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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.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
F
I
mmobilise the vehicle.
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N with
an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
Emergency starting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and, after pressing the " START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox. F
P lace the electronic key in the back-up
reader.
(
see the "Access - Back-up key" section).
F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP "
button.
T
he engine starts.
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Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched of without
conditions. To do this, press and hold
the "START/STOP " button for about
3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Electronic key not
recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine, a
message is displayed. F
P
ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for about
3
seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine ( note
that restar ting will not be
possible without the key ).
Ignition on position
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals , allows
the ignition to be switched on.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F
P
ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode when required to
maintain the state of charge of the
battery.
driving
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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, put the selector
in position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.If the selector is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F
R
eturn the selector to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate 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.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. You risk damaging the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the selector from
position P to another position when
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear selector at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.
driving
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffic: the ground must be
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear* to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamps
in the instrument panel are on (not
flashing).
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.F
R
emove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F
F
it the security socket 4 on the
wheelbrace
1 to slacken the security bolt.
F
S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
*
position P for an automatic gearbox.
List of operations
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F
C
onnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F
C
heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them. With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
Reinitialisation after
reconnection
After any reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait at least one minute before
starting, to allow time for the initialisation of the
electronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sections, you
should set or initialise the following systems
yourself:
-
o
ne-touch electric windows,
-
t
ime and date,
-
a
udio and navigation system settings.Check that no alert message or
warning lamp comes on after switching
on the ignition.
However, if minor problems persist
after carrying out these operations,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F
P
osition the open clamp E of the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
F
P
ress down on the clamp to position it
correctly on the battery post.
F
L
ock the clamp by lowering the lever
d
.
Reconnecting
the (+) terminal
di
sconnecting
the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever d f ully to release the clamp E .
Do not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the floor,
F
s
ecure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear parcel shelf support,
F
r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure 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 arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking 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 the parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm
available...
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
F Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on an automatic
gearbox).
F
ailure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to
certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. F
O
n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the top.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Towbar with quickly detachable towball
For information on the maximum trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the "Technical data"
section.
For information on safely towing a
trailer, refer to the "Towing a trailer"
section.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Presentation
This towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use
of tools. Installed behind the rear bumper, the
towbar is invisible after removing the towball
and folding the trailer harness socket carrier.
1.
Carrier
2.
P
rotective blanking plug.
3.
S
ecurity ring.
4.
F
olding trailer harness socket.
5.
D
etachable towball.
6.
L
ocking / unlocking wheel.
7.
S
ecurity key lock.
8.
L
ocking wheel protector.
9.
Ba
ll protector.
10.
St
orage bag.A. Locked position
The locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
The green mark is visible.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.
B. Unlocked position
The locking wheel is in contact with the towball.
Then green mark is hidden.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward.
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