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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:
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heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
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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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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
If the ambient temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling. For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Starting-switching off the engine, manual key, remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
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tarting position.
Starting using the key
The parking brake must be applied.
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nsert the key in the ignition switch.
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he system recognises the starting code.
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nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
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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).
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f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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In 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
eng

ine.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on)
, the ignition will be
switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position


2

(Ignition on) .
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
F Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop).
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Switching off using the key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.F

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heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope. When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
your remote control with you, even for a
short period.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
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ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.
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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.
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lace the remote control inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, fully
depress and hold down the clutch pedal
until the engine starts. F
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f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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The presence in the recognition zone of
the remote control of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on
your person.
If the remote control leaves the
recognition zone, a message is
displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone
to be able to start the engine.If one of the starting conditions is
not met, a message appears in the
instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
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ith the remote control in the
recognition zone, press the
" START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery. With the Keyless Entry and Starting
remote control inside the vehicle,
pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals , allows the
ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting...).
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ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
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P
ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and allow the
vehicle to be locked.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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o

nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
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n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.
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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.
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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
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f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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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
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lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
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