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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with the
electronic gearbox system:
-

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.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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.
If the system has been deactivated
in ST
oP m

ode, the engine restarts
immediately.
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Operating fault
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. All of the warning lamps
in the instrument panel come on. It is then
necessary to switch off the ignition and start
the engine again using the key.
Maintenance
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
CITR
oËn

introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
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 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.
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.
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
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Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this
warning lamp accompanied by
a message in the multifunction
screen.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this
component.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
de

pending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
a c

logged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
as s
oon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Access to fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure the correct sealing of
the fusebox.
All work on these fuses, located on
the battery, must be carried out by
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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batteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.
af

ter refitting the battery by a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop, the
Stop

& Start system will only be
active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle, a
period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
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First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
do n
ot try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C

onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F

C

onnect the other end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal C (or
the engine mounting) of the broken-down
vehicle.
F

S

tart the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
Starting using another
battery
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
F

O
perate the starter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start immediately,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order. Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
do n
ot disconnect the battery to charge it. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
al
l operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion and fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
do n

ot reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
ba
tteries contain harmful substances such
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regulations
and must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
a

flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the eMyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment,
windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
thirty

minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
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