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Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe
(set duration).
Rear
wiper selection ring:
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper w
ill come into operation automatically if the
w
indscreen wipers are operating.
Activation
or deactivation of this automatic
f
unction can be set in the touch screen tablet.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
w
ipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
Your
vehicle is fitted with an innovative
w
indscreen wash system.
The
screenwash fluid is sprayed all
a
long the length of the wiper blade, so
a
voiding impairment of the driver's view
o
r that of the passengers.
F
Sel
ect the "
Driving assistance "
menu,
then
"
Vehicle settings ".
This
function
is
activated
by
default.
If
a
significant
accumulation
of
snow
or
i
ce
is
present,
or
when
using
a
bicycle
c
arrier
on
the
boot,
deactivate
the
a
utomatic
rear
wiper.
Lighting and visibility
89
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor and located in the
c
entre of the windscreen behind the rear
v
iew mirror.
Switch
off the automatic rain sensitive
w
ipers when using an automatic car wash.
In
winter, it is advisable to wait until
t
he windscreen is completely clear of
i
ce before activating the automatic rain
sen
sitive
w
ipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent
mode.
Have
it checked by CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
The
windscreen
wipers
operate
automatically,
w
ithout
any
action
on
the
part
of
the
driver,
if
r
ain
is
detected
(sensor
behind
the
rear
view
m
irror),
adapting
their
speed
to
the
intensity
of
t
he
rainfall.
Switching on Switching off
The automatic r
ain sen sitive w indscreen w
ipers must be reactivated by pushing
t
he control stalk downwards, if the
i
gnition has been off for more than
o
ne minute.
Briefly
push
the
control
stalk
d
ownwards.
A
wiping
cycle
confirms
that
the
i
nstruction
has
been
accepted.
This
warning
lamp
comes
on
in
the
i
nstrument
panel
and
a
message
is
d
isplayed. Briefly
push the control stalk
d
ownwards again, or place the control
s
talk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument p
anel and a message is displayed.
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Lighting and visibility
90
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
w
ater,
-
a
void using them to retain
c
ardboard on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of
w
e a r.
This
position
permits
release
of
the
windscreen
w
iper
blades.
It
is
used
for
cleaning
or
replacement
of
the
w
iper
blades.
It
can
also
be
useful,
in
winter,
to
r
elease
the
wiper
blades
from
the
windscreen.
F
A
ny
action
on
the
wiper
stalk
within
o
ne minute
after
switching
off
the
ignition,
p
laces
the
wiper
blades
vertically
on
the
sc
reen.
F
T
o
park
the
wiper
blades
again,
switch
on
t
he
ignition
and
operate
the
wiper
stalk.
Lighting and visibility
94
Dynamic stability control
(DSC) and anti-slip regulation
(ASR)The DSC system offers exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should
n
ot encourage the driver to take extra
r
isks or drive at high speed.
The
correct operation of the system
d
epends on observation of the
ma
nufacturer's
r
ecommendations
r
egarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
t
he braking components, the electronic
c
omponents and the CITROËN
a
ssembly and operation procedures.
After
an impact, have the system
c
hecked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
As
soon as they detect a problem of grip or
t
rajectory, these systems act on the operation if
t
he engine and brakes.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
g
round...), it may be advisable to deactivate
t
he DSC system, so that the wheels can move
f
reely and regain grip.
This
is
indicated
by
flashing
of
this
w
arning
lamp
in
the
instrument
panel.
Operating fault
But it is recommended that the system be r eactivated as soon as possible.
F
P
ress the button or,
depending
on version,
t
urn the knob to this
p
osition.
The indicator lamp in the button or the knob comes on: the DSC system no l
onger acts on the operation of the engine.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from
3
0 mph (50 km/h).F
P
ress the button again
t
o reactivate it manually.If
this warning lamp comes on,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal
a
nd a message in the screen, this
i
ndicates a fault with the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop to have the system checked.
Safety
95
Grip control
Special patented traction control system which improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This
system, the operation of which has been
o
ptimised for each situation, allows you to
m
anoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(
encountered
d
uring
t
ouring
u
se).
The
accelerator pedal should be pressed
s
ufficiently
t
o
a
llow
t
he
s
ystem
t
o
u
se
t
he
p
ower
o
f the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
i
s completely normal.
