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Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting. During acceleration change up early.
With
an automatic gearbox, give preference to automatic mode and
a
void pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air
c
onditioning.
Above
30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
ope
n.
Remember
to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
i
n the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch
off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
s
oon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch
off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch
off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch
off the headlamps and front foglamps when the ambient light
l
evel does not require their use.
Avoid
running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
v
ehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As
a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(
film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
c
onsumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect
your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
p
ractices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions
and
also
help
reduce
the
background
traffic
noise.
If
your
vehicle
has
cruise
control,
make
use
of
the
system
at
speeds
a
bove
25
mph
(40
km/h)
when
the
traffic
is
flowing
well.
The
gear
efficiency
indicator
invites
you
to
engage
the
most
suitable
g
ear:
as
soon
as
the
indication
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
panel,
f
ollow
it
straight
away.
For
vehicles
fitted
with
an
automatic
gearbox,
this
indicator
appears
o
nly
in
manual
mode.
.
Eco-driving
50
Trip computer
Range
(miles or km)
T he distance which can still be
t
ravelled with the fuel remaining in
t
he tank (related to the average fuel
c
onsumption over the last few miles
(
kilometres)
t
ravelled).
This
value may vary following a change
i
n
the style of driving or the relief,
r
esulting in a significant change in the
c
urrent fuel consumption.
When
the
range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
d
ashes
are displayed. After filling with at least
5
litres
of
fuel, the range is recalculated and is
d
isplayed
when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
If
dashes are displayed continuously
w
hile driving in place of the digits,
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop. This
function is only displayed from
2
0 mph (30 km/h).
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
C alculated over the last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
C alculated since the last trip reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
C alculated since the last trip reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
C alculated since the last trip reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
I
f
your
vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time
c
ounter
calculates the time spent in STOP
m
ode
during a journey.
It
resets
to zero every time the ignition is
s
witched
on.
A few definitions
Instruments
104
The recharge for the air freshener consists of a cartridge B and its sealed container C.
F
R
emove the protective film D.
F
P
lace the head of the cartridge B on the
button A
of the air freshener.
F
R
otate it a quarter turn to lock it on the
b
utton and remove the container.
F
I
nsert the air freshener into its housing.
You
can change cartridges at any time, keeping
t
he used cartridges in their original containers.
Replacing a cartridge
The air freshener button A is independent of the cartridge. Cartridges are supplied without
t
he air freshener button A .
The button of the air freshener A can only be
fitted
to the centre of the dashboard with a
c
artridge attached.
Therefore
always keep the air freshener
b
utton A and one cartridge.
Replacement
cartridges are available,
d
epending on country, either on the Internet
s
ite or from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Locations
are provided in the glove box for
s
toring cartridges and containers.
Air freshener button
For safety, use only cartridges that are provided for this purpose.
Retain
the containers for storing used
c
artridges.
Do
not recharge or dismantle the
c
artridges.
Keep
them out of reach of children and
an
imals.
Avoid
all contact with the skin and with
t
he eyes.
In
the event of ingestion, consult a
d
octor and show them the product
pa
ckaging
o
r
lab
el.
Do
not install or remove a cartridge
w
hile you are driving.
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138
Automatic gearbox
This gearbox offers two driving modes.
- a utomated mode for automatic
m
anagement of the gears by the gearbox,
w
ithout any action on the part of the driver,
-
m
anual
mode for sequential gear changing
b
y the driver using the steering mounted
p
addles.
P.
Pa
rk.
-
I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
a
pplied or released.
-
S
tarting the engine.
R.
R
everse.
-
R
eversing, vehicle stationary and engine at
i
dle.
N.
N
eutral.
-
I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
a
pplied.
-
S
tarting the engine.
D.
A
utomatic
ope
ration.
M.
M
anual operation with sequential changing
o
f the six gears.Gear selector lever
To select position P, move the gear s
elector to the highest position
(
towards R),
then push it for wards and
t
hen to the left.
Only
engage it when the vehicle is at a
c
omplete stop. In this position, the front
w
heels are locked. Ensure that the gear
s
elector is correctly positioned.
To
move the gear selector, switch on
t
he ignition or start the engine.
If
the battery is not sufficiently charged,
i
t is not possible to move the gear
s
elector.
To
come out of position P
, move the
g
ear selector to the right to the desired
p
osition, while keeping your foot on the
b
rake
ped
al.
It
is
possible
to
change
from
one
mode
t
o
the
other
at
any
time.
With
the
automated
mode,
you
can
t
emporarily
take
control
of
the
gear
c
hanges
at
any
time.
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Dynamic cruise control
System that allows, in addition to maintaining your vehicle's speed at a value that you have defined, the inter-vehicle time you have selected between your vehicle and the one in front to be maintained.
Principles of operation
Using a radar with a range of about 100 metres, located at the front of the vehicle, this system
d
etects a vehicle running in front of your
v
ehicle.
It
automatically adapts the speed of the vehicle
t
o that of the vehicle in front.
If
the vehicle in front is running more slowly,
t
he system progressively reduces the speed of
y
our vehicle using just engine braking (as if the
d
river had pressed the "-"
button).
If
your vehicle is too close to or approaching
t
oo quickly the vehicle in front, the dynamic
c
ruise control is automatically deactivated.
T
he driver is then alerted by an audible signal,
a
ccompanied by a message.
Choice of the type of cruise control
The choice between the "dynamic" and "standard" cruise control is done in the Driving
menu.
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the "Driving
assistance " tab, then "Dynamic cruise
control"
to activate or deactivate the
d
ynamic cruise control.
