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Motoring & the Environment
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Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 
emissions.
Eco-driving
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 or electronic gearbox, give preference 
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the accelerator 
pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift 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 electronic or 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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Good practice
Do not make any modifications to the 
electronic immobiliser system.
Operating the remote control, even 
when it is in your pocket, may result in 
involuntary unlocking of the doors.
The simultaneous use of other 
high frequency equipment (mobile 
telephones, domestic alarms…), may 
interfere with the operation of the 
remote control temporarily.
The remote control does not operate 
while the key is in the ignition, even if 
the ignition is off.
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
All of the keys contain an electronic 
immobiliser device.
This device locks the engine supply 
system. It is activated automatically 
when the key is removed from the 
ignition.
a
fter the ignition is switched on, a 
dialogue is established between the 
key and the electronic immobiliser 
system.
The metal part of the key must be 
unfolded correctly for correct dialogue 
to take place.
If you lose your keys
Visit a CITR
o Ë n  dealer with the 
vehicle's V5 registration certificate and 
your identification document.
a CITR
o Ë n  dealer will be able 
to retrieve the key code and 
the transponder code so that a 
replacement key can be ordered.
Don't forget
When leaving the vehicle, check that 
the lighting is off and nothing of value 
is visible.
a
s a safety precaution (with children 
on board), remove the key from the 
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even 
for a short time.
When purchasing a second-hand 
vehicle, have the keys memorised by 
a CITR
o Ë n  dealer, so as to be sure 
that the keys in your possession are 
the only ones that can be used to start 
the vehicle.
ALARM
If fitted on your vehicle, this provides 
two types of protection:
-
 
exterior protection: it sounds if a 
front/rear door or the bonnet is 
opened.
-
 
interior protection: it sounds if 
the volume inside the passenger 
compartment changes (breaking of 
a window or a movement inside the 
vehicle).
If 
your vehicle is fitted with a separation 
partition, the interior protection is not 
active in the load space.
Locking the vehicle with 
complete alarm
Setting the alarm
- Switch of f the ignition and get out of 
the vehicle.
-
 
Set the alarm within five minutes of 
getting out of the vehicle, by locking 
or deadlocking using the remote 
control. 
The red LED, located in the 
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Instruments and controls
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Warning lamp isindicatesSolution - action
Dipped beam 
headlamps
  / 
Daytime 
running 
lamps on.a manual selection or 
automatic illumination of 
headlamps.
Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the 
second position.
illumination of the dipped beam headlamps 
from the time the ignition is switched on: 
daytime running lamps (depending on the 
country in which the vehicle is sold).
Chapter 4, "Steering mounted controls" section.
Main beam 
headlamps pulling of the stalk towards 
you.Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam 
headlamps.
Direction 
indicators flashing with 
audible signal.a change of direction via 
the lighting stalk. Flashing right: push stalk downwards.
Flashing left: push stalk upwards.
Front 
foglamps on.
a manual selection. The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or 
dipped beam headlamps are on.
Rear 
foglamps on.
a manual selection. The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or 
dipped beam headlamps are on.
In conditions of normal visibility, switch them off 
to avoid breaking the law.
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Warning lamp in the 
screenis
indicates Solution - action
Cruise 
control on.
cruise control selected. Manual selection.
Chapter 4, "Steering mounted controls" section.
Speed limiter on.speed limiter selected. Manual selection.
Chapter 4, "Steering mounted controls" section.
Gear shift 
indicator on.a recommendation 
independent of the type and 
density of traffic. To reduce fuel consumption, change to an 
appropriate gear with a manual gearbox. 
The driver retains responsibility to follow this 
indication or not.
Diesel pre-
heating on.climatic conditions requiring 
pre-heating. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before 
operating the starter.
Presence of 
water in the 
Diesel filter
on and 
accompanied    by 
a message in the 
screen.
water in the Diesel filter. Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop without delay.
Chapter 7, "Checks" section.
According to country.
Service 
spanner on.that a service will be due 
shortly. Refer to the list of checks in the maintenance and 
warranty guide. Have the service carried out by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Time flashing. adjustment of the time. Use the left-hand button on the instrument panel.
Chapter 3, "Instruments and controls" section. 
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MANUAL GEARBO x
5-speed
6-speed
To change gear easily, always depress 
the clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming 
caught under the pedal:
-
 