Associated
with all-seasons M+S (Mud and
S
now) 205/50 R 17 tyres, this system offers
a
compromise between safety, adhesion and
t
raction. These tyres work equally well in winter
a
nd summer.
A
five-position selector allows you to choose
t
he setting best suited to the driving conditions
en
countered.
An
indicator lamp associated with each mode
c
omes on to confirm your choice.
A
specific and additional display appears
t
emporarily in the touch screen to confirm the
s
election made with the knob. Every
time the ignition is switched off,
t
he system automatically resets to this
m
ode.
Differents
modes are provided:
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel s
pin, based on the different levels of grip
n
ormally encountered on the road.
F
P
lace the dial in this position.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions of grip encountered for each of the two front
w
heels on moving off.
(mode
active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))
F
P
lace the dial in this position.
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Safety
101
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
p
assenger airbag deactivation switch.
F
T
urn it to the "OFF"
p
osition.
F
R
emove the key keeping the switch in the
n
ew position.When
the ignition is on, this warning
l
amp comes in the seat belt warning
l
amps display screen. It stays on
w
hile the airbag is deactivated. To
assure the safety of your child,
t
he passenger's front airbag must be
d
eactivated when you install a rear ward
f
acing child seat on the front passenger
sea
t.
Other wise, the child would risk being
s
eriously injured or killed if the airbag
w
ere deployed.
Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove a rearward facing
child sea
t, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the "ON"
position to reactivate the airbag and
s
o assure the safety of your front passenger in
t
he event of an impact.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the e
vent of a serious front impact to all or part of the
f
ront impact zone A,
in the longitudinal centreline
o
f the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
f
rom the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The
front airbag inflates between the thorax and
h
ead of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
s
teering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
p
assenger's side to cushion their for ward
m
ovement.
System
which protects the driver and front
p
assenger in the event of a serious front impact
i
n order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
t
horax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
s
teering wheel; the front passenger's airbag
i
s fitted in the roof to allow more space in the
g
love box.
When the ignition is switched on, this
w
arning lamp comes on in the seat
b
elt warning lamps display screen for
a
pproximately one minute to signal
t
hat the front airbag is activated.
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Safety
125
Parking brake
ApplicationRelease
When parking on a slope, direct your w
heels against the kerb, apply the
p
arking brake, engage a gear and
s
witch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
c
ome on, accompanied by an audible
s
ignal and a message in the screen, this
i
ndicates that the parking brake is still on
o
r has not been fully released.
F Pull the parking brake lever up to i
mmobilise your vehicle. F
P ull the parking brake lever up slightly, p
ress the release button, then lower the
lever
f
ully.
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Driving
133
Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on i
n the instrument panel and the engine g
oes into standby automatically:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox , when stationary,
in
neutral, and you release the clutch
ped
al.
-
w
ith an electronic gearbox , when
stationary
or at speeds below 5 mph
(
8 km/h) (depending on version), in neutral
(
control on N )
or when you press the brake
ped
al. Never
refuel with the engine in STOP
m
ode; you must switch off the ignition.
For
your comfort, during parking
m
anoeuvres, STOP mode is not
a
vailable for a few seconds after
c
oming out of reverse gear.
The
Stop & Start system does not affect
t
he the vehicle's other systems, such as
f
or example braking, power steering...
The
Stop
&
Start system
puts
the
engine
t
emporarily
into
standby
-
STOP
mode
-
during
s
tops
in
the
traffic
(red
lights,
traffic
jams,
or
o
ther...).
The
engine
restarts
automatically
-
S
TART
mode
-
as
soon
as
you
want
to
move
o
ff.
The
restart
takes
place
instantly,
quickly
a
nd
silently.
Per fect
for
urban
use,
the
Stop
&
Start
system
r
educes
fuel
consumption
and
exhaust
e
missions
as
well
as
the
noise
level
when
s
tationary.
Stop & Start time
counter
A cumulative time counter for periods i n STOP mode during a journey.
It
is
displayed in the trip computer (accessible
v
ia the " Driving assistance "
menu of the
t
ouch
screen tablet).
It
resets
to zero every time the ignition is
s
witched
on.
The
Stop
&
Start
system
requires
t
he
use
of
a
12
V
battery
of
special
t
echnology
and
specification.
All
w
ork
on
this
type
of
battery
must
o
nly
be
done
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
o
r
a
qualified
workshop.
For
more
i
nformation
on
the
12
V
battery,
refer
to
t
he
corresponding
section.
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Driving