Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference to automatic mode and
avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear:
as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, this indicator appears
only in manual mode.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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Monochrome screen C
Depending on the context, it displays:
- t ime,
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d
ate,
-
a
mbient temperature (this flashes if there is
a risk of ice),
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v
isual parking sensor information,
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c
urrent audio source,
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t
elephone or Bluetooth system information,
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s
ettings menus for the screen and the
vehicle equipment. From the control panel of your Audio system,
press:
F
button A to chooses between the display
of audio information in full screen or the
shared display of the audio source and the
time,
F
the "ME
n
U" button for access to the main
menu ,
F
t
he "5" or " 6" buttons to scroll through the
items in the screen,
F
t
he "7" or " 8" buttons to change a setting
value,
F
the "OK" button to confirm,
or
F
the "Back" button to abandon the
operation in progress. F
P
ress the "ME
n
U"
button for access to the
main menu :
-
"
Multimedia",
-
"
Telephone",
-
"
Bluetooth connection",
-
"
Personalisation-configuration",
F P ress the "
7" or " 8" button to select the
menu required, then confirm by pressing
the "OK" button.
displays in the screencont rolsMain menu
Monitoring
If dashes are displayed continuously
while driving in place of the digits,
contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
This value may vary following a change
in the style of driving or the relief,
resulting in a significant change in the
current fuel consumption.
Trip computer, a few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance which
can still be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the tank in relation
to the average fuel consumption
over the last few
miles
(kilometres) travelled.
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least
5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km). This function is only displayed from
20
mph (30 km/h).
current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.
Average fuel
consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel
consumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calculated
since the last trip computer zero
reset (ignition on).
Stop & Start time
counter
(minutes / seconds or hours /
minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
a
time counter calculates the time spent in
STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F
P
ush the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F
P
ull the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
d
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1
automatically.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position
d
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S" , after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to auto-adaptive
mode
F At any time, press the button selected again to leave the special programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
driving
deactivation / Reactivation
With the touch screen button
With the switch on the dashboard
F Select the "dr iving" menu.
F
I
n the page, press this button.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp for the button and the display
of a message.
Pressing the switch again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message. F
P
ress this switch.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message.
Pressing the button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Opening the bonnet
dr
iving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched
on.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury
related to an automatic change to
START
mode.
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Automatic headlamp dipping
Switching on
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the lighting
and traffic conditions, using a camera located
in the rear view mirror.F
P
ut the lighting control stalk ring
in the "AUTO" position.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid. The driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting, its correct use for the prevailing
conditions of light, visibility and traffic
and observation of driving and vehicle
regulations. F
F
lash the headlamps (pull
the stalk beyond the point
of resistance) to activate
the function.
T
his indicator lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
to confirm activation.
F
P
ress the button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
Switching off
F Press the button, its indicator lamp goes off, the lighting
system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode.
Pause
F Flashing the headlamps again pauses the
function and the lighting
system changes to
"automatic illumination of
headlamps" mode.
F
F
lash the headlamps
again to reactivate the
system.
The system will be operational as soon as
you have exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the system no longer operates.
Operation
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
Once activated, the system operates as follows:
-
i
f there is adequate light and/or if the traffic
conditions do not allow the use of main
beam, then dipped beam is maintained,
-
i
f the light level is low and the traffic
conditions allow, main beam comes on
automatically.
Visibility
dynamic stability control (dSc)
a nd 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
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
deactivation
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp and
the lamp in the deactivation button,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicate a fault with
the system.
Reactivation
F Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
The DSC and ASR systems no longer act
on the operation of the engine and on the
brakes in the event of a involuntary change of
trajectory. F
P
ress this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
The systems are reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate
them manually:
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at
any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.checking using the
dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F
W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B . A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine .
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I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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I
f the level is below the MI n
m
ark, you
must top up the engine oil.
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