143
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
y
ou to skip one or more gears.
You
can follow this instruction without going
t
hrough the intermediate gears..
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.
T he system adapts its gear change
r
ecommendation according to the
d
riving conditions (gradient, load, ...)
a
nd the demands of the driver (power,
a
cceleration, braking, ...).
The
system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging
r
everse
g
ear.
The
information appears in the instrument
p
anel in the form of an arrow.
On
vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow
m
ay be accompanied by the recommended
g
e a r.
The gear engagement recommendations
must not be considered compulsory.
This is because the configuration of the
road, traffic density and safety remain
impor tant factors in the choice of the best
g e a r.
The
gear efficiency indicator system does not
r
eplace the need for vigilance on the part of the
d
river.
With
an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
On
BlueHDi Diesel 135 and 150 versions with
m
anual gearbox, in certain driving conditions
t
he system may suggest changing into neutral
s
o that the engine can go into standby (STOP
m
ode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed
in the instrument panel.Example:
This
function cannot be deactivated.
-
Y
ou are in third gear.
-
Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-
T
he system may suggest that you engage
a
higher gear.
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Reversing camera
Clean the reversing camera regularly u
sing a soft, dry cloth.
The
reversing
camera
is
activated
automatically
w
hen
r
everse
g
ear
i
s
enga
ged.
Depending
on
version,
the
image
is
displayed
in
t
he
touch
screen
tablet
or
the
instrument
panel. The
superimposed
representation
of
guide
l
ines
helps
with
the
manoeuvre. The
blue lines represent the general direction
o
f
the
vehicle (the difference corresponds to
t
he
width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
The
red lines represent a distance of about
3
0
cm
beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b
u m p e r.
The
green lines represent distances of about 1
a
nd
2
metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
r
ear
bumper.
The turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.
The
reversing
camera
cannot
in
any
c
ircumstances
replace
the
need
for
v
igilance
on
the
part
of
the
driver. Opening
the tailgate causes the display
t
o disappear.
The
reversing
camera
function
may
be
c
ompleted
with
parking
sensors.
High pressure jet washing
When
washing
your
vehicle,
do
not
d
irect
the
lance
within
30
cm
of
the
c
amera
lens. They
are
represented
by
lines
marked
"
on
the
ground"
and
do
not
allow
the p
osition
of
the
vehicle
to
be
determined r
elative
to
tall
obstacles
(for
example:
o
ther
vehicles, ...).
Some
d
eformation
o
f
t
he
i
mage
i
s
n
ormal.
It
is
normal
to
be
able
to
see
part
of
t
he
number
plate
at
the
bottom
of
the
sc
reen.
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360 Vision
This system provides a view in the instrument panel of the near surroundings of your vehicle,
u
sing cameras mounted at the front and rear of
y
our vehicle and under the door mirrors.
Depending
on the angle of view chosen (front
v
iew, rear view or 360° panoramic view),
3
60 Vision provides special visual assistance
i
n particular driving conditions such as when
e
ntering a blind junction or manoeuvring in
a
reas of reduced visibility.
Once
activated, this function operates up to
9 m
ph (15 km/h). Above 18 mph (30 km/h), the
f
unction is deactivated automatically. This
system is a visual aid which in no
c
ircumstances can replace the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
The images provided by the cameras
m
ay be deformed by the relief. The
p
resence of areas in shade, in sunny
c
onditions, or of low ambient light may
d
arken the image and reduce contrast.Forward vision
The camera located in the front bumper is a
ctivated and views of the areas located at
f
ront left and front right appear simultaneously
i
n the instrument panel.
Rear vision
The camera located in the tailgate is activated and the view of the area behind your vehicle is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel and behaves
l
ike a reversing camera, whatever the position
o
f the gear selector lever.
The
blue lines represent the width of your
v
ehicle (excluding mirrors): they move
a
ccording to the position of the steering wheel.
The
red line represents a distance of 30 cm
f
rom the rear bumper, and the two green
l
ines, 1 m and 2 m from the rear bumper,
r
espectively. Rear
vision is displayed automatically
w
hen engaging reverse, regardless of
t
he state of the system.
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263
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically next time the vehicle is driven.
In
order to restore the use of these functions
i
mmediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
e
quipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
e
quipment for up to approximately
t
hirty minutes.
Let
the engine run for the duration specified to
e
nsure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do
not repeatedly and continuously restart the
e
ngine in order to charge the battery.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For
more information on the 12 V batter y, refer
to
the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain functions according to the level of charge
r
emaining in the battery.
When
the vehicle is being driven, the load
r
eduction function temporarily deactivates
c
ertain functions, such as the air conditioning,
t
he heated rear screen...
The
deactivated functions are reactivated
a
utomatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message appears in the instrument panel s
creen indicating that the vehicle has switched
t
o economy mode and the active functions are
p
ut on standby.
If
a telephone call is being made at this time, it
w
ill be maintained for around 10 minutes with
t
he Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
s
ystem.
System
which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
c
harge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
s
ystem, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
c
ombined duration of about forty minutes.
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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not
recommended
by CITROËN may result
i
n a failure of your vehicle's electronic
s
ystem and excessive electrical
c
onsumption.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer
f
or information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer for the
s
pecification of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective (2004/104/EC). Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment
m
ay be compulsory: high visibility s
afety vests, warning triangles, b
reathalyzers, spar e bu lbs, spar e f uses, f
ire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
a
t the rear of the vehicle.
"Multimedia"
Portable satellite navigation system, driving assistance systems, reversing camera,
p
ortable video screen, portable video carrier,
s
martphone carrier, Bluetooth
® hands-free kit, t
wo-screen
video
pack,
portable video player,
C
D
player,
230
V/50
Hz
socket, 230 V/12 V
a
daptor,
iPhone/iPad
charger...
By
visiting
a
CITROËN
dealer
you can also
o
btain
cleaning
and
maintenance products
(
interior
and
exterior)
-
including ecological
p
roducts
in
the
"TECHNATURE" range,
p
roducts
for
topping-up
(screenwash...), paint
t
ouch-up
pens
and
aerosols
for the exact
c
olour
of
your
vehicle,
refills
(sealant cartridge
f
or
the
temporary
puncture
repair kit...), ...
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AdBlue® additive and SCR system
f
or
BlueHDi Diesel engines
To assure respect for the environment and c
onformity with the new Euro 6 emissions
s
tandard, without adversely affecting the
p
er formance or fuel consumption of Diesel
e
ngines, CITROËN has taken the decision to
e
quip its vehicles with an effective system that
a
ssociates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
w
ith a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of
e
xhaust gases.
Presentation of the SCR system
Using a fluid called AdBlue® containing urea, a c
atalytic
converter
turns
up
to 85% of nitrogen
o
xides
(NOx)
into
nitrogen
and water, which are
h
armless
to
health
and
the
environment. The
AdBlue
® additive is held in a special t
ank
located
under the boot at the rear of
t
he
vehicle.
It has a capacity of 17 litres: this
p
rovides
a
driving range of about 12 500 miles
(
20
000
km),
after which an alert is triggered
w
arning
you
when the reserve remaining is
e
nough
for
just 1 500 miles (2 400 km).
During
each
scheduled service of your vehicle
b
y
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
t
he
AdBlue
® additive tank is refilled in order to a
llow
normal operation of the SCR system.
If
the
estimated mileage between two services
i
s
greater
than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we
r
ecommend
that you go to a CITROËN dealer
o
r
a
qualified workshop to have the necessary
t
op-up
carried out. Once
the AdBlue
® tank is empty, a s
ystem
required
by regulations
p
revents
starting
of the engine.
If the SCR
is faulty, the level of
emissions
from
your vehicle will no
l
onger
meet
the
Euro 6 standard: you
v
ehicle
becomes
polluting.
In
the
event
of
a
confirmed fault
w
ith
the
SCR
system, you must go
t
o
a
CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop
as
soon as possible: after
a
running
distance of 650 miles
(
1 100
km),
a
system will be triggered
a
utomatically
to
prevent engine starting.
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Freezing of the AdBlue® additive
The
AdBlue
® additive freezes at t
emperatures below around -11°C.
The
SCR
system includes a heater
f
or
the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to c
ontinue
driving in very cold conditions.
Topping-up the AdBlue®
Filling the AdBlue® tank is an operation i
ncluded
in
every
routine service on your
v
ehicle
by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Nevertheless,
given the capacity of the tank, it
m
ay
be
necessary
to top-up the fluid between
s
ervices,
more
particularly if an alert (warning
l
amps
and
a
message) signals the requirement.
You
can
go
to
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
If
you
envisage
topping-up yourself, please
r
ead
the
following
warnings carefully.Precautions in use
Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the I
SO 22241
standard.
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This liquid is n
on-flammable, colourless and odourless (kept
i
n
a
cool area).
In
the
event of contact with the skin, wash
t
he
affected area with soap and water. In the
e
vent
of
contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate)
t
he
eyes with large amounts of water or with
a
n
eye
wash solution for at least 15 minutes.
I
f
a
burning sensation or irritation persists, get
m
edical
attention.
If
swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
w
ith
clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In
certain conditions (high ambient
t
emperature, for example), the risk of release of
a
mmonia cannot be excluded: do not inhale the
f
luid.
Ammonia vapour has an irritant effect on
m
ucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).The
supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies
t
opping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half a US
g
allon) bottles from a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Never
dilute AdBlue
® with water.
N
ever
pour
AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
Never
top-up
from
an AdBlue
®
dispenser
reserved
for
heavy
goods
v
ehicles.
Keep
AdBlue
® out of the reach of
children,
in
its
original bottle.
Never
transfer AdBlue
® to another
container:
it
would
lose
its purity.
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Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and d
eteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
t
hat
bottles be stored in a cool area and
p
rotected from direct sunlight.
Under
these conditions, the fluid can be kept
f
or
at
least a year.
If
the
additive has frozen, it can be used once it
h
as
completely thawed out.
Procedure
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level sur face.
In
wintry conditions, ensure that the
t
emperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
O
ther wise, by freezing, the AdBlue
® cannot
be
poured
into
its
tank.
Park
your
vehicle in a
w
armer
area
for
a
few
hours
to
allow the top-up
t
o
be
carried
out.
F
P
ress
the
START/STOP
button
to switch
o
ff
the
engine. F
F or access to the AdBlue® tank, raise the b
oot
floor,
or
on
7-seat
versions, unfold the
r
ight
hand
seat
in
the
third
row.
Never
store
bottles
of
AdBlue
® in your
vehicle.
F
W
ithout pressing, turn the black cap a
q
uarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F
T
urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
c
lockwise.
F
L
ift
off
the
cap.
F
O
btain
a
bottle
of
AdBlue
®. After first c
hecking
the
use-by
date,
read carefully
t
he instructions on use on the label before
pouring
the
contents
of
the bottle into your
v
ehicle's
Ad
Blue
® tank.
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