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Mode selectionDisplays in the instrument panel
F Automatic mode: gear selector in 
position  D.
F  Manual mode: gear selector in position M .
F  SPORT  programme: gear selector in 
position D and button A pressed,
F  SNOW  programme: gear selector in 
position D and button B pressed. The position of the gear selector and the driving 
mode are displayed in the right hand dial of the 
instrument panel.
A position grille associated with the gear selector 
allows you to view the selected position.
Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox which offers a choice 
between the comfort of fully automatic 
operation, enhanced by the sport and snow 
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are provided:
- 
automatic  operation for electronic control 
of the gears by the gearbox, associated 
with:
●  a SPORT  programme for a more 
dynamic driving style,
●  a SNOW  programme to improve driving 
when the grip is poor,
-  manual  operation for sequential changing 
of the gears by the driver. As a safety measure:
- position 
P can be disengaged only 
by pressing the brake pedal,
-  when a door is opened, an audible 
signal is heard if the gear selector 
is not in position P ,
-  always make sure that the gear 
selector is in position P before you 
leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but the 
position of the gear selector is different, 
reposition the gear selector at P so that 
you can start the vehicle. 
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System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate  
g e a r.
Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can 
follow this instruction without engaging the 
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must 
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the 
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic 
and safety remain determining factors when 
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver 
remains responsible for deciding whether or not 
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.Example:
-  You are in third gear.
-  You press the accelerator pedal.
Gear shift indicator*
Operation
With an automatic gearbox, the system 
is only active in manual mode.
* Depending on engine. On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with manual 
gearbox, the system may suggest changing into 
neutral so that the engine can go into standby 
(STOP mode with Stop & Start), in certain 
driving conditions. In this case, N is displayed 
in the instrument panel. The information appears in the instrument 
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, 
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear 
recommended.
The system adapts its gear change 
recommendation according to the 
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and 
the demands of the driver (power, 
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
-   engaging reverse gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage 
a higher gear. 
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- with a manual gearbox, when you fully  
depress the clutch pedal,
-  with an automatic gearbox:
● gear lever in position D or M , when you 
release the brake pedal,
●  or gear lever in position N and brake 
pedal released, when you place the gear 
lever in position D or M ,
●  or when you engage reverse gear.
Going into engine START  
mode
The "ECO"  warning lamp goes off 
and the engine starts automatically:
Special cases: START invoked 
automatically
In this case the "ECO"  warning 
lamp flashes for few seconds, then 
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. For safety reasons or to ensure smooth 
operation, START mode is invoked 
automatically when:
-  you open the driver's door,
-  you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-  the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph 
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox or 2 mph 
(3 km/h) with an an automatic gearbox for 
blueH di d iesel versions,
-  the electric parking brake is being applied,
-  some special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
ambient temperature...) where the engine is 
needed to assure control of a system. With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, 
if a gear is engaged without fully 
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning 
lamp comes on or an alert message 
is displayed asking you to depress the 
clutch pedal to restart the engine. 
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Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed 
by the switch warning lamp going off and the 
display of a message.The system is reactivated automatically 
at every new start using the key.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction 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.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to 
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp 
coming on accompanied by the display of a 
message.
Deactivation
If the system has been deactivated 
in STOP mode, the engine restarts 
immediately.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP 
mode, the vehicle may stall. All of 
the instrument panel warning lamps 
come on.
Depending on version, an alert 
message may also be displayed asking 
you to put the gear lever into position N 
and put your foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the 
ignition, then restart the engine using 
the key.
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The loss of pressure detected does not 
always lead to visible deformation of the 
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.The alert is maintained until the tyre or 
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired 
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a 
steel rim) does not have a sensor.
Under-inflation alert
The aler t is given by the fixed illumination 
of this warning lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal, and depending on 
equipment, the display of a message.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres, 
the symbol or the message appears, according 
to equipment, to identify it.
F 
Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering 
movements or harsh brake applications.
