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Starting-switching off the engine
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 (Star ting) .
Ignition switch
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
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.
Ignition on positionAnti-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.
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.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
Starting the engine
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P
:
F
d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),

or
F
p
ress the brake pedal firmly (electronic or
automatic gearbox),
F
i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F
u
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode". When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
F

S
top the vehicle.
F
W
ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) ,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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Parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, indicating that the parking
b rake is still on or has not been fully released.
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AUTO and - appear in the instrument
panel.
F

Sel

ect position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

W

ait for around 30 seconds until N or a
gear appears in the instrument panel.
F

M

ove the gear lever to position A , then to
position N .
F

W

ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again.
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear lever is in
neutral (position N ) and that the parking
brake is applied. In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.
AUTO and - appear in the
instrument panel.
For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
lever into neutral (position N ).
Before switching off the engine:
-
c
hange to position N to be in neutral,


or
-

l

eave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
Follow the procedure described above.
Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-

i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-

i
f you force the movement of the
gear lever from the P position to
another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.
If the lever is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F

R

eturn the lever to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.
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Speed limiter
System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed.
The speed limiter 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. The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A
.
1.
S

peed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.
2.
V

alue decrease button.
3.
V

alue increase button.
4.
S

peed limiter on / off button.Steering mounted controls
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.

S
peed limiter on / off indication.
6.

S
peed limiter mode selection indication.
7.

P
rogrammed speed value.
Displays in the instrument panel
The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
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:
-
f
ourth gear on a manual gearbox,
-

s
econd gear on a or automatic or electronic
gearbox, in sequential mode,
-

p
osition 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 ESP system 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. 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 controls
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.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.
Displays in the instrument panel
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