ensure that the mat is positioned 
and secured correctly on the floor
,
-
 
never fit one mat on top of another
 .
When driving, avoid leaving your hand 
on the gear knob as the force exerted, 
even if slight, may wear the internal 
components of the gearbox over time.
Changing into 5th or 6th gear
To engage the gear correctly, move the 
gear lever fully to the right. In the 6-speed configuration, raise the 
collar below the gear knob.
Engaging reverse gear
S
TEERING
 WHEEL 
ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, 
release the steering wheel adjustment 
mechanism by pulling the lever.
Adjust the steering wheel for height 
and reach, then lock the mechanism by 
pushing the lever fully forward. The lever should be moved slowly 
to reduce noise.
To engage reverse gear, wait until the 
vehicle has come to a complete stop. 
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Moving off
- To start the engine, the gear selector must be in position N.
-
 
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
-
 
Operate the starter
 .
-
 
When the engine is running, place 
the gear selector on 
R, A or M as 
desired.
-
 
Release the brake pedal and 
accelerate.
If the gear selector is not in position
  N, 
and/or if the brake pedal is not 
pressed, the engine will not start. 
Repeat the above procedure.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
Move the gear selector to R.
Only attempt to select reverse gear 
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral Changing to neutral
Move the gear selector to N. If the 
vehicle is moving, do not select this 
position even momentarily.
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOx
- automatic mode: gear selector in 
position  A.
-
 
manual mode: gear selector in 
position 
M.
For safety:
It is only possible to come out 
of position N if the brake pedal is 
pressed.
The change from position A (driving in 
automatic mode) to position M (driving 
in manual mode) or vice versa can be 
made at any time. The warning lamp A 
goes off in the instrument panel.
Mode selection 
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
"Motorway" function
Press the control up or down to flash 
the corresponding direction indicator 
three times.
LIGHTING
Left: downwards passing the 
point of resistance.
Right: upwards passing the 
point of resistance.
Front and rear lighting
Lighting off
Automatic illumination of 
headlamps
SidelampsDipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Checking by means of the 
indicator lamps in the instrument 
panel is described in the 
"Instruments and controls" section of 
chapter 3.
Direction indicators
Selection is by turning this 
ring. Lighting-on audible warningo
n switching off the ignition, all of the 
lamps turn off, except dipped beam if 
automatic guide-me-home lighting has 
been activated.
To activate the lighting 
control, turn this ring 
to the lighting off 
position
  "0" then to the 
selection of your choice.
o
n opening the driver's door, there is 
an audible warning if you have left the 
lighting on. 
Steering mounted controls
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Good practice
For maximum cooling or heating of the 
passenger compartment, it is possible 
to exceed the value 15 by turning until 
LO is displayed or the value 27 by 
turning until HI is displayed.
o
n entering the vehicle, the inside 
temperature may be much colder (or 
warmer) than is comfortable. There is 
no advantage in changing the value 
displayed in order to quickly reach the 
level of comfort required. The system 
will use its maximum performance to 
reach the comfort value set.
DIGITAL  AIR  CONDITIONING
Automatic operation
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning 
system operating mode. Driver or passenger side comfort 
value
The value indicated in the screen 
corresponds to a level of comfort and 
not a temperature in degrees Celsius 
or Fahrenheit.
Turn this control to the left 
or to the right to decrease or 
increase the value. A setting 
around the value 21 provides 
optimum comfort. However, 
depending on your requirements, a 
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
d
o not cover the sunshine sensor 
located on the dashboard.
Press this button, the AUTO 
symbol is displayed.
The system controls the 
distribution, the flow and the 
intake of air to guarantee 
comfort and a sufficient circulation 
of air in the passenger compartment 
according to the comfort value set. No 
further action on your part is required. Air flow will increase gradually when 
the engine is cold, to prevent excessive 
distribution of cold air.
For your comfort, the settings are 
stored when the ignition is switched off 
and are reinstated the next time the 
vehicle is started.
The automatic function will no longer 
be maintained if you change a setting 
manually (AUTO is cleared).
SEPARATE SETTINGS FOR DRIVER AND
  PASSENGER 
EASE OF USE and COMFORT
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Ventilation