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Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
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w

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

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

ear selector in position A or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
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o

r gear selector in position N and the
brake pedal released, when you move
the gear selector to position A or M ,
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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:
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y
ou open the driver's door,
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y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11
km/h) with the electronic gearbox
system,
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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 STOP mode,
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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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:
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t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
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c
ertain conditions on a slope are met,
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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:
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p
rovided you are in automated mode
(position A) or in manual mode (position M )
with 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.
Operation
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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
(PAUS 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 :
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b

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

y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
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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:
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e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
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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:
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f
ourth gear on a manual gearbox,
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s
econd gear on a or automatic or electronic
gearbox, in sequential mode,
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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 trajectory control systems 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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Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position: the cruise control mode
is selected but is not switched on
(PAUS E).
F

S
et the programmed speed by
accelerating to the required speed, then
press button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 70 mph
(110 km/h)).
Exceeding the programmed speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the programmed speed
results in flashing of this speed in the screen.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the speed.
Leaving cruise control mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise control mode is
deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
F

S
witch off the cruise control by pressing button 4
: the screen
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).
F
S
witch the cruise control back on by pressing button 4 again.
Operating fault
In the event of a cruise control malfunction,
the speed is cleared resulting in flashing of the
dashes. Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
do n

ot use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
on a s

teep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3
:
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b

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

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

n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
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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 in the 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.
If the telephone is being used at the
same time, 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.
af

ter 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.
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.
Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
Practical information

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
EngineVTi 68PureTech 68 VTi 82PureTech 82
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) ETG electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
Model code: SC... ZMZ0ZMZ 6 HMZ0HMZ0/P HMZ 6
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nladen weight 973973 9751 060 975
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K
erb weight 1 0481 048 1 050 1 1351 050
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ross vehicle weight
(GV W) 1 500
1 520 1 5111 5151 525
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ross train weight (GTW)
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n a 12 % gradient 1 950
1 970 2 3112 3152 325
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B
raked trailer (within GTW limit)
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n a 12 % gradient 450
450800 800800
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B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 775
7751 100 1 1001 100
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U

nbraked trailer 450450 520520520
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R
ecommended nose weight 4646464646
*

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol enginePureTech 82
S&S VTi 95PureTech 110
S&S V Ti 120
Gearbox ETG electronic
(5-speed) ETG electronic
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed)
a

utomatic
(4-speed)
Model code: SC... HMZ 6 / PS8FP0/PHNZ 6 / S 5FS05FS9
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U
nladen weight 9801 079 1 0701 0751 089
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K
erb weight 1 0551 1541 1451 1501 164
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G
ross vehicle weight
(GV W) 1 541
1 5811 598 1 579 1 612
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G
ross train weight (GTW)
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n a 12 % gradient 2 041
2 4812 498 2 4792 512
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B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
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n a 12 % gradient 500
900 900900900
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B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 800
1 150 1 1501 1501 150
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nbraked trailer 500570570570570
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R
ecommended nose weight 4646464646
*

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
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Technical data