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Central storage compartment
F To open the central storage compartment, p
ull the grip and lower the cover.
It
is illuminated on opening.
A
button on the upper part allows the lighting to
b
e deactivated.
230 V / 50 Hz power socket
A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power: 120 W) is fitted in the central storage box.
To
use the socket:
F
o
pen the central storage box,
F
c
heck that the warning lamp is on green,
F
c
onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device
(telephone charger, laptop
c
omputer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).
This
socket works with the engine running, as
w
ell as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
Depending
on
equipment,
it
may
contain:
-
o
ne
230
V
socket,
-
o
ne
12
V
socket,
-
o
ne USB port,
-
o
ne
auxiliary
socket In
the event of a fault with the socket, the green
w
arning
lam
p
f
lashes.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop. Connect only one device at a time to
the
socket (no extension or multi-way
c
onnector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required
b
y the vehicle's electrical system
(
particular weather conditions, electrical
overload...), the current supply to the
s
ocket will be cut off; the green warning l
amp goes off.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay
close attention to the traffic and keep your
h
ands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react
at any time to any eventuality.
On
a long journey, a break every two hours is
s
trongly
re
commended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the
need to brake and increase the distance
f
rom other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage
t
o the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
e
lectrical systems of your vehicle.If
you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
e
xceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
t
hat might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (
10 km/h),
- d o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On
leaving the flooded road, as soon as
c
ircumstances allow, make several light brake
a
pplications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating and
d
amage to the braking system!
Risk
of fire!
As
the exhaust system of your vehicle
i
s very hot, even several minutes after
switching
off the engine, do not park
o
r run the engine over areas where
in
flammable substances and materials
are
present: grass, leaves, etc...
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with
the engine running. If you have
t
o leave your vehicle with the engine
r
unning, apply the parking brake
a
nd put the gearbox into neutral or
p
osition
N or P,
depending on the type
o
f gearbox.
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Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key
F Place the gear selector lever at P or N
for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
n
eutral with a manual gearbox.
F
I
nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F
P
ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an
a
utomatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
v
ehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting the engine
For Diesel vehicles, in
temperatures below zero the
engine
will not start until the
p
reheater warning lamp has
g
one off.
If
one
of
the
starting
conditions
is
not
m
et,
a
reminder
message
appears
in
t
he
instrument
panel
screen.
In
some
c
ircumstances, it is necessary to
turn
the
steering
wheel
slightly
while
p
ressing
the
"START/STOP"
button
t
o
assist
unlocking
of
the
steering;
a
message
warns
you
when
this
is
ne
eded. F
B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button.
T
he
steering
column
unlocks
and
t
he
engine
starts
more
or
less
i
mmediately (see the advice for
Diesel
v
ersions). If
this
warning lamp comes on after
p
ressing "START/STOP", you should
h
old
the
brake or clutch pedal down
u
ntil
the
warning lamp goes off and
d
o
not
press the START/STOP button
ag
ain.
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Electronic key left in the
reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader, on opening the driver's door a message
a
ppears to warn you.
In
the event of an emergency only,
t
he engine can be switched off
w
ithout any conditions. To do this,
p
ress the "START/STOP" button for
a
bout three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks
a
s soon as the vehicle stops.
Emergency stop
F Immobilise
the vehicle.
F P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles
with an automatic gearbox, or
n
eutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
F
B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button.
T
he engine stops and the
s
teering column locks.
F
R
emove the electronic key from the reader.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
o
f braking assistance.
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Starting-switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
F Place the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
n
eutral with a manual gearbox.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
p
ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an
a
utomatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
v
ehicles with a manual gearbox.
Diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero the
engine will not start until the
p
reheater warning lamp has
g
one off.
Starting the engine
The presence of the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition zone
i
s
e
ssential.
It
is not necessary to place the electronic key in
t
he back-up reader.
If
the electronic key is not detected,
a
message is displayed. Move the
e
lectronic key into the recognition zone
s
o that the engine can be started.
In the event of a problem, see "Key not
detected
/ Back-up starting".
F
B riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP "
button while maintaining
p
ressure on the pedal until the
engine
s
tarts.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the i
nstrument panel screen.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
p
ressing the "START/STOP " button
to
assist unlocking of the steering; a
m
essage warns you when this is needed.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
The
steering
column
unlocks
and
the
engine
s
tarts
more
or
less
instantly.
See
the
advice
below
for
Diesel
versions. If
this warning lamp comes on after
p
ressing "START/STOP ", you should
hold
the brake or clutch pedal down
u
ntil the warning lamp goes off and do
n
ot press the " START/STOP " button
again
before the engine starts.
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Key not detected
Back-up starting
When the electronic key is in the recognition zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"
b
utton, the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles
with an automatic gearbox or
n
eutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F
I
nsert the electronic key in the back-up
re
ader.
F
W
ith
the
electronic
key
inside
t
he vehicle, press the "
S TA R T/
STOP "
button.
The
engine
stops
and
the
steering
c
olumn
locks.
F
I
mmobilise
the
vehicle.
F
P
lace
the
gear
selector
at
P or N for
vehicles
with
an
automatic
gearbox,
or
n
eutral
with
a
manual
gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine
will not stop.
Do not leave your vehicle with the
electronic
key still inside. F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
a
utomatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
m
anual
g
earbox.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The
engine starts.
Switching
off the engine leads to a loss
o
f braking assistance.
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When the electronic key is not detected or is no longer in the recognition zone, a message
a
ppears in the instrument panel when closing a
d
oor or trying to switch off the engine.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched off
wi
thout
c
onditions.
Press
the "START/STOP" button for
a
bout 3 seconds.
In
this
case the steering column locks as soon
a
s
the
vehicle stops.
F
T
o confirm the instruction to
switch
off
the
engine,
press
the
"
START/STOP"
button
for
about
3
seconds.Back-up switch off
In the event of a fault with the electronic key, c ontact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Switching the ignition on
( without
s
tarting)
With the ignition on, the system goes i
nto energy economy mode when
n
ecessary to maintain the state of
charge
of the battery.
With
the electronic key in the reader or the
K
eyless Entry and Starting key inside the
v
ehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
w
ith no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button,
t
he instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F
P
ress the button again to switch off the
i
gnition and so allow the vehicle to be
lo
cked.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has a
secret code. When the ignition is switched
o
n, this code must be recognised in order for
s
tarting to be possible.
This
electronic engine immobiliser locks the
e
ngine management system a few minutes
a
fter the ignition is switched off and prevents
s
tarting of the engine by anyone who does not
h
ave the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by
a message in the instrument panel screen.
In
t
his
c
ase,
y
our
v
ehicle
d
oes
n
ot
s
tart;
c
ontact
a
CITROËN dealer if required.
Driving