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Active City Brake
Active City Brake is a driving assistance system that aims to avoid a frontal collision
o
r reduce the speed of an impact if the driver
d
oes not react sufficiently (inadequate brake
a
pplication). This
system is designed to improve
d
riving safety.
It
remains the driver's responsibility to
c
ontinuously monitor the state of the
t
raffic and to assess the distances and
r
elative speeds of other vehicles.
Active
City Brake can in no
c
ircumstances replace the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
Never
look at the laser sensor through
an o
ptical
in
strument
(
magnifying
g
lass,
m
icroscope...) at a distance of less than
1
0 centimetres: risk of eye injury.Automatic
braking occurs later than if
d
one by the driver, so as to intervene
o
nly when there is a high risk of
c
ollision.Principle
Using a laser sensor located at the top of the windscreen, this system detects a vehicle
r
unning in the same direction or stationary
a
head of your vehicle.
When
necessary, the vehicle's braking system
i
s operated automatically to avoid a collision
w
ith the vehicle ahead.
Conditions for activation
Active City Brake only operates if the following conditions are met:
●
i
gnition on,
●
t
he vehicle is in a for ward gear,
●
s
peed is between about 3 and 18 mph
(5
and 30 km/h),
●
t
he braking assistance systems (ABS,
E
BFD, emergency braking assistance) are
n
ot faulty,
●
t
he trajectory control systems (ASR, DSC)
a
re not deactivated or faulty,
●
t
he vehicle is not in a tight corner,
●
t
he system has not been triggered during
t
he previous 10 seconds.
Safety
Operation
When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly the
s
ystem automatically applies the brakes to
a
void a collision.
The
collision can be avoided automatically if the
d
ifference in speed between your vehicle and the
v
ehicle ahead does not exceed 9 mph (15 km/h).
Above
this threshold, the system will do what
i
s possible to avoid or reduce the accident by
l
owering the speed of impact.
The
automatic braking may bring the vehicle to
a
complete stop if the situation requires it.
In
this case, the vehicle is held stationary
t
emporarily (for about 1.5 seconds) to allow
t
he driver to take back control by pressing the
b
rake
ped
al.
You
are then alerted by the display of a
m
essage.
The
brake lamps on your vehicle come on to
w
arn other road users.
After
an impact, the system is
a
utomatically put out of service: it no
lon
ger
ope
rates.
You
must go to a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified workshop to have the system
m
ade operational again.
During
automatic braking, the driver
c
an always obtain a higher rate of
d
eceleration than that controlled by the
s
ystem, by pressing firmly on the brake
ped
al.
The
triggering of the system may cause
t
he engine to stall, unless the driver
d
epresses the clutch pedal quickly
e
nough during automatic braking.
deactivation
The system is deactivated in the vehicle configuration menu, accessible with the ignition on.
Its
state is memorised when the ignition is
s
witched off.
When the system is deactivated, a m essage is displayed every time the
i
gnition is switched on, to warn you.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be
l
evel, stable and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake, switch off the
i
gnition and engage first gear* to lock
t
he wheels.
If
necessary, place a chock under the
w
heel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be c
hanged.
It
is imperative that you ensure that the
o
ccupants get out of the vehicle and
w
ait where they are safe.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.F
R
emove the chromed bolt cover from each
o
f the bolts using the tool 3 (alloy wheels
o
nly).
F
F
it the socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to
slacken
the security bolt (if your vehicle is
f
itted with them).
F
S
lacken the other bolts using the
w
heelbrace 1
o
n l y.
*
position R
for an electronic gearbox, P for an
automatic
gearbox.
Ensure
that
the
jack
is
stable.
If
the
g
round
is
slippery
or
loose,
the
jack
c
ould
slip
or
drop
-
Risk
of
injury!
Take
care
to
position
the
jack
only
at
o
ne
of
the
jacking
points
A or B under
t
he
vehicle,
ensuring
that
the
vehicle's
c
ontact
area
is
well
centred
on
the
h
ead
of
the
jack.
