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Lighting left on
When a front door is opened with the
ignition off and in manual lighting mode,
an audible signal warns the driver if the
vehicle's lighting is still on.
In this case, switching off the lighting
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, they will switch
off automatically after thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.* According to country.
Daytime-running lampsManual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
System which switches on special lamps at the
front, to make the vehicle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and permanently,
when the engine is running, if:
-

T

he function is activated* in the "Main
Menu" of the instrument panel screen.
-
T

he lighting control is at position

0
or AUTO .
-

A

ll the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate* this function using the
"Main Menu" of the instrument panel screen. The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- p osition 1 (Stop) : insert and removing
the
key,
-

p
osition 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-

p
osition 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
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Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Max application of
the parking brake" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-

i
n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-

w
hen the effective gradient you are parked
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,
during towing).
-

i
n the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
-

a
fter a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the engine...), the
parking brake can automatically alter its level of
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument
panel going off and the display of a message
"Parking brake off " in the instrument panel
screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking
brake and therefore your safety, the number of
successive application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned
by the message "Parking brake faulty" and a
warning lamp flashes. In the event of a battery failure, it will
not be possible to operate the electric
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti
roll-back fault" and of the following warning lamps:
and/or
f

lashing-

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F

I
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F

P
ull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F

S
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
-

A
pplication may take longer than in normal operation.
-

I
f warning lamp (!) flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the
ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F

S
witch on the ignition.
F

P
ush the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty –
automatic mode activated " and the following warning
lamps:
and/or
f

lashing-

O
nly the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
-

M
anual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the
following warning lamp:
flashing -

A
pplication of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-

T
he parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F

W
ait approximately 3 minutes.
F

A
fter 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
-

I
llumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Stop & Start
Operation
- with an electronic gearbox, at speeds
below 4 mph (6 km/h), 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:
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal. 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
the key,
-

t

he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
-

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 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.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
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- gear lever in position A or M, release the
brake pedal,
-

o
r gear lever in position N and the brake
pedal released, move the gear lever to
position A or M ,
-

o
r engage reverse gear.
Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine starts with an
electronic gearbox :
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal. START mode is invoked automatically when:
-

t

he driver's door is open,
-

t

he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t

he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11

km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
-

t

he electric parking brake is being applied,
-

s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed for control of a system. 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.
Deactivation
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
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Reactivation
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 CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.
Operating fault Maintenance
This system requires a 12 V battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V charger and
observe the polarity. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
START mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use of
advanced technology. For any work on
the system go to a qualified workshop
with the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and a
message in the screen.
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battery
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For 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

r
emove the plastic cover to gain access to
the two terminals,
F

u
nclip the fusebox to remove the battery, if
necessary.
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 CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
After refitting the battery, 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).
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
Practical information