F  Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. F 
If you have a compressor (the one in the 
temporary puncture repair kit for example), 
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
  If it is not possible to check the tyre 
pressures at the time, drive carefully at 
reduced speed.
 or
F  In the event of a puncture, use the 
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare 
wheel (according to equipment).
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed 
illumination of the under-inflation 
warning lamp accompanied by 
the illumination of the service warning lamp 
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is 
not assured.
This alert is also displayed when one or more 
wheels is not fitted with a sensor (for example, 
a space-saver or steel spare wheel).
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked 
or, following the repair of a puncture, to 
have the original wheel, equipped with a 
sensor, refitted.
Any tyre repair or replacement on a 
wheel fitted with this system must be 
carried out by a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not 
detected by your vehicle (fitting snow 
tyres for example), you must have the 
system reinitialised by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Fixed centred controls steering wheel
1Rotate
● 
Scroll the various pages of information in the instrument panel screen.
●  Move through the various menus in the instrument panel screen.
●  Increase / Decrease values.
Short press ● 
Open the main menu in the instrument panel screen ( only when stationary).
●  Select and confirm information.
Long press Reset the trip data for the trip selected (if the corresponding trip computer page is 
displayed).
2 Short press
● 
Cancel the current operation.
●  Return to the previous screen in the instrument panel screen.
Long press Return to the initial page in the instrument panel screen.
3 Short press
Increase the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / Store the speed.
Press and hold Increase the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
4 Short press
Decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / Store the speed.
Press and hold Decrease the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
5 Short press Suspend or resume cruise control/speed limiter (depending on the mode 
selected).
6 Short press Select cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle on this button will always 
begin with selection of the speed limiter).
7 Short press Deactivate cruise control/speed limiter.
8 Short press ● 
Accept an incoming call.
●  End the current call.
●  Open the telephone short-cut menu.
●  Confirm in the list and in the telephone menu.
Long press Reject an incoming call.
9 Short press / Long press Horn.
10 Short press Activate / Deactivate Black Panel mode (comfortable night driving display).
11 Long press Activate voice recognition on the telephone via MirrorLink. 
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12Rotate
● 
Radio: Scroll the pre-set stations.
●  CD / MP3 / jukebox: Scroll through tracks or folders.
●  Multifunction screen menus: Move and increase / decrease.
Short press ● 
Multifunction screen menus: confirm the selection.
●  Open the short-cut menus (depending on the page displayed in the 
multifunction screen).
13 Short press ● 
Cancel the current operation and return to the previous display in the 
multifunction screen.
●  Reject an incoming call.
Long press Return to the initial page in the multifunction screen.
14 Short press Access to the multifunction screen main menu.
15 Short press / Press and hold Volume increase.
16 Short press / Press and hold Volume decrease.
17 Short press ● 
First press: mute.
●  Second press: restore sound.
18 Short press
● 
Radio: Automatic search of higher frequencies.
●  CD / MP3 / jukebox: Search for the next track.
Maintained press CD / MP3 / jukebox: fast play in fast for ward.
19 Short press
● 
Radio: Automatic search of lower frequencies.
●  CD / MP3 / jukebox: Search for the previous track.
Press and hold CD / MP3 / jukebox: Fast play in fast back.
20 Short press ● 
Radio: display the list of radio stations.
●  CD / MP3: display the list of tracks and folders.
●  Jukebox: display the list of albums.
Long press Update the list of radio stations.
21 Short press / Long press Horn.
22 Short press MODE: select the function displayed in the multifunction screen.
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Speed limiter
Steering mounted controls
The speed limiter switches are located on the 
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
1.  Increase the programmed speed.
2.   Decrease the programmed speed.
3.   Speed limiter On / Pause.
4.   Select speed limiter mode.
5.   Deactivate the speed limiter.
Displays in the instrument panel
The information related to the speed limiter is 
grouped together in zone A of the instrument 
panel.
System which prevents the vehicle from 
exceeding the speed programmed by the 
driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the 
accelerator pedal no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on manually: a 
speed of at least 20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) 
must be programmed.
The speed limiter can in no circumstances 
replace keeping to speed limits or the 
need for vigilance on the part of the driver. 
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