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Speed limiter (VTi 68 engine)
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
this can be done whatever the speed of the
vehicle. However, if you are driving at less than
20 mph (30 km/h), the programmed speed will
be fixed at 20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is paused by operation of the
control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly
beyond the point of resistance.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle
returns to the programmed speed limit.
The programmed limit speed is erased
when switching off the ignition.
Steering mounted controls
The controls are grouped together on this
control stalk at the steering wheel.
1.
S
peed limiter on / off: by pressing the end
of the control stalk.
2.
P
rogramming the speed, then
D
ecrease the setting: by pushing the
control stalk down.
3.
R
estore speed limiter
I
ncrease the setting: by pushing the control
stalk up.
4.
P
ause speed limiter: by pulling the control
stalk towards you.
Displays in the instrument
panel
The information is grouped together in the
instrument panel screen.
5.
S
peed limiter on / pause indication.
6.
S
peed value setting.
The speed limiter cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
observe speed limits, nor can it replace the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
If you choose to display other information
(trip A for example), the speed limiter
information is automatically displayed again
after about 6
seconds.
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Lane departure warning system
System which detects the unintended crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the ground, using a camera that recognises both solid and
broken lines.
To improve your safety, the camera analyses the image and then triggers a warning if the vehicle wanders over a lane marking (speed higher than
30 mph (50 km/h)).
This system is particularly suitable for motor ways and dual carriageways.
The lane departure warning system
cannot in any circumstances replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
It is necessary to observe driving
regulations and take a break every
two
hours.
Activation
F Press this button, located on the steering wheel.
Detection
You are alerted by an audible signal and the
display of a warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
No alert is given if the direction
indicators are on and for around
20
seconds after they stop flashing.
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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
When manoeuvring the vehicle,
take care not to operate the horn
unintentionally.
Three flashes of the direction
indicators
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times. F
P
ress one of the steering wheel spokes.
F
P
ress the central part of the steering
wheel.
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Under-inflation alert
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal.
F
R
educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
F
S
top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check.
F
I
f you have a compressor (such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit) check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
I
f it is not possible to carry out this check
straight away, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and
after changing one or more wheels.
A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's
side, gives a reminder of this.
The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
See the "Identification markings"
section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label. Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
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Unwanted triggering of the system
It is possible for the system to detect a risk of
imminent collision and start working, in the
following conditions in particular:
-
d
etection of an object located close to the
outer edge of a bend (safety barrier, lamp
post or road sign),
-
d
etection of an object located at the top or
bottom of a steep slope,
-
d
etection of reflective objects (central
reservation...) in the road,
-
d
etection of the upper bar of a bridge or a
traffic light gantry,
-
d
etection of a vehicle on a bend travelling
in the other direction,
-
d
etection of a vehicle traveling in the other
direction, at a crossroads, when your
vehicle is turning left or right,
-
i
f the vehicle ahead of you sends up water
or snow,
-
i
f your vehicle stops very close to a wall or
other vehicles,
-
w
hen your vehicle closes rapidly on the
vehicle ahead,
-
i
f the vehicle is raised or lowered,
-
i
f the vehicle passes through a plastic curtain,
-
i
f driving through mist or smoke,
-
i
f the sensor is misaligned (following
replacement after a collision).
Never leave accumulations of snow or
any object projecting above the bonnet
or in front of the roof: this might fall into
the field of vision of the sensor and
generate a detection.
Operating limits
The system only detects
vehicles (cars, lorries)
that are stationary or moving in the same
direction as your vehicle. In difficult weather conditions (very
heavy rain, snow, fog, hail...), braking
distances increase, which can reduce
the ability of the system to avoid a
collision.
The driver must therefore remain
particularly vigilant.
The system is not triggered or is interrupted if
the driver:
-
a
ccelerates strongly (even if the speed
limiter is on),
-
o
r turns the steering wheel suddenly
(avoiding manoeuvre).
Detection capability is less effective if:
-
y
ou are driving on roads with pronounced
bends and/or on roads in poor condition,
-
y
our vehicle is excessively loaded, as
this changes the horizontal attitude of the
vehicle. It does not detect small vehicles
(bicycles, motorcycles), pedestrians or
animals, nor non-reflective stationary
objects.
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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F
W
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
F
T
urn it to the "OFF" position.
F
R
emove the key keeping the switch in the
new position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag display
screen. It stays on while the airbag is
deactivated. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove a rear ward facing child seat,
with the ignition off
, turn the switch to the
"ON" position to reactivate the airbag and so
assure the safety of your front passenger in the
event of an impact.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their for ward
movement. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front airbag
display screen. It stays on while the
front airbag is activated.
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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...), nor fix or attach anything close to
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Refer to the "Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is located below the dashboard
(driver's side).
F
U
nclip the plastic cover for access to the
fuses.
When you have finished, carefully refit the
c ove r. Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
1 5Fuel injection system - Audio system - VSC system
2 15Front and rear screenwash
3 5Main distribution unit - Instrument panel - Display screen -
Air conditioning - Heated rear screen and door mirror heating -
Heated seats - Electric fabric roof - Audio system
4 5Electric power steering - Stop & Start
5 15Rear wiper
6 5Cooling fan - ABS system ESP - VSC system
7 25Front wiper
8 10Heated door mirrors
9 1512 V socket (120 W max)
10 7. 5Door mirrors - Audio system - Stop & Start - Instrument panel -
Display screen
Practical information