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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position
N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Starting-switching off the engine, manual key, remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
S
tarting position.
Starting using the key
The parking brake must be applied.
F
I
nsert the key in the ignition switch.
T
he system recognises the starting code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
F
I
f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may
have to turn the steering wheel firmly to
move the road wheels (if the wheels are
against a kerb, for example).
F
I
f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F
I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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F Turn the key to position 2, ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating.
F
W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release the key. The warning lamp does not come
on if the engine is already warm.
Depending on the climatic conditions,
it is recommended that you proceed as
follows:
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I
n temperate conditions, do not
run the engine with the vehicle
stationary to warm it up, but rather
move off straight away and drive at
moderate engine speeds.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a
longer period after switching on the
ignition; wait until it goes off before
starting.
-
I
n ver y severe wintr y
conditions
(
temperature
below
-23°C), to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your
vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave
the engine running for 4 minutes
before moving off.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death. If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "START/
STOP" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "START/
STOP" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
Starting
F Then, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
Starting-switching off the engine,
"Keyless Entry and starting"
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less immediately.
F
P
lace the remote control inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
F
I
f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, fully
depress and hold down the clutch pedal
until the engine starts. F
I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F
I
f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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Back-up starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left, behind the steering
wheel to allow starting.F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts. If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone when you close a door or
when you (later) request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
Forced switch-offRemote control not
recognised
F If you want to force switching off the
engine, press and hold the "START/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds, then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
F
I
f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F
I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F
I
f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
In the event of an emergency only and with the
vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.
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. F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
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Parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
F
W
ith your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully. When parking on a slope, or on a steep
slope with a laden vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driven,
this warning lamp coming on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has not
been fully released. Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake. If your vehicle has a manual gearbox,
engage a gear then switch off the
ignition.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, place the gear selector at
position P then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an electronic
gearbox, place the gear selector at
position A then switch off the ignition.
Release on level ground Application
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.
For reasons of safety and theft
protection, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are
close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your person.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
t
he driver’s door is closed.
This hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a momentarily
when you release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
F If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the lever in the first gear position or in
neutral.
F
I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position D or select
manual operation M.
F
I
f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position A or M .If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake indicator lamp is on.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox and you have to move off on
a steep slope (rising or falling) with a
loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal ,
select position D , release the parking
brake then release the brake pedal.
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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-
p
ress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-
p
ress the clutch pedal.
5-speed
manual gearbox
F With the clutch pedal fully down, place the gear lever in neutral.
F
P
ush the gear lever to the right then
backwards.
Engaging reverse gear Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
F
M
ove the lever fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by
m i st a ke).
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