Other wise,
there
is
a
r
isk
of
damage
to
the
vehicle
and/or
the
j
ack
might
drop
-
Risk
of
injury!
List of operations
Practical information
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It is strongly recommended that before you leave, you practise fitting the snow
c
hains on a level and dry sur face.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
T he snow chains must be fitted only
t
o the front wheels. They must never
b
e fitted to "space-saver" type spare
w
heels.
Take
account of the legislation in force
i
n your country on the use of snow
chains
and the maximum running
s
peed
a
uthorised.
Avoid
driving with snow chains on
r
oads that have been cleared of snow,
t
o avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres
a
nd the road sur face. If your vehicle
i
s fitted with alloy wheels, check that
n
o part of the chain or its fixings is in
c
ontact with the wheel rim.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side of the r
oad.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent movement of your vehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.
Use
only the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Vehicle Original
t
yre sizeType of chain
DS
3 185/65
R159
mm link
195/55
R16
205/45
R17cannot
be fitted with chains
DS
3 GT R ACING 205/40
R18MICHELIN
Easygrip K15*
For
more information on snow chains, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
*
Except Italy and Austria.
Practical information
1. Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).
2. S idelamps ( P5W).
3.
D
irection indicators (PY21W amber)
4.
F
oglamp, right hand side (PR21W red)
R
eversing lamp, left hand side (P21W).
Rear lamps
Amber or red bulbs, such as those for the direction indicators and rear
f
oglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of
t
he same rating and colour.
Changing bulbs
F Open the boot.
F R emove the access flap from the
c
orresponding side trim panel.
F
U
nscrew the butter fly nut securing the
lam
p
u
nit.
F
U
nclip the lamp unit connector.
F
E
xtract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
m
iddle towards the outside. F
S pread the four tabs and remove the bulb h
o l d e r.
F
T
urn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
c
hange
it
.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Take
care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
w
hile keeping it in line with the vehicle.
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Changing direction indicator (4)
and foglamp or reversing
lamp
(5) bulbs
F Turn the bulb a quarter turn and change it.
Changing LEd sidelamps and
brake lamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, c
ontact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
3d rear lamps
Access to the bulbs
F Open the boot.
F R emove the access flap from the
c
orresponding side trim panel.
F
U
nscrew the butter fly nut securing the
lam
p
u
nit.
F
U
nclip the lamp unit connector.
F
E
xtract the lamp unit carefully pulling it in
l
ine towards the outside.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Take
care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
w
hile keeping it in line with the vehicle.
1.
3
D
LED
sidelamps
(LEDs).
2. L
ED
brake
lamps
/
sidelamps
(LEDs).
3. L
ED
lateral
sidelamps
(LEDs).
4.
D
irection
indicators
(PY21W
amber).
5.
F
oglamp,
offside
(H21W
red)
R
eversing
lamp,
nearside
(H21W).
Amber
or
red
bulbs,
such
as
those
f
or
the
direction
indicators
and
rear
f
oglamp,
must
be
replaced
by
bulbs
of
t
he
same
rating
and
colour.
Practical information
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)
F Open the boot.
F R emove the plugs A on the inner panel.
F
P
ush on the centre of the lamp using
t
wo screwdrivers to lever it outwards.
F
D
isconnect the connector and if necessary
t
he screenwash pipe from the lamp.
F
T
urn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb a
q
uarter of a turn.
F
P
ull out the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Third brake lamp (LEds )
For the replacement of this type of light emitting d
iode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (LEd)
For the replacement of this type of light-
e mitting d iode l amp, c ontact a C ITROËN d ealer
o
r a qualified workshop.
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
T he towing eye is installed in the boot under
t
he floor.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the floor,
F
r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F
r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
ge
neral recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
E nsure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The
driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When
towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
a
rm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The
towing vehicle must move off gently.
When
towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
b
raking or steering.
In
the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
t
he parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Practical information