsDisplays in the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

C
ruise control off/resume indication.
6.

C
ruise control mode selection indication.
7.

P
rogrammed speed value.
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Cruise control
The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-

f
ourth gear on a manual gearbox,
-

s
econd gear on a or automatic or electronic
gearbox, in sequential mode,
-
position A on an electronic gearbox or
position D on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the ESP system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
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