For
more information on the Cruise
control ,
refer to the corresponding
s
ection.F
P
lace the cruise control
thumbwheel
at "CRUISE". If
the vehicle in front accelerates or changes l
ane, the dynamic cruise control progressively
a
ccelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed
s
peed.
If
the driver operates a direction indicator
t
o the left (left hand drive) or the right (right
h
and drive), to overtake a slower vehicle, the
d
ynamic cruise control allows your vehicle to
t
emporarily approach the vehicle in front to
a
ssist the overtaking manoeuvre, though never
e
xceeding the programmed speed.
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165
Dynamic cruise control with Stop function
The dynamic cruise control is a driving aid that cannot in any circumstances
r
eplace the observation of speed limits
a
nd safe distances, nor the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
It
i
s
r
ecommended that
y
ou always
k
eep
y
our feet close to the pedals.
The
driver must be ready to take back
c
ontrol of their vehicle at any time,
u
sing the brake or accelerator pedal as
a
ppropriate.
This
system
assures
two
functions:
-
a
utomatic
regulation
of
the
speed
of
the
v
ehicle
to
a
value
programmed
by
the
d
river,
-
a
utomatic
adjustment
of
the
distance
b
etween
your
vehicle
and
the
vehicle
a
head.
It
manages
the
acceleration
and
deceleration
o
f
the
vehicle
by
automatically
acting
on
the
e
ngine
and
the
braking
system.
To
do
this,
the
system
has
a
radar,
located
in
t
he
middle
of
the
front
bumper,
with
a
maximum
r
ange
of
150
metres.
Principles
This system detects a vehicle running in front of y our vehicle, travelling in the same direction.
It
automatically adapts the speed of your
v
ehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to maintain
a
constant distance.
If
the vehicle in front is running more slowly, the
s
ystem slows, or even stops your vehicle, using
e
ngine braking and the braking system.
If
the braking system is used to decelerate the
v
ehicle, the brake lamps come on.
If
the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
l
ane, the cruise control progressively
a
ccelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed
s
peed.
If
the driver operates a direction indicator to
ov
ertake a slower vehicle, the dynamic cruise
c
ontrol allows your vehicle to temporarily
a
pproach the vehicle in front to assist the
overtaking
ma
noeuvre,
t
hough
n
ever
e
xceeding
t
he programmed speed.
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175
The change from one level of alert to the next takes place if the driving
c
onditions do not change (speed
u
nchanged, no change of lane...)
Severe
weather conditions (very heavy
r
ain, accumulation of snow in front
o
f the radar) may inter fere with the
o
peration of the system, resulting in
t
he display of the message "SYSTEM
I
NACTIVE: Reduced visibility". The
s
ystem remains unavailable until the
m
essage
d
isappears.
If
the speed of your vehicle is too high
w
hen approaching another vehicle, the
f
irst level of alert may not be displayed:
t
he level 2 alert may be displayed
d
i r e c t l y.
On
the other hand, the level 1 alert
i
s never displayed with the triggering
t
hreshold 3 (close).
Alerts
According to the collision risk detected by the system and the alert threshold chosen, three
l
evels of alert can be triggered.
Level 1 :
visual alert only (orange)
i
ndicating that the vehicle in front is
v
ery close. The message "Vehicle
close "
is displayed.
Level 2 :
visual (red) and audible
a
lerts indicating that a collision is
i
mminent. The message "Brake! " is
displayed.
This
level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
t
ime between your vehicle and the one in front.
This
level of alert is based on a time before
c
ollision. It takes account of the vehicle
d
ynamics, the speed of your vehicle and
t
he speed of the vehicle in front, the driving
c
onditions, the situation with your vehicle
(
cornering, pedals pressed, etc.) to trigger the
a
lert at the right moment.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault, you are alerted by the display of the Service warning
l
amp, accompanied by a message.
Consult
a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
The
operation of the radar, located in
t
he
front bumper, may be disturbed by
a
ccumulations of grime (dust, mud...)
o
r
in certain weather conditions (snow,
i
ce...).
The
message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:
V
isibility reduced" is displayed to signal
t
hat the system has been put into
s
t a n dby.
Clean
the front bumper regularly.
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Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with parking. It detects a parking space then
o
perates the steering to park in the space.
It
operates the steering while the driver
m
anages the accelerator, brakes, gears and
c
lutch (manual gearbox). During phases of
e
ntry into and exit from a parking space, the
s
ystem provides visual and audible information
t
o the driver in order to make the manoeuvres
s
afe. It may be necessary to move for wards
a
nd backwards more than once. During
a manoeuvre the steering
w
heel turns quickly: do not hold the
s
teering wheel, do not place your hands
b
etween the spokes of the steering
w
heel and take care with loose and
b
ulky clothing, scarves, handbags...
T
here is a risk of injury.
When
Park Assist is activated, it
p
revents a change to STOP mode of
S
top & Start. In STOP mode, activation
o
f Park Assist restarts the engine.
The
Park Assist system cannot in any
c
ircumstances replace the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
The
driver must remain in control
o
f their vehicle ensuring that the
s
pace remains clear throughout the
m
anoeuvre.
In
some circumstances, the sensors
m
ay not detect small obstacles located
i
n their blind spots.
The
driver can take control at any time by
g
ripping the steering wheel. The
Park Assist system provides assistance for t
he following manoeuvres:
A.
E
ntry into a parallel parking space
B.
E
xit from a parallel parking space
C.
B
ay
par
kingThe
Park Assist system takes control
o
f the power steering for a maximum
o
f 4 manoeuvre cycles. The function
i
s deactivated after these 4 cycles.
I
f you think that your vehicle is not
p
ositioned correctly, you should then
t
ake control of the steering to carry out
t
he manoeuvre.
The
Park Assist system cannot work
w
ith the engine off.